Life + Leisure
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Aged to Perfection
''I was kind of the black sheep of the family -- they didn't think I could do anything,'' says Annie Kaylor. ''And here I made...
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Balance and Boundaries
Aside from death, infidelity may be the most heart-wrenching of couples' calamities. Every human art form -- from poetry to pop songs -- has tackled...
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Tube Talk
Let the games begin -- and not just football. This weekend, specifically this Friday, is traditionally the kickoff to the best deals you'll find on...
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Alcoholic Accessories
Whether it's a grand holiday party or a just a casual kick-back at home, there are so many ways to spice up the libations, to...
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Recipe Repository
Thanksgiving can have a transformational effect on your kitchen, whether preparing traditional holiday favorites is your annual moment to shine or if you've decided that...
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Tiguan On
The word that pops to mind most often these days about the Volkswagen line of Rabbits and Passats and Beetles and Touregs is ''nifty.'' They...
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Railing for a Retreat
To and from all nearby points, we Washingtonians commute. Some make their daily roundtrips on rails, some on tires, some on foot. In the midst...
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Fake and Fabulous
Tribbles may be trouble and PETA has been known to paint the town red, so when it comes to fur, going fake has its advantages....
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Career Finder
If you hate your job -- or worse, you don't have one -- don't fret. Washington is home to several temporary-employment agencies. Picking the right...
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Pedal Pride
Ride that bike safely and with style. Here are a few items to help protect both you and your eco-friendly, heart-healthy, money-saving bicycle from thieves,...
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Alternate Realities
Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. And in these days of uncertain gas prices and economic unease, necessity may need to get...
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Gardasil Gambit
Visit Gardasil's official Web site, and unless you are female, you probably won't find much appeal in the opening page featuring a group of women...
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Old and New Nashville
Nashville (Photo by Gary Layda) If any city truly has a soul, it would be Nashville, Tennessee's capital. While a notch on the country's ''Bible...
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Spring Ahead
Fall is officially upon us. And even though you might be dreading the inevitable piles of leaves that will soon decorate your garden, there's no...
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The Goldilocks Solution
Around the time enormous SUVs began to inspire more than a twinge of guilt in many of their owners and gas prices caused a steady...
