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Lileks: Slow and steady, that's the ticket – literally
State's new slowpoke driver law spurs righteous — and right lane — indignation.
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$10 million later, the renovated Peavey Plaza is an accessible success
A renovation has restored the downtown gem's singular looks while making it accessible to all.
TV & Media
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Lileks: Perkins may not be 'us,' but we are Perkins
We like to think it will always be there, promising pancakes and a bottomless cup of coffee.
Celebrities
C.J.: 34 years of Gittelson Jewelers customer service, including a 3 a.m. Prince appointment
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Digital dating: 10 tips to help you make an eye-catching profile
Whether you've been online dating for one year or five years, have tried Tinder or eHarmony, are 25 or 65, here's some advice.
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Autistic savant keeps more than 5,000 birthdays in her head and never errs
The addresses and birthdays are not listed in a personal address book but are instead permanently encoded in her brain.
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How to reduce the risks of a vacation during hurricane season
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NONFICTION: In the powerful "The Plateau," an anguished essayist weaves history, philosophy and reflection.
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