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(Oprah.com) -- When Chicagoan Tammy Jo Long visited Savannah, Georgia, ten years ago, she was delighted by its fountain-filled parks, corner cafes -- and grand architecture.

Long had always been a design aficionado, but the Italianate and Victorian homes she encountered in Savannah became "an obsession," she says. "I saw a mansion with enormous cornices and cast-iron window surrounds, and I was hooked." So hooked, in fact, that she decided to buy a second home there, closing the deal on her next visit.

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Her learning curve:

Long was determined to restore her new house to its original glory. Though she'd remodeled a few kitchens and bathrooms over the years, a historically accurate renovation that did justice to the Savannah architecture she loved was daunting.

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But the all-nighters spent poring over floor plans and scouring eBay for doorknobs paid off: Every detail of the home -- from the crown moldings to the brass finger pulls -- is as it was in the 1800s. Yearning to share her handiwork, Long turned the home into a vacation rental. Soon, enchanted out-of-towners were eagerly booking their stays.

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Her business model:

In 2003 Long quit her job in sales and bought and restored four more homes, traveling between Savannah and Chicago (where she and her ex-husband share custody of their 9-year-old son). "Some of the properties had been vacant for 20 years," Long says. "They had rats you could put a saddle on."
1. In what year did Long quit her job?
2. What was her line of work at that time?
3. What did she buy?
4. How many?
5. How many cities did she travel between?
6. Which ones?
7. Does she have a daughter or son?
8. How old is he?
9. Is she currently married?
10. What sort of animals were in some of the properties?

Numbered answers:
1. 2003
2. sales
3. homes
4. four
5. two
6. Savannah and Chicago
7. son
8. Nine
9. unknown
10. rats

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CHAPTER VIII--AFFAIRS OF LAULII AND FANGALII

_November-December_ 1888

For Becker I have not been able to conceal my distaste, for he seems to me both false and foolish. But of his successor, the unfortunately famous Dr. Knappe, we may think as of a good enough fellow driven distraught. Fond of Samoa and the Samoans, he thought to bring peace and enjoy popularity among the islanders; of a genial, amiable, and sanguine temper, he made no doubt but he could repair the breach with the English consul. Hope told a flattering tale. He awoke to find himself exchanging defiances with de Coetlogon, beaten in the field by Mataafa, surrounded on the spot by general exasperation, and disowned from home by his own government. The history of his administration leaves on the mind of the student a sentiment of pity scarcely mingled.

On Blacklock he did not call, and, in view of Leary's attitude, may be excused. But the English consul was in a different category. England, weary of the name of Samoa, and desirous only to see peace established, was prepared to wink hard during the process and to welcome the result of any German settlement. It was an unpardonable fault in Becker to have kicked and buffeted his ready-made allies into a state of jealousy, anger, and suspicion. Knappe set himself at once to efface these impressions, and the English officials rejoiced for the moment in the change. Between Knappe and de Coetlogon there seems to have been mutual sympathy; and, in considering the steps by which they were led at last into an attitude of mutual defiance, it must be remembered that both the men were sick,--Knappe from time to time prostrated with that formidable complaint, New Guinea fever, and de Coetlogon throughout his whole stay in the islands continually ailing.
1. does the author like Becker?
2. Does he prefer his replacement?
3. what was his name?
4. Was Knappe short-tempered?
5. was he a healthy man?
6. what was wrong with him?
7. Who wanted peace in Samoa?
8. Was Knappe in favor of that?
9. Did Becker have a good relationship with his allies?
10. did he make them angry?
11. Did Knappe try to make amends?
12. Were the English pleased with this?
13. Did Knappe like the Samoans?
14. who did Knappe not visit?
15. was that permissible?
16. Who did he seem to have a mutual sympathy with?
17. was he also in poor health?
18. did he have a specific ailment?

Numbered answers:
1. no
2. yes
3. Dr. Knappe
4. no
5. no
6. New Guinea fever
7. England
8. yes
9. yes
10. yes
11. yes
12. yes
13. yes
14. Blacklock
15. yes
16. de Coetlogon
17. yes
18. no

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After a year of doubt, Serena Williams proved that she is back and as strong as ever as the American secured her sixth U.S. Open title.

The world number one blew Caroline Wozniacki away in the final of the U.S. Open, beating the Dane 6-3 6-3.

Almost as soon as Billie Jean King had officiated the coin toss, the match was never in doubt as Williams overpowered Wozniacki. The Dane, in her second grand slam final, just had no answers to Williams' power and her serve.

At one point early in the second set the 33-year-old Williams had hit 22 winners. Wozniacki had hit just one.

Sweet eighteen

The victory secured Williams' 18th career grand slam singles title, taking her level with Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Williams is now just four behind Steffi Graf, who holds the all time record with 22 career grand slam single titles in the open era.

Yet the thought of Serena, who won her first U.S. Open at the age of 17, adding to her 17 grand slam titles seemed slim earlier this year.

She had not made the quarter finals at any grand slam this season. Her retirement from Wimbledon during a doubles match added to the sense of crisis.

But Williams is judged differently to other players. She's still the world's number one player and has been in imperious form during the past fortnight. Williams didn't even drop a set during the tournament.

Wozniacki overpowered

It was a disappointing end to the tournament for Wozniacki, who has returned to form after a difficult period in her personal life after breaking up with Rory McIlroy. But she was gracious in defeat.
1. Who received the 6th us open title?
2. What did that prove after the previous year?
3. Who did she beat out?
4. How old was Serena?
5. How many hits did she get?
6. How many did Carole get?
7. How old was Williams when she one the first Open?
8. How many grand slam titles had she earned at that time?
9. Who holds the all time record?
10. What is the record?
Numbered answers:
1. Serena Williams
2. that she is back
3. Caroline Wozniacki
4. 33
5. unknown
6. one winner
7. 17
8. 0
9. Steffi Graf
10. 22 grand slam single titles