Lifestyle Columns
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Last name debate - a comedy, or tragedy?Jul 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I'm getting married soon, and my fiance and I want to have two kids in the next few years (best-laid plans, I know, but roll with me here). Neither of us is changing ...
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Congress unlikely to reinstate homebuyer tax credit anytime soonJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - The program that provided an $8,000 federal tax credit to first-time buyers expired April 30. Despite its popularity, several factors may keep it from being reinstated. ...
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'Predators' falls prey to weak second halfJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Fast-paced, taut with tension, stuffed with suspense and mystery, "Predators" is easily the best entry in 20th Century Fox's science-fiction alien-hunter action franchis...
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Sellers are often asked to leave during buyer's home inspectionJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We just accepted an offer to buy our home. An inspection has been scheduled, and the buyers plan to attend. But our agent has requested that we not be home during the...
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Ease summer cooling bills with these tipsJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Cooling a home in the summertime can be a very expensive proposition. Central air conditioning is one choice, but unless you have a new high-efficiency model, it can get...
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Associations must prepare for emergencies before they happenJul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Your building may not have gallons of crude oil bubbling up through the basement drain, but like any other emergency, waiting too long to react can result in a worse dis...
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New on DVD: Silent film retrospective, 'Doors', 'Wild America'Jul 08, 2010 11:00 pm - "Days of Thrills & Laughter" Available on DVD for the first time, this terrific documentary examines and presents the best of the silent era. Robert Youngson has...
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Villain finds his softer side in comedic 'Despicable Me'Jul 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Universal Pictures' "Despicable Me" fills the bill as a mildly diverting, whimsically entertaining 3-D computer-animated feature for kids. But in the wake of Pixar's mul...
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Feed friends (easily) with Shrimp Pasta SaladJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Want an excuse to have friends over? This recipe is excuse enough. Today's Shrimp Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Capers makes a lovely addition to a lunch buffet or even ...
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Whole-wheat waffles a better morning optionJul 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My family loves frozen waffles. How do they rate nutritionally, compared to toast? A. Compared to having a piece of toast, waffles tend to be higher in fat; however, ...