Lifestyle Stories from December 9, 2018 (Change date)
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Take care of garden tools to save your money for plantsDec 09, 2018 6:00 am - Winter came early and with an enthusiasm seldom seen in November. It left many gardeners, including me, with garden chores undone. Cleaning garden tools is one task that...
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'Ralph' tops box office again, 'Aquaman' is a hit in ChinaDec 12, 2018 5:16 am - NEW YORK - In the calm before the Christmas storm at the box office, "Ralph Breaks the Internet" remained No. 1 for the third straight week, while the upcoming DC Comics...
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J.K. Simmons maintains double duty as 'Counterpart' returns to StarzDec 11, 2018 5:13 am - Playing two variations of a character, sometimes in the same scene, is a great acting challenge ... and J.K. Simmons is ready for it again. The “Whiplash” Oscar winner r...
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Eat, drink (responsibly) and be merry this holiday seasonDec 14, 2018 5:23 am - The holidays are a great opportunity to celebrate with family and friends - but now, it has also become a time when a cup of cheer becomes too many cups. This season, c...
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For Design Army's power couple, a calm place to rechargeDec 12, 2018 5:28 am - WASHINGTON - Pum Lefebure wears mostly black and white because, she says, "it's clean and simple, timeless and super chic." For the same reasons, the chief creative offi...
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Deer and reindeer motifs for the holidaysDec 12, 2018 5:22 am - Booths at this year's gift and decor trade fairs featured lots of deer and reindeer motifs - some specifically for the holidays and others to leave up and enjoy after th...
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Young evergreens may need help in the winterDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - Q. What is an evergreen anti-desiccant and how do I use it? A. Let's start with what is desiccation? Desiccation is the drying out of plant tissue by wind or lack of soi...
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Select a healthy Christmas tree before bringing it homeDec 14, 2018 5:23 am - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small amount of nee...
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How to make ramp less slipperyDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - Q. A pressure-treated wood ramp, roughly 12-feet-long, leads to the front door of my Vermont home (see attached photo). It's been in place for more than ten years. It ba...
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Aging mom's cooking skills take a nose-diveDec 09, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My mom has always been a wonderful baker and has traditionally brought desserts to every family function. However, as she reaches her 70s, her baking has taken a turn...