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financial focus Don’t Rush Into Equity-indexed Annuities      Submitted By Patrick Meskell Every so often, a new investment product comes along and attracts a lot of interest from investors — but not a lot of scrutiny. That might be the case with “equity-indexed annuities.” Sales of this insurance product have grown dramatically in recent years, bu More ... Back-to-School Saving Secrets      It’s back to school, and you know what that means — shopping! Stocking up on new shoes, pens, pencils and more year in and year out can take a toll on the wallet. In fact, the most recent study by the National Retail Federation on back-to-school spending habits found that families with school-age ch More ... Smart Collector By Danielle Arnet      Q: My mother’s exquisite cocktail hat was bought at Saks Fifth Avenue, probably in the 1920s. Can it be the creation of Tatiana du Plessix Liberman? It is in a Saks hatbox. — Mary, Long Beach, Calif. More ... Cinderella Man Was Part of a Colorful Era in Boxing      By Johnny McDonald The Cinderella Man fought anyone, almost any place, but he uncharacteristically ducked one challenger twice. More ... Stepping Way Up In Class      By Johnny McDonald Automobile magazine’s July issue selected what it believes to be the world’s best cars. Nice to look at, maybe even touch, but they’re for those with deep pockets. More ... Enjoy Some Hot-Dog History      Hot dogs are portable, inexpensive and easy to prepare, not to mention tasty. It’s no surprise that they are eaten most often between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and that they are an ideal treat to eat while watching your favorite sporting event.Beef up on your hot-dog trivia, courtesy of the Nation More ... Minor League Padres Honored by the Major League Team      By Johnny McDonald Until this year, when Anaheim changed to the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego had been the only Western city to retain its Pacific Coast League minor league nickname. More ... Old Globe Productions Set Sights on Broadway      By Johnny McDonald Broadway might consider the Old Globe its lucky charm. For several years, the theater in Balboa Park has proved a reliable test run for successful musicals and plays in New York. More ...