Lifestyle Columns
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'New Moon' waxes romantic, wanes in humorNov 18, 2009 10:00 pm - You gotta feel sorry for Bella Swan. First, her vampire boyfriend disses her. ("You don't belong in my world, Bella!" he says.) Then, her werewolf boyfriend pushes her a...
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Go against grain this Thanksgiving; alternatives to turkeyNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Sometimes, Thanksgiving takes a different turn. Perhaps you need to cook for fewer guests, or you don't have enough refrigerator room for a giant bird. Or maybe you're s...
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Midwest winemakers prove a tenacious lotNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Not long ago in wine's time line, U.S. winemaking flourished from sea to shining sea. Illinois, Georgia and Kansas were among states recognized by the USDA for winemakin...
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Kathy Zweidinger makes a Sky-High Brunch BakeNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Entertaining 16 to 24 people at lunch is miles easier with teamwork; just ask Kathy Zweidinger and Pat Patek. The two retirees are members of Circle of Friends, a social...
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Omega-3-rich mussels easy to cookNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I've heard that mussels are good sources of omega-3 fat. How do I serve something so complicated? A. Mussels are a rich source of omega-3 fat, and preparing them ...
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Qigong can improve life for cancer patientsNov 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Can an ancient Chinese breathing exercise program benefit patients with cancer? A recent study, published in the medical journal Annals of Oncology, states that qigong (...
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High potassium level puts many foods on do-not-eat listNov 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I have been diagnosed with a high potassium level. I was told to add salt to more foods. I was also given a list of foods not to eat, including dried figs, molass...
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Be careful with structural eavesNov 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Our home, built in 2000, has two eaves that are accessed through our master-bedroom walk-in closets. These eaves are above the garage, one on each side of our master ...
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As helpful as I can be in one column on mortgage shoppingNov 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I don't want an education in mortgages; I just want to know enough to save as much money as possible on my new mortgage. Also, as an African-American, I want to avoid...
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Apartment residents are entitled to secure mailboxesNov 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I live in a 500-unit apartment community comprised of nearly 20 buildings. My problem is that mailboxes to the individual units are not secure. The mailboxes are cent...