Lifestyle Stories from February 9, 2013 (Change date)
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Internet cat stars scratch the surface for fame<Feb 10, 2013 6:01 pm - NEW YORK — They frolic in empty boxes and stick their heads under faucet streams of water. They dance on tippy toes and fly through the air with Pop-Tarts. They play pia...
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Posen, Kors share the ‘Runway’ at NY Fashion WeekFeb 10, 2013 7:14 am - NEW YORK — The rivalry stayed on the catwalk when new “Project Runway” judge Zac Posen met previous “Project Runway” judge Michael Kors at New York Fashion Week on Frida...
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A list of America’s most popular dog breedsFeb 09, 2013 5:00 am - The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. A list of the country’...
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Chevalier's latest novel disappointsFeb 10, 2013 7:23 am - “The Last Runaway” (Dutton), by Tracy Chevalier Tracy Chevalier's “Girl With a Pearl Earring,” which brought Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer to life, has become ...
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Not too late to make heartfelt Valentine's giftsFeb 10, 2013 7:14 am - Don't worry if you've yet to find something special for loved ones this Valentine's Day. You can easily and inexpensively add extra heart to gifts by making them at home...
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Lifestyle, pop culture drive dog breed popularityFeb 10, 2013 7:14 am - LOS ANGELES — Help wanted: One trained, easygoing, low-maintenance dog that will work for next to nothing. It was the classified ad that Matthew VanFossan wrote in his h...
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Overcoming culture clash among diverse residentsFeb 09, 2013 4:55 am - Immigrant groups account for about sixty percent of U.S. population growth. This is immediately evident in community associations throughout the Chicago area. Recent imm...
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Silver demitasse spoons stir up different valuationsFeb 11, 2013 8:12 pm - Q. These pictures are of demitasse spoons that have been passed down in my family. A set of five spoons is heavily engraved with a floral pattern and belonged to my grea...
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Fewer homes available in quality locationsFeb 11, 2013 8:13 pm - While not yet as healthy as in other states, the real estate market in the Chicago area “definitely shows signs of having bottomed out and early signals of an upturn,” s...
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HECM reverse mortgages are attracting the wrong crowdFeb 10, 2013 7:23 am - The recent actuarial review of the financial status of FHA’s home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) insurance fund, revealing a deficit of $2.8 billion, has generated co...
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