Lifestyle Columns
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Slow cooking comes of age with updated cooker potsFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - There has been a slow-cooker explosion! While we simmered away in innocent bliss with our 8-year-old "Smart-Pot" Crock-Pots, the Rival Co. (the original manufacturer) wa...
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Elmhurst's Dan Peloza makes Linguine MistoFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Dedication pays off for Elmhurst couple
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Ancient grape still holds winemakers, drinkers interestFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Sangiovese may be an ancient grape, but through creativity in the vineyard, winery and council chamber, its wines remain modern favorites. Sangiovese (SAHN-gee-oh-VAY-ze...
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Celebrate National Tortilla Day with a healthy twistFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - We've had quite a lot to celebrate this month... the Winter Olympics and Mardi Gras, Canned Food Month and Potato Lovers Month. Yesterday marked National Banana Bread Da...
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Exercise can reduce risk of infectionFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Does physical activity protect against catching a cold or wear down your resistance? A. Regular moderate physical activity reduces the risk of respiratory infe...
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Cortisone can be effective for arthritisFeb 21, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I am a 54-year-old female with osteoarthritis in both hips. My general practitioner sent me to an out-of-state specialist who recommended cortisone injections. When I...
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Knowing who to trust takes some soul searchingFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I've had two dates with a great guy who has expressed to me and to mutual friends that he is very interested in me. On Wednesday, after a dinner date, he asked me to ...
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Moisture problem may be related to inadequate insulationFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have been having a problem with my interior walls. It only happens when the weather gets extremely cold (10 to 20 degrees). A corner of my bedroom ceiling gets mild...
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What qualifies as a legal bedroom varies by locationFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Can built-in wardrobes take the place of a closet in a bedroom? I want a room to still be designated as a bedroom, but I am looking at using built-ins and taking ...
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Sprinkler system, water costs pit landlord against tenantFeb 19, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I own a rental home some 150 miles from my primary residence. Recently, my tenant informed me there was water flooding the backyard. She wasn't sure what the source o...