Lifestyle Columns
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'War' of the wordsDec 19, 2007 10:00 pm - Mike Nichols' snappy, stiletto-sharp political comedy "Charlie Wilson's War" tells how three American loose cannons joined forces to do what the U.S. military couldn't d...
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Color your holiday party with red velvet cakeDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - While good old-fashioned butter cake provides a solid foundation for desserts most of the year, the holidays deserves something scrumptiously special. Few sweets on the ...
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How to get through the holidays without adding poundsDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Did your office's holiday treat table get a jump start this year? Mine did. Instead of early December marking the onslaught of homemade sweets tempting me and my officem...
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These products can make life easier after the baby comesDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Oh, Father Christmas, will you leave something special for Mama under the tree? The explosion of baby and children's products means thousands of new items to choose from...
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Open heart, open doorDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Geri Salidas delivers hands-on therapy, whether it's a massage for a client or a meal for family and friends. Both are good for the mind, body and spirit, she says. "You...
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Judge a mate by criteria that last and you valueDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I've heard so many people say, "When you know, you know," or "it feels right," and my question is, what does that mean?! I can sort of imagine spending my life wi...
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Now is the time to search out specialty American sparklersDec 18, 2007 10:00 pm - When it comes to real Champagne, it's easy to figure out which ones were made by the little guys -- if you have good eyesight. There's a tiny code on the label that begi...
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Nader gets his due -- both pro and conDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Whether Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, reactionary or progressive, you probably have little interest in a documentary on Ralph Nader. The man has alien...
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Provoke boyfriend to think about moral obligationDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now. He is a kind and sweet man who I respect and love. However, we have had a number of arguments about his fri...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...