Lifestyle Columns
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Late-night 'scabs' could lead to healing in writers' strikeJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - As a former Writers Guild of America union man myself, ordinarily I'd be critical of the decision Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel made to cross picket lines in ...
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Best cool that burning loveJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. My ex and I loved each other very much. Unfortunately, I had to move to Chicago (from St. Louis) and I thought it would be best to go our separate ways. After bei...
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Malbec wines enjoy rekindled successJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Malbec is the sad-sack-turned-success-story of the wine world. This hard-working under-achiever once claimed fame by association with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and othe...
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Culinary nominees for excellence awards on the menuJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - "Top Chef" contestant and Arlington Heights product Dale Levitiski is among the nominees for the 2008 Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence. The awards, named for ...
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Smidgen of SouthernJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Whether she's planning a major conference for a national company or a gourmet dinner party at home, Linda McHugh loves a special event. She always has been meticulously ...
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Popular dollar stores can be a bargain hunter's havenJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - For many smart shoppers, the thrill of hunting down a great deal is as satisfying as the actual savings from the purchase. The explosion of dollar stores proves that an ...
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Cool for the coldJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Brrrr. It's cold. Even in this office. If you're like us -- chilly whether you're indoors or out -- you might want to pick up a few 180s products. This company sells so...
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Quit smoking now, and the benefits start immediatelyJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. You recently gave advice to a reader on becoming a nonsmoker and how to deal with the weight gain. As a former smoker of 25 years who quit seven years ago, I woul...
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If it's respect he's lacking, look for a new boyfriendJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Oh, what to do about lovely "boyfriend" who freaks at the idea of being exclusive? We're in our 30s, dating just over a year. It started out as very casual, and i...
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Your brittle nails probably due to drynessJan 08, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Are brittle nails that break easily a sign that I need more of a specific nutrient? A. Actually, the most common cause of brittle nails is dryness resulting f...