Lifestyle Columns
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Designer brings new line homeFeb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Designer brings new line home Laura Kirar, a native of the Chicago area, will appear at Macy's to introduce her new collection of furniture and accessories. The event wi...
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As-built permit should protect homeownerJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Many homeowners remodel without getting the required permits, but then regret it when it's time to sell. Obtaining an "as-built" permit can ease their woes. Q. We hired ...
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How to avoid burst pipesJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Recent cold snaps around the country have caused a lot of DIY'ers to have to deal with frozen pipes and flooding due to burst pipes. If your pipes are insulated, you can...
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Warming drawers make meal time efficientJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I want to be as efficient as possible in my kitchen. With our busy schedules, it is difficult to get everyone together. Does it make energy sense to cook a large meal...
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'Manon' to kick off the Lyric Opera's exciting 54th seasonJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - With Lyric Opera of Chicago's season moving into its final two months, the 2008-09 season is approaching faster than we realize -- and just-released details of the 54th ...
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Think you're a gambling whiz? It's probably all luckJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Think you beat the game? Here's another name for it I'm going to utter a timeless phrase that has influenced anybody who's ever wagered 5 cents on anything. The phrase ...
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Misplaced 'Faith' mars treacly new legal seriesJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - The Lord works in mysterious ways, it's true, but what strange god comes to his worshipers in the form of George Michael? That's the sort of intangible hooey a viewer ge...
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Best bet is to steer clear of rumorsJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Last week my husband and I had dinner with a good friend and her "new" boyfriend (of eight months -- "Bob" always had a conflict when we tried to make plans before th...
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It's not just the fat in steaks that's the problemJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Are some cuts of steak lower in fat than others? A. Steak can be high in saturated fat, the type of fat that raises blood cholesterol and therefore risk of he...
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Busyness burden often takes a tollJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. It's an old story. My wife and I were intimate often for the first several years of our marriage. Now, that has fallen off. I've tried to talk to her about it. Bu...