Columns
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The center is missingAug 05, 2016 1:00 am - Many years ago, when Chile was deep into one of Latin America's most profound conflicts between democracy and communism, I became friends with - and was filled with admi...
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Jackson: A long-awaited return to fishing paradiseAug 04, 2016 10:05 am - CAYO CRUZ, CUBA - In case you hadn't checked the date lately, it is definitely not 1962. And there are no U.S. warships blockading the waters leading to the island natio...
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They're all back: 'Big Trouble,' Dann & Raymond, Flashback horror conventionAug 04, 2016 6:30 am - • Join me at the opening night festivities for the Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention. The event runs Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7, at the Crowne Plaz...
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Mindless 'Mind's Eye' a cheesy, low-budget horror taleAug 04, 2016 6:00 am - If Joe Begos' cheesy, low-grade, bargain-basement-budgeted horror tale "The Mind's Eye" teaches us anything, it might be that super-telekinetic powers don't necessarily ...
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Fox and friends with benefitsAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - No one would mistake Roger Ailes for a ladies man, at least not without a fistful of dollars - or a garter belt. So emerges a fresh image of the man who cr...
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Schwarz: Fire GM is sticking to his long-term planAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Chicago Fire general manager Nelson Rodriguez has chosen his path. Nothing can cause him to deviate from his long-term plan to rebuild the club. Not disgruntled fans. No...
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Suburban golfers qualify for Sweet 16 round at Western AmateurAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Just qualifying for the Sweet 16 at the Western Amateur is a great accomplishment, and Northbrook's Nick Hardy and Arlington Heights's Doug Ghim both did that on Thursda...
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Social Security, Medicare, Welfare: It's complicatedAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - Q: Can you write a column that is headlined "Welfare in Trouble?" There must be potential shortfalls in the future for welfare since it is a totally unfunded program, un...
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Slusher: Expansion reflects, reinforces commitment to communityAug 04, 2016 1:00 am - The quote that is probably best known when referring to the Daily Herald's mission is Hosea Paddock's objective to "Fear God, tell the truth and make money" that tops ou...
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Imrem: Cubs fans can never breathe easyAug 03, 2016 5:00 pm - Being a Cubs fan never is free of stress. Not even when the current team just swept playoff contender Miami, has baseball's best record and is one of the favorites to wi...