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By CAMERON HUDDLESTON Kiplinger on Travel As any procrastinator can attest, you’ll usually pay a big premium by waiting until the last minute to book a flight. But you’ll also pay more if you purchase your tickets too far in advance. So when should you book a flight to get …

By SUE HUBBARD, M.D., www.kidsdr.com The Kid’s Doctor Heat stroke is the second leading cause of non-traffic fatalities among children, with the first being back-over deaths. As summer temperatures soar, these tragic accidents become all too frequent. The state of Texas leads the country in child vehicular heat stroke deaths, …

By JILL SCHLESINGER Tribune Content Agency After Greek citizens voted no to more austerity on July 5, the two most frequently asked questions that I fielded were: What’s next? And what should investors do? Five years ago, the European Central Bank (ECB), the European Commission (EC) and the International Monetary …

By DR. DANEEN SKUBE Tribune Content Agency Q: I’m a few years away from considering retirement. I know I’m lucky to have the option. The problem is, I’ve watched friends who golf, travel and volunteer, then get bored. What do you advise your clients about how and when to retire? …

Click to enlarge and read or print this Bridge tip by Bob Jones.

By ROBERT C. KOEHLER Tribune Content Agency “Officials in France and in Brussels said on Monday that they were unhappy and dumbfounded with the no vote, but let it be known that they would hold the door open to the possibility of a compromise between Greece and its creditors.” Dumbfounded? …

By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency BIRTHDAY GUY: Actor Gil Birmingham was born in San Antonio, Texas, on this day in 1953. This birthday guy played the role of Billy Black in the “Twilight” film franchise. Other film work includes “The Lone Ranger,” “Crooked Arrows” and “California Indian.” He’s played …

By GORDON COX Variety Penn and Teller appeared on Broadway last week — and made big money appear with them, as their new show muscled up into the Top 10 during a summer week that saw post-holiday sales rise at most productions on the boards. “Penn & Teller on Broadway” …

MAYO CLINIC Q&A Tribune Content Agency DEAR MAYO CLINIC: In the summer, my kids play outdoors most of the day, and we’ve found ticks on their clothing. Is Lyme disease something I should be worried about? What are the early symptoms? Does bug spray keep ticks away? ANSWER: Lyme disease …

The great California drought is here. In response to the serious water shortage, the State of California has mandated a 25 percent reduction in overall water consumption. The city of Martinez is following suit and asking residents to practice water conservation. To help residents do their best at saving water, the …