Lifestyle Stories from July 16, 2011 (Change date)
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U.S. Buddhism at generational crossroadsJul 18, 2011 6:35 am - GARRISON, N.Y. — Crosses still adorn one wall of this former Roman Catholic monastery, but a 6-foot golden Buddha now anchors the main room. The meditation hall, also us...
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Once-famous immigrants lose status in the StatesJul 18, 2011 6:36 am - WASHINGTON -- Mowafak Alshagra was working the cash register at his tiny kebab restaurant in Oakton, Va., a few months ago when he noticed a family at one of the tables ...
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Coffee protects against drug-resistant germs, study findsJul 17, 2011 7:08 am - Drinking tea and coffee may be linked to reducing antibiotic resistant bacteria carried by healthy people in their noses, a potential benefit of the beverages that baffl...
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Kate brings feminine, tried-and-true looks to U.S.Jul 17, 2011 1:13 am - Even in a town where celebrity-studded awards shows are commonplace, it was the most anticipated event of the season. It wasn’t Prince William’s match at the charity pol...
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Concept store duo replace Marras at KenzoJul 17, 2011 1:06 am - PARIS — The American duo behind the Opening Ceremony concept stores are replacing Italian designer Antonio Marras as creative directors of Kenzo, the Paris-based fashion...
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Industry Insider: Hardwood Furniture and DesignJul 17, 2011 1:13 am - As technology evolves, so does the furniture made to accommodate it. Huge wall cabinets once made to hold both televisions and stereo systems are becoming a thing of the...
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Mortgage Professor: Home loan shopping still far from perfectJul 16, 2011 12:01 am - Q. Are people making better decisions about the kinds of mortgages they select than they did before the financial crisis? A. The mortgages being written today are certai...
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Ask the broker: More payments, less cost?Jul 16, 2011 12:01 am - Q. If it’s true that a biweekly mortgage lowers the interest cost for a mortgage then why not get a biweekly mortgage and reduce annual costs, too? A. A bi-weekly m...
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On homes and real estate: Expensive home next doorJul 16, 2011 12:01 am - Q. We live in an older neighborhood where some older houses are being torn down and new million-dollar homes are being built. The house immediately next to us will b...
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Mediterranean decor evokes sun, seaJul 16, 2011 12:01 am - Mediterranean décor — influenced by Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish, Moroccan and Greek seaside lifestyles — is simple and relaxed, and easily adapted to Western homes...
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