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  • Spacious country living

    Available in three distinct elevations, Vision Homes' Avalon model is a popular choice among home buyers.

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GARDENING

Gardening Columnist

How to plant a tree, part 3: When staking a tree is appropriate

Because of the increasing frequency of root defects and planting problems that we've already discussed, a growing number of horticultural experts around the country are recommending taking more drastic steps when planting trees and shrubs.

  • From left, Logan Moriarty, 12, Matthew Tschiggfrie, 13, Connor Moriarty, 9, and Allex Niese, 13, getb ready to participate in Teen Xtream Bowling at AMF Lanes in Bradenton. BRIAN BLANCO/bblanco@bradenton.com

    THEY SHOOT, THEY SCORE

    Local kids are having a ball with Teen Xtreme bowling at AMF Bradenton Lanes this summer

HEALTH

  • The Healthy Families Act would require many businesses to give workers at least seven paid sick days per year. Illustrates HEALTH-SICKDAYS (category l) by  Shari Roan (c) 2008, Los Angeles Times. Moved Wednesday, July 9, 2008. (MUST CREDIT: Los Angeles Times photo by Kirk McCoy.)

    Sick and tired and stuck at work

    Stay home if you're sick. That's the best way to stop the spread of contagious diseases, such as influenza, tuberculosis and gastrointestinal viruses. Besides, you can't do your job capably or safely if you don't feel well. But many Americans simply tough it out when ill, going to work with pain, cramps, headaches, fevers or worse. Often, they have no choice.

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