Lifestyle Stories from December 15, 2013 (Change date)
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Childless couple bows out, rankles siblingsDec 15, 2013 5:15 am - Q. I’m pretty annoyed and appalled at my brother, “Ted,” and his wife, “Lisa,” regarding Christmas and I’m wondering how to approach them. On our side of the family ther...
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Traditional office holiday parties getting ditchedDec 16, 2013 6:38 am - NEW YORK — Buddy DiFonzo isn’t sure what he’ll buy at his company’s holiday party. That’s right, what he’ll buy — the celebration, a company-sponsored shopping spree, wi...
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Book notes: Pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer to sign his bookDec 15, 2013 5:00 am - Ÿ Pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, co-author of the book “The Art of French Pastry,” will be on hand to discuss his book and give a cooking demonstration beginning at 1 p.m....
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Reinvented 'Phantom' takes darker, 'edgier' approachDec 16, 2013 5:08 am - Mark Campbell started memorizing the songs from "The Phantom of the Opera" when he was 14 - he'd sing along with his portable CD player while mowing the lawn. Not long a...
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5 free things to see and do in IstanbulDec 16, 2013 5:10 am - ISTANBUL — Last summer, Istanbul's Taksim Square was the scene of confrontations between police and protesters. But protests have faded, and contrary to some lingering p...
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What will NBC do for a ‘Sound of Music’ encore?Dec 16, 2013 5:08 am - NEW YORK — NBC’s halls are alive with the sound of sequels. After the triumph of last week’s “The Sound of Music Live!” NBC understandably is now planning more live musi...
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Inventiveness, eclecticism can be celebrated over the holidaysDec 16, 2013 11:39 am - Following the general trend in home décor, holiday trim and accessories this year are an eclectic mix of traditional and nontraditional colors and styles. Remember when ...
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Looming large: Parents find a craft craze to likeDec 16, 2013 5:10 am - Cooper Volkman is 8 years old and full of energy. While his 10-year-old sister sits down easily to focus on projects, Cooper tends to be perpetually in motion. Lately, ...
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Penelope Cruz leads ‘Twice Born’ on and off cameraDec 16, 2013 5:08 am - LOS ANGELES — Forgetting Penelope Cruz is almost 40-years-old is easy to do. Even when she bears heavy makeup to add wrinkles for her role as Gemma in the wartime melodr...
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Be careful when applying ice treatmentsDec 16, 2013 5:10 am - When using ice melting chemicals on slippery areas, follow directions carefully. Many people apply too much ice melt, which can cause damage to walks and adjacent plants...