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Adults who smoke often end up lighting a fire in childrenSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - The bubbly 16-year-old was in for her annual sports exam. She, like most teen athletes, was a pediatrician's dream. She ate a balanced, low-fat diet, had a fabulous body...
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Maybe Bears just don't have a quarterbackSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - DETROIT -- Brian Griese looked like the Bears as a whole late Sunday afternoon. The welts, scratches and bruises were big, long and red on his back, shoulder and arm. He...
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Too busy ripping Ahmadinejad to hear his messageSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to the United Nations stirred a chorus of criticism from mainstream American leaders and activists. But Arabs and Muslims l...
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Girl's getaway to Canada focuses on artSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Recently I joined a group of girlfriends to spend a week exploring Northern Ontario, www.ontariotravel.net. We stopped at a couple of upscale lodges on the way and spent...
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'Kid Nation' certainly reflects poorly on adults of the nationSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - When they write the cultural history of childhood in 21st century America, I hope they leave room for a few unkind words about "Kid Nation." CBS' latest new reality show...
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Experts say we should be more active as we ageSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - What do you plan to do when you're 75? A friend of mine seems to have no problem answering that question. His activities include teaching at a major university; writing ...
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St. Charles church making most out of Haiti missionSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - "There are a lot of mission trips available through Christ Community Church," Ingersoll said of the St. Charles parish. "But many of those are construction-type trips, l...
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Floor and cabinets must complement one anotherSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Choosing the right sort of finishes can be crucial to the success of an interior design. The type and color of the surfaces of floors, walls and cabinetry will affect th...
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Man's story reminds us to wear a helmetSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - On Sept. 16, I had the pleasure of volunteering as a support rider on the McHenry County Conservation District's annual Pedal for the Prairie. My assignment was to patro...
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Confirmed hotel reservation may not mean you have a roomSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I recently booked a one-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Hotel New York through Expedia on behalf of a manager in my company. My credit card was charged for $789. Wi...