Lifestyle Columns
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If clearly visible, a home inspector should not overlook mold, moistureOct 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. Before buying my home, I hired a home inspector. He found a few minor defects, but the report was basically clean. Then, after moving in, I found a large growth of bl...
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What is the job of an association officer?Oct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - It is not uncommon to hear an owner or a director complain because another officer of the board did this or did not do that. The role of each officer is limited by the s...
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Dann chats with Drew Barrymore; Moore breaks little new groundOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Drew talks, Take One I sat down with the effervescently cute Drew Barrymore at Chicago's Metro club for a quick chat about her directorial debut, the rollerblading babes...
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Alternatives to shingles may give longer life to roofOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I have always had regular asphalt shingles on my houses, but they never last more than about 20 years. This time, I want to install a longer-lasting roof. Other t...
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'Sleepy Hollow' returns for Halloween runOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Spooky show Just in time for Halloween, Theatre-Hikes reprises its 2004 production of "Sleepy Hollow." Lara Filip directs this musical adaptation of Washington Irving's ...
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Don't stay in the dark - use these tips to pick the right generatorOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - We take our electrical power for granted many times, and when the lights go out, it's a real hardship. Whether it's from a hurricane, flood, tornado or some other disast...
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Lawmakers may consider reducing home-interest deductionOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Some popular real estate tax deductions could be reduced or even eliminated as Congress seeks ways to cut the deficit and pay for new programs. Q. Is it true that Co...
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TV3: Farm Aid goes satellite with DirecTVOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Farm Aid goes satellite DirecTV has been trying to program its 101 Network with the best of lost and almost forgotten TV series, but this weekend it scores a major conce...
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Romeros kick off Elgin Symphony's 60th anniversary seasonOct 01, 2009 11:00 pm - The Romeros, a world-renowned guitar quartet, will take center stage at Hemmens Theatre this weekend when the Elgin Symphony Orchestra opens its 60th anniversary season....
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Barrymore whips it good as director of roller comedySep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Every frame in the fun, breezy, coming-of-age roller derby dramedy "Whip It" oozes with the essence of Barrymore. Drew Barrymore. You know, the little girl who screamed ...