Life Style News
Tolerance grows, but number of nonreligious lawmakers doesn't
News Observer - 15 Dec 2013 10:00
WASHINGTON _ Many lawmakers feel a sense of pride when asked to give the invocation to open a House session, but U.S. Rep. Juan Mendez of Arizona was gripped by…
Philadelphia archbishop removes 5 priests from ministry
News Observer - 15 Dec 2013 10:00
PHILADELPHIA _ Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has permanently removed five parish priests from ministry over allegations of sexual abuse or misconduct, including one priest who had previously been investigated...
As deadline looms, health care limbo
News Observer - 15 Dec 2013 10:00
CHICAGO _ Rachel Arai is a 38-year-old stay-at-home mom with a second child on the way in February. Her family has never been without health insurance, coverage her family views…
Music review: 'Christmas in New Spain' offers an evening of spirited, cheerful tunes
Washington Post - 15 Dec 2013 19:56
In recent years, the Folger Consort's annual Christmas concert has undertaken a grand tour of the early European music world, with stops in Spain, Italy, France and Germany. This season, the ensemble has traveled to the ...
Top Tours of the Week -- December 9 - 13, 2013
Apartment Therapy - 15 Dec 2013 18:00
From a Chicago apartment full of vintage treasures to a Georgetown stable turned family home, the spaces in this week's tours are packed with color, texture, and personality. Come take a look around -- there's plenty of ...
The Makeover Magicians of Chicago: James and Dom's Before & After Bonanza
Apartment Therapy - 15 Dec 2013 17:00
Kitchen: Before & After Best thing ever. There's not much better than a house tour of an amazingly unique home, where the residents (in this case, James and Dom) have truly designed the space from head to toe to suit the...
Hot Property: It's tipoff time for the sale of Jerry Buss' home
News Observer - 15 Dec 2013 10:00
LOS ANGELES _ It's showtime, so to speak. No, not on the basketball court at Staples Center, but in Playa del Rey, where Jerry Buss' mansion has come on the…
Wondering what wine tastes like aged on the ocean floor
News Observer - 15 Dec 2013 03:00
Wine columnist Amber Nimocks thought 'publicity stunt' when she heard about a Napa winery aging wine at the bottom of the ocean.
Refresh Your Style
News Observer - 15 Dec 2013 03:00
Ersilia Sarna, 47, a wife, mom and family nurse practitioner from Cary, enjoys the parties, drop-ins and other celebrations during the holidays. A native of Italy, she admires beautifully made…
Go nuts, calorie counters
News Observer - 15 Dec 2013 03:00
Nuts are better for dieters than previously thought.