Lifestyle Columns
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Mama don't preach; let's go to the beachMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - My older son implored me to plan even a short trip this summer because he is "dying to get out of the Midwest." I blathered on about going west to Montana, Oregon, Washi...
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Politics and warfare on view at Lincoln Museum and LibraryMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Slogans and mud-slinging, acrimony and grand promises. These are expected elements of presidential election campaigns, and the current tussle is proving no exception. So...
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Mix work, play while doing business in IcelandMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - I was amazed when a colleague told me that nearly every member of Iceland's general population is listed in the phone book by his or her first name. In fact, even though...
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Install foam board under weather-resistant barrierMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I live in Schaumburg and plan to reside my house this summer. The house was built in 1985 with 2-by-6 exterior walls. There is plywood on the exterior corners and...
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What airline mergers mean for consumersMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Well, it's finally happened. We will soon have the world's largest airline -- that is, until Continental Airlines, US Airways and United Airlines merge with each other o...
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Airlines fail to make the grade with fliersMay 03, 2008 11:00 pm - The University of Nebraska recently released its annual Airline Quality Rating report. According to the study, which is based on Department of Transportation statistics,...
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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...