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As the new decade unfolds, there are always people who not only bring up the past but are still living in the past. At the end of 2009 people hear or relate stories about how greed ruined the economy, their credit score and the valuation of all... Full story
CHARLES BALCH, PERSONAL COMPUTER COLUMNIST
Precautions can be made against identity theft
Identity theft is a fraud that occurs when someone represents themselves with an identity that is not their own to get a benefit. Damages occur to the person whose identity is used when they are held responsible for the actions of the person who... Full story
A Yuma nursery is propagating mesquite trees for landscaping and river reclamation projects.
Crop of the week: Mesquite trees
• Yuma is not necessarily known as a region for the propagation of ornamental and other landscape trees, yet some niche production does occur in this area. Case in point is the mesquite tree, destined for Colorado River reclamation and other... Full story
Agriculture Glance
World Ag Expo 2010 The 43rd annual World Ag Expo 2010: Powering Global Agriculture, runs Feb. 9-11 at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, Calif. The event will include 1,600 exhibitors displaying the latest in farm technology and equipment,... Full story
Know what to look for on a credit report
One of the most personally identifying documents and often the most overlooked is a credit report. A credit report is a factual record of a borrower’s payment history and is used by lenders to determine creditworthiness. There are three main... Full story
Somerton Name Brand Outlet offers name-brand clothing at what its owners say are the lowest prices.
Making it on Main Street
SOMERTON - Susana and Federico Zamora got offline and out of the big city. Now they've found their niche on Main Street in Somerton, where they've opened a shop for the name-brand clothing they sell. Almost four months into their new venture,... Full story
Yuma contractor Rick Loebig (right) talks Wednesday morning with Albert Ramirez on the front porch of Albert's new residence at 86 E. 19th St. When Ramirez' home was condemned by the city and razed, Loebig led the effort to build Albert a new home with donated materials and labor.
Contractor pays it forward
Rick Loebig kind of looks the part of Santa Claus with his long white beard. He certainly has the heart for the position. A contractor, he came to the rescue when 86-year-old Albert Ramirez faced being homeless after the city declared his "rock... Full story
BBB: Gift-giving ideas to avoid return, exchange hassles
Returns and exchanges have become as common during the holiday season as Santa and his sleigh.Contrary to popular belief, the experience does not have to be a hassle if you and your gift giver are prepared before going back to the store.Most... Full story
3 big DIY investor mistakes
It's quite common to come across people who think they know how to manage their investments. And, the fact is, some people do a very good job of it.But experience shows that competent do-it-yourself investors are in a minority compared to the masses... Full story
GREEN BEANS are the third most common vegetable grown in gardens.
Crop of the Week: Green Beans
• Although acreage devoted to green bean production is limited in the Yuma area, the crop thrives on the sandy clay soils commonly found in the desert Southwest. • Green beans originated in Peru and spread to South and Central America by... Full story
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