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Busy families need to make time for each otherMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I guess I grew up in a progressive home. We gave up the family meal long before it became commonplace. You see, my dad was in the restaurant business, which means he wor...
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Busy lifestyles shift leisure shopping timeMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Family calendars fill up quickly with the hustle of organized activities and bustle of responsibilities that have resulted in a change in the way we shop. "Research show...
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Open Door Clinic to host 8th 'World of Chocolate: A World of Hope'Mar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - The Open Door Clinic will host its eighth annual "World of Chocolate: A World of Hope" at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Heritage Ballroom of the Centre of Elgin. The event drew...
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Ferraro's foolish remarks contribute nothing to campaignMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - With an African-American male and a white female competing for the Democratic presidential nomination, we were sure to discuss affirmative action. And not in the conve...
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Where's Udina?Mar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Motorists traveling Route 20 on Elgin's west side probably have reason to wonder when they pass the green highway sign labeled "Udina." These silent sentinels that welc...
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Sox still trail Cubs in the attention gameMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - The White Sox-Cubs exhibition game Saturday represented a reminder that Chicago still is a two-team town. Sometimes that's easy to forget, especially during a spring lik...
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Water from vent fans means re-install for ownerMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Last winter, in the very cold weather, I had water dripping from the vent fans in the second-floor bathrooms. After inspecting the attic, I found a heavy build-up...
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Determining property manager's liabilitiesMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I have recently inherited a property from my deceased father and have uncovered that several of my tenants haven't been paying rent over the last few months. Also...
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Don't let health woes gain ground when you flyMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - In this day and age, nobody flies for his or her health. The dry, recycled air at 35,000 feet causes dehydration and respiratory infections. Sitting straitjacket style f...
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Flights to begin from Rockford to Myrtle BeachMar 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Beginning the week of May 19, Southern Skyways (www.southernskyways.com or (877) 235-9768) will introduce airline service to Myrtle Beach from Chicago-Rockford Internati...