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Grow your tax refund with savings bonds
(BPT) - Expecting a tax refund this tax season? If so, you may be interested in a convenient savings option offered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Taxpayers may buy paper Series I Savings Bonds, in amounts ranging from $50 to $5,000, with their annual tax refund by completing the “Allocation of Refund (Includin...
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TV tip-overs a hazard for young children
(BPT) - Many homes have new TVs decorating the living room, bedroom, den and even the kitchen. These TVs often feature the latest wide, flat screens, which give viewers great definition and clarity. But while they provide a beautiful viewing experience, flat screen TVs are top-heavy on a narrow base, and they can easily...
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Decluttering advice for those drowning in digital chaos
(BPT) - Smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops, e-readers and music players – most of us have more than one digital device in our lives. Juggling so many devices and trying to sync data among them can leave you feeling like you’re drowning in digital chaos. If you’re looking to declutter your digital life, getting a h...
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Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Erika Fallorin passes the ball during a practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Erika Fallorin passes the ball during a practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
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Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Kyla Vilaroya runs through a drill during practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
Kodiak Island Volleyball Club’s Kyla Vilaroya runs through a drill during practice Thursday, June 13 at Kodiak Middle School. (Derek Clarkston photo)
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This file photo taken in 2000 shows the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis underway in the Gastineau Channel in Alaska. The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction after efforts to send it to a museum in Juneau failed. (AP Photo/Mark Farmer, file)
This file photo taken in 2000 shows the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis underway in the Gastineau Channel in Alaska. The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction after efforts to send it to a museum in Juneau failed. (AP Photo/Mark Farmer, file)
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A microblade in situ at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013.
(Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
A microblade in situ at Swan Point, one of the earliest human settlements ever discovered in Alaska. It contains evidence of humans hunting Mammoths. June 7, 2013. (Loren Holmes/Alaska Dispatch)
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