Lifestyle Columns
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Know where fish comes from before pushing it off the menuJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I recently heard on television that mackerel is a fish high in mercury and amounts we eat should be limited. Isn't it one of the recommended sources of omega-3 fa...
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Acidity in wine a plus, especially when paired with summer cuisineJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Refreshing, crisp, mouthwatering and tooth-tingling are just a few terms found in any wine writer's thesaurus to describe acidity. They all sound better than sour. But s...
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Gin mixes things up in classic, contemporary cocktailsJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Take note, vodka, gin is back in the game. In a year where flavored vodkas (espresso, ginger, bubble gum - really!) continue to take over liquor store shelves, gin quiet...
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'Sorcerer's Apprentice' can't conjure the magicJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Look, if you're making a feature film based on a classic Walt Disney animated short, the first obligation you have is to make your movie as good as the short. Right? Tha...
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One simple tool makes cherry tart easyJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Sometimes a tiny tool can transform your relationship with food. Take fresh cherries. We adore them, to the point of cherry saturation during the short seasonal peak. Bu...
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Cocktail candies to enjoy at any hourJul 13, 2010 11:00 pm - You no longer need to wait until it's after 5 somewhere to enjoy a rummy mojito or fruity martini. Jelly Belly added mojito, the traditional Cuban elixir of rum, mint an...
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Get the facts before lending to nephewJul 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I own a home in another state, which I acquired after my father's passing. He lived in the VA hospital a few years before his death. My nephew moved into the house. H...
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Landlord determines penalty for breaking leaseJul 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have a tenant who signed a two-year lease and now needs to move as part of a job relocation. He has 14 months left on his lease. The tenant's employer contacted me ...
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Steam can clean dingy bricksJul 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I live in a 55-year-old, half brick (lower half) ranch home. The upper half of my home is aluminum siding. Out front, areas of the brick have become discolored, stain...
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Are conventional loans better deals than FHA?Jul 10, 2010 11:00 pm - In deciding between a conventional mortgage and an FHA-insured mortgage, the general rule is that if you qualify for the conventional mortgage, you take it; only if you ...