North Lake Tahoe resorts offer novices bargain

Given the early start to the Sierra snowfall, now's a good time for novices to discover what to do with it. During the 11th annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend, seven North Lake Tahoe ski resorts charge just for...

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One family's cast offs are another's treasure

STAMPEDES occur every weekend in every part of the country - stampedes for grandad's goods at garage sales, where bargain-hunters seek out treasures to sell on internet auction sites.

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