All Stories from February 2, 2013 (Change date)
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Banning guns won’t make country saferFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - I couldn’t help but laugh at the political cartoon on the Jan. 19 editorial page. The one depicting a typical macho hunter with his rifle and NRA patches standing next t...
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Before expanding, hospital should improveFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - When your kids ask you for a dog, it’s a good idea to see how their goldfish is doing. If the goldfish is floating upside down in its bowl, it’s a sign that the kids are...
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For the kid who thinks valentines are gross: slimeFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - My son is 8, so I knew hearts and flowers weren't going to cut it for Valentine's Day this year. Sure, he likes collecting candy from his classmates, but the rest of it...
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The SoapboxFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - A boost in school safety: Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 says the measures were planned before the Newtown, Conn., school shootings, but it’s nice nonetheless to see ...
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Robotic dog 'a better way to teach students'Feb 02, 2013 4:00 am - The dog doesn't bark, and it doesn't chase Robo-Fluffy. Robo-Jerry II, a four-legged robotic dog mannequin, has a mechanical heart and pulse and cost about $35,000 to de...
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Pay for pensions, then for roadsFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - I was outraged when I read in the Jan. 26 Soapbox that your editors support the use of $3.65 million in state funds for road projects. Have you forgotten that our state ...
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At Grand Canyon, elk go from attraction to problemFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon is an international destination where spectacular views are not the only thing that grab tourists' attention. Elk, once a rare sight ...
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Painting interior doors adds ‘wow’ to roomsFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - If you’ve got your decor looking just about right but want that extra “wow” factor, consider painting interior doors. “Address other main features in the room first, and...
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Two judgments available in an eviction lawsuitFeb 02, 2013 3:41 am - Q. Unpaid unit owner assessments have become an issue for our association. We have instituted an aggressive collection policy as suggested in your column, and have had t...
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Three myths about the debt ceilingFeb 02, 2013 3:40 am - Three myths about the debt ceiling Three Myths. First, Congress’s failure to raise the debt ceiling will cause a default on national debt. Contrary to Obama’s clai...