Lifestyle
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Container gardens look stunning with varietyJun 06, 2021 7:00 am - When planting a container with annuals, mix different heights of plants for a layered effect. Try something different from the typical tall plant in the center with a ri...
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Homebuyer suspects inspector missed gas leakJun 06, 2021 7:00 am - Q: Before buying my home, I hired a home inspector and was not impressed with the quality of his work. Since moving in, I've discovered two major problems. First, an ext...
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Good News Sunday: Lisle gardeners open their havens to visitorsJun 06, 2021 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The Lisle Woman's Club Garden Gait walk ...
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Herd immunity requires larger number of vaccinationsJun 06, 2021 1:00 am - Q: Ever since the pandemic started, people have been talking about “herd immunity” and how they see it happening. Sometimes it doesn't even seem like they're talking abo...
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Book review: Taylor Jenkins Reid soars with 'Malibu Rising'
Jun 05, 2021 7:30 am - "Malibu Rising" by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books) Taylor Jenkins Reid is not afraid to challenge herself with her writing. In 2015's "Maybe in An...
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Immunizing children against COVID-19: What you need to knowJun 05, 2021 7:00 am - As you're probably aware, the Food and Drug Administration recently granted expansion of the Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for ado...
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Fines can vary based on association rulesJun 05, 2021 7:00 am - Q: The board of our association is revising the rules and the fine schedule. Should the rules specify the amount of the fine for a violation or simply leave it up to the...
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Tubular skylights are an alternative for natural lightJun 05, 2021 7:00 am - Q: As I have gotten older, I find I see better under natural light. Would installing a tubular skylight bring in much natural light without losing a lot of heat during w...
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Food is confusing for the bereavedJun 05, 2021 6:00 am - Food is confusing. And when bereaved even more confusing. It starts with what to eat, how much, what approach - low fat, high protein, low carbs, vegetarian, moderation,...
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Constable: Bored dad takes up figure skating and wins honorsJun 05, 2021 1:00 am - Sitting in the Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, cold and bored while waiting for his young daughter to finish her skating lessons, Brian Skeen didn't have enough ti...