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It's time for an annual checkupJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- I've gone back to an old-fashioned approach to make sure I get things done. Several months ago I purchased a large white erasable board with a stand and se...
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Losing weight requires action, not resolutionsJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - It's a new year, and if you find that weight loss is on your mind, you're not alone. The first time I lost more than 100 pounds I started in, yes, January. Making a New ...
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Curbside view of what's old, what's newJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - This is the week when garbagemen earn their keep. By the time they get home from their shifts, their backs and arms will be sore from throwing all the torn Christmas wra...
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How dolphins born in captivity learn early to like humansJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - "How many dolphins allow themselves to be petted by kids?," asked Keegan McChristian, 7, a second-grader at Robert Crown School in Wauconda. "Dolphins are very social a...
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Big Ten teams must learn to loosen upJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois was doomed in the Rose Bowl as soon as two things happened. The first was a decision Fighting Illini head coach Ron Zook made in mid-December. "Zook won't allow...
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Trust better than curfew when college kid is homeJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Help! I have a college freshman home for the holidays and she expects to have the same freedom at home that she has enjoyed in her dorm for the past three months -- i...
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Bisque offers rich mouth feel but also a lot of fatJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Is bisque always a high-fat soup choice? A. If you see bisque on a menu, it's a safe bet to assume it is fairly high in fat. This thick, rich soup of French origin ty...
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New Year's wish: Less mail, if you live in HuntleyJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Good morning. I sure hope your new year is off to a good start ... even if some of those resolutions are already toast. Knowing myself well, I skipped the resolutions an...
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Time is here to apply for scholarshipsJan 01, 2008 10:00 pm - It's after Jan. 1. Have you filed your FAFSA yet? For parents of high school seniors, if you're hoping for federal aid for college, this date should be circled in red on...
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New Year's miracle -- on the iceDec 31, 2007 10:00 pm - It's no exaggeration to think more children opened presents and found Blackhawks jerseys in December than in any month in 20 years. Maybe 30. And so begins a Happy New Y...