Lifestyle Columns
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Summery sheer fabric suits semicasual dressMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am invited to an informal wedding this summer that will take place on the beachfront. I want something appropriate for the time and place. Please help. A. I have s...
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We love roses of every shade and hueMay 30, 2008 11:00 pm - If you're a fan of Flower Carpet roses, you'll be happy to learn there are two new colors in this new generation. They are Pink Supreme and Amber, joining last year's S...
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Orchestra's record label marks first anniversaryMay 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's own record label, CSO Resound, marks its first anniversary this month. And so far, all signs are positive. The fifth CSO Resound project...
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'Sex and the City' movie lacks any real sizzleMay 28, 2008 11:00 pm - On cable TV (and later on syndicated networks in a sanitized format), the original HBO series "Sex and the City" became extremely successful with its character-driven sc...
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Parent feels out of the loop with son's marriage, childMay 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My 28-year-old son and his 21-year-old fiancee just found out they are expecting a baby at the end of the year. They were planning a wedding next September. Am I ...
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There's a trick to cooking beneficial broccoliMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent trip to my local farmers market yielded two bunches of beautiful, bright green broccoli. Did I just hear you say "Yuck?" OK, I know some folks just don't like b...
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Torrontes fits better with flip-flops than suits and tiesMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - If you enjoy a delicate, dry-ish white wine cocktail or if your menu choices lighten as the weather warms up, then stop by your wine and liquor store or boutique shop an...
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Palatine cook serves her communityMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Ever since her college days TerrieAnn Jones has been preparing meals for people in need. It started with college friends starved for home-cooked food and treats and prog...
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AGEs slowly build up in body as we ageMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. What are AGEs and how do they affect cancer risk? A. AGEs, or Advanced Glycation Endproducts, are sugar-derived compounds that have been linked to inflammation, heart...
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Capsules should keep oils save from rancidityMay 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I read in your column about the tendency of oils to go rancid. Now I notice that my bottle of fish-oil gel capsules says the bottle should be kept tightly closed. Up ...