Lifestyle Columns
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Tracy Hoover makes spicy potato and chickpea stewSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - When Tracy Hoover first became a full-fledged vegetarian 18 years ago, as a senior in college, she did it simply because she never loved meat. There were no moral judgm...
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Break the rules with Greek Vegetable SoupSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Rule No. 1 when cooking for guests: Don't try a new recipe for the first time; always test it out. I know this rule. I've recited it to thousands of people since 1999, w...
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Compare labels to determine source of sugarSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. How can I tell how much of the sugar in yogurt is from fruit and milk and how much is from added sugar? A. The product label itself doesn't allow you to distin...
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Quit whining; wine festival season is hereSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - As vineyard workers from California and Oregon to New York and Vermont start harvesting plump grapes from the vines, around here we celebrate the grape harvest with wine...
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Documentaries, demons and a dark lord: Fall films delve for depthSep 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The best news of the fall movie season: Only one vampire film will be coming our way, at least up through Nov. 19. "Let Me In," a remake of a critically acclaimed Swedis...
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Tai chi may offer relief from back painSep 05, 2010 11:00 pm - The most common reason for using nontraditional medicine is back pain. Annually, 30 percent of the U.S. population experiences back pain severe enough to require medical...
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Tenants with verbal agreements can protect themselvesSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I am having problems with my landlord and I am hoping you can offer some suggestions. I rented a house about three years ago. When I interviewed with the landlord...
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Tile floor in basement will withstand waterSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Our family room flooded twice, causing considerable damage and expense. Both times, we had to get rid of very large, expensive rugs. Would we be better off instal...
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Many tales of animal smugglers who got caughtSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Did you hear about the woman from Thailand who tried to hide a baby tiger in her luggage? She drugged him and then packed him with other stuffed animals. It caused quite...
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Mortgage reform falls short with nonsensical disclosuresSep 04, 2010 11:00 pm - The existing system of mortgage disclosures in the U.S. has long been a disgrace. Borrowers are inundated with garbage disclosures and often the few pieces of critical i...