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Junk-food tax idea is gaining weight
Los Angeles Times Staff Writer"Sin taxes" on cigarettes have turned out to be the most effective weapon in the campaign to reduce smoking. Why not try it on Flamin' Hot Cheetos, vanilla Coke and Twinkies? With increasing vigor, public health experts and think tanks are calling for...Tags: Death, Prices, Yale University, Science and Technology, Politics
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Agency paid out hundreds of millions to people who were untouched by disaster
Sun-SentinelThe federal government's mishandling of the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe is only the latest bungling in a national disaster response system that for years has been fraught with waste and fraud. A South Florida Sun-Sentinel investigation has found that...Tags: Miami-Dade County, Susan Collins, Washington (U.S. state), Floods, Los Angeles
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Charley rolls across Central Florida
Sentinel Staff WritersHurricane Charley battered Central Florida tonight, packing 105 mph winds that tore off roofs, knocked down trees and left tens of thousands of residents without power. There were widespread reports of trees falling on homes and storm-related fires, as...Tags: Progress Energy Incorporated, Windermere, Max Mayfield, Hotels and Accommodations, Orlando International Airport
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Charley roars across Central Florida
Sentinel Staff WritersHurricane Charley battered Central Florida on Friday night, packing 105-mph winds that tore off roofs, snapped trees like twigs and left hundreds of thousands of residents without power. And as the cleanup began, there were fears that electricity outages...Tags: Florida Hospital, Dining and Drinking, Accidental Death, Progress Energy Incorporated, Death
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My son, the chef
Special to The SunAs Ted Stelzenmuller was getting ready to open his new restaurant in Canton last year, he met with a lawyer to go over paperwork. The lawyer offered a story about his own restaurant experience. "The first thing he said was, 'I grew up in restaurants....Tags: University of Southern California, Dining and Drinking, Family, Manhattan (New York City), Arts and Culture
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Queen Victoria's Room at Disney's Victoria & Albert's a royal treat
Sentinel Food CriticI could not imagine how executive chef Scott Hunnel could improve upon the dining experience at Victoria & Albert's at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. The restaurant is a 10-year recipient of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award, and V&A has won...Tags: Salt, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking, Minnesota, Foods and Beverages
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Audition to buy Kara DioGuardi’s house
![Prolific songwriter and " American Idol" judge <b> Kara DioGuardi's</b> Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills is on the market at $1,649,000.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-03/52707997-12101021.jpg "Prolific songwriter and " American Idol\" judge <b> Kara DioGuardi's</b> Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills is on the market at $1,649,000.")
Prolific songwriter and " American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi's Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills is on the market at $1,649,000.
The gated house, built in 1964, has city and canyon views, wood-beamed ceilings, an open floor plan, extensive decks...Tags: Movies, University of Southern California, Gwen Stefani, Arts and Culture, Academy Awards
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Kara DioGuardi lists Hollywood Hills home at $1,649,000
![Prolific songwriter and "American Idol" judge <b>Kara DioGuardi's</b> Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills is on the market at $1,649,000.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-02/52436653-25132201.jpg "Prolific songwriter and "American Idol\" judge <b>Kara DioGuardi's</b> Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills is on the market at $1,649,000.")
Prolific songwriter and "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi's Spanish-style home in the Hollywood Hills is on the market at $1,649,000.
The gated house, built in 1964, has city and canyon views, wood-beamed ceilings, extensive decks, an outdoor cedar...Tags: Gwen Stefani, Human Accomplishments, Celine Dion, Television, Homes
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Barack Obama plans to reach out to Muslim world
Tribune staff reportersBarack Obama says his presidency is an opportunity for the U.S. to renovate its relations with the Muslim world, starting the day of his inauguration and continuing with a speech he plans to deliver in an Islamic capital. And when he takes the oath of...Tags: Local Elections, Migration, Islam, Washington (U.S. state), Sociology
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Family travel five: Camping experiences bring families together
Camp-style activities bring families together in nature. Here are five opportunities.
1. Surf Camp, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Travel to the warm waters and sandy beaches of the Cape Fear coast for a five-day adventure. Family members 8 and older will surf...Tags: Ecosystems, Wallops Island (Accomack, Virginia), Trips and Vacations, Science and Technology, Conservation
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4 star review: Avenues is rich ... with options
Tribune staff reporterEven in tough economic times, there is a place for the four-star restaurant.Good times or bad, there always will be moments when splurging is justifiable, even imperative. The big promotion. The Big Question. The milestone birthday. Good news from your...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Breads, Dining and Drinking, Chicago Restaurants, Butter
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New sales tactics taking root in lush front yards
The Wall Street JournalMost homeowners know that replacing the roof or upgrading siding can enhance a house's curb appeal and boost its sales price. Now, as the housing market continues to weaken, some people are considering what the payback will be if they invest in things...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Marketing, Colorado, Death, Seattle
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