Lifestyle Columns
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First Folio's 'Macbeth' a traditional take on Shakespeare's tragedyJul 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Classic tales require no embellishment. Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is one of those tales. An examination of the devastating effects of unchecked ambition and immorality, ...
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There's more than one way to clear a clogJul 16, 2009 11:00 pm - The invention of the first drain was followed closely by the first clog. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to clear a clog. Here is some basic information about unclog...
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Yes, listen to those mixed feelings before saying 'I do'Jul 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am 38 and about to finally tie the knot with someone. I am deeply in love with this guy, whom I have known for some time. However, he is currently involved in old r...
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What's new and notable on area stagesJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Marriott's "Light" Previews begin Wednesday, July 22, for Marriott Theatre's production of the sumptuous Alan Guettel-Craig Lucas musical "The Light in the Piazza," abou...
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As Lollapalooza gets bigger, upstart Pitchfork remains the true alternativeJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - What Lollapalooza used to be, the Pitchfork Music Festival is. Like the original Lollapalooza in the early '90s, Pitchfork, set for this weekend in Chicago, is an opport...
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Animated 'G.I. Joe' blasts its way onto DVDJul 15, 2009 11:00 pm - "G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero: Season 1.1" A few weeks after releasing the first season of "Transformers," the Shout! Factory presents another holy relic of Reagan...
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White wine still best for fish, but which one?Jul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - "White with fish" isn't your only option when pairing wine with seafood, but it is generally the best. This most-famous wine and food guideline is based on hard science ...
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Fan mail delivers special black bean stir-fryJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - This is the sort of letter we live for - the writer loves Desperation Dinners, expresses it beautifully, and shares a terrific original recipe. Without further ado, here...
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Add vegetables and fruit to a child's diet right awayJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. How old should children be when I start making vegetables a regular part of their meals? A. Don't wait. When children give up baby food, they should not stop eating v...
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Cathy Adamsick makes gluten-free stuffed pork chopsJul 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Good grief. Cathy Adamsick was only trying to cook more healthy meals and lose a little weight five years ago when she started preparing from-scratch, fresh meals for he...