Lifestyle Columns
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Pick up your shoes and other fatherly advice: The tall and short of itSep 07, 2011 12:00 am - By Kent McDill If it is true that children grow in their sleep, then my 15-year-old son, Dan, is one night of rest away from being taller than me. On the other side of t...
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Healthy school lunchesSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - With kids returning to school, it is time to think about how important school lunch is for fueling your child’s body and brain. Children will decide what they actually e...
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Beans a healthier option than riceSep 05, 2011 6:00 am - Two of the most common foods, worldwide, are beans and rice. Both can have profound and opposite effects on developing a serious medical condition, metabolic syndrome. W...
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Vegetables simply good for youSep 05, 2011 1:00 am - Eating a variety of fresh foods is the first step in ensuring your body is getting sufficient nutrients from your diet. This is especially true with vegetables. Remember...
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Booze on planes fueling some bad behaviorSep 04, 2011 6:00 am - Did you hear about the teenager who gave new meaning to the term jet stream? Sandy Vietz, an 18-year-old member of the U.S. National Ski Team squad, was flying from Port...
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On the road: Renegade Craft FairSep 04, 2011 1:00 am - Chicago Atypical artisans The Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village neighborhood will feature more than 300 crafters of handmade goods including clothing, h...
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The Sensible Home: How to update bathroom lightingSep 04, 2011 12:30 am - Q. The existing lighting in our bathrooms is not adequate. I am going to remodel the master and the children’s bathroom myself. What type of efficient lighting do yo...
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Wisdom from those that have been there, done thatSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - On seeking personal fulfillment through a “bucket list”: If you really want every year to be #147;a gift of extraordinary value,#148; try meeting your responsibil...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Mildew can grow in A/C systemSep 04, 2011 12:00 am - Q. The ventilation system on my Infiniti G35 smells like a musty basement when I start the car and occasionally smells when the air conditioning is on. The car is ga...
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On homes and real estate: What’s worth doingSep 03, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am contemplating selling my home. I would like your opinion on whether I should have painting done, carpeting replaced and possibly new sliding glass doors inst...