Lifestyle Stories from April 5, 2014 (Change date)
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New building toys go beyond the old wooden blockApr 07, 2014 12:01 am - Building and construction toys have been a fixture in playrooms since, well, forever, and there are several reasons for their enduring appeal. “Directions aren't necessa...
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West Dundee native leads dorm with goal of inclusionApr 07, 2014 5:27 am - Thirty-eight students live on the 22nd floor of Roosevelt University's residence hall, and Brandon Rohlwing doesn't know, or care, how many of those students are male or...
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Sage the Gemini imparts minimalist vibeApr 06, 2014 11:33 am - "Remember Me," Sage the Gemini (Universal Republic) There is a distinct old school West Coast vibe to rapper Sage the Gemini's first album "Remember Me." Minimalist...
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Pittsburgh: 5 free things for visitors to doApr 06, 2014 8:59 am - PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh may have been built around the steel and coal industries, but the once-sooty city now features a beautiful downtown river walk, multicultural nei...
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Right at home: Find your favorite variation on the classic vaseApr 06, 2014 7:57 am - We've been picking flowers and sticking them in containers for thousands of years. The early Egyptians did it, as did the Chinese: Feng Shui guidelines for creating harm...
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Gourmet herbs: tasty, attractive and easy to growApr 06, 2014 8:51 am - Culinary herbs are enjoying a revival thanks to new varieties, stronger flavors, health concerns and more discerning palates. Their low cost, attractiveness and easy-to-...
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Off-Broadway 'Heathers' metes out musical revengeApr 06, 2014 7:48 am - Break out the shoulder pads and corn nuts: The musical of “Heathers” just opened in New York. One thing's for sure — it will be so very. The pitch-black comedy with quir...
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DVD previews: 'Desolation of Smaug,' 'August: Osage County'Apr 06, 2014 7:48 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, April 8: “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (PG-13, 156 minutes, Warner): The second part of Peter Jackson's “The Hobbit...
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Weekend picks: Jeff Garlin home for the weekendApr 06, 2014 7:48 am - Garlin of 'Goldbergs': Morton Grove native and comedian Jeff Garlin (“The Goldbergs,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) returns this weekend for a series of shows at two Zanie...
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Sunday picks: Roots rocker plays In-Laws in GurneeApr 07, 2014 6:03 am - Antique show: Visitors can find everything from carnival items and tin signs to music boxes, video and sports games at the The Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot ...
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