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As we move collectively into austerity mode, I can thank my parents for training me well.
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Angie Peacok describes the macho culture on the Army base in South Korea.
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An interview with the executive director of Door of Hope, a transitional housing program that serves homeless families with young children.
FEMA Maps
Two weeks after SoCal Connected's investigation, FEMA announced it would revise its flood insurance rate maps, granting certain Ventura County homeowners at least a temporary reprieve from paying new premiums.
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In real estate, there is high end. And then there's ridiculous. Take a look at some uber-mansions currently for sale in the area.
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This week - the housing collapse hits the high end. And Brian Unger on having pity for the super-rich.
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After we found some holes in FEMA's plan to declare some neighborhoods as flood zones—and require the residents to pay big insurance premiums—FEMA backed down and now says it will revisit its decision.
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Tips on getting along with other people. From a master. Choreographer Twyla Tharp's secrets of successful collaboration.
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Look up any home's estimated value using one of our widgets from Zillow.com, a popular (and free) real estate listing service.
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Employers are often able to get fines for workplace safety violations reduced - or thrown out all together. An inside look at the process...inside.
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Since we began reporting on it in November, FEMA has backed away from a plan to reclassify several local neighborhoods as flood zones. Our complete coverage - video, maps, a searchable database and more - all collected here.
Here in earthquake country many are wondering how they can help the victims of the Haitian quake. We've got a list of charities.
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