All Stories from October 21, 2012 (Change date)
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Grand Canyon floats new system for river tripsOct 21, 2012 6:00 am - FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon boasts some of the most spectacular views in the world, revealing a rich geological history that few ever see from the Colorado River...
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'Night of Too Many Stars' shines on one who's notOct 21, 2012 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Moments of absurdity are to be expected at the biennial “Night of Too Many Stars” benefit on Comedy Central. Things like Seth Rogen auctioning off a trip to t...
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On the road: Carving out time for Pumpkin FestOct 21, 2012 6:00 am - Midwest A smashing pumpkin festival There are festivals featuring pumpkin decor and then there's the Pumpkin Festival in Sycamore, Ill., with a theme of “Happi...
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Sunday picks: Laugh hard with Doug Benson at ZaniesOct 21, 2012 6:00 am - High comedy Comedian Doug Benson, known for his “Super High Me” and “The Marijuana-Logues,” comes to the suburbs for a special engagement Sunday at Zanies Comedy Cl...
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Best things in Rio are free — from beach to sambaOct 21, 2012 5:59 am - RIO DE JANEIRO — After years of steady economic growth in Brazil, the dream of an on-the-cheap exotic vacation in Rio de Janeiro has melted faster than a Popsicle in tro...
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Big Bird costumes hot sellers for HalloweenOct 21, 2012 5:56 am - NEW YORK — Can’t figure out how to dress as a binder full of women for Halloween? There’s always Big Bird, the other star of the presidential debates. The Yellow One is ...
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Contest entries focus on distinctly autumn themeOct 21, 2012 5:48 am - Each week’s DuPage County Neighbor section includes at least one entry in our Photo Finish contest. Our photo staff picks some of their favorite submissions to run each ...
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Experts, travelers say fear of flying is treatableOct 21, 2012 5:13 am - NEW YORK — Earlier this month, NBA rookie Royce White disclosed that he is afraid to fly and said he expects to travel by bus for at least some of the Houston Rockets’ g...
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Backyard fires are the pits for neighborsOct 21, 2012 5:00 am - The fire pit may look nice, but I’m sorry, I do not condone them or other means of burning wood in your backyard. The smoke from them causes pollution, and as a person w...
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Endorsement: Yes to appoint Island Lake clerkOct 21, 2012 5:00 am - Island Lake voters will decide whether the village clerk should continue to be an elected office or will become an appointed post similar to the police chief or other to...