Columns
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Unraveling airline change fees for same-day travelSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - A lot of airlines are now charging a $25 fee to go standby on the same day, either for a later or earlier flight. These fees are just another way for airlines to make mo...
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Highland finds 15 minutes of fame on Channel 11Sep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Channel 11's "Chicago Tonight" program will have a segment at 7 p.m. Tuesday called "Beyond Borders" that features Elgin's own Highland Elementary School. Principal Stev...
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Walk through the haunts of Geneva ghosts on tourSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Who knew that even Geneva's ghosts are historic? People -- real flesh and blood ones -- can learn about Geneva's otherworldly residents on Oct. 20 during the Geneva Hist...
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Cautiously optimistic about the CubsSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - In the true tradition of any self-respecting Chicago Cubs fan, I'm prepared for black cats, stinky goat curses, boneheaded bobbles, sticky-fingered fans in headphones or...
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With October will come some exciting times in local sportsSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - When the calendar turns to October on Monday, the Cubs still playing baseball won't be the only thing piquing the interest of sports-minded people around the Fox Valley....
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Train excursion a side trip to Cape Cod vacationSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. First I'd like to thank you for your wonderful suggestion for the golf outing to Callaway Gardens last year. I read your article every Sunday and find your sugges...
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Make it a Grand (Rapids) weekendSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Sure, you think there'll be nothing sweeter than getting a few extra hours of shut-eye on the weekend, but lo and behold, the body clock that's used to buzzing in the da...
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Those who fought wars can also lead the fight for a better countrySep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - In watching Ken Burns' "The War," the compelling documentary on World War II, I found myself drawn to the faces of the veterans being interviewed. You would expect to se...
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Offensive odors heightened at 35,000 feetSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Editor's note: Gail Todd is taking some time off. This column originally appeared in December 2006. If you were on a particular American Airlines flight flying from...
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Odor from fuel spill remains despite clean upSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. Several weeks ago, fuel oil was spilled in my basement. I have cleaned it up, but the odor remains. The basement, which is damp and musty, has a concrete floor. I...