Lifestyle Columns
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Some mineral waters can play a role in meeting calcium needsMar 23, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Can mineral water serve as a source of calcium? A. Calcium content of mineral water varies, but those with relatively more calcium can play a role in meeting calcium ...
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Blagojevich still hanging in there with TrumpMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - In trouble during his first term as Illinois governor, Rod Blagojevich somehow managed to win re-election. In a case of art imitating life, Blagojevich once again overca...
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Is it fair to ask boyfriend to take leap of faith?Mar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. My boyfriend and I have been together for five years now, and we are in our mid-20s. We both agree we are very happy together right now, as well as in the foresee...
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New, energy efficient walls need not cover old woodworkMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Even though we're in our 50s and 60s, my husband and I bought our first house this past January. Now we are the proud (and sometimes rueful) owners of a beautiful...
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First step is talking to real estate agent, mortgage brokerMar 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I am a 27-year-old single female who works as a nurse. I still live with my parents, but I would really like to purchase a small home or townhouse within the next...
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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 ...