Lifestyle Stories from February 25, 2013 (Change date)
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Ang Lee’s Oscar award thrills TaiwaneseFeb 26, 2013 1:27 pm - TAIPEI, Taiwan — A second Academy Award for best director has thrust Taiwan native Ang Lee into the top ranks of world filmmakers and made him a national hero on this di...
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TV designer encourages strong choices in color, decorFeb 27, 2013 5:20 am - Is there any decorating skill more exciting or scarier than using color? Yes, we all say we want the personalization and drama that color brings, but the challenges of m...
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Iran scoffs at Oscar-winning ‘Argo’Feb 26, 2013 1:27 pm - TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state TV dismissed the Oscar-winning film “Argo” on Monday as an “advertisement for the CIA” and some Iranians called the award a political stateme...
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Doctors take different approach to treating frailtyFeb 27, 2013 5:15 am - As a medical resident 30 years ago, Ava Kaufman remembers puzzling over some of the elderly patients who came to the primary-care practice at George Washington Universit...
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PBS' 'Makers' explores the women's movementFeb 26, 2013 10:15 am - For girls born after women were appointed to the Supreme Court, “Makers: Women Who Make America” is a history lesson. The three-hour special that airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday...
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Car collection shines in Vegas-themed showroomFeb 27, 2013 5:15 am - When auto collectors look for inspiration to design a cool, custom storage environment for their four-wheeled treasures, they usually think glowing neon lights, checkerb...
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Exercise, stretching prevent recurrence of low back painFeb 26, 2013 8:44 am - Q. Every few months I throw out my back. Are there any exercises I can do to strengthen my back and prevent this from happening? A. Exercise is a great way to pr...
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Community teams trying to step it upFeb 25, 2013 9:45 am - How many steps does it take to win the Fittest Loser Community Challenge? The competing park district teams are going to find out. During this past week, the Community C...
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Doonya gets into rhythm of Indian dancingFeb 26, 2013 3:07 pm - Before launching into an hour of kicks, hand flicks and hip bumps, Kajal Desai turned to the dozen students assembled in a fitness studio last month and offered two piec...
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Status report for the Fittest Loser contestantsFeb 25, 2013 5:00 am - Karen Castillo, 36, Carpentersville Starting weight: 206 Current weight: 204 Weight lost this week: 2 pounds Total weight loss: 2 pounds, 1 percent Marianne Cos...