Lifestyle Columns
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Some real estate beliefs, myths and legends endure for decadesApr 29, 2010 11:00 pm - Burying a statue of Saint Joseph may speed a sale, but scientists say there's no way alligators can roam sewer systems in the North. Ask Jimmy Hoffa, if you can find him...
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'Nightmare' not the remake it's sliced up to beApr 28, 2010 11:00 pm - One, two Freddy's after you! Three, four What a bore Five, six Same old tricks Seven, eight Don't bring a date Nine, Ten Not this, again! Samuel Bayer's "A Nightmare on ...
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Chicken burgers come together in a snapApr 27, 2010 11:00 pm - When you've got the right pantry staples on hand, it's ever so easy to pull together a nutritious, satisfying dinner in just minutes. Today's California Chicken Burgers ...
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Bison can make for a lean alternative to beefApr 27, 2010 11:00 pm - I've recently been searching for a local source for organic beef. I can track it down online easily enough, but since organic cuts already cost more than conventional be...
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Pantry cleaning yields yummy cookiesApr 27, 2010 11:00 pm - This time each year I rustle through my baking pantry wondering what to do with all the leftovers; those open bags of nuts and chips and flours still lingering on the sh...
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C'est magnifique! Expect big things from Algonquin's Creperie NormandeApr 27, 2010 11:00 pm - It's hard to tell which is bigger: chef Lionel Pilate-Jean's crepes, or his dreams for his new French creperie. His pleasant eatery in the Algonquin Commons' lifestyle c...
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Produce oasis to open at tollway oasesApr 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Sometimes you just can't make it to your local farmers market. Maybe an early morning commitment prevents you from stopping by, or your meeting in the Loop runs late and...
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What's causing your child's bad breath?Apr 25, 2010 11:00 pm - The exam room door was wide open, which was a little unusual, since most patients prefer a little privacy when they come to the doctor's office. I walked in to see my yo...
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Rent-to-own contract should address many issuesApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have always rented. The owner of this new house has offered to let me rent to own. I have a basic idea of what is involved: appraisals, deed searches, inspectio...
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Beau doesn't want to be 'that guy' to her 4-year-oldApr 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. When is the right time to meet my girlfriend's 4-year-old son? We've been dating for two months and like each other a lot. She wants me to do some things with the...