Lifestyle Columns
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Taking a stand against 'Greater Glory'Jun 07, 2012 6:00 am - 'Glory' a great film? This just in from a reader about my ★ ½ review of Dean Wright's bloated, repetitious, jingoistic, bombastic, platitudinous, manipulative Mexican h...
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Relaxing in the shade with summer beers and booksJun 06, 2012 6:00 am - Most of the year when I reach for a beer it's something hoppy. I enjoy full-bodied India pale ales and heady ambers. But once the mercury pushes 90, I want something wit...
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Stale marshmallows still can be usefulJun 06, 2012 1:00 am - Q. While organizing the cupboard, I came across a bag of partially stale marshmallows that got pushed to the back. I only use them to make Rice Krispies treats. Would th...
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Suburban festival singer becomes Radio Disney starJun 04, 2012 11:00 pm - Bartlett girl's career takes off after Ellen DeGeneres show
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HPV vaccines provide important protectionJun 04, 2012 6:00 am - Mom was on board before I even finished talking. I had just done a physical on her 16-year-old son and was discussing the new recommendations for human papillomavirus va...
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Regular B12 injections counter effects of pernicious anemiaJun 04, 2012 6:00 am - Q. For years, my pernicious anemia was misdiagnosed as depression. Now that I have an accurate diagnosis, I'd like to learn more about my condition. A. The cause...
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On the road: A good ribbing at Ribfest ChicagoJun 03, 2012 6:00 am - Chicago Take a ribbing Top local and national acts, 50,000 attendees and as many pounds of pork from more than 30 city restaurants are just the beginning of Ri...
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Trip of a lifetime doesn't have to be a whirlwind tourJun 03, 2012 6:00 am - Last week while flying back from a trip to Italy, I was seated next to an elderly man from Detroit. He was part of a tour group returning from 10 days in Europe. He was ...
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Home repair: Popcorn ceilings with asbestos require special handlingJun 03, 2012 5:17 am - Q. My son bought a house with popcorn ceilings in every room. He had them tested for asbestos, and the test came back 3 percent. I am not sure what that means, but is th...
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Rolling shutters work similiar to a roll-top deskJun 03, 2012 5:00 am - Q. The sun bakes us through a large window. We also have a fireplace for heating in that room. Would installing a rolling shutter save energy and improve comfort? I am a...