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Why science should be important to CongressApr 03, 2017 1:00 am - As the only Ph.D. scientist in Congress, I am honored to take my perspective as a scientist to Washington and make thoughtful policy decisions based on facts. It also me...
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Long-distance relationships lead to disappointing breakupsApr 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared in 2003. Q. My long-distance girlfriend of five years has suddenly come to the realization that I'm too "emotionally de...
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Popularity of flying hot air balloons is sky highApr 02, 2017 11:00 pm - "How long does it take to travel around the globe in a hot-air balloon?" asked a young Grayslake Library patron who attended last summer's "Up, Up and Away" youth progra...
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Why shopping malls are an endangered speciesApr 02, 2017 11:00 pm - When we read about traditional malls facing challenges in today's retail landscape, an image of Charlestowne Mall in St. Charles pops into our minds and we say, "You're ...
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Imrem: Forget repeat for Chicago Cubs; how about a dynasty?Apr 02, 2017 5:01 pm - The history of Chicago's aspiring sports dynasties is sketchy. 1985 Bears: One Super Bowl title and done. 1991 Bulls: One NBA title and five more. 2005 White Sox: One Wo...
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Q&A: Why Trump failed to negotiate a heath-care dealApr 02, 2017 7:18 am - A number of parties share the blame for the Republicans' failed effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act: The GOP's hard-line Freedom Caucus. More moderate R...
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Rolling shutters can protect windows and glass doorsApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I want a strong window shutter for security and storms, but I don't want it to block my outdoor view. Is a rolling shutter strong enough and will it improve the effic...
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Wrong color for electrical conduit is a big dealApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I just laid an underground power line to my backyard workshop, and I ran the wires in white PVC pipe. The building inspector says I should have used gray PVC pipe, an...
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Tips for dealing with poor managersApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Two research studies that recently came across my desk seem to suggest some of our business managers still "just don't get it." A poll of corporate executives uncovered...
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All alone, but dealing with friend's envy over free timeApr 02, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I'm single, educated, retired, own a beautiful home in a unique location, am involved in creative pursuits, and travel quite a lot. What I don't have is a spouse or c...