Lifestyle Stories from September 2, 2018 (Change date)
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Edison lit up lives with his inventionsSep 02, 2018 7:00 am - Q. This is a photo of my Thomas A. Edison phonograph that is in very good condition. It has a brass horn and 40 to 50 cylinders. Only a few of the cylinders are in good ...
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'Crazy Rich Asians' banks another crazy rich weekendSep 02, 2018 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES - "Crazy Rich Asians" isn't slowing down at the box office even in its third weekend in theaters, and is helping to send a strong summer moviegoing season of...
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ATVs kill more children than bicycles: Pediatricians urge families to yield to safetySep 02, 2018 7:00 am - You don't see them just on farms anymore. All-terrain vehicles are popular among outdoor enthusiasts of all ages who ride them through trails, fields and off-highway veh...
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Don't forget sconces in your lighting planSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Lighting a room seems simple: Plug in a lamp or flip a switch. Not so fast. “Nothing enhances a space more than a thoughtful lighting plan,” says interior designer Micha...
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Take cuttings of plants to grow over the winterSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - It is time to take cuttings of annuals such as geraniums and begonias that are to be kept over the winter. Cool nights in late September will harden off the plants, whic...
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Fall decor forecast calls for unexpected combinationsSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Unfettered from dated conventions that urged us to pick a decor style and stick to it, more and more designers and retailers this fall are blending decorative elements a...
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Tips on deck flooring for screened porchSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We just saw this decking in the Menards sale flier that came with our newspaper. Maybe we could put this on top of the existing pressure-treated floor at 90 degrees t...
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Happy news meets mom's negativitySep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Carolyn is away. The following first appeared on Dec. 10 and 17, 2003. Q. Last night I told my mom that I'm pregnant. Her reaction was, "What?! You're too young to raise...
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Why your kid should help pay for collegeSep 02, 2018 1:00 am - I recently heard from the parents of yet another high school senior who turned down a huge scholarship from a good college to attend her "dream school," which of course ...
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