Lifestyle Columns
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Strong foundation needed for a sound projectMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - They say that a building is only as sound as its foundation. It's true! If you are getting ready to build a deck, install an outdoor building or design a gazebo or some ...
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Muti deal shows it's never wise to settleMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - If there is a lesson to be learned from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's just-completed music director search, it's to never settle for less than the best. That's how th...
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Replacing heating, air systems may save you the most energy costsMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I bought an older house that is structurally sound, but it is not very efficient. My budget is limited, so how do I determine which energy saving improvements to do f...
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'Not Going Out' a sweet sitcom importMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - "Not Going Out" is a situation comedy about how the British use humor to cover up their emotions, but the jokes -- what jokes there are -- do a poor job of hiding things...
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Which blackjack game do you want to play?May 15, 2008 11:00 pm - At any casino you walk into, the blackjack games will look about the same. But when it comes down to the nuts and bolts, each casino has its own personalized set of sub-...
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Carry-backs can help out both buyer, sellerMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Tighter lending requirements and sluggish home sales have prompted many sellers to offer part of the financing needed to complete a transaction. Q. We are shopping for o...
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Get a start on fest season this weekendMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Can't wait for festival season? Here are a few minifests taking place this weekend to tide you over: Vernon Hills Springfest: 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Metra stat...
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Top-rated WGN, 'GCI remain above radio frayMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The more things change, the more they stay the same -- even in an industry as turbulent as radio. The last dozen years have been a time of immense change for radio, ever...
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What's in a name? It's an issue for familyMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I married a man 3½ years ago who has two adult children. The grandchildren are 3, 3, 1 and 4 months. I feel it is disrespectful to have the children call me by my fir...
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Narnia sequel the land of blandMay 14, 2008 11:00 pm - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" celebrates the return of the whitest, blandest ensemble of young heroes ever to appear in a studio special-effects fantasy. Th...