Columns
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Giuliani is the 'silly' one for downplaying evils of tortureNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - On the playground, lo these many years ago, I was shooting baskets when an older boy ordered me off the court. This was just like the movies, I reasoned, and so I stood ...
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Ailing health system gets Moore treatmentNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - "Sicko" -- By now, it should be clear to everyone that Michael Moore doesn't make "documentaries" in the strict sense. His movies are more like filmed op-ed pieces, ...
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Sometimes, tact is not what's neededNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. My very good male friend was retelling some troubling stories to me about his fiancee's behavior toward his family. My friend says she's become increasingly paran...
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Coat, mitten donations warm heartsNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - All last month, piles of children's coats stacked up in the warehouse behind Detail Kitchens in Arlington Heights, along with their custom cabinetry. The unusual invento...
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St. Charles resident helping students connect with collegesNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Cynthia Sullivan suggests students pay attention to more than just academics when preparing for college. Community service and extracurricular activities are part of cre...
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Saints give coach Kull reason to smileNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - When athletes have a bad day or need to turn to someone, chances are, one of the people will be their coach. But what happens when the coach needs support? In the middl...
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'Best of Colbert' DVD a skillful exercise in lies and truthinessNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - TV is so prevalent and pervasive, it's sometimes hard to step back and get a sense for its meaning. That's where DVD collections come in handy. By immersing oneself in a...
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November the month to figure out Big Ten teamsNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Some college sports fans live for March and its accompanying Madness. Others prefer September, when they can start flexing their tailgating muscles again. Chris Kearney'...
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Even in new role, he's just Joe GirardiNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - All Joe Girardi said was, "You're not helping us.'' Funny how a few words can change your life. Those five syllables were in response to Florida owner Jeff Loria, who ha...
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Whips stand poised to make even more Hampshire historyNov 05, 2007 10:00 pm - Hampshire sophomore Amy Wehrs stepped to the service line at match point poised to make history. "I was just thinking, "Get it in. If you miss it, it's a point for them...