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Progression of Parkinson's varies greatlyApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I'm a 53-year-old retired male. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease about eight years ago, for which I take five medications. Since day one, my symptoms have...
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Plastic sheeting should be enough for dirt crawl spaceApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. We own a Dutch colonial home (circa 1929) and are wondering what the best solution would be for insulating a crawlspace in the basement. It is underneath two iden...
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Kids have political say, but area parents cast own votesApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Caroline Kennedy, in endorsing Barack Obama for president, specifically mentioned her children and their enthusiasm for Obama as being a factor. Democratic Sen. Bob Case...
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New laws are passed to keep cyclists safeApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - I had the pleasure last week of speaking with Margo O'Hara, director of communications for the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation, regarding new legislative activity that af...
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Laptops now outsell desktopsApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - For years, I have focused my twice-a-year computer buyer's guides on desktop PCs, with less-frequent columns focusing on laptops. Now that the latter are outselling the ...
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Good sense and free speech lost amid all the contrived rancorApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Even after nearly a quarter-century in the news business, there remain moments when I want to stand on my desk screaming, "Have you people lost your ever-lovin' minds?" ...
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Geneva firm to speak on solar powerApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - As Fox Valley residents continue to thaw from the winter deep freeze, a community group is preparing to pitch money-saving ideas using solar power. The Elgin Community N...
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Traveling solo does not have to be lonelyApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - When Millie Hoffman's husband died, she figured that would be the end of her travel days, but a friend talked her into taking a Caribbean cruise. Millie had a great time...
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Area firm to test medication alert systemApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - A Crystal Lake technology firm wants your smartphone to remind you when to take your medications. For the last three years, Leap of Faith Technologies (www.leapoffaith.c...
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U.S. hotels show off new featuresApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Ever since a friend of mine scorched the top of her back after stepping into a hotel shower spraying scalding water, I always check the water twice before indulging. Hap...