Lifestyle Stories from October 27, 2019 (Change date)
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Bird populations are crashing, but we can mitigate lossesOct 29, 2019 6:17 am - The arrival of crisp fall weather has gardeners thinking about the winter, a period of retreat in the garden but not of death. The plants' withdrawal from the cold invit...
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Crocuses grow in rock gardens and beneath shady treesOct 29, 2019 6:15 am - Crocuses are ideal bulbs for naturalizing, for rock gardens or for underplanting beneath tall trees. They may be scattered in lawns, but their grasslike foliage must rem...
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How Disney staked its claim on Broadway - and suburban stagesOct 30, 2019 6:10 am - When the Walt Disney Co. rolled its massive entertainment resources onto Broadway 25 years ago with the unveiling of a stage version of the animated movie musical “Beaut...
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How urban myths taught parents to fear Halloween candyOct 30, 2019 6:48 am - A semi-viral Facebook post from a Pennsylvania police department has become the latest example of an exhausting Halloween tradition: The spread of super-scary - but larg...
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For an encore, 'Joker' is No. 1 again at the box officeOct 30, 2019 6:10 am - NEW YORK - Put on a happy face. "Joker" is No. 1 again. Todd Phillip's R-rated comic-book hit regained the top spot at the weekend box office in its fourth week of relea...
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Add the kettlebell to your weight trainingOct 30, 2019 6:42 am - The kettlebell is a great tool for building total body muscular strength and endurance while challenging your cardiovascular system with interval style training. Kettleb...
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How to freshen up your homeNov 02, 2019 10:03 am - A complete redecorating of your home is costly and time-consuming, but freshening up rooms with selected changes is more manageable. “Home design is very personal and mu...
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Take steps to protect trees from harsh winter weatherOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Q: What can I do to protect my trees and shrubs from frost damage, in case we have another "polar vortex" winter? A: You are wise to think about protecting trees and shr...
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New tub equals a new startOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Our harvest gold bathtub dates to 1974. Although we installed a protective tub surround and sliding shower doors in the 1990s when our athletic teenagers showered a lot,...
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Damaged doors are a safety hazardOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - We moved into our home two years ago and have been trying to update it. The doors are one of our biggest issues as they are ugly and unsafe. Many of the doors won't even...