Lifestyle Stories from August 30, 2013 (Change date)
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Night life events: Specials abound at Bakersfield, Salsa 17Aug 30, 2013 6:00 am - New specials at Bakersfield Swing by Bakersfield for half-priced wines by the glass on Tuesdays; $16 wine flights on Wednesdays, choose three from the glass pour li...
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Country stars pay tribute to pioneering bandAug 31, 2013 10:20 am - Various Artists, “Alabama & Friends” (10 Spot) Nowadays, long hair and loud guitars are common in country music. That wasn't always the case. The new album “Alabama...
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‘Wicked’ composer hopes to debut musical ‘Houdini’ in ChicagoAug 30, 2013 1:09 pm - CHICAGO — Acclaimed Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz says he’s hard at work on a full draft of his next endeavor, the musical “Houdini” that has actor Hugh Jackman pla...
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In absence, garden suddently sproutsSep 01, 2013 8:03 am - I had the good fortune to be on the west coast of Scotland recently and found myself wandering through a neo-Gothic palace named Mount Stuart. Massive, ornate and techno...
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'Simpsons' creator finds funny in his cancer fightAug 30, 2013 11:23 am - LOS ANGELES — Since word got out about Sam Simon's cancer, this co-creator of “The Simpsons” and fervent philanthropist has heard from many people online asking to help ...
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Americans driving less as car culture wanesSep 01, 2013 8:03 am - WASHINGTON — Driving in America has stalled, leading researchers to ask: Is the national love affair with the automobile over? After rising for decades, total vehicle us...
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Mundelein’s John Lynn remembered for love of theater, volunteerismAug 31, 2013 8:36 pm - To some, longtime Mundelein resident John Lynn was a father, and later a grandfather. To others, he was a community theater leader, a church parishioner, a pageant organ...
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Retro Bistro satisfies French-food cravingAug 31, 2013 9:10 am - If we were doing it again, I'm pretty sure my husband and I would honeymoon in France. Not that we didn't enjoy our week in Jackson Hole, Wyo., but I think if we had kno...
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If you want to try a stained concrete floor, here are some tipsAug 30, 2013 12:35 am - There are a lot of different types of floor surfaces that one can install in a home today. Your choice is determined by a variety of factors, including your budget, func...
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Spouse’s health problems can complicate home sale or refinanceAug 30, 2013 12:30 am - The onset of memory-robbing Alzheimer’s disease or other serious medical problems can be compounded if the victim lacks the capacity to sell or refinance the family’s ho...