Lifestyle Columns
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10 easy ways to become a quote whoreNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - How could anyone resist a movie that critics call "a breathtaking thrill ride"? Or a movie that critics proclaim to be "the funniest comedy of the year"? Or one that cri...
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Protect wood and it will last a lifetimeNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Wood is a wonderful building material and has been used for thousands of years. If protected from excess moisture, it can last a long time. If not, then rot can develop....
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10 easy ways to become a quote whoreNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - With so many new film critics hitting the Web these days, it's hard for beginners to get quoted in movie ads. So, as a public service, here are 10 easy ways to become an...
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No such thing as 'bust card' for blackjack dealerNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - The player at third base was dealt 6/2 against a dealer's 4 up. After a brief hesitation, he doubled down. The dealer paused and asked if he was sure he wanted to do tha...
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Finding energy-efficient whirlpool tubNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I am remodeling my bathroom and plan to install a whirlpool tub. I know they use a lot of energy, so I want to get an efficient one. What features should I look f...
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Geoffrey Baer turns his attention to the Chicago dining maniaNov 21, 2007 10:00 pm - Clear a place on your lap for a moment -- not for a plate, silly, but for the newspaper. Let's not just eat food today; let's write and read about it as well. Trust me, ...
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If his behavior confuses you, ask him about itNov 21, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I've been going out with my boyfriend for a year. We are just out of college, and this is the first real relationship for both of us. He initiated it after being ...
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Yes, even difficult relatives deserve place at tableNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. My mother-in-law has expressed interest in spending Thanksgiving with us this year, as she expresses interest in spending every holiday with us, both large and sm...
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1950s horror merges with modern fears in cautionary taleNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Mutant bugs! Religious nut jobs! Face-ripping tentacles! Stupid humans! Man, have I been waiting a long time for this: a thriller combining a classic 1950s Armageddon cr...
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Ideas help you get a jump on the holidaysNov 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Anyone, anywhere, could do their holiday shopping at the Gap, Target or one of the other chain and department stores. But here, in suburban Chicago, you have so many ot...