Lifestyle Columns
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Psychic predicted Oscar-nominee Davis' work with Tyler PerryFeb 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Actress Viola Davis already has a Tony Award for her work on Broadway. Now, she's up for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for playing Mrs. Miller, a pragmatic mother of...
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New products commemorate Black History MonthFeb 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Beyond the Barack Obama merchandise, retailers have several new items to commemorate Black History Month. Nordstrom, for example, put out a special CD called "The Royal ...
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Gov't puts off imposition of digital TV, but at what cost?Feb 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Go ahead, adjust your TV set. Tweak those rabbit ears for a more-perfect picture. Turn the sound up and down. You can do so with impunity. For the next few months, anywa...
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Small, hard foods can be choking hazards for toddlersFeb 15, 2009 10:00 pm - The mixed nuts were tantalizingly close, and while his parents were looking the other way, the toddler acted quickly, reaching into the bowl to pop a few of the deliciou...
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Patient needs a statin alternative, new doctorFeb 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I am 80 years old, and a few years ago, I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. My primary-care doctor referred me to a cardiologist (a college friend of h...
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'Twins' are simply grand at Lyric Opera of ChicagoFeb 15, 2009 10:00 pm - The "twins" are back, and it makes for a grand evening at Lyric Opera of Chicago. Pietro Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" ("Rustic Chivalry") and Ruggero Leoncavallo's ...
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An option to buy can help couple secure retirement homeFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. We are planning on retiring in three to five years to a waterfront location. Elderly friends who are sisters offered to sell us their house and they will be our tenan...
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Inspection mistake made 10 years ago must stay in the pastFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I bought my home 10 years ago. At the time, my home inspector reported no plumbing defects. But recently my plumber pointed out several conditions that violate the pl...
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Tips for arriving with your luggage intactFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Last week, when Cortney Cameron picked up her luggage at baggage claim in San Francisco, she was left holding the bag - an empty one. Apparently the zipper on her suitca...
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Wet snow can cause serious roof problemsFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Our 2-year-old house has a "faux" slate roof. I believe it is a synthetic product made to look like slate, which has the characteristic of being much smoother than or...