Lifestyle Columns
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About Real Estate: Foreclosures, short sales can sometimes trigger huge income-tax billJan 05, 2012 11:00 pm - Most homeowners can avoid a big tax bill if their home is sold for less than they owe on it, but others aren#146;t as fortunate. Q We were foreclosed upon ...
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Tips for storing all those holiday decorationsJan 05, 2012 12:30 am - We had a super Christmas holiday with our family this year. We hope you did, too. But it’s time to pack it all up and store it until next year. If you do it right, it wi...
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Expert predicts how you'll eat in 2012Jan 04, 2012 5:00 am - Expect to see rising food prices, more male shoppers and less sugar at the grocery store in 2012, says industry expert Phil Lempert, aka the Supermarket Guru. “I think i...
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With grapefruit, is white or red best?Jan 04, 2012 5:00 am - Q. Is it true that red grapefruit is higher in antioxidants than white grapefruit? A. Not necessarily. All grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, which act...
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Follow Don's tip for successful weight lossJan 04, 2012 5:00 am - In January 1990 I began my first 100-plus pound weight loss. Working with a calorie-restricted, hospital-sponsored, doctor-monitored program I lost five pounds a week fo...
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Kitchen Scoop to focus on trends, challenges, recipesJan 04, 2012 5:00 am - Welcome to the new Kitchen Scoop column. Formerly in this spot you read the Desperation Dinners column. But this week marks the beginning of not only a new year but also...
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Ex-girlfriend still pulling strings sparks jealousyJan 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Q. So, I am dating this guy and I’m in love with him, and I know he loves me back. But I can’t, I absolutely can’t, stop getting jealous of his ex-girlfriend. He s...
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Readers write on therapy, relatives, thank-you notesJan 02, 2012 11:00 pm - While I’m away, readers give the advice. On people who see therapy as an admission of weakness: I#146;m a guy. I#146;m also someone you might have met at a Mensa ...
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Warts are treatable, but which method is best?Jan 02, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I recently developed a wart on my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A. Warts are caused by a virus. When the virus infects skin cells, they grow faster th...
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On the road: Winter in ChicagoJan 01, 2012 5:00 am - Chicago Cold play During weekends in January and February (when there is at least 3 inches of snow on the ground), you can trek around Northerly Island on snow...