Lifestyle Columns
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Stuck at the airport? Some people want to beMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Did you hear about the chef who was arrested at London's Gatwick International Airport recently? Apparently, he lost his job and his living quarters, so he decided to ta...
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Get your game on, go play at skate or surf campMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Deep into a winter that seems endless, you're looking forward to that week of your kids' summer camp when you have the house to yourself. Come on, you know that by day t...
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Lender can agree to take loss on loanMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I are way behind on our mortgage. We have decided to try and sell our home. We had a Realtor over a couple nights ago to get an idea what our hous...
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Airline mergers likely to bring changesMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - It looks like some of the major airlines are seriously considering mergers, and this begs the question: Will it bring higher fares? Here's our take in Q&A form: Q. W...
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St. Louis lights up its riverfrontMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - There is a virtual fleet of floating casinos moored alongside the Mississippi River, the Ohio River and other waterways in the Midwest, as well as along the shores of th...
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You needn't be in a hurry in Mexico CityMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - When my colleague Elizabeth Wallace arrived in Mexico City for a brief business trip, she took the time to wander the area surrounding her hotel. "Even though this huge ...
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Mortgage sites' referrals flawedMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Five years ago, I wrote an article on Internet mortgage referral sites, six of which I examined with some care. In 2007, Loan.com joined the group, claiming a unique dis...
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Butcher block needs yearly oil layerMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. We have a solid maple-block countertop in our kitchen. We rubbed it with tung oil before we used it. It's been about 25 years, and the counter has a lot of stains...
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Canceled ticket on Mexicana remains a mysteryMar 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I had a major problem with a recent flight on Mexicana Airlines, and I'm not sure what to do. When I arrived at the airport in Chicago for my flight to Acapulco v...
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Make sure duct work not leakingMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - One of the most common problems with most furnace and air-conditioning ducts is that they leak. In fact, leaking ductwork is the biggest source of energy loss in many ho...