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Bad idea to insult parents' intelligence; talk reality, not policyDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - There's one truth about parents. They tend to focus on their own kids to the exclusion of almost anything else. That's why I've always thought it unwise for schools to s...
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CityPass extends validity for winter travelDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - CityPass is offering a Winter Special in five of its participating cities, allowing visitors 90 days from first use to redeem all the admission tickets in the booklet (n...
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Video site might inspire your next tripDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Anyone looking for inspiration or ideas on where to travel next might want to log on to www.travercial.com, which hosts hundreds of travel-related videos, some shot by t...
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Why inspectors don't climb roofs?Dec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I find it hard to understand why home inspectors refuse to walk on concrete tile roofs. I know handymen, cable guys, chimney sweeps, and others who walk on tile r...
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'It's an honor to be here, sir'Dec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- It was bone-chilling cold. The kind that when you speak of it two years later, it sends shivers through your core. But Kevin Sullivan sat through it to the...
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Clubs for mature skiers offer savings and camaraderieDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - The attractions for membership in the 70-Plus Ski Club are the dues of only $10 a year ($15 for married couples) and discounted ski trips. But the biggest draw is the ca...
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Strangers scare a little girl, but they aren't who you thinkDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - With stories of gunmen, would-be child-nappers and the usual assortment of perverts in the news, you can understand how a little Arlington Heights girl might be freaked ...
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Looking ahead to spring, here's the perfect jacketDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I have looked at ready-to-wear for new ideas for a jacket. Most of them have unusual sleeves or something that changes them to a softer look. Can you suggest a pa...
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All faiths unite at Y's prayer breakfastDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - More important than any of the many politically correct debates this time of year is this one, simple reminder: Christmas is about love. Just one of the wise and inspira...
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Hester, Wolfe emerge in offenseDec 07, 2007 10:00 pm - Although the Bears lost a starting quarterback and any realistic hope of a playoff berth in Thursday night's loss to the Washington Redskins, they did discover two more ...