Lifestyle Stories from December 16, 2012 (Change date)
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Hamon vase paperweight secures function and beautyDec 17, 2012 9:38 am - Q. This solid piece of glass with a slight depression in the neck is signed by Robert L. Hamon and was given to me by my employer, who advised me to “take care of it.” T...
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Sennin Kinko statue is a curiosity, not a work of artJan 14, 2013 4:31 pm - Q. The enclosed photos were taken of an item removed from a castle in Germany during World War II. There are no markings or dates and the antiques dealers in our area co...
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Adult slacker son causing rifts among adultsDec 17, 2012 5:19 am - Q. Since he graduated from college four years ago, my son has been drifting among friends and family but mostly staying with his cousin and his wife. My son is searching...
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Landscape architect uses her yard design to teach othersDec 17, 2012 4:47 pm - Members of the Lombard Garden Club had two reasons to book Laura Christensen as one of their presenters: She is a professional landscape architect who specializes in res...
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When recaulking, tile and joints must be spotlessDec 16, 2012 4:20 am - Q. We are faithful readers of your article in the Daily Herald; thank you for all of the help we have received. This past spring, you had an article praising Sikaflex. H...
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Lily Aldridge: Victoria's Secret model, full-time momDec 17, 2012 5:21 am - NEW YORK — Sure, her job involves parading in lacy underwear and her husband is a rock star. But Lily Aldridge says she does the same things on a given day as millions o...
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Battery care is vital for stored carsDec 16, 2012 6:49 am - Q. I purchased a new 6-year battery in January 2011. On average, how many weeks would a garaged 2002 Pontiac Bonneville's battery be OK before a trickle charger would be...
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Songs take center stage in TV drama 'Nashville'Dec 18, 2012 5:13 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Buddy Miller says these days it's not unusual for duet partners to cut their love songs syllable by syllable while never even seeing each other: “In t...
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Pros and cons of buying a foreclosed homeDec 16, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I have been looking for my first house and have been told to look at bank-owned properties or HUD properties. I am wondering what advantages or disadvantages there ar...
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Mini to the max: Living well in 425 square feetDec 18, 2012 5:13 am - WASHINGTON — Skyla Freeman left her West Wing job at the Bush White House on Jan. 20, 2009, part of a wave of Washingtonians who retool every four or eight years when ad...