Lifestyle Columns
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A worn-out plug is shockingly easy to replaceJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Having an electrical issue in your home could be shocking! There are some electrical repairs that should be left to the pros, but something like a faulty plug is easy fo...
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Real Estate 'bloggers' can avoid lawsuitsJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The Internet has provided millions of Americans with the opportunity to sound off about various real estate issues, but bloggers who aren't careful can find themselves i...
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Rachel Weisz' 'Agora' dignified but blandJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Alejandro Amenabar's drama of ancient Egypt, "Agora," is based on the true story of Hypatia, a female scholar, philosopher and astronomer who believed in questioning eve...
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See Hughes-inspired 'Drivers Ed Mutiny' at film festJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - The spirit of John Hughes lives on in the surprisingly moving (pun intended) low-budget indie comedy "Drivers Ed Mutiny." Don't believe me? See for yourself when the com...
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Furnace code violations often in an inspection reportJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. When I bought my house, the home inspector found nothing wrong with the furnace, but his report says: "The furnace may need maintenance or repair soon." This did ...
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New on DVD: 'Blackhawks: Stanley Cup Champions', 'Ellsberg'Jul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - "Chicago Blackhawks: Stanley Cup Champions 2009-2010" If you are a fan of hockey, you can relive the excitement of the Chicago Blackhawks' championship season wit...
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A history of condos, Part II: Killing the boardJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - We begin our history with engravings found in caves of an ancient civilization founded on the concept of communal living, sharing and division of labor and social gather...
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Angelina Jolie definitely worth her 'Salt'Jul 21, 2010 11:00 pm - When Angelina Jolie reportedly said she'd like to make a female James Bond movie, she probably meant something like the cutting-edge 007 series reboot "Casino Royale." I...
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Girls-only 'School of Rock' on PBSJul 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Riot 'Girls' WTTW Channel 11 airs a documentary on a sort of "Girls School of Rock" with "Girls Rock!!" at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25. It follows girls at a Chicago rock ...
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Cheryl Gobernatz-Jones makes sugar cookiesJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Twenty-eight-year-old Cheryl Gobernatz-Jones didn't like seeing her mother left out at dessert time during the family's frequent get-togethers because of her allergies t...