Lifestyle Columns
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Reach a compromise on squeaky-floor fixMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My boyfriend and I have been living in an apartment in an older section of town for about two years. This 1930s building has had some renovations but never a complete...
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Adjustable loans: Are they a risk worth taking? Mortgage selection in post-crisis marketMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - This is the first column in a two-part series that will conclude next Sunday in Homes plus. One of the most critical decisions mortgage shoppers must make is the type of...
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Broadway in Chicago hoping 'Elliot' comes close to 'Wicked,' 'Jersey'Mar 19, 2010 11:00 pm - Catching lightning in a bottle isn't easy. But Broadway in Chicago has managed it twice in the last decade, first with its blockbuster "Wicked," which ran more than thre...
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A brief history of the Warner Bros.Mar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - "The Brothers Warner" For those who love movies and the history of filmmaking, this terrific documentary is one that you will really enjoy. Written, directed and ...
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With rates poised to rise, paying extra for 'rate-lock' is wise decisionMar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Interest rates are expected to rise in the weeks ahead, so homebuyers who don't have a solid "commitment letter" from their bank should consider paying a modest fee for ...
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Go see 'The Bounty Hunter' or 'Repo Men'? Hmmm ...Mar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - No 'Bounty Hunter'? I did not review Columbia Pictures' new rom-com "The Bounty Hunter" today, because Columbia scheduled its press screening at the same time tha...
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Musician chooses art over loved ones in Metropolis' 'Side Man'Mar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - "Side Man" - Warren Leight's semi-autobiographical jazz era encomium about artistic obsession and family dysfunction - falls somewhere between an homage and an admonitio...
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Install a new thermostat to save money and hassleMar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - A thermostat is an important part of your heating and cooling system. It tells you what the temperature is in your home, but more importantly, it tells your heater or ai...
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'Runaways' features familiar rock band refrainMar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - "The Runaways" tells that oh-so-familiar tale of a promising, cutting-edge rock band created in a messy birth of ego and opportunism before hitting the heights of fame a...
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Inspection can help sellers market their homesMar 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Our Realtor has advised us to hire a home inspector before listing our home for sale. We know there are problems with the house, and we were planning to repair th...