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A tale of 'Zorro' and 'Little St. Jeff's'Aug 04, 2019 1:00 am - The more we learn, the more Jeffrey Epstein resembles an evil comic book character for the developmentally arrested intellectual - the charming-but-lurid mastermind with...
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Jim Kendall: School days offer business-building opportunitiesAug 04, 2019 1:00 am - Sometimes we need to open our eyes and notice the opportunities in front of us. One example: Schools, where you can provide an often-needed boost to programs and at the...
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The Russians really are comingAug 04, 2019 1:00 am - In his recent testimony on Capitol Hill, former special counsel Robert S. Mueller issued a warning that echoed the 1966 movie comedy, "The Russians Are Coming! The Russi...
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Dealing with unfinished business, words unspokenAug 03, 2019 7:30 am - In grief, there are often things leftover, undone - an unfulfilled promise, a loving message not said, an apology not given, a favor not done, an invitation not given, a...
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Controlling room temperaturesAug 03, 2019 6:00 am - Q. We have central air-conditioning, but have a problem keeping all the rooms evenly cool. Someone is always too hot or too cool. What are some simple methods to balance...
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Understand the difference between decorating and stagingAug 03, 2019 6:00 am - A few weeks ago, a reader wrote in with what she called a rant - an account of the "grief" she and her husband felt after their real estate broker staged their longtime ...
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Grammar Moses: When your ill-gotten windfall isn't as big as you expectedAug 03, 2019 1:00 am - You've read me rail against advertisers who err on the side of big numbers over good math when talking about their products. You know, the "two times more absorbent" cla...
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Facts Matter: Trump's MAGA hats are made in USAAug 03, 2019 1:00 am - Red "Make America Great Again" hats have been popular with supporters of Donald Trump since he began campaigning, and they continue to be an identifier of those backing ...
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Widescreen: 'Avengers: Endgame' is now available for digital purchaseAug 02, 2019 6:00 am - The highest-grossing movie of all time is now available on digital purchase platforms and packed with special features to make it worth your $19.99. "Avengers: Endga...
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How Naperville native's slaying spurred friend to turn anger to actionAug 02, 2019 5:30 am - Candice Dickerson was shopping in a Chicago cellphone store April 26, buying her son a reward for a job well done on a school project, when a suspected gang member's str...