Columns
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'Silk' spins history for dummiesSep 13, 2007 11:00 pm - When Francois Girard's "Silk" premieres on home video, it should come wrapped in a bright yellow cover marked with big, block letters: "Pretentious Historical Dramas for...
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No cheering in the press box doesn't mean no cheeringSep 13, 2007 11:00 pm - If you follow a couple of commandments, you might have a future in this sports writing business. Thou shall not cheer in the press box. Thou shall not show any emotion o...
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From LJ to Benson, keep an eye on Soldier Field this weekSep 13, 2007 11:00 pm - What a crazy opening week in the NFL, huh? Thanks to everything from Tony Romo's 5-TD game to Randy Moss' apparent reemergence, plenty of fantasy football teams posted m...
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Money markets often beat bondsSep 12, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. In a recent column you recommended a list of ETFs. I generally agree with the list, and most certainly agree with your criteria. But iShares Lehman TIP, the Treasury ...
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Smallmouth bass gaining attentionSep 12, 2007 11:00 pm - The phone conversation lasted for almost an hour, and because of what Ron Lindner had to say I suggested he join me on my outdoor radio show. Lindner, a Chicago product,...
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Troupe to bring 'Hello Dolly' out of storage to Cutting HallSep 12, 2007 11:00 pm - LZP Productions aims to broaden the area's theatrical experience, by mounting seldom seen shows, and in the past have staged "Phantom of the Opera," "Ragtime." and "Tita...
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Last stop coming up for Pace's Route 690Sep 12, 2007 11:00 pm - RIP, Pace Route 690. Since June 28, 1976, a Pace bus has shuttled people along Arlington Heights Road from the downtown train station to Route 83 and Checker Road. Howev...
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Chew on these Sox nuggetsSep 12, 2007 11:00 pm - News, notes and a nugget or two on the 2007 White Sox, who will be officially laid to rest in 18 days: • Like most major-league general managers, Kenny Williams says a l...
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Times, techniques change, but mission stays the sameSep 12, 2007 11:00 pm - We are, it appears, cursed to live in interesting times. There was a time when the "make money" portion of the Daily Herald's well-known three-pronged mission statement ...
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Like victory in Iraq, 3rd-party president still distant dreamSep 12, 2007 11:00 pm - Some political third parties look at the crowded cluster of Republicans and Democrats vying for the White House and say, "Hey, why not throw our noble but unelectable ca...