Lifestyle Columns
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'Ain't Misbehavin'' revival happily fills Goodman stageJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Go big or go home. Director Chuck Smith clearly had that adage in mind when he staged Goodman Theatre's revival of "Ain't Misbehavin'," the tribute to iconic jazz compos...
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Local comic drama 'Diminished Capacity' short on comedy, dramaJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Terry Kinney's "Diminished Capacity" possesses an innate sweetness, almost an innocence, that, coupled with a robust appreciation for Chicago and the Cubs, should make i...
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Pre-inspection can help a home sell more quicklyJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - A growing number of home sellers are paying for an inspection of their property before they put it on the market. Q. I am planning to list my home for sale, and the ...
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'Wonka' coming to Navy PierJul 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Another 'Ado' Nick Sandys and Melissa Carlson play the witty, would-be lovers in First Folio Shakespeare Festival's production of Shakespeare's delicious comedy "Much Ad...
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It can be hard to fall in love with a friendJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - While I'm away, readers give the advice: On falling for a friend: The friend who had fallen in love with her "buddy" reminded me of my grammar school graduation. As I wa...
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ABC injects hospital reality series with dose of melodramaJul 02, 2008 11:00 pm - It's hard to re-create a happy accident - especially when it comes to reality TV. Eight years ago, ABC News produced "Hopkins 24/7," a wonderful true-to-life look at lif...
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Nutrients low in yogurt liquidJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. What are the nutritional consequences of discarding the liquid that separates from yogurt in the container? Since my trip to Greece last year and discovering Gree...
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The 'Michelle Obama dress' phenomenonJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - THE DRESS that everyone's been talking about lately is the White House/Black Market leaf print dress Michelle Obama recently wore on "The View." The $148, 100 percent co...
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Well-seasoned cook is original spice girlJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Long before the Brit pop group Spice Girls soared to fame, Tina Huss was the "Spice Queen" at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. Tina was crowned not for singing b...
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Mayo: Hard to live with, hard to live withoutJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - When I first dropped more than 100 pounds 18 years ago, I adopted the philosophy that I could keep my weight under control if I didn't deny myself every food that might ...