Lifestyle Columns
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'Chicks in Chains,' 'Coolio' hit new low in reality TVOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - As if "American Idol" weren't already bad enough, imagine a like-minded singing competition between "beautiful, talented and troubled women" - who've been in jail. That'...
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Caregiver burden a heavy load aloneOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My half-sister was raised by her mother and I by mine; our father died when we were kids. We have an aunt on our dad's side, but no other relatives. This aunt is now ...
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Caring for newborn's umbilical cord stump usually not difficultOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Parents usually don't panic over their child's minor coughs and fevers, but blood, even a small amount of it, grabs their attention. So, when my little patient started b...
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'Elderspeak' can come across as demeaningOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - It can happen unexpectedly. There you are feeling great, even buoyant, if that can be said of a 60-something year old. Then, poof! - that fragile bubble of vitality and ...
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Sciatica a common cause of discomfort in back, legsOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am an avid reader of your column, but I have not seen anything about my problem. When I am standing in line, taking my half-mile daily walk or just about anyth...
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How to do a modern, minimalist fireplaceOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The fireplace long ago ceased being a functional element in most American homes. In our climate-controlled environments, it's usually no more than a decorative feature, ...
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'Wrapping' up the mystery of vapor barriersOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. In a recent column you recommended two types of housewrap: Delta Dry and Home Slicker Plus Typar. I am planning on residing the south side of my house and would l...
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Those nagging voices can be valuable pre-travel companionsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Last week I went to a weekend meeting in Houston, and I didn't hear the voices. I'm not talking about the voices that result in a quick call to the men in white. I'm tal...
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Flit to fleeting fall festivalsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Chicago What goes up must come down Objects crafted from gold, silver, obsidian and jade. No, they're not showpieces on your broker's étagère but rather precio...
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Don't be too quick to cosign mortgageOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The economic distress of the last year has battered the credit scores of many potential borrowers, while causing lenders to increase the scores they are willing to accep...