post-gazette.com - General Lifestyle http://www.post-gazette.com/lifestyle General Lifestyle coverage en-us Copyright 2012, post-gazette.com. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:09:46 -0500 15 post-gazette.com http://www.post-gazette.com/includes/2007design/images/150x30pg_now_logo.gif http://www.post-gazette.com/ 144 39 Hot List: 02/16/12 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12047/1210467-51.stm?cmpid=generallifestyle.xml ALL WEEKEND Monsters of the midway The clean sheet of ice gets covered up and the Consol Energy Center gets down and dirty this Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:01:00 -0500 Let's Learn From the Past: The Grand Army of the Republic http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12047/1210367-51.stm?cmpid=generallifestyle.xml One of the United States' most influential veterans groups and fraternal organizations, the Grand Army of the Republic, comprised men Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500 Valentine's Day tips for couples (happy or not), singletons and broken-hearted http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12045/1209974-51.stm?cmpid=generallifestyle.xml Today's the day you have been waiting for (dreading!). Dinner, candy, flowers (yawn!). Take ownership of Valentine's Day and customize it to fit your feelings. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:51:00 -0500 Steel Advice: Trainer needs to work out his vanity http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12045/1209975-51.stm?cmpid=generallifestyle.xml After 36 years in the real estate business, Mary Ann Wellener of Upper St. Clair is putting on a new hat -- as advice columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:44:00 -0500 New York arena goes completely to the dogs on Tuesday http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12044/1209837-51-0.stm?cmpid=generallifestyle.xml When Calvin, Julie Iverson's shetland sheepdog, takes the ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, he'll have steak on his mind. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:52:00 -0500 New York arena goes completely to the dogs on Tuesday http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12044/1209897-51-0.stm?cmpid=generallifestyle.xml When Calvin, Julie Iverson's shetland sheepdog, takes the ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, he'll have steak on his mind. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:41:00 -0500 My Generation: In reality, athletes resemble 'American Idol' stars http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12044/1209460-51.stm?cmpid=generallifestyle.xml What does a reality show like "American Idol" have to do with football? Most kids have seen the show, but for those who haven't, here's what happens: "American Idol" starts with lots of folks who think they can sing and want to become pop music stars. The contestants are like sports teams that start the season with great hopes of winning the championship. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500