North Aurora Lifestyle
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Brothers Affleck score with 'Gone Baby Gone'Feb 11, 2008 10:00 pm - "Gone Baby Gone" -- Fans of the American crime film should be murderously happy these days. Starting with Martin Scorsese's 2006 triumph "The Departed," quality crime fl...
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How to fly solo during this holiday of loveFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Forget those showoffs who gush when their bouquets arrive at their cubicles on Valentine's Day. Tune out that friend who brags about the romantic weekend he's planned fo...
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'Hunting Party' keeps on track despite GereJan 21, 2008 10:00 pm - "The Hunting Party" -- I'm a sucker for flicks about cynical, alcoholic, crusading journalists, which is why I enjoyed "The Hunting Party," despite some glaring flaws. R...
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Suburban company shutting doors, ending a way of life for hundredsJan 09, 2008 10:00 pm - For 26 years, Ruben Mendoza worked 12-hour days, pouring white-hot molten metal to make car parts and power tools. Few people using the results of his labor had heard of...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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Randall Highlands offers housing right nowDec 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Home buyers can get everything they want in a townhouse this winter without the wait at Randall Highlands in North Aurora. Wiseman-Hughes Enterprises is offering several...
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Give a nod to eggnogDec 11, 2007 10:00 pm - The rich holiday beverage seems to be infusing everything from lattes at Starbucks and ice cream at Baskin-Robbins to cocktails at just about every hip nightspot and the...
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How to judge a home's qualityDec 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Buying a home is like buying a car -- consumers should look for a reputable brad, style and design, quality components and workmanship, and good customer service. For th...
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How to choose the right builderDec 01, 2007 10:00 pm - Buying a home can be risky business unless you know what to look for in the way of quality. This means determining if a builder is reputable, identifying solid interior ...
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The classic Ringling Bros. circus returnsNov 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Last year's Ringling Bros. circus turned off a lot of longtime fans. In an attempt to add some zip and appeal to a younger demographic, the circus all but eliminated the...