Lifestyle Stories from October 11, 2013 (Change date)
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For a different bulb, try planting alliumsOct 12, 2013 9:19 am - Beautiful and sturdy with a flair for the dramatic, alliums are a graceful way to add color and architectural dimension to your garden. With large globes of tiny white, ...
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Pusha T's raps superb. Album? Not so muchOct 11, 2013 6:15 am - Pusha T, “My Name is My Name” Def Jam Pusha T proves he is one of hip-hop's most skillful lyricists on his debut album, “My Name is My Name.” The rapper is hardly n...
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Kirkman offers no road map for 'Walking Dead'Oct 12, 2013 9:19 am - Nothing's been as hard for Robert Kirkman as killing off Glenn. Not only did he do away with a beloved character in the comic book version of “The Walking Dead,” he knew...
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'Phillips' is a new chapter in history for HanksOct 12, 2013 8:32 am - NEW YORK — The birth of Tom Hanks, dramatic actor, happened during a table read on “Splash.” As the smitten lead Allen Bauer in Ron Howard's 1984 film, Hanks began by go...
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Growing awareness of concussions among womenOct 12, 2013 9:19 am - Emily Peters wanted to play college soccer so badly that when she suffered a concussion during her junior year in high school, she kept it a secret. Two years later, aft...
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Despite good intentions, never put minor child’s name on title to a homeOct 11, 2013 1:00 am - Many parents believe that adding underage offspring to the title of their house will make it easier to settle their estate after they die. Nice thought; lousy idea. Q. I...
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Cedar Ridge Estates in Lake Villa in neighborhood focusOct 14, 2013 10:49 am - Once a posh resort town for the affluent, Lake Villa today offers a thriving residential and business community that attracts more and more homebuyers each year. Jill an...
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Why some brokers offer money toward closing costsOct 11, 2013 12:55 am - WASHINGTON — The government shutdown and the debt limit have dominated the headlines, but a behind-the-scenes fight over federal mortgage policy has been brewing and it ...
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Plastic dryer vents pose several potential problemsOct 11, 2013 12:45 am - Q. My handyman did some repair work under the house, and he said I have the wrong kind of exhaust duct for my clothes dryer. It’s made of white plastic and looks like a ...
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Make your windows more efficient without breaking the bankOct 11, 2013 12:15 am - Windows let light into our homes, but most let a lot more in than that. The fact is a standard window just doesn’t insulate against heat and cold air. But you can upgrad...
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