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Can new CEO fill predecessor's shoes?Apr 14, 2019 1:00 am - There's always a bit of a question when a successful, highly respected chief executive - say someone like Tasty Catering's Tom Walter - selects his (or her) replacement,...
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Zakaria: Liberals miss the strength of nationalism's appealApr 14, 2019 1:00 am - NEW YORK - There are many explanations for Benjamin Netanyahu's victory in last week's elections that have to do with Israel's particular situation - its economic boom, ...
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Five highlights from the 'Game of Thrones' premiereApr 14, 2019 1:00 am - There were no large-scale battles and no major character deaths, but HBO's "Game of Thrones" wasted no time in delivering jaw-dropping moments in Sunday's season premier...
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Grief: Now nothing else fazes meApr 13, 2019 7:30 am - You may have noticed this. After a huge loss — such as the death of your beloved spouse, partner, parent, or friend — not much else fazes anymore. A great loss puts “al...
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Preventing board election problemsApr 13, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Our association permits candidates for the board to be nominated from the floor at the annual meeting. This has created problems when the nominee isn't present at the...
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Constable: Girl with autism shares art — and joy — with patientsApr 13, 2019 2:00 am - As a toddler, Mackenzie Collins not only devoured children's books, but she loved to add a bit of herself to the stories with a crayon. “A lot of parents are like, 'No! ...
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Grammar Moses: Don't display that silver-colored weapon at me!Apr 13, 2019 1:00 am - I wrote last week about a police brief that was written awkwardly, in part, because we failed to translate the cop jargon in the police report. "The thing that jumped ou...
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Star Wars Celebration: Naperville fan's home-built droid, plus Disney magicApr 13, 2019 1:00 am - "Excuse me, may I plug in my Artoo?" That's the kind of question that doesn't feel out of place at Star Wars Celebration, a five-day convention that will entertain thous...
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Rozner: Ex-Blackhawks Quenneville, Tallon form interesting pairApr 13, 2019 1:00 am - While many in his front office were arguing against him, and the majority wanted Phil Kessel, GM Dale Tallon insisted the Blackhawks draft Jonathan Toews in 2006. If for...
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Who's got the advantage as spring real estate season shapes up?Apr 12, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Have we arrived at one of those rare Goldilocks moments in real estate, where the market works well for sellers and buyers, strongly favoring neither? Maybe...