Lifestyle Columns
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Overly generous friend puts strain on relationshipMay 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have a guy friend who's always very generous. Every time we go out, he gives the credit card well in advance to the waiter, so I don't get a chance. Even when I...
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Know your mold -- distinguish between good and badMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Is it true that moldy food can cause cancer? A. Moldy food only causes cancer when it's the type of mold that produces aflatoxins, which are known carcinogens...
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South African wines definitely worth a tasteMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - We have been writing about the wines of South Africa for years and have recommended looking for them, but it seems clear from our visits to wine stores that South Africa...
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Alternatives to bottled water save cash, planetMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Bottled water alternatives save money and the environment When I was growing up, we drank water from the tap. The only bottled water I recall seeing people drink was Pe...
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Berry good: Strawberries offer a taste of springMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - While most people travel to Southern California for the good weather, I'm drawn there for the fresh strawberries. For this West Coast gal at heart, few trips provide as ...
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Hungry for some creative food ideas? Chew over thisMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - You might not recognize Lisa Lillien's name, but you may have heard of her Web site, www.hungry-girl.com. Lillien began with a simple idea: share guilt-free recipes, foo...
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Exercise, food choices impact childhood obesityMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am concerned because the youngest of my two children is overweight. He just turned 12 and slowly started gaining weight a number of months ago. My husband and I...
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Slow food fastMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - A heavy workload doesn't stop Nikki Golden from enjoying home-cooked dinners. She turns to her crockpot to turn out favorites like this mock lasagna. Nikki Golden doesn'...
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'Crystal Skull' an Indiana Jones celebrationMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" celebrates all the things we love about the previous three adventures of the world's most famous archaeologist: ...
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A baby changes the way home chores are doneMay 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My wife stays at home with our son, cooks and does grocery shopping. We share housecleaning duties. I am employed and handle the car, computer, finances, long-ter...