Lifestyle Stories from July 1, 2018 (Change date)
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Oprah-backed 'Rape of Recy Taylor' recounts Alabama woman's 1944 ordealJul 03, 2018 6:15 am - When Oprah Winfrey saluted unheralded #MeToo crusaders at the Golden Globes last January, she chose a rape victim from 1940s Alabama to drive home her point. "Recy Taylo...
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Scandinavian glassworks mystery solvedJul 01, 2018 7:05 am - Q. This is a picture of a heavy glass bowl that was passed on to me. The markings on the base are "KOSTA - 58509 - SINNEMARK." The overall bowl is about 4 inches tall an...
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Create a tropical oasis on a shady deck or patioJul 06, 2018 6:26 am - Gardeners who have decks or patios shaded by majestic trees or nearby buildings can create a tropical oasis every bit as beautiful as those who garden in full sun. Some ...
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'Jurassic World 2' takes No. 1 againJul 04, 2018 8:30 am - LOS ANGELES - The "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" dinosaurs ruled the box office for a second weekend in a row, but also left a little room for more modest newcomers li...
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Emily Giffin's new novel is all her fans ever wantedJul 02, 2018 6:20 am - “All We Ever Wanted” by Emily Giffin; Ballantine; 352 pages Naperville native Emily Giffin's delight in life's frivolities has never stopped her from tak...
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A beetle brings a nightmare on ash streetJul 04, 2018 8:38 am - Introduced pests and diseases put the fear of God into plant biologists because these interlopers have not co-evolved with their hosts or predators in a way that keeps t...
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Ornamental grasses make great additions to your landscapeJul 01, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I am interested in ornamental grasses for my yard. How do I choose the right ones? A. Ornamental grasses make great additions to your landscape due to their variety i...
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Twenty-five great ideas for your homeJul 08, 2018 10:41 am - When decorating a home, most of us know some information. Some design sense may come intuitively, some learned from your family home, other information from perusing she...
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Roselle couple soon to enjoy new outdoor digsJul 03, 2018 6:21 am - A couple with two grown sons who have lived in their Roselle home for 22 years are the winners of the 2018 Daily Herald "Get Your Summer On" contest. Jill and Don Gross ...
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When in doubt, prune dying roses so plant looks goodJul 05, 2018 6:20 am - Deadhead hybrid roses as soon as the flowers fade. Many shrub roses are self-cleaning and don't require deadheading. When in doubt, lightly prune old blossoms to keep pl...