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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 ...
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Frittelli wins John Deere Classic for first Tour titleJul 14, 2019 1:01 am - SILVIS, Ill. - Jordan Spieth was one of the most popular champions in the history of the John Deere Classic. Spieth won it in 2013 when he was just 19 and took the title...
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Immigrants need to know their rights to protect themselves from ICEJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - There are many people reading this who wouldn't bat an eyelash if they saw an agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) walking up the driveway to their house...
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Rozner: Henley rediscovers magic with 61 at John DeereJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - SILVIS, Ill. - Russell Henley doesn't pretend to understand it. He was No. 200 in the Official World Golf Rankings entering this week, the highest since he graduated fro...
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In presidential politics, the only certainty is uncertaintyJul 14, 2019 1:00 am - There is no clarity in the presidential race at this point, no obvious favorite, no predictable outcome. Every factor that favors President Donald Trump or the Democrats...