Lifestyle Stories from September 1, 2019 (Change date)
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Sick as a dog? Your pet's health may tell you something about your ownSep 05, 2019 6:34 am - The last time I brought my dog in for her annual exam, the vet raised an eyebrow and double-checked the medical chart. “Same dog?” she asked, clearly surprised that Pep...
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Does your child have a sting allergy? Make sure you have an emergency planSep 05, 2019 6:34 am - If your child has ever had an allergic reaction to a sting from a bee, yellow jacket, hornet or wasp, let everyone know what to do if it happens again. Create a plan usi...
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Where to see Sebastian Maniscalco, other comics this fall in the city and suburbsSep 05, 2019 6:16 am - Chicago and the suburbs have long been home to great venues for comedy - and great comic talents. And this fall gives you the chance to sample both. Here's a look at fi...
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Plethora of porcelain produced in occupied JapanDec 31, 1969 6:00 pm - Q. This is a photo of a pair of porcelain figurines that belonged to my grandmother. Each man is playing a musical instrument, and they all are wearing 18th-century clot...
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Wasps, hornets are beneficial pollinatorsSep 04, 2019 6:20 am - Populations of yellow jackets (yellow-bodied social wasps) build up in summer. They are particularly attracted to sweet things like soda. Practicing good sanitation is t...
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Bright colors, patterns are fixtures of boho chic styleSep 01, 2019 7:00 am - There is always a new term in the world of interior design that inspires new trends and yet another approach to design. The latest buzzword is “boho” or “boho chic.” “Bo...
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Plant autumn crocus now for fall colorSep 05, 2019 6:34 am - Planting most bulbs requires patience … a lot of patience. We plant them in the fall and then must wait until spring to enjoy the benefits of our labor. Colchicums are t...
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New 're-bloomer' varieties extend the flowering seasonSep 05, 2019 6:34 am - Robert “Buddy” Lee has been a grower of wholesale plants and a registered nurse over the years, but his one abiding preoccupation has been his need to find a spring-flow...
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6 suburban pumpkin patches to visit this fallSep 12, 2019 10:58 am - If you view the pumpkin spice craze as cynically as the creep of Black Friday sales, then head to your nearest pumpkin patch. A pumpkin patch visit is the perfect antido...
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Hollywood's summer ends 2% down despite Disney dominanceSep 03, 2019 11:37 am - NEW YORK - Never before has one studio so dominated summer at the movies. The Walt Disney Co. accounted for about half of all ticket sales in U.S. and Canada theaters on...
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