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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Floating paraffin candles, in a galvanized tin, for Valentine

Floating paraffin candles, in a galvanized tin, for Valentine's

Kim Yeager offers these ideas for getting your home - and yourself - into a valentine's state of mind. Pretty pinks, sweet smells and paper products can brighten your February outlook.

Best new coats

Spotting current trends in winter coats at First Avenue.

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Fixit: Open those drapes to cut condensation

Q Regarding condensation on windows, is it better to have your drapes or shades open or closed? What should be done in the winter?

Send us 2010 Summer Camps information

The Star Tribune is requesting submissions from Minnesota in-state summer camps for listing in our annual Summer Camp Guide.

Beautiful Gardens

Her garden became his inspiration

The Peden garden

The Peden garden

Jennifer Baldwin Peden was the star in the garden. Her husband, Tom, was waiting in the wings -- until a touring show took her away and inspired him to pick up where she left off.

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Simply resistible

HUngry squirrel

HUngry squirrel

Bulbs seem to be a favorite food of voles and other back-yard bandits, but a recent study suggests some bulbs are more appealing than others.

Technobabble: Randy Salas

Land of 10,000+ apps

Aaron Kardell has developed an application callled iGarageSale.

Aaron Kardell has developed an application callled iGarageSale.

Minnesota has a thriving tech community producing popular applications for the iTunes Store, even if there's no easy way to count them.

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Corrections and clarifications

A story on Page D1 on Saturday misstated the ownership of Silva Screenprinting & Distribution in Minneapolis' Warehouse District. It is owned by the Silva family.

Courage to be poor

Liz McKie of Dove Missions in the Dominican Republic

Liz McKie of Dove Missions in the Dominican Republic

Liz McKie lost her house to foreclosure, gave away all her possessions - and experienced the happiness of people who want nothing. McKie is now a nonprofit CEO with a humble four-figure income.

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  • The Apple tablet is here!!! Maybe

    James Lileks believes that Steven Jobs will reveal Apple's long talked about tablet on Wednesday. Lileks speculates that it will be a combination of an Iphone, media reader and video editor.

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  • Health care rally in Washington, D.C.

    Thousands of conservative protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, heeding the call of Minnesota Republican Michele Bachmann to show their anger at what they see as a government takeover of health care.

  • Jacob's best friend; Aaron Larson's story

    Twenty years have passed since Jacob Wetterling was abducted and never seen again. His best friend Aaron Larson, who was with Jacob and his brother the night of the abduction, still wonders why.

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