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How Automobiles Drove the Women’s Suffrage Movement

An exhibit at the Frick Pittsburgh examines the close connection between women and cars in the early 20th century.

July 26, 2018

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Green Acre #111: Water, Water Everywhere . . .

. . . and water lilies and lotuses. But not at home. Sigh.

July 25, 2018

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That Nagging Cough: What Works, What Doesn’t

Why your cough may be sticking around and advice on how to treat it.

July 23, 2018

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Stylish Summer Sandals–On Sale

These summer deals on sandals are fleeting. Get ’em while you can.

July 22, 2018

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What’s Right (and Not So Right) About Eileen Fisher

The all-forgiving cut of these clothes makes them popular and useful. But pay attention.

July 19, 2018

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Green Acre #110 : Lime Disease

But you won’t catch this one unless you get a lot of sun.

July 18, 2018

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Kitchen Cheer

We can all use some friendly assistance in the heart of the home.

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The DNA of Italian Style

Some suggestions for how to look Italian.

July 17, 2018

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Chemicals Could be Padding Your Waistline

Environmental chemicals, even found in foods like strawberries and kale, are sabotaging our battle with the bulge.

July 16, 2018

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Capturing Time

It’s possible, and it’s the glory in making art.

July 15, 2018

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The Case of the Baggy Bed

One more instance in which slender is better.

July 12, 2018

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Green Acre #109: One for the Birds

Love in the greenhouse can be baffling when it involves the avian set.

July 11, 2018

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The Comeback Cardigan

Get out the anti-freeze. Cardigans are back in fashion.

July 10, 2018

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Shingles: Get in Line

There’s a shortage of the new vaccine, but you must wait it out.

July 9, 2018

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The Boys in the Cave

The situation of the boys in Thailand put daily annoyances in perspective.

July 8, 2018

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Often-Overlooked Travel Dilemmas

Don’t tell me about carry-on, tell me about tsunamis.

July 5, 2018

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Green Acre #108: Banana Republics for All!

10 tips for creating your own tropical isle (minus the exploited labor).

July 4, 2018

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Happy 4th!

Stay cool, stay safe!

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