Lifestyle Columns
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Soldier buddy movie 'Lucky Ones' loses its waySep 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Either "The Lucky Ones" is an Iraq war drama masquerading as a buddy road movie, or a buddy road movie masquerading as an Iraq war drama. Either way, its heart and inten...
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Ably-acted 'The U.N. Inspector' falls shortSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Like the professed good intentions of former communists embracing democracy, "The U.N. Inspector" begins promisingly. However, good intentions alone can sustain neither ...
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She cooks for two- and four-legged friendsSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Sheila Horst approached the culinary arts as a blank slate, coming at it without the homey, family narrative of so many cooks. Her mother prepared a few basic dishes "by...
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Rounding down calories may round up your scaleSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - When is a calorie not a calorie? The answer: When calories, literally, disappear as they're rounded down on Nutrition Fact labels. You may think: "Big deal." But, it's ...
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Tune's 'Turn' a musical romp through 20th centurySep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Some years ago, Tommy Tune did Robert Falls a favor when he agreed to let the fledgling director sit in on a rehearsal. This summer, Falls returned the favor when he of...
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Naperville actress returns to area for 'Late Nite Catechism'Sep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Lisa Braatz can't get out of the habit. Literally. This spring, the Naperville actress starred in "Late Nite Catechism" at Pheasant Run and its spinoff "Put the Nuns in ...
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Peanut butter treats appeal to four-legged friendsSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - This summer my husband and I took the plunge with a new addition to our home. No, as tempting as it was, we didn't install a swimming pool in the backyard. Instead we go...
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Mandarin oranges packed with antioxidantsSep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Are mandarin oranges nutritionally equivalent to regular oranges? A. Although many people are only familiar with canned mandarin oranges, there are a large nu...
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Housemate says no to 3rd partySep 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I've been in a long-distance relationship with "Mark" for eight months. The distance hasn't been too much of a problem, as we're usually able to visit each other ...
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She can't control other's feelingsSep 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I will be a bridesmaid in the wedding of a dear friend who lives out of state. My partner of four years is also invited. I'm torn about whether he should come. On the...