Lifestyle Columns
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Circulating pumps can speed up your hot-water supplyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Hot water is something we all appreciate, but if your bathroom or kitchen is far away from your water heater, it can take forever for the hot water to get there. But, as...
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Whimsical 'Daisies' gets the chopping blockNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Sorry to be a tryptophan buzz kill, but Your Friendly Neighborhood TV Critic doesn't have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Not after ABC all but canceled "Push...
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Maiden name on title usually not a problem when selling a houseNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Many people change names after buying a house, but it usually is not a problem when they later decide to sell. Q. I bought my first home in 2001 as a single woman and to...
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'Bruce' a bad horror flick -- in a good wayNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - The big problem with Bruce Campbell's new movie "My Name is Bruce" boils down to this: Is a deliberate, perfect duplicate of a bad horror comedy inherently any better th...
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New on DVD: Beatles, Howard collectionNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - "Composing the Beatles Songbook" John Lennon and Paul McCartney are the most successful writing team in the history of music. This great documentary examines their diffe...
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Steel Beam presenting musical 'Carol'Nov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - A musical 'Carol' Steel Beam Theatre founder and artistic director Donna Steele directs the company's holiday offering, composer Alan Menken and lyricist Lynn Ahrens' m...
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Cult star Campbell does double duty in horror comedyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Cult horror movie star Bruce Campbell will be in Chicago Friday, Nov. 28, to protect the Windy City from demonic forces, plus introduce his new movie "My Name is Bruce."...
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Steel exterior doors are insulated for energy efficiencyNov 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My old wood front door leaks air and requires maintenance. I might switch to a steel door for low maintenance and security, but I was concerned about its efficiency. ...
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Dealer's up-card causes many a blackjack errorNov 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Taking just your cards alone, there are 33 different starting hands you can be dealt in the game of blackjack. Now factor in any one of 10 possible dealer up-cards, and ...
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Tom Arnold dons a Santa suit for Hallmark Channel specialNov 26, 2008 10:00 pm - The comforting thing about a holiday-chestnut TV special is a viewer knows exactly where it's going to go. Surprises are fine under the Christmas tree, but nobody tunes ...