Lifestyle Columns
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Learn which foods to choose for a nutrient-rich dietApr 16, 2012 6:00 am - Take a moment and think back to the last meal you ate. How nutritionally complete was that meal? The question is — did you truly nourish your body with the food you ate,...
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Curcumin shows promise in easing rheumatoid arthitis painApr 16, 2012 5:00 am - For centuries, spices have been used as medicines. Today their healing potential is again being rediscovered, especially curcumin. In one recent medical study, curcumin ...
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On the road: Happy birthday, Mr. PresidentApr 15, 2012 6:00 am - Midwest Take it for granted Celebrate the 190th birthday of President Ulysses S. Grant in Galena. General and Mrs. Grant will welcome guests into their home, now known a...
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Home repair: Don’t expect big savings from tankless heaterApr 15, 2012 5:54 am - Q. I look forward to your column every week in the Daily Herald. We’re looking into changing to a tankless water heater when our current tank heater dies. There are four...
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Home repair: Padded vinyl flooring is easier on the legsApr 15, 2012 5:48 am - Q. A large portion of our home has tile flooring. My husband and I are looking for a more flexible or softer walking surface because of age, leg and hip issues. How can ...
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Rental forum: Illegal rental occupant faces tough decisionApr 15, 2012 5:06 am - Q. Last year I moved into my friend’s apartment after receiving verbal approval from the landlord. My friend is on a one-year lease that prohibits subletting without wri...
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Housewarming date hurts mama’s feelings, prideApr 15, 2012 1:29 am - Q. Our daughter and son-in-law recently purchased their first house. My husband and I helped advise them (solicited) during the building of the house, and I watched our ...
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Mortgage professor: How to avoid being overcharged on mortgageApr 14, 2012 5:44 am - Many potential mortgage borrowers spend time on mortgage websites in preparation for shopping offline. Many come to my site to see if they will qualify, to decide what k...
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On homes and real estate: What’s the abstract?Apr 14, 2012 5:34 am - Q. I recently inquired at my bank concerning refinancing my home mortgage, and they told me they require an abstract of title. Can you tell me what that is and why the b...
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Condo talk: Condo owners, don’t expand into common areasApr 14, 2012 4:59 am - Q. Our townhouse-style condominium units include a rear patio and a garden area that are limited common elements of the unit. Several owners have taken the liberty to ex...