Hawthorn Woods 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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'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...
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Garden calendarJan 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Garden Club • The Garden Club of Lake Zurich hosts a presentation by Citizens for Conservation members Peggy Simonson, Meredith Tucker and Karen Hunter on using nat...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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It's Christmastime in the suburbsDec 03, 2007 10:00 pm - You know the drill. Drive downtown, pay $23 for parking, spend $400 to take the kids to "The Nutcracker" and another $200 to eat in the Walnut Room on State Street. Taki...
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Garden calendarDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Clubs • The Garden Club of Lake Zurich invites Shirley Remes, field editor for "Better Homes and Gardens," to discuss creating Gardens with Personality at 7 p.m. Tu...
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Builders turn to auctions as an alternativeNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Robert Lord builds stunning homes with million-dollar price tags. Generally the public does not even get to tour these homes because they are sold so quickly or built fo...
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Retreat-style master bath can be yoursNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - The Hampton model at Hawthorn Woods Country Club features a center whirlpool tub surrounded by ceramic tile with mosaic accents. Savvy home buyers are turning their mast...