Lifestyle Stories from March 17, 2019 (Change date)
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Look behind-the-scenes to see how Fittest Loser contestants are getting in shapeMar 17, 2019 8:00 am - From pushups to planks to Pilates to interval training, this year's Fittest Loser contestants are working hard to whittle their waistlines. On any given day, you'll find...
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Book review: 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf' is epic tale by Marlon JamesMar 17, 2019 7:26 am - "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James; Riverhead Books; 640 pages "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" by Marlon James is a serpentine, epic tale set in a fantastic realm ...
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'Shrill' and 'Turn Up Charlie' are passably cool TV shows that try too hard to be passably cool TV showsMar 17, 2019 7:25 am - A new TV show can have all the makings of success (a well-liked star, a smart premise, a thoughtfully detailed setting and even a hot-button topic to generate some extra...
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Igor Levit not content to be heard only through pianoMar 17, 2019 7:22 am - NEW YORK - Igor Levit arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport's Terminal 1 ahead of his first concert at Carnegie Hall's main Stern Auditorium. It was the last ...
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Evergreens need water as temperatures begin slow riseMar 17, 2019 7:00 am - Continue watering any evergreens that are planted in containers outside when temperatures warm up and conditions are dry if you are planning to try to keep them alive fo...
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Interview yourself to make your home a best-sellerMar 17, 2019 7:00 am - Like the work of the novelist, setting up a house involves telling a story. The space you inhabit is an extension of you, and to get to know you better, there are interi...
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Salvia nemerosa varieties are mainstays in the MidwestMar 17, 2019 7:00 am - The National Garden Bureau has decreed that 2019 is the year of Salvia nemerosa. These are not the annual types of salvia, like Victoria Blue, that we love to use in sum...
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Warm and casual Southwest style is hot in decorMar 17, 2019 7:00 am - A desert storm is brewing in the design world. Renewed interest in earthy color palettes, rich textures, tribal patterns and rustic elements has sparked a revival of Sou...
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Lavender is the all-purpose Swiss army knife of fragrant herbsMar 17, 2019 7:00 am - Lavender is a species with a Mediterranean ancestry, but it has been hybridized to such an extent than it can survive Toronto winters. This perennial evergreen shrub is ...
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At Work teams discover traditional and unconventional ways to workoutMar 17, 2019 7:00 am - In an age of diversity, we are lucky to have a variety of exercises to fit anyone's interest or lifestyle. Traditional exercises such as circuit training or running have...