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Seriously, why not Santana?Jan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - You can understand why the White Sox can't get Johan Santana. Playing in the same division makes it impossible, and even if Minnesota were willing, the Sox don't have un...
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Retro week: Lee's 'Gotta Have It', 'Family Guy' resprays 'Star Wars'Jan 14, 2008 10:00 pm - This is one of those "wayback machine" weeks, when the best DVDs hitting shelves feature old movies or historical documentaries. Let's start by traveling back to the Rea...
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Women voters combine forces for candidate forum in Elgin Jan. 31Jan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Ordinarily at this time of year, the League of Women Voters of the Carpentersville-Dundee Area would be hard at work setting up candidates forums for the primary electio...
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One shouldn't be so quick to question RomoJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The Cowboys lost their playoff game Sunday, or more significantly quarterback Tony Romo didn't win it. Now the question is whether Romo did the right thing last week by ...
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Be wary of unsupported scientific studiesJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - I'm an avid follower of new treatment options for those of us who live with cancer. I see some in various newspapers, hear some on the radio and receive others by way of...
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Now Chicago's richest geezers can ride the bus for freeJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - "My expectation is that the legislature will approve the governor's proposal for free transit rides for millionaires who happen to be over 65." So said Illinois House Sp...
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Institute teaches kids about King's challengesJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - With a goal of making a difference through education, children have an opportunity to shine at the Diversity Institute. The day of learning makes the Martin Luther King...
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When is line crossed into alcoholism?Jan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I have a 44-year-old male friend who drinks at least six beers a day. He never gets loud or drunk, but I feel he is an alcoholic. He prefers beer when soda is availab...
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Talk may be cheap, but deal for Gasol would be costlyJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - In the next five weeks before the Feb. 20 trade deadline, we'll find out if the Bulls' patience with Pau Gasol pays off. It has become trendy to blame general manager Jo...
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Your healthJan 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The chocolate cure:ΠYou've probably heard about the studies linking dark chocolate to better heart health. Dark chocolate that is rich in flavanols can improve vascular...