Lifestyle Columns
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Biomass heat system not as high-tech as it soundsDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I need a new heating system, and I want to consider alternatives to gas, oil or electricity. I hear biomass being mentioned often. What exactly is biomass and is ...
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The best of 2007 televisionDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Television obeys its own calendar. Technically, the TV season begins in September with the return to school as families settle into new routines, then ends in the spring...
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Haunted house tale is superbly scaryDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Were I given to hyperbole, I would proclaim "The Orphanage" to be an instant classic of gothic drama, a masterpiece of suspense and a supernatural thrill ride that leave...
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These 10 releases of 2007 offer a measure of distinctionDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - The ongoing changes in the recording industry have really influenced the classical field this year, with organizations and individual musicians marketing performances on...
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What made 2007 a memorable year at the moviesDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - As we say goodbye to 2007, let's remember some of the events and people who made the year's movies special. Best Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis as an obsessed oil baron in "The...
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Family members have different views on giftsDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - Carolyn Hax is taking some time off. This is adapted from a recent online discussion. Q. My husband is not materialistic. At all. Problem? His family is. So every t...
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The year in YouTube: The good, the bad and the hilariousDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - A virus is sweeping the world. The question is, is it benign, something we'll all soon adapt to, or virulent, poisoning the popular culture? I'm referring to what the en...
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Of critters, sommeliers and catfishDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - This working wine professional began 2007 with Champagne and a catfish sandwich and will undoubtedly end the year building stacks of bubbly so that my customers can do t...
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Dress up fresh fruit for healthy start to new yearDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. How can I jazz up my New Year's celebration table with a low-fat, fruit-based dessert? A. Fruit can be a delicious dessert in its own right. In fact, what bet...
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Oranges won't ripen after harvestDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I know that some fruits are picked early and allowed to ripen on the way to the market, but is this the case with citrus fruits? I have read that oranges will los...