Lifestyle Columns
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AC a nice perk, but not necessityOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I live in an apartment and my air conditioning broke down on a Saturday during the hottest weekend of the year. I called the manager, and he said they cannot fix ...
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Currency confusion leads to Avis overchargeOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. Avis overcharged me for a one-month car rental in England, and I've had absolutely no luck in getting the error removed. I'm hoping you can help. I reserved the c...
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Delafield, Wis., golf course on a par with world-class sitesOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - How long does it take to create a world-class golf course -- the likes of St. Andrews and Augusta National, for example? In the case of newcomer Erin Hills Golf Course, ...
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Inside and outOct 13, 2007 11:00 pm - It's sophisticated and helps find cure A classy touch of pink will enliven your decor and fight breast cancer. To celebrate October as breast cancer awareness month...
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'Today Show' heads to Chicago MondayOct 11, 2007 11:00 pm - Remotely interesting: NBC's "Today Show" comes to Chicago Monday morning to air from WMAQ Channel 5's studios at 401 N. Michigan Ave. Matt Lauer interviews Judge Joa...
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What other poker games do poker players play?Oct 11, 2007 11:00 pm - Texas Hold'em, Texas Schmold'em! That's about the only kind of poker you hear of anymore. The No Limit Hold'em tournaments on TV make it seem as if that's the only kind ...
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Time to check weather-stripping, caulkOct 11, 2007 11:00 pm - Have you had your first cool snap yet? By now, many of you have, and although it's nice, it's a sign that much colder weather is on the way. You really should make sure ...
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CSO welcomes Branford Marsalis to start home seasonOct 11, 2007 11:00 pm - Its European tour just concluded, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is ready to settle in for the season at Symphony Center/Orchestra Hall. Although the CSO nominally opene...
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Quotes point to depth of Spike Lee masterpieceOct 11, 2007 11:00 pm - First, a reader e-mail, then some film notes: • Dear Dann: In your Oct. 4 story about Roger Ebert being honored at the Chicago International Film Festival, you referred ...
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Door just for pets energy efficientOct 11, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I have a cat and dog which go outdoors into our fenced backyard. Much air, bugs and dirt blow in each time I open the door. Is installing a pet door a more efficient ...