Crystal Lake Lifestyle
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Book does more than pay lip service to the best cinematic smoochesFeb 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The old song says "a kiss is just a kiss." Movie fans know better. The best celluloid smooches linger in our minds (and hearts) long after the closing credits because th...
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Brothers Affleck score with 'Gone Baby Gone'Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - "Gone Baby Gone" -- Fans of the American crime film should be murderously happy these days. Starting with Martin Scorsese's 2006 triumph "The Departed," quality crime fl...
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How to fly solo during this holiday of loveFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Forget those showoffs who gush when their bouquets arrive at their cubicles on Valentine's Day. Tune out that friend who brags about the romantic weekend he's planned fo...
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New floor plans debut at TalamoreFeb 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Ryland Homes has responded to buyer demand at Talamore in Huntley introducing two new floor plans, one of which is priced in the $290,000s and appeals to starter familie...
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Do the Mardi Gras polka?!Jan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Mardi Gras parties in the Chicago area don't always ring with shouts of "laissez les bon temps rouler!" While the good times certainly might roll, partiers are just as l...
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No Bears? No problem!Jan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - Super Bowl Sunday has a little something for everyone -- with or without your favorite team. Music lovers can eagerly anticipate the halftime show, and with Tom Petty a...
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Raw pleasure: A girl, a dip and a bag of chipsJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - I just did something I've seen my husband do countless times: I held open a bag of chips just so, pinching the bottom seam tightly, and poured the crumbs into my mouth. ...
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Pick the brains of avid travelersJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - VirtualTourist.com, www.virtualtourist.com, is a members-driven site where more than 900,000 avid travelers write reviews of their favorites places, hotels, restaurants ...
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I know the Oscar story -- do you?Jan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Hey, Dann! I have a trivia question for you. Prior to 1983, do you know where the Oscar statuettes were manufactured? At Dodge Trophy in Crystal Lake. -- Anita Wirth D...
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'Hunting Party' keeps on track despite GereJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - "The Hunting Party" -- I'm a sucker for flicks about cynical, alcoholic, crusading journalists, which is why I enjoyed "The Hunting Party," despite some glaring flaws. R...