Lifestyle Stories from July 4, 2014 (Change date)
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Millennials shunning malls speed Web shopping revolutionJul 04, 2014 7:00 am - NEW YORK — CJ Chu is a retailer's nightmare. The 24-year-old associate for a private-equity firm does “99 percent” of his shopping online — even toothpaste. He'd rather ...
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Think of luxury as a trial run for affordable goodsJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - People all over the world — those who can afford it — want the best of the best for their home. But just what is it that they consider luxury? Every day there is somethi...
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Fourth fun from home — hot dogs includedJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - If the weather or the crowds keep you away from the usual Independence Day events this weekend, you can still enjoy the trappings of the holiday from your couch. The fe...
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Six great backyard plants for garden-to-table useJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - Back in the day, an ambitious homeowner might set out a sturdy row of marigolds, add a mound of petunias, toss in a few gaudy gladiola bulbs and call it a garden. That ...
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'Sleepwalker's Guide' is a beautiful family sagaJul 04, 2014 5:45 am - At the start of Mira Jacob's beautiful debut, “The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing,” Amina Eapen's mother summons her home to Albuquerque, New Mexico, claiming that her f...
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Twin Cities: 5 free things for visitorsJul 04, 2014 5:45 am - MINNEAPOLIS - Like many places that endure long, difficult winters, Minnesota comes alive when the weather warms up. So many people from the Twin Cities - as Minneapolis...
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Hoffman Estates pool party to benefit disadvantaged kidsJul 04, 2014 1:01 am - A fundraising event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Seascape Family Aquatic Center in Hoffman Estates. The "Splish Splash Family Bash" is new in 2014 a...
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Chestnut gets mustard yellow belt and fianceeJul 04, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - High-ranking chowhound Joey "Jaws" Chestnut dropped to one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriend before Friday's annual hot dog eating contest, then pa...
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Faulty septic system not disclosedJul 04, 2014 12:01 am - Q. When we bought our house, the sellers disclosed that the septic tank was only two years old. They also gave us a report from a local septic contractor that said the s...
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Planning a move this summer? Here are our useful tipsJul 04, 2014 12:01 am - Summer is the most popular time to make a move to a new house. School is out, and we have more vacation time. You can save a lot of money if you do some of the moving yo...
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