All Stories from July 4, 2012 (Change date)
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NY Philharmonic gets $1M gift from Alec BaldwinJul 04, 2012 6:15 am - NEW YORK — Just days after tying the knot with his yoga instructor, Alec Baldwin donated $1 million to the New York Philharmonic. The gift is in honor of outgoing Presid...
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Inspirational 'Part of Me' much more than a routine concert movieJul 06, 2012 6:43 am - Think this is just another concert movie about a pop diva? Not even close. "Katy Perry: Part of Me" could be the world's most entertaining motivational speech, an optim...
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Weekend picks: And the crowd goes wild for 'Idol' starsJul 08, 2012 4:23 pm - 'Idol' touring You've seen the likes of Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez and Josh Ledet on the singing reality TV series, so now see them in person with other fina...
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Dining events: Vidalia Steakhouse more than just steaksJul 04, 2012 6:00 am - Vidalia Steakhouse opens in Schaumburg Choose from steaks, chops, seafood and more at Schaumburg’s new Vidalia Steakhouse. The dinner menu items include filet mignon for...
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Unger’s ‘Heartbroken’ is a heartbreakerJul 23, 2012 12:16 pm - Lisa Unger, author of “Fragile” and “Darkness, My Old Friend,” masterfully writes of the joys and frustrations of family life in her latest novel, “Heartbroken.” Eve...
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Government extends contract to firm overseeing all domain namesJul 05, 2012 6:54 am - The U.S. Commerce Department awarded a new contract to the nonprofit managing the Internet’s address system four months after saying the group hadn’t met revised require...
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Shame on us for delays in heath careJul 04, 2012 5:40 am - I want the richest nation in the world to bring medical care to all of its citizens. All other industrial and democratic nations in the world bring health care to all th...
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Craft brews part of American melting pot experienceJul 06, 2012 6:43 am - Craft brewing is a melting pot; the best beers borrow from German, English and Belgian traditions while managing to be American originals. These five brews, listed in or...
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Health plan needs less dependenceJul 04, 2012 5:20 am - I favor an American health care plan that frees the common citizen from dependence upon large corporations and government. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling ensures we a...
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Bring in military to fight the firesJul 04, 2012 5:00 am - We have multiple homes burning to the ground out West. I was ignited by the picture in the Herald of the H-1 helicopter taking a bucket of water to the battle. Not to ta...