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Researchers say bye to WashoeNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Washoe, the chimpanzee researchers said was the first non-human to acquire a human language, was being remembered by some as a dear friend and an inspirati...
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A million pounds of beef recalled for possible E. coli
Nov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The giant agribusiness company Cargill Inc. said Saturday it is recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli b...
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District 211 support staff won't sympathy strikeNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - If teachers in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 go on strike, will other unions honor their picket lines? With teachers poised to walk out Thursday if there'...
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Fans spirited, but not rewardedNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Everyone was feeling the pressure at Glenbard West High School's first home playoff football game in four years. Doug McCutcheon was responsible for the hot dog supply o...
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ECC sign-up starts Nov. 12Nov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Open registration for spring semester credit classes begins Nov. 12 at Elgin Community College and continues until classes start, space permitting. New students can regi...
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Thousands returning to Baghdad
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Palatine Public Library notesNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - 'Nunsense': The Grove Players will present the musical comedy "Nunsense" through Nov. 18 at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Performances will be at 8 p.m...
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Simplistic beautyNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Kelly Hubbard didn't take too many photos that day. She knows from experience that parade floats look better in person than in pictures. But she had her camera with he...
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Health promoted with lead-lined lunchbags
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Before adopting cats, make sure you can take of their needsNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Recently, I suggested that seniors might be happier with their feline choice if they decided to adopt an older, adult feline. Temperament and activity level are by far m...