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Blackjack gimmick side bets pad the house edgeDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - The game of blackjack has been around for more than 100 years. It's a darn good game for the player just the way it sits, but the casinos would like to boost their earni...
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Bella Mia showcases woman's flair for home decorDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - When Mia Robin was a little girl, she remembers driving with her parents looking at the big homes along the North Shore's Sheridan Road. She'd beg her parents to let her...
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Fire stations aim for red lights on holiday wreaths this seasonDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - With all of the holiday displays around town, you might not have noticed the bright red lights on those big green wreaths hanging outside each of Huntley's three fire st...
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Posh medical spa specializes in popular anti-aging treatmentsDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Jennifer Cunningham enjoys watching her customers when they leave. Some sneak a peek in the mirror and smile. Others just smile. Their reason for those smiles? Chances a...
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Cut income tax, pay some bills nowDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Homeowners who want to slash their income taxes for this year should consider making their January mortgage payment now, and even writing a check for property-tax paymen...
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Comedic turns lighten honest 'Savages'Dec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - • "The Savages" provides us with an unvarnished account of how a brother and sister deal with an aging dad subject to bouts of dementia and forgetfulness. This might be ...
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Charger Classic truly is Memory LaneDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Twenty-five years. The Charger Classic, which begins Wednesday at Dundee-Crown, is one of those things the holidays just would not be complete without. The Charger Class...
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Businessman wins 2007 Windy AwardDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - The Promotional Products Association of Chicago Inc., presented Jim Dunne with its 2007 Windy Award, for going above and beyond for the ultimate good of the promotional ...
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Here's an idea: Let's be more like L.T.Dec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Two weeks ago, after arriving home late from work, I decided to watch the latest episode of "The Amazing Race." While forwarding the tape, I noticed "60 Minutes" had don...
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Easy to use tools make hanging pictures idiot-proofDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - Does your home look like an art gallery, with the pictures hung up in just the right spot in every room? Well, it can, and it's easier than you think. Some of the hanger...