Lifestyle Columns
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Theater on the hoof coming back to ElginJul 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Walkabout returns Janus and Vex are among the six Elgin theater companies participating in the second annual "Walkabout: Theater on Your Feet," an event combining perfor...
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Rikters aim for straightforward Midwestern authenticityJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - It should come as no surprise to find the Rikters named themselves after a Midwestern figure as straightforward and no-nonsense as their music. "I think we just original...
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George Schneider German beef rouladenJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - George and Angela Schneider have been sous chefs for each other throughout their 43-year marriage, a simpatico relationship that would scarcely ruffle an eyebrow today. ...
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Iceberg ahead!Jul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Alicia writes: "It never fails. We go to a fancy restaurant, and I fill up on the salad. Case in point: Recently, we ordered a classic iceberg-wedge salad as a starter a...
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Is help available dealing with skin lupus?Jul 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. My daughter was recently diagnosed with skin lupus. She is 44 and the mother of three children. What is skin lupus? How will it affect her? It's now on her face. ...
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The amazing power of exerciseJul 26, 2009 11:00 pm - "Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it." - Plato. The most important...
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Liability exposure is great for inspector who works for wifeJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. In my area, there is a very successful real estate agent who is married to a home inspector. On all of her listings, she has her husband do the home inspection and th...
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Eat your art out at 52nd Annual Gold Coast Art FairJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago Eat your art out An art fair is usually an art fair unless you're talking about the 52nd Annual Gold Coast Art Fair, rated one of the top 25 festivals ...
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Several books offer great advice for maintaining a first homeJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I'm a huge fan of your column and have gotten a lot of great advice from it. I have two questions for you. First, what do you recommend to clear a clogged sinks? Seco...
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Some believe Federal Reserve unsuited as regulatorJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - A major focus of the Obama proposals to redesign the regulatory system is to bring all the major financial institutions that were implicated in the current financial cri...