Lifestyle Stories from August 30, 2013 (Change date)
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‘Wicked’ composer hopes to debut musical ‘Houdini’ in ChicagoAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - CHICAGO — Acclaimed Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz says he’s hard at work on a full draft of his next endeavor, the musical “Houdini” that has actor Hugh Jackman pla...
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New channel, same 'Sunny' gangAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - New channel, same 'Sunny' gang Charlie, Mac, Dennis and Sweet Dee are coming back to Paddy's Pub on Wednesday night, but you won't find them on FX. The new season of "...
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Country stars pay tribute to pioneering bandAug 30, 2013 6:00 am - Various Artists, “Alabama & Friends” (10 Spot) Nowadays, long hair and loud guitars are common in country music. That wasn't always the case. The new album “Alabama...
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In absence, garden suddently sproutsAug 30, 2013 5:51 am - I had the good fortune to be on the west coast of Scotland recently and found myself wandering through a neo-Gothic palace named Mount Stuart. Massive, ornate and techno...
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Americans driving less as car culture wanesAug 30, 2013 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — Driving in America has stalled, leading researchers to ask: Is the national love affair with the automobile over? After rising for decades, total vehicle us...
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'Simpsons' creator finds funny in his cancer fightAug 30, 2013 5:00 am - LOS ANGELES — Since word got out about Sam Simon's cancer, this co-creator of “The Simpsons” and fervent philanthropist has heard from many people online asking to help ...
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Mundelein’s John Lynn remembered for love of theater, volunteerismAug 30, 2013 4:06 am - To some, longtime Mundelein resident John Lynn was a father, and later a grandfather. To others, he was a community theater leader, a church parishioner, a pageant organ...
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Retro Bistro satisfies French-food cravingAug 30, 2013 4:00 am - If we were doing it again, I'm pretty sure my husband and I would honeymoon in France. Not that we didn't enjoy our week in Jackson Hole, Wyo., but I think if we had kno...
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If you want to try a stained concrete floor, here are some tipsAug 30, 2013 12:35 am - There are a lot of different types of floor surfaces that one can install in a home today. Your choice is determined by a variety of factors, including your budget, func...
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Spouse’s health problems can complicate home sale or refinanceAug 30, 2013 12:27 am - The onset of memory-robbing Alzheimer’s disease or other serious medical problems can be compounded if the victim lacks the capacity to sell or refinance the family’s ho...