All Stories from August 7, 2011 (Change date)
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Pro-Romney PAC raises more than pro-Obama groupAug 07, 2011 6:07 am - WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s supporters are accustomed to trouncing opponents in every race for campaign cash — until now. Republican primary contender Mitt Rom...
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Alwaleed hires Saudi Binladin to build world’s tallest towerAug 07, 2011 6:07 am - Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has chosen Saudi Binladin Group to construct the world’s tallest building in Jeddah, Alaweed’s investing company said Tuesday...
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Rich fliers avoid airline hassles, share private jetsAug 07, 2011 6:07 am - For Phillip Swan, forgoing the headaches of flying commercial was worth $146,000 for 25 hours of flight time on a private jet. “We were just sick and tired of dealing wi...
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People expressing political frustration in donationsAug 07, 2011 6:07 am - They memorize their credit card numbers and press the “donate” button — sometimes several times a day — with an urge and a passion akin to an addict’s. This growing and...
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Art exhibit features nature’s beautyAug 07, 2011 6:00 am - Lois Easley intends to bring the beauty of nature to the people during her monthlong exhibit, “An August Art Frolic,” at Gallery 200, 200 Main St. in West Chicago. Accor...
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Maine coons have both looks and personalityAug 07, 2011 6:00 am - By Mary Hayashi The Buddy Beat The Maine coon is the first longhair working feline in the United States. The breed probably evolved from the first domesticated cats that...
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Dells makes a splash as water park capitalAug 07, 2011 6:00 am - If you're running out of ways to keep your family cool during this scorching summer, you can take the short drive to Wisconsin to spend the weekend at the Wisconsin Dell...
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Savoring Tequila as a travel destinationAug 07, 2011 6:00 am - TEQUILA, Mexico — It's said the national drink of Mexico has magical properties: It closes contracts and opens doors, makes shy people bold and helps form friendships. T...
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Hunt down bargains at Yesterday’s Farm flea market in Wood DaleAug 07, 2011 6:00 am - From glassware and vintage jewelry to boxes of yellowing magazines and the appendages of discarded mannequins, the Yesterday’s Farm Flea Market has it all. For almost a ...
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Holocaust musuem tries to identify children in photosAug 07, 2011 6:00 am - There are girls with ribbons in their hair, boys in short pants or wool jackets (one even wears a discarded Hitler Youth uniform). There are teens and toddlers. There ar...