Lifestyle Columns
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Risk of injury goes along with all sportsJul 04, 2011 12:00 am - When I asked my patient what she did in her spare time, the teen explained that she was involved in several after-school activities, but gymnastics and diving were her t...
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The Sensible Home: Select air conditioner carefullyJul 03, 2011 12:30 am - Q. My central air conditioner is 16 years old, noisy and probably inefficient. I want to replace it with a quiet, efficient model. What are the best ones available f...
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On the road: St. Patty's Day comes earlyJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Chicago St. Patty's Day part two There's no need to wait until next March to celebrate all things Irish. The 26th annual Irish American Heritage Festival celeb...
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Absent dad feels slighted by Navy daughterJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Seventeen years ago I divorced the mother of my four children. After a heated divorce lasting several months, we agreed on things and split up legally. Throughout...
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Pilot's comments won't fly with co-workersJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Last week, a Southwest Airlines pilot reached record heights. It had nothing to do with his aircraft and everything to do with his language — it broke the sound barrier....
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Home repair: Older home may need larger plumbing ventJul 03, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My house is more than 100 years old. I’ve lived here for 35 years. Lately, my downstairs toilet won’t empty out. I had a company come and they ran a snake down th...
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On homes and real estate: Extension is seller’s decision, not agent’sJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am trying to close on a home. However, because I failed to file in 2008 and 2009, I have to wait for the IRS to put my returns into their system. It’s going to ...
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Mortgage Professor: Mortgage lender ratings under fireJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - Q. How much credence do you place in the 1- to 5-star ratings of lenders that many online mortgage sites provide based on reports from borrowers? A. Very little. Fo...
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Condo talk: Windows, doors and holes in the wallJul 02, 2011 12:00 am - They say eyes are the windows to the soul; so then, what are windows. Are they the eyes into a major source of aggravation for condominium associations? This column will...
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Super Handyman: Here are some tips for making a tough job a little easierJul 01, 2011 12:30 am - Changing out the wallpaper in a room is as easy as pulling down the old stuff and putting up the new wallpaper. The problem is, it sounds a lot easier than it usually is...