Columns
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Giving Tree's success grows with generosity of communityNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - From ancient times until today, the marketplace has been the spot for people to gather and not only exchange goods but also experience a sense of shared community. For m...
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Make the most of all that leftover turkey and sidesNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - You've got your menu set for the Thanksgiving feast but have you given any thought to what you're going to do with the leftovers? Here are my suggestions. Simply sandwic...
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Blogging is good business -- if you have something to sayNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Blogging can help build awareness of your business Should your business blog? Maybe. The blogging fervor has cooled a bit, and most days I think an e-newsletter may be ...
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Happy experiences remind me of the beauty of livingNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - This week I've been singing "There's a place for us, a time and place for us." The reasons have nothing to do with "West Side Story" but have everything to do with the s...
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Small refrigerator a cool gift for wine loversNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - We're already receiving holiday catalogs and, because wine is suddenly hip, they include all sorts of wine-related presents that are silly, useless and often expensive. ...
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Past stories about Lisle have made a differenceNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Like a small pebble tossed into a pond, this column strives to spread ripples of good news about our community. Sometimes we make a bigger splash than others. Here are ...
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Bulls' recent slow starts tied to two fundamental flawsNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - The best news for the Bulls right now, besides the fact that they're starting to play better, is how the Eastern Conference resurgence that had been forecast for this se...
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Algonquin cook keeps mealtime excitingNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Evelyn Dubbs' friends have only one complaint about her cooking: They never see their favorite dishes again. Ever. Even before she serves a dish to company the Algonquin...
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Savings strategies at Wal-Mart can help lower your grocery billNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Over the years, I have heard from many shoppers that they believe Wal-Mart has the lowest grocery prices. While there are hundreds of locations, unless you have a Wal-Ma...
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Time for political courage on Social Security reformNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - It's one of the toughest and most divisive issues facing the American people. And how we respond will have a profound impact on future generations. Yet many elected offi...