Lifestyle Columns
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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...
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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...