Lifestyle Columns
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Ritz-Carlton a Miami vice that's really niceDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - The bad news is when you arrive at your hotel after a long flight, only to be told your room isn't ready. The good news is when this happens at The Ritz-Carlton, South B...
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Once on title, land trust doesn't really shield ownershipDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I own a piece of vacant land that I would like not to be disclosed to the public. Would a land trust be a way I could accomplish this? A. It could have been a...
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Fliers shouldn't leave meal plan up in the airDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - When Dana Hillcrest flew to San Francisco, she expected to reach her destination in time for dinner. Unfortunately, after sitting on the runway for three hours, it was n...
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A Realtor against home inspections?Dec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I've been a Realtor for over 10 years and am a strong believer in home inspections. But recently, I had a situation with another agent who does not share my view....
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Pick a travel gift that's practical, pleasurable and funDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - I like to give gifts to family members that are: (a) unpredictable, (b) extremely usable, wearable and/or helpful, (c) a great value for me and, let's be honest, (d) som...
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Years fly by, but association to-do list remains the sameDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - I was recently reminded that I have just passed my 11th anniversary of writing this column. Ah, the more things change, the more they stay the same. In 1996, as in 2007...
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Blinds flexible, fashionable enough for casual decorDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - "Why spend so much for a new and attractively designed piece of furniture when knockoffs will be available soon for a lot less money?" I hear that all the time. And, of ...
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This is surely a spot where Santa shopsDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Stores try to get different gifts and decorating treasures for you so you don't see the same items at stop after stop. Here are some offerings at Chalet, 3132 Lake St.,...
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'Saving Grace' remains determinedly orneryDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - "Saving Grace" finishes its first season with a pair of episodes running on back-to-back nights next week, but if you think that means closing with a heartwarming holida...
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How to choose a programmable thermostatDec 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I went to a home center store to find a programmable thermostat to save energy. There were many with different specifications and I had no idea what I needed. How can...