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Sunday, December 5, 2010

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Holiday style? Anything goes. And we're OK with that

With jeans the norm and Christmas sweaters everywhere, dressing for the season isn't what it used to be.

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Featured events

Wet and wild Puerto Rico

Some of Puerto Rico's most treasured delights are the beaches and mountains outside tourist-filled Old San Juan.

Sewing finds new interest from teens

Among a growing trend is teens who like to sew. Katie McCreary, 14, a...

Among a growing trend is teens who like to sew. Katie McCreary, 14, a...

Resurgence thanks in part to "Project Runway."

Withering Glance

There's no dancing around the Botox

Stanley Tucci and Cher in "Burlesque."

Stanley Tucci and Cher in "Burlesque."

Rick Nelson and Claude Peck tackle "Burlesque"

A North Woods adventure

Sleeping Giant ski race.

Sleeping Giant ski race.

Come winter, things really start to heat up in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Silver shimmers in holiday home

Mercury glass adds to the holiday glow.

Mercury glass adds to the holiday glow.

A designer uses just a few not-so-traditional hues to welcome the holidays into every room of his house.

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Nursing homes are seeking to end the stupor

Instead of treating behavioral problems with antipsychotic drugs, the Ecumen chain of 15 homes is using strategies including aromatherapy, massage, music, games, exercise and good talk. The state is helping out.

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Mind your manners at the gym

Health clubs will soon be flooded with people trying to lose weight and get fit. Here are some tips on workout etiquette.

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Withering Glance: Cultural comment and unasked-for advice by Rick Nelson and Claude Peck.
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May and Kay are not experts, just new parents changing diapers and changing priorities right along with you.

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They'll keep a light on for you

Retailers are extending holiday hours, hoping to make it easier for consumers to avoid crowds or squeeze in some shopping time before starting their day.

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Disappointing jobs report

Economy added only 39,000 jobs in December

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Take care with year-end investments

Don't buy a new mutual fund before checking to see if it's already paid out distributions this year.

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The U licenses technology that may reduce chemicals used in mining

Start-up United Science said it plans to commercialize an ion selective electrode sensor membrane, that can detect the amount of chemicals used to remove ore from copper mines.

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Just listed: $6.4 million.

A first-time listing in generations for this secluded Lake Minnetonka estate.

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Lifestyle video

  • BERJAYA2010 Holiday Fashion Shoot

    Image consultant Alice Sydow takes us behind the scenes at the 2010 Holiday Fashion Shoot.

  • BERJAYANot afraid to talk about AIDS

    The African Student Association at the University of Minnesota held an open mic event Wednesday to bring attention to AIDS.

  • BERJAYA11/29 Senior Moment: Are we missing out on creativity?

    Are young people these days missing out on things that stimulate creativity and imagination? Barry has an opinion about growing up in the age of Twitter, instant messaging and email.

  • BERJAYAC.J.: Fitness CEO plans school cafeteria shape-up

    Life Time Fitness CEO Bahram Akradi presents plan to help Twin Cities elementary school cafeterias provide more healthy food and his corporation's foundation will finance the difference

  • BERJAYA11/15 Senior Moment: "Old man" winter is upon us

    Barry's started thinking about winter's big snowfalls and recalls his biggest storm ever which occurred the Sunday after Thanksgiving in 1950. His hometown of Pittsburgh, Pa., was pelted with 30.5 inches of snow.

  • BERJAYACedar-Riverside complex has earned unique status

    Architecture reporter Linda Mack joins Arts editor Claude Peck to discuss the past, present and future of the Cedar-Riverside complex in Minneapolis which has earned a historic designation.

  • BERJAYABaking Central: An elegant but easy roulade

    A roulade, also known as a jellyroll or a yule log, isn't as hard to make as you might think. Star Tribune baking expert, Kim Ode shows you how.

  • BERJAYAA Senior Moment with Barry ZeVan for Nov. 1

    A Senior Moment with Barry ZeVan for Nov. 1

  • BERJAYAmn original: Wing Young Huie, photographer

    Photographer Wing Young Huie provides an update on his “University Avenue Project�? which decorates one of Minnesota’s most diverse cultural landscapes with images of those who live there. Produced by mn original: http://mnoriginal.org

  • BERJAYAmn original: Tom Nechville, banjo-maker

    Banjo-maker Tom Nechville takes MN Original around his workshop and demonstrates the nontraditional process he uses to make the instrument more playable and easier to tune. Produced by mn original: http://mnoriginal.org

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