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LEAD STORY The Brazilian designer Lucia Lorio introduced women’s lingerie in October containing a global positioning device to enable the wearer to be tracked by
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Hoping for a little holiday magic
Here it comes. The checkered shopping flag has been waved and those of us who make the holidays happen have definitely started our engines. I
Thanksgiving a celebration of food and wine
If you’re like me, about this time ahead of Thanksgiving, I start planning a menu and the wines that will crown the celebration. It’s the
Fantasy fridge shopping doesn’t quite measure up to reality
The fun just never stops around my house. I get to buy a new refrigerator. You think I’m being sarcastic, but no. I love it
San Clemente a great spot to escape from the day-to-day
Recent circumstances with my health and personal life left me thinking, “I need a vacation!” Do you ever feel like that? When I do, I
Remembering ‘The Greatest Generation’
SOLANA BEACH — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5431 based in the city annually honors veterans of all wars in impressive ceremonies but particularly the
Riding out the financial storm
When the editors of Consumer Reports asked Americans what they’re most worried about now, the answer was loud and clear: having enough money to retire,
Scheduling installation appointments a family affair
It has been a week of technological pain. It has been a month of wait-for-the-installer madness. I’m thinking of becoming Amish. Although I can’t say
Plug into these electronics’ savings for the holidays
When it comes to buying electronics, online retailers continue to outscore walk-in stores, according to a Consumer Reports’ survey. The survey, based on more than
How strong is brand loyalty?
To save money, many women (68 percent) are willing to switch brands of over-the-counter medications, and 67 percent are willing to switch brands of milk
