Lifestyle Stories from July 12, 2014 (Change date)
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Batavia woman epitomizes triumph over deathJul 12, 2014 11:00 pm - A 57-year-old woman with a limited athletic background for most of her life, Donna Stout admits to being surprised that she's vying today for a swimming medal at a natio...
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Pruning, watering will help keep your yard looking sharpJul 12, 2014 6:00 am - Prune shrubs as needed to keep them in the proper scale for your garden. New stems and branches that grew this spring will be mostly hardened off in early July, so pruni...
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Screening out the curiousJul 12, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We have a little porch just off the living room of our new house. The trouble is, this is a new development, and the neighbors' houses are really close. We put in two...
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Seven sure signs it's time to remodelJul 12, 2014 6:00 am - When it comes to diving into a home remodeling project, homeowners take their time. Often, a long, long time. Procrastination seems to come with the territory. Of some 7...
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Mobile apps offer last-minute travel dealsJul 12, 2014 5:45 am - NEW YORK — While new technology and mobile applications have made old-fashion road trips easier, the thrill of spontaneity and surprise still remains. If travelers are f...
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Book notes: Chris Bohjalian stops at Naperville's Anderson'sJul 12, 2014 5:45 am - • Meet mystery writer Lori Rader-Day as she discusses and signs copies of her debut thriller, “The Black Hour,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Cook Park Library, 413 N. ...
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DVD previews: 'Rio2,' 'Under the Skin'Jul 12, 2014 5:30 am - Here's a look at DVDs coming out Tuesday, July 15: “Rio 2” (G, 101 minutes, Fox): Like the first movie, “Rio 2” looks great with vibrant colors and lovely animation ...
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On the road: Folk Festival brings the tunes to WoodstockJul 12, 2014 5:30 am - Chicago Ancient Chinese secret for a day of summer fun Have your family immersed in another culture at Chicago's Chinatown Summer Fair. The neighborhood festiv...
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Leave boyfriend with red flags before he becomes husbandJul 12, 2014 1:01 am - Q. My boyfriend and I have been together for five years. We are in our mid-to-late 20s, and have been living together for a year. We generally have a great relationship,...
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Tommy Ramone, last of the Ramones, dies at 65Jul 12, 2014 1:01 am - Tommy Ramone, a co-founder of the seminal punk band the Ramones and the last surviving member of the original group, has died, a business associate said Saturday. Dave F...
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