Lifestyle Columns
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On the road: 'Horse' exhibit opens at the FieldFeb 11, 2011 10:00 pm - Horses and humans have had a profound relationship for thousands of years that have shaped human civilization. At the Field Museum's new exhibit, “The Horse,” you'll see...
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Second mortgages can follow homeowners after foreclosureFeb 11, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. My husband lost his job about a year and a half ago and as a result, our house was foreclosed. We had two mortgages on the house. We decided not to fight the fo...
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Gott: Homocysteinemia can have many causesFeb 10, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. My 26-year-old son has been diagnosed with homocysteinemia. It seems that physicians don't know a great deal about this. I know it is a genetic disease that has s...
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About real estate: Credit reports can differFeb 10, 2011 12:00 am - Many people are surprised to find that an up-to-date account may be listed on a report supplied by one credit bureau but is missing from a credit report provided by anot...
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Super Handyman: Clean up your vacuum cleanerFeb 10, 2011 12:00 am - Vacuum cleaners are a must for most of us. Even with wood floors, they come in handy. Of course, they also come in a wide variety. One thing should be in common with the...
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Condo residents should inform themselves before crying foulFeb 09, 2011 11:00 pm - By Jordan Shifrin Last year a movie was released entitled “Dinner With Schmucks,” a not-so-funny comedy. A better idea would have been to film “Dinner With Schmucks Livi...
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Not all oils good for bakingFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - (Q.) Can I substitute olive or canola oil for butter in recipes to avoid saturated fat? (A.) These oils can easily be substituted in sauteing or seasoning; for baking th...
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Bubblies to love the last days of a long winterFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - I spent so much time drinking Champagne and sparkling wine this past holiday season, I didn't have a chance to write about it. Here are some favorites, along with culina...
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New use for vegetable peelerFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - You can use a vegetable peeler for more than peeling vegetables. It's handy for shaving chocolate for baking or hot beverages or for hard cheeses. Use it to shave rather...
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'Celebrating Chocolate' at Morton ArboretumFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Satisfy your sweet tooth with a truffle-making class, a chocolate-and-beer pairing lesson or a chocolate pizza-making party during “Celebrating Chocolate” events happeni...