All Stories from December 5, 2012 (Change date)
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Rice just a surrogate for attacks on ObamaDec 05, 2012 4:00 am - In 1953, an Army officer by the name of Irving Peress was promoted from captain to major. Peress was a leftist, possibly a communist, and word of his advancement in rank...
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How has America slipped beneath waves?Dec 05, 2012 3:40 am - I read with amusement Mr. Grens’ letter, “America we knew slips beneath waves.” I was wondering what alternate reality there exits where a Republican falls on his sword ...
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D303 superintendent contract ridiculousDec 05, 2012 3:40 am - Once again the St. Charles school board is tossing around money like they have unlimited funds. We will be footing the annual cost of the superintendent’s premiums for h...
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D300 concerned more about bottom lineDec 05, 2012 3:40 am - A current problem District 300 students face is the classroom cuts and sizes. Should District 300 be allowed to change the learning environment in order to save money? ...
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Half-the-Fat GuacamoleDec 05, 2012 3:18 am - 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed 1 medium-large ripe California avocado, peeled, pitted 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice ½ teaspoon kosh...
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In four years, he can’t come backDec 05, 2012 3:10 am - In four years, he can’t come back Regarding the recent presidential election, as Americans, we must look for a “silver lining” in every obstacle we face. Just try t...
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Sleep Out heightens homeless awarenessDec 05, 2012 3:10 am - Sleep Out heightens homeless awareness Thank you to the 1,500 wonderful people who on Nov. 3 made a statement about homelessness by sleeping out in tents, boxes and...
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U.S., stop nosing in others’ businessDec 05, 2012 3:10 am - U.S., stop nosing in others’ business Many of our Republican leaning talking heads claim our country is an entitlement state. And to some extent we are, but they ne...
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Fudgy BrowniesDec 05, 2012 3:04 am - 4 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened baking chocolate 2 sticks (1 cup) butter or margarine 1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 2 cups miniature marshmallows 4 eggs 1 cup s...
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Don Mauer's picks for cookbook giftingDec 05, 2012 3:00 am - Selecting a holiday gift for a really good cook can be a gamble because most talented cooks already own and use all the basic kitchen equipment, as well as many gadgets ...