Lifestyle Columns
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Palatine's Monica Tragasz makes guacamoleJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Home schooled for the past two years, Monica Tragasz typically whisks through a full load of course work in two or three hours less than her peers, opening up a big wind...
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Plenty for Dad to eat, drink, do on his dayJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - If you've already picked out a tie or a new garden shovel for Dad for Father's Day, you might want to take it back. This weekend, Arlington Park has some tasty treats pl...
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Potato chip crumbs find second life in sugar cookiesJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Picnic desserts pose special challenges to even the most seasoned baker. Frosted cakes and cupcakes require a cooler to prevent meltdown from summer heat and brownies an...
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Summer meals a great match for GrenacheJun 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Grenache is a grape for all seasons. During the winter holidays, Grenache-based Chateauneuf-du-Pape adds elegant power to the richest roasts. For tailgating season, the ...
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Vitamin D boosts immunity against fluJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Vitamin D may be as effective as vaccination for seasonal flu. In a recently published clinical trial, children who took a vitamin D supplement had a significantly lower...
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Brighten up your exposed beams starting with all-purpose removerJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We have some exposed, unfinished wood beams in our house. They have some spots of latex paint that never got cleaned up from years ago. Do you know of any way to ...
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Consumer protection in mortgage industry faces rocky roadJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the final column in a seven-part series appearing Sundays in Homes Plus. By far, the best way to protect consumers in the home-loan market is to s...
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Silent treatment a little too torturous for spouseJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My husband's angry with me over a minor issue. I apologized, but it's been several days and I'm still getting the silent treatment. I don't know how to talk to hi...
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System for repair requests prevents legal troubleJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have been an apartment manager at smaller buildings for many years and have just recently become the manager of a 50-unit apartment building. I learned that the...
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You have many ways to create strong joint between wood piecesJun 10, 2010 11:00 pm - When joining pieces of wood together, there are some choices to make. Some of the options depend upon what tools you have and the size of the wood involved. You also nee...