Lifestyle Columns
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Be firm in decision not to fix up friend's brotherMay 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have a friend who is pressuring me (and others) to fix her brother up on dates. He seems nice but I know his story and it involves professional disgrace, financ...
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CGI visuals drive cartoon-level script in neon-powered 'Speed Racer'May 07, 2008 11:00 pm - "Speed Racer" shifts through its narrative gears with the G-force of a rocket booster, whisking us along on a surrealistic trip through a neon-illuminated video-game uni...
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Gift-wrapped ideasMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - It's too late to order a Mother's Day gift online (unless you're willing to cough up $20 or more in shipping charges), so here are some gift ideas you can go out and buy...
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Colonel would be jealous of oven-friend chickenMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - As a kid, I loved my mom's fried chicken, especially the crisp, flavor-packed skin. Mom's recipe was simple: add flour, salt and pepper to a paper bag, drop in chicken p...
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In the end, you make the choices for your lifeMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have been working in a career field for the past four years, since I graduated from college. For the past two years, I have been unhappy. My job requires freque...
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Capsules should keep oils safe from rancidityMay 06, 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....
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Readers stock up on ideas for reusable shopping bagsMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to everyone who called and e-mailed in their comments and ideas about reusable shopping bags. It's encouraging to hear about more and more people toting cloth bag...
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Olive oil the secret ingredient in citrus layer cakeMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Olive oil seldom registers a blip on my dessert ingredient radar. Sure, I've stirred this continental classic into a few pizza or savory bread dough, but only a scant fe...
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Family timeMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Mother's Day for Mary Ann Bobosky brings back memories of big family gatherings at Grandmother Meyer's farm in Lisle. The day began when her grandfathers, father and unc...
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Alternatives to bottled water save cash, planetMay 06, 2008 11:00 pm - When I was growing up, we drank water from the tap. The only bottled water I recall seeing people drink was Perrier at a restaurant. Today, bottled water in the househo...