Lifestyle Columns
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New way of looking at food inspires recipeFeb 27, 2012 11:00 pm - For me, grocery shopping has always meant being prepared with a list in hand, coupons clipped and organized. The plan was to start on one side of the store and finish on...
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Diabetics must be on guard against foot infectionFeb 27, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I've heard that diabetics need to take good care of their feet. But what do feet have to do with diabetes? A. Why should keeping your blood sugar levels down hav...
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No pain means a huge gain for journalistFeb 27, 2012 5:00 am - Pasta is not a required daily food group. Oops. It seems like I've operated under false premises for years. Let's face it, I like my starch and carbs: pasta, crackers, c...
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Is this mom a ‘Debbie Downer’?Feb 26, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. From “You’re not getting a puppy” to first loves, how does a parent teach a child to deal with bitter tears and heartbreaking disappointment? I was taught not to ...
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On the road: Aspen music festivalFeb 26, 2012 12:00 am - Worth the trip Singer-songwriter John Oates of Hall & Oates produces the third annual 7909 Aspen Songwriters Festival in Aspen, Colo. Why the name? Aspen is located...
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Law talk: Limit tax liability with father’s landFeb 25, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. My dad has a question about his property and his attorney and accountant did not know the answer. He lives in Illinois and bought some property up in Wisconsin in...
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Home repair: Faux brick siding looks convincingFeb 25, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. As a fairly skilled DIY’er and fairly new homeowner (18 months), I appreciate the experience you bring to your column. I hope you can help us with a product recom...
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Mortgage Professor: Tips for a lower mortgageFeb 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Millions of mortgage borrowers who can no longer afford their mortgage payments, but who could afford a lower payment, can avoid foreclosure by getting a modification of...
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Condo talk: Property managers should share signature authorityFeb 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. Our property manager has signature authority on our association’s bank accounts. Is this normal? A. It is customary for a property manager to have signature auth...
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On homes and real estate: Title and deedFeb 24, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I recently paid off our home mortgage. Only my name is on the deed. I would like both of our names to appear on the title to the house, so that in ...