Lifestyle Columns
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Old and new ways to treat traumatic brain injuriesJan 23, 2011 10:00 pm - Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability worldwide, especially in young adults and children. Unfortunately, war is also a significant factor in th...
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Gott: Has colchicine been nixed by doctors?Jan 23, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. I was in my doctor's office last week for new prescriptions, and he indicated that colchicine is being pulled from the market. I take it for gout and don't know w...
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A potential buyer is no problem when listing a homeJan 23, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We are working with a broker to find a new home. Then we plan to list our current home with her. At a recent social event, we mentioned that we plan to sell. On...
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On the road: Enjoy Snow Days at Navy PierJan 22, 2011 10:00 pm - Chicago Snow day Just when the kids are working your last nerve, 2011 Snow Days Chicago drifts into Navy Pier's Gateway Park. Check out the snow-sculpture competition, w...
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Landlord charges extra for late utility paymentsJan 22, 2011 12:00 am - Q. We have a reasonably good tenant in a single-family home. The utility companies prefer to keep the bills in the owner's name, so we are billing the tenant for rei...
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Moms clash over TV in multi-generational homeJan 22, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I am an older woman, and not very mobile. I moved in with my son's family following an injury. They have been very helpful and supportive. There is only one chair...
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House detective: Home inspection reportJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. When I bought my home, I hired a home inspector who was recommended by my real state agent. After the inspection, the report was sent to my agent, but no copy was...
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About Real Estate: Mortgage rates may riseJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - Interest rates for homebuyers and those refinancing a mortgage could climb this year as the economy slowly gathers steam and the federal government tries to cover its ow...
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Super Handyman: Making a backyard fire pitJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - A backyard fire pit is a hot idea, and very popular these days. You can buy a portable model starting at just about $40, or you can install one that is a permanent featu...
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The nation's housing: Mortgage interest and taxesJan 19, 2011 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Are you worried about the mortgage interest deduction going away? After all, it's a high-profile, high-cost target for federal budget-cutters — and was prom...