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The significance of the 'backyard war' brewing with ChinaAug 18, 2019 1:00 am - In my July 4 op-ed for the Daily Herald, I introduced the concept of "backyard wars" as limited but violent expressions of ongoing rivalries between great powers. I obse...
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The emotional resonance of 'Amazing Grace'Aug 18, 2019 1:00 am - By Michael Gerson The concert film "Amazing Grace" accomplishes something I thought impossible - capturing the Holy Ghost on celluloid. Over two days in 1972, director ...
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Jim Kendall: Thinking about what's ahead?Aug 18, 2019 1:00 am - You should chat with Kathy Graham, although, to be honest, you'll do more listening than chatting — at least at the start. That's been my experience, anyway. Nonetheles...
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Finding help when making funeral arrangementsAug 17, 2019 7:30 am - Who was there to support you at the time of arranging the funeral? Most of us are numb. Many people have never arranged a funeral or a burial before. Even if there ...
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Written guides exist to help govern building associationsAug 17, 2019 7:00 am - Q. Are there reference books or journals that a condominium or townhouse board can use to guide conduct? A. Community Associations Institute ("CAI") has a vast library o...
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Hard to fool assessor with artificially low home sale priceAug 17, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I have a house for sale for $260,000, and I received a $220,000 offer for the house and a $40,000 offer for "fixtures." My assessment is $229,000. The buyer wants to ...
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Tiger Woods plays better but still far off leadAug 17, 2019 1:01 am - Tiger Woods played better Saturday. He shot a 5-under 67 at Medinah No. 3, but it may not matter. Woods' chances of getting into the top 30 on the Fed Ex standings still...
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Thomas shatters course record for 6-shot leadAug 17, 2019 1:01 am - Just how low can these guys go? Medinah No. 3 has long been considered one of the world's most difficult courses. It won't be after the BMW Championship concludes there ...
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Constable: Grifters, grafters, govs and Blago leave Lincoln cryingAug 17, 2019 1:00 am - Growing up in Wheaton, filmmaker John Davies says his years working with Illinois institutions from WTTW to Second City gave him an insight into covering corruption and ...
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Rozner: Rising star Schauffele in mix for FedEx CupAug 17, 2019 1:00 am - When you win the Tour Championship in your rookie year, it carries with it a certain status and tends to bring great attention to the player. Now, that's not something y...