Lifestyle Columns
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Pros and cons of both New and Old World wine makingJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - New World winemaking has the romance of rugged individualism. With properties bankrolled by previous enterprises such as construction or tobacco, winery owners can break...
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Green Gold Pesto makes pasta perfectJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Last week, we introduced you to Green Gold and promised it would transform anything it touches. This week, the proof is in the pudding - make that the pesto. Classic Bas...
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Joanne Wilson makes Mexican Stuffed PeppersJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Joanne Wilson was a foodie long before the term was coined, and her enthusiasm for all things edible hasn't wilted, even into her semiretirement. Consider her culinary r...
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Pistachios are a tasty way to reduce 'bad' cholesterolJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - American author Paula Danziger is quoted as saying, "Pistachio nuts cure any problem." Although I doubt pistachios cure any problem, they might protect us from heart dis...
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A seller's agent is obligated to represent the seller's interestJul 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My fiance and I signed a purchase contract. Five days later, the inspection determined the house needed a new roof immediately. Our contract gave us the right to ...
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Recall times of no cell phones or e-mail at Newberry Library fairJul 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Remember those old-school notions of reading and speaking face to face with another human being? Recall the days before e-mail, cell phones and texting at the Newberry L...
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Several factors can raise humidity in a homeJul 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Could you give some explanations as to why our house has high humidity? Most of the time it's around 65 to 70 percent. In the winter, we run two dehumidifiers. Du...
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Proposed council may be too slow moving to avert harmJul 24, 2010 11:00 pm - A much-noted feature of the recent financial crisis is that none of the federal regulatory agencies saw it coming. They could respond to minimize the damage only after i...
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A new lease is better than an addendumJul 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Almost two years ago I bought a condominium unit in my area as an investment. My tenant has been pretty good about paying the rent and has not caused any problems...
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Great guy without a job doesn't impress her motherJul 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have been dating a great guy for two years. We graduated from a great university last year. I've been on-and-off with several jobs, and finally found a wonderfu...