Lifestyle Columns
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For new wine outlets, there's no place like homeMar 11, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the great joys of visiting Italy is spending time in its regional enotecas, which are kind of living museums of the local wines. You can stay for hours, chatting ...
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Shhh. Don't tell anyone about sauerkraut in the cake.Mar 11, 2008 11:00 pm - St. Patrick's Day always inspires me to indulge in my favorite deli creation, the Rueben sandwich. The corned beef may be Irish, but as my German baker grandmother used ...
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Crime thriller a triumph for Coen brothersMar 10, 2008 11:00 pm - "No Country for Old Men" -- After two lightweight offerings, the Coen brothers return to form in stunning fashion with "No Country for Old Men," which recently snagg...
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'Gilmore' creator returns to sitcom roots with 'Jezebel James'Mar 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Oy with the sitcoms already. Your Friendly Neighborhood TV Critic gets as irked as anyone over the prevalent sameness of television. That's why when a show that breaks t...
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Antioxidants can help blunt the damage of chemotherapyMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Can antioxidants improve outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for cancer? Although the medical research is far from conclusive, there is increasing evidence judici...
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'Normal' has a different meaning for the cancer patientMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - It's easy to take simple things for granted. Thanks to a more-than-willing editor, my last column ran right on time, in its appointed place, in spite of the fact that I ...
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Because of medication, spouse can't have vaccineMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. My husband is 48 years old and suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. He is on immunosuppressive therapy. Three years ago, he came down with a mild case of shingles. Woul...
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Cherish each childMar 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have three kids. I love them all. But one of them is my delight. I don't admit this to anyone, not even my husband. I try so hard not to favor her in any way. ...
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Site posts first-person tales of volunteer tourismMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Traveling to do good, also known as "voluntourism" is a big trend in travel. It sounds great, but how do you know the quality of the experience you might have in a given...
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Plumbing problems should have been caughtMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I purchased a brand new home -- a bank-owned, "as-is" property. On the day of the home inspection, there was no hot water because the bank refused to turn on the ...