Lifestyle Stories from May 19, 2019 (Change date)
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The 'Game of Thrones' finale had one last gaffe: A plastic water bottle spotted in King's LandingMay 19, 2019 11:00 pm - Spoiler alert: This story discusses details of the series finale of "Game of Thrones." Forty-three minutes into Sunday's "Game of Thrones" series finale, Queen Daen...
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Butterfield Trak-a-thon gets students running to raise fundsMay 19, 2019 11:00 pm - Submitted by Libertyville Elementary Schools 70 Despite rain all week, the sun came out for the third annual Track-a-thon fundraiser held at Butterfield School, 1441 W. ...
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Fittest Loser contestants take new health habits into the futureMay 19, 2019 7:30 am - Confidence, hope, energy … these are all things the Fittest Loser contestants found by the end of the competition, in addition to losing weight and building muscle. As a...
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The world is finally ready for 'Booksmart,' a raunchy teen comedy about two straight-A girlsMay 19, 2019 7:29 am - Beanie Feldstein reaches over a table to place her hand in Kaitlyn Dever's. "A quick handhold," Feldstein playfully announces while discussing how she and her co-star bo...
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Book review: Jill Biden's memoir - like Michelle Obama's - is not meant to be politicalMay 19, 2019 7:28 am - "Where the Light Enters" by Jill Biden; Flatiron; 210 pages Recently, Jill Biden was in a nail salon getting a manicure when a woman approached her and started to c...
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Video game review: 'Rage 2' is a game that's confidently blandMay 19, 2019 7:04 am - "Rage 2" Developed by: Avalanche Studios, id Software Published by: Bethesda Softworks Available on: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One --- The one time I got mad about "R...
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Strawberries and raspberries - Oh, my!May 19, 2019 7:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a clear glass, footed bowl. I had forgotten about it and found it while looking for a small bowl to serve raspberries. I bought it at an antique sh...
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Choosing the right tomato for your tastes, gardenMay 19, 2019 7:00 am - Once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed, it's time to plant tomatoes. Unless plants were started from seed several weeks ago, a trip to the garden ce...
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Don't work garden soil if heavy clay is too wetMay 19, 2019 7:00 am - Working the typically heavy clay in Chicago soil when it is too wet can have a negative impact on its structure and result in hard clumps of soil and a crust. The best w...
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Smelling junk food long enough may quash a cravingMay 19, 2019 7:00 am - Q: I read about a study that said smelling junk food you want to quit eating — hello, pizza and donuts! —will stop your craving. Is that really true? I want to eat healt...