Lifestyle Columns
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New indie movie releasesAug 13, 2008 11:00 pm - "The Long Green Line" Inspirational sports documentaries are a dime a dozen. Matthew Arnold's doc is pure gold from its handsome production values to its dramatically en...
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White House correspondent Helen Thomas finally gets her dueAug 13, 2008 11:00 pm - At a time when United Press International was struggling to survive - sort of foreshadowing the fate of journalism to come in that regard - Helen Thomas was the one thin...
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Acidic drinks destroy tooth enamelAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Can soft drinks damage teeth even if they're diet drinks? A. Yes, if consumed frequently. These drinks contain acid that can gradually dissolve tooth enamel ...
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Peach Melba not just for dessertAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Great summer fruit seldom requires recipe assistance from other sweet table selections. Often served solo, this warm weather staple delivers guaranteed delicious dessert...
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Unique twists on regular productsAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Once upon a time, a cell phone could only make phone calls. Now, of course, cell phones take pictures, access the Web and double as GPS and MP3 devices. New features are...
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Resistant starch has healthful benefitsAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Dietary fiber, an important part of everyone's food plan, is a complex carbohydrate found in whole grains. You also find fiber in fresh vegetables (peas and brussels spr...
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She'll taste, too, thanksAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. At a restaurant recently, we both studied the wine list and I suggested a Pinot Noir. We both discussed our choice with the waiter. When he brought the wine to th...
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She cherishes the art of cookingAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Art, cooking and history come together for Joan Beauprez in a new cookbook from the Roselle History Museum called "Cherished Recipes." An artist whose creativity spills ...
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No victory for 'Election Day'Aug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Like the savvy politician who knows he'll get more mileage serving up platitudes than examining complicated issues, playwright Josh Tobiessen sticks to the superficial i...
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Friendship shouldn't negate truth at homeAug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. In your opinion, what is the difference between a "close friendship" and an "emotional affair"? Is it simply sexual preference? Maine A. I don't think it...