Lifestyle Columns
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In most cases, condo records are nothing to fight overMay 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Section 19 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act and Section 107.75 of the Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act allow the members of an association to revi...
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You say gardens don't interest kids?May 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Don't let your kids see the May/June issue of Midwest Living. They'll want the featured Fun House from a North Shore suburb. The contemporary home fashioned from a borin...
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Newer recessed lighting is better for installation in older atticsMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have always liked recessed light fixtures, but I have heard they are leaky and inefficient. Are there any new types which are more energy efficient? Are they diffic...
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Elgin Symphony releases its first recordingMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Already the fastest-growing regional orchestra in the United States, the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will make a quantum leap Tuesday with the release of its first commerci...
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Gambling myths only hurt playersMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Throughout the casino, gamblers search for some "foundation" to build a winning strategy upon for their favorite games. The bad news is, most of these so-called foundati...
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Real estate bloggers can protect themselves from libel lawsuitsMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Thousands of real estate blogs have been created in the past few years, but their operators and message writers can be sued if their comments are libelous. Q. I operate ...
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Reopening political woundsMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - At last, here's something liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans can agree on: HBO's "Recount," a two-hour retelling of the battle over Florida in the 2000 presi...
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You can manage areas where birds are allowed in your yardMay 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Are the birds getting in your hair? Or leaving their "blessings" on your patio? Do they show up without an invitation to your outdoor parties? Here are some tips to help...
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Students can show their appreciation to favorite teachers with special giftsMay 21, 2008 11:00 pm - A "#1 Teacher" or "#1 Coach" coffee mug is an OK end-of-the-school-year gift, but … you can do so much better. Rather than roaming through big-box stores in search of so...
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Networks rely on tried and true for fall scheduleMay 21, 2008 11:00 pm - The so-called Upfront major network presentations of the fall TV season are usually a cause for spring optimism. Each May, the networks unveil their fall prime-time sche...