Lifestyle Columns
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Learn what’s in a good PortJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Port is one the most highly valued liquids on earth, but even the best Port customers may be hard-pressed to name the grapes in their favorite quaff. A handful of Portug...
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Food a better source of potassiumJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I heard that coffee is one of the top sources of potassium in the U.S. diet. Is coffee high in potassium? A. No, coffee is not nearly as high in potassium as man...
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Dry pack flour and other household tipsJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Q. In a recent newspaper article, a lady inquired about dry-pack canning. How long will flour keep using this method? Also, will this method prevent weevils from hat...
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Exercises can help strengthen your coreJun 13, 2011 12:00 am - This month’s strength training workout is designed to challenge your body’s core and joint stability. By improving your overall stability, you’ll increase strength and n...
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You might need another field guideJun 13, 2011 12:00 am - Does anybody besides me remember watching a birding show on PBS? It was a series, about 10 years ago, hosted by Don and Lillian Stokes. I loved that show. But because i...
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‘Good’ bacteria provides us with many benefitsJun 13, 2011 12:00 am - Can beneficial bacteria protect us from pathological bacteria? According to a recent medical study, the answer seems to be yes. Over the past few years, there have been...
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On the road: Chicago's Family Fun Fest returnsJun 12, 2011 1:00 am - Chicago Feast of family fun The Family Fun Festival returns to Millennium Park, which means you can entertain and challenge the kids for free. Interactive acti...
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The Sensible Home: Using electric or cordless tools makes senseJun 12, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I want to use more cordless and electric tools, especially yard tools, instead of gasoline ones. Will they increase my electric bills much and which rechargeable ...
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How to remove mirror glued to the wallJun 12, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I would like to remove the mirror in our bathroom that is glued to the wall. I do not want to destroy the wall and have read a few suggestions on the Internet. Do...
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Sympathy may be best path to forgivenessJun 12, 2011 12:00 am - Q. Last month, I found out that my husband of four decades had an “emotional affair” for the past year. He is 60, and she is a 32-year-old at his workplace. After I ...