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 22, 2019 6:14 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 19, 2019 6:04 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 19, 2019 6:04 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 19, 2019 6:04 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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Salvia nemerosa varieties are mainstays in the MidwestMar 22, 2019 6:14 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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Interview yourself to make your home a best-sellerMar 21, 2019 6:33 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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Evergreens need water as temperatures begin slow riseMar 20, 2019 6:38 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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Lavender is the all-purpose Swiss army knife of fragrant herbsMar 22, 2019 6:14 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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'Captain Marvel' soars even higher with stellar 2nd weekendMar 20, 2019 6:23 am - LOS ANGELES - "Captain Marvel" has continued to dominate the global box office in its second weekend in theaters, leaving newcomers in the dust. Walt Disney Studios esti...