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'Lion King' remake looks great but fails to capture magic of originalJul 15, 2019 5:00 pm - “The Lion King” - ★ ★ ½ Beyoncé sings a new song titled “Spirit,” and Pumbaa the flatulent warthog (Seth Rogen) drops an F-word he couldn't say in the original “Hakuna ...
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Lessons from Israel's "we can fix it" spiritJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that OrCam devices allow visually impaired people to better recognize objects. Throughout my nearly 40-year...
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Feder: ABC 7's Alan Krashesky documents survivor's 'Return to Auschwitz'Jul 15, 2019 1:00 am - Over his 37 years as a news anchor and reporter for ABC-owned WLS-Channel 7, Alan Krashesky has traveled the world more times than he can recall. But few assignments aff...
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Rozner: Luke Donald searching for spot at MedinahJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - Medinah holds a special place in Luke Donald's heart. But the Northwestern product and Chicago favorite has more in mind than seeing old friends and reconnecting with a ...
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8 moon-themed movies to mark Apollo 11's 50th anniversaryJul 15, 2019 1:00 am - If you're feeling "Moonstruck" over the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's lunar landing July 20, here come eight suggested movies to moon over in celebration. 1. "A Trip t...
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Multiple genes determine eye colorJul 14, 2019 11:00 pm - "Why are eyes different colors?" asked a young patron at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. The colored part of the eye is the iris, but whether it is brown, gray, ...
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Anniversary edition Saab brings celebration across the pondJul 14, 2019 11:00 pm - While some may find Saabs peculiar, Marc Vernon considers them perfect. "They always marched to the beat of their own drums," the Naperville resident says. "I've always ...
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Boss' refusal to address employee's odor doesn't pass the smell testJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q: I have a co-worker, “Gus,” who smells really bad, like laundry that is dirty or has sat too long in the washer and become mildewed. My co-worker “Jane” thinks the sme...
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Fireplace screens, doors have different functionsJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Last year I removed the screens from my factory-built fireplace and replaced them with glass doors. Now that I'm selling the property, the buyers' home inspector says...
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Husband thinks it's not 'his problem' to help with his parentsJul 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My husband, "John," is the oldest of three children. His siblings, "Bill" and "Sue," both live where they all were raised. Both parents are in declining health. Over ...