Lifestyle Stories from January 15, 2016 (Change date)
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For kids of the '80s, Bowie will always be the Goblin KingJan 15, 2016 5:30 am - As he did for so many of my generation, David Bowie walked into my life with blonde glam-rock hair, devilish eye makeup and gray stretch pants that left very little to t...
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Cruises 2016: Big new ships, submarine trips, 'voluntourism'Jan 15, 2016 5:00 am - NEW YORK - Underwater sightseeing in a glass submarine, shopping with a chef for dinner ingredients and volunteering with locals: These are some of the new options this ...
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Night life events: Folk dancers at Hofbrauhaus; Mike and Joe at Nellie'sJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - Hofbrauhaus' dancers The Milwaukee Mullers dance their way into Hofbrauhaus with performances of Austrian folk customs at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16. See th...
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Enjoy views of the winter gardenJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - Wintry weather may force gardeners inside their homes, but they can continue to enjoy their gardens from the inside out with a few, well-placed focal points. Begin by de...
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Broken tableware? Call the crack teamJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - As you mop up from the holidays, it's a good time to take stock of any damage that may have been done to your entertaining essentials. Inspect your dinner plates, winegl...
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Give your garage a fresh new lookJan 15, 2016 12:01 am - Most of us just use our garages for storing cars and maybe some tools and things. But if you want more from the space, you can get it - even on a budget. Start with a be...
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Home inspector frustrated by inspection feesJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I've been a home inspector for about eleven years and am frustrated by the price pressure throughout the inspection business. When I think of the time and effort that...
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Lexington Crossing unveils the Coventry modelJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - The winning combination of city style and suburban living greets homebuyers at Lexington Crossing, a new community of 54 luxury townhouses in the heart of Rolling Meadow...
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U.S. housing market should slow to sustainable growth rate this yearJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Home prices are expected to continue rising in 2016, but not as fast as they have over the past few years. Q. The housing market in our area seems to be slowing down. Wh...
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Home buyers not using new mortgage shopping toolJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're planning to buy a home with a mortgage in 2016, you're virtually certain to encounter a new consumer-friendly federal disclosure - the Loan Estima...