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Out there in Katter country

Bob Katter seems destined to reshape the political landscape. Jo Chandler visited his home turf to discover what shapes the man.

SVVSD wary of financial future | By Victoria A.F. Camron © 2010 Longmont Times-Call

LONGMONT – The St. Vrain Valley School District is looking warily at its financial future, with state budget cuts and the possibility of three tax-cutting ballot measures looming.

242 Money-Saving Tips From Around the Web

Here's a roundup of links with advice for dropping your monthly cable bill, evaluating diet programs (extra tip: plain old water may be a genuine miracle product in this department), consistently getting discounts at major retailers like Target and Sam's Club, figuring out ways to pamper your pets on the cheap and the easiest ways [...]

Athletics lead Indians, 6-1, through six: Cleveland Indians briefing

The Athletics scored five in the first inning and led the Indians, 6-1, through six.