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New York mayoral primary shows split between Democratic constituenciesJul 04, 2021 1:00 am - New York City's notoriously incompetent election officials have not finished tabulating the votes in the June 22 Democratic primary, with its novel ranked choice voting ...
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Whisper Creek's diversity will test anyone ... especially the walkersJul 04, 2021 1:00 am - I'm a big believer in golf courses making the game more affordable for juniors. Invest in youth today and reap the benefits of the soon-to-be addict down the road. That...
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Dream finally comes true: South Elgin weightlifting legend is going to Tokyo, as a refereeJul 04, 2021 1:00 am - When women's weightlifting became an Olympic sport in 2000, Corinne Grotenhuis had just torn the meniscus in her knee. "I was also 35, so I was probably too old for the ...
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Grammar Moses: When is something 'offensive' and when is it 'anachronistic?'Jul 04, 2021 1:00 am - Pardon my interruption of your birthday party, America, while I get philosophical. "I've begun to find the word 'offensive,' well, offensive. It seems like so many thing...
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Anxiety dreams common for the bereaved, but fortunately not realJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - I had a really weird dream recently. I was in a huge mansion hosting some event with lots of people but the caterers were amateurs - they had not brought enough food. An...
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President improperly denied contract after voteJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: A few months ago, one of our board members presented multiple proposals for a project. After heated discussion, one of the proposals was accepted by a 4 to 3 board vo...
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Combination of ridge and soffit vents are best for an atticJul 03, 2021 7:00 am - Q: It gets very hot in my attic. I don't think the two end vents are enough. What types of additional attic vents are effective and how much more should I add? A: A hot ...
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Bears safeties more than adequate, but can be special when Jackson isJul 03, 2021 1:00 am - We continue a 12-part series grading each Bears position group A to F, including pluses and minuses based on a bell curve comparing all 32 NFL teams. You can count on on...
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Did shooting of Billy Jurges lead to Babe Ruth's 'called shot'?Jul 03, 2021 1:00 am - Babe Ruth's "called shot" in the 1932 World Series at Wrigley Field might not have happened if it weren't for another uncalled shot. That shot is the subject of a new bo...
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Constable: Patriotic service in blood of transgender veteransJul 03, 2021 1:00 am - Serving in a combat zone can be difficult for even the most patriotic Americans. In addition to the fear of dying and the disturbing images that linger forever, Vietnam ...