Lifestyle Columns
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Foodstuffs command big bucks in Traverse City areaDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - Money does grow on trees in northern Michigan -- and under them, too. Around Traverse City, cherries are a major money crop, celebrated by the famous National Cherry Fes...
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Earn up to 20,000 miles through United VacationsDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - United Vacations is offering vacationers up to 20,000 bonus Mileage Plus miles when booking and traveling on multiple vacation packages to any United Vacations destinati...
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Savannah showcases musical talent in kid-friendly festivalDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - After countless "Sesame Street on Ice" shows, I was jazzed to experience a real music festival again as I hit the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans: Smashing Pumpki...
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Korean courtesy requires special scrutinyDec 29, 2007 10:00 pm - While dining in an upscale Seoul restaurant, a well-dressed, middle-aged gentleman at an adjoining table suddenly let out a very loud belch. I automatically averted my e...
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These guys will sing for their supperDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - This time of year we need something to get us out into the garden. How about feeding some birds? The type of feeder that www.birdfeeding.org recommends for beginners is ...
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Wallcoverings can make statement, even if they're not artDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - "Art" has never been an easy term to define -- especially when a creation is intended for use in a home rather than for display in a museum or gallery. Does wallpaper, f...
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Four stars for 2007!Dec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Never before in my 29 years as a film critic for the Daily Herald has this occurred: Every movie on my year-end Top 10 list has earned four stars. Amazingly, I wound up ...
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Methods differ for cleaning stains on garage floorDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Your garage floor doesn't need to be clean enough to eat off of, but if it's got grease spots and other messes, you probably could spend a little more effort getting it ...
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Gamble smartly and sensibly in 2008Dec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Another year is coming to a close, and it'll be time for some more New Year's resolutions. I'll leave losing weight, quitting smoking and exercising up to the self-help ...
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Tough real estate year ahead, but it's getting betterDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - It will take some time, but sales and prices should start rising again next year. Q. Home sales in my neighborhood are really slow, and prices are down a little bit from...