Lifestyle Columns
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Colorful bags from desert peoplesMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Living in a metropolitan area certainly has its perks. For example, where else could you drop into a shop and see a free exhibit of antique bags created by nomads and pe...
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In poker and blackjack, bad beats aboundMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - It hadn't happened to me in quite a while. I was playing two hands of blackjack and was dealt 20 on my first hand and 7/4 on my second. The dealer had an 8 up. I doubled...
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Repair or replace those leaky faucetsMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I need a new kitchen faucet because the old one leaks cold water. There seem to be many designs available at home center stores. What types are most efficient at savi...
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Starr vehicleMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - TV should never look hard. It should be easy, especially interview shows, which are supposed to mimic an actual conversation. And no one has ever made it look easier tha...
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Sinking, cracked sidewalk bears closer examinationMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Most homes are located in neighborhoods with sidewalks in front of them. It's considered an asset, in most cases. But if your sidewalk is sinking, cracked or has other p...
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Living close to your ex has its advantagesMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Getting a divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. But sometimes it's better to have your former spouse live nearby than to move to a far-away area. ...
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A few blind spots amid 'a thousand points of light'Apr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Like the man himself, PBS' "American Experience" profile of George H.W. Bush is good and decent, but with some astounding blind spots. Airing at 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesda...
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Iron-clad hitApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - In the canons of superhero origin movies, "Iron Man" proves its mettle with steely resolve and a lot of fun. Although a completely conventional genre entry with a requis...
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It's hard, but make room for in-laws in your lifeApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We are a family with one toddler and one child on the way. Our relationship with my in-laws was fraught with tension even before our marriage, but got really bad ...
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Losing weight leaves couple feeling a little coldApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My husband and I are trying to get in better shape and lose some of that weight that has crept into our clothes over the years. Aside from the obvious, we are con...