Lifestyle Columns
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No-pets policy up to the landlordJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Is it legally binding to state in a lease that an existing pet is agreed to but that no more are permitted and when the said pet dies it can't be replaced? I am b...
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Avoid making a fashion faux pas in BrazilJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - I never witnessed so much commotion over what a guy was wearing than I did in the lobby of my Rio de Janeiro hotel. If not all that appealing, the garb donned by the man...
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'Blemished' borrowers face tough roadJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - In the wake of the sub-prime crisis, the market has turned against all except "cream-puff borrowers" -- those with no weaknesses. The cream-puffs can borrow today on pre...
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Public displays of affection taking off in flightJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Did you hear about the United Airlines passenger who took the old slogan "Fly the friendly skies" a little too literally and landed in jail instead of Seattle, Wash., la...
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Film fantasies lead to fantastic vacations with the kidsJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - I sense how quickly my children have grown and get a little nostalgic recalling the sweetness of young childhood. If there's one thing I am thrilled to have left behind,...
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Practical questions raised over new gutter coverJan 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Here is a line from an ad for a new gutter cover. "GutterFilter completely fills eaves troughs at the top, sealing out ALL types of debris. Because it is NOT A SP...
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No need to choose between attractiveness and accessibilityJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Many products and architectural features have been developed to aid accessibility in public spaces and workplaces. Single-family houses, apartments and condo units are n...
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Teens will love making, and wearing this simple designJan 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My daughter and three of her friends are preteens. They want to make something simple to wear during spring break, when we all will be going to a resort where it's wa...
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Baritone steps up to keep two Lyric shows runningJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - In the great scheme of things, the world of grand opera is a small one, and when emergencies occur, members of this international family are ready to step up. Lyric Oper...
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You can estimate cost of building beforehandJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Estimating the cost of building a new home is difficult, but you can get a decent ballpark figure if you have a good idea about the floor plan and materials you want bef...