Jim Baumann
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Grammar Moses: A nonpology means never having to say you're sorryMay 30, 2020 1:00 am - If you know my wife, you won't be surprised to learn that she introduces me to new words all of the time. Usually, it involves an injustice she would like to correct, if...
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Policy Corner: Why we don't often disclose details about COVID-19 victimsMay 28, 2020 1:00 am - Amid the torrent of questions we receive through our coronavirus@dailyherald.com email address are those that ask, "Why don't you report the names and addresses of peopl...
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Good News Sunday: Socially distant song brings musicians outMay 24, 2020 7:00 am - Socially distant song brings musicians out A one-song concert, organized by Libertyville High School Director of Bands Adam Gohr, was a success around town, as well...
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Grammar Moses: Why do Americans cancel the second 'l' in 'canceled'?May 23, 2020 1:00 am - Many of you are probably a little on edge these days, what with festivals, concerts, sports, card games, competitive puzzle-making and blowing kisses to anyone outside y...
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Grammar Moses: Song titles to make you grimaceMay 17, 2020 5:30 am - For the past two months, I've been channeling my inner disc jockey by highlighting a daily "Song To Make You Smile" on the back page of Daily Herald and linking to a vid...
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Daily Herald wins 11 awards in Chicago Headline Club contestMay 15, 2020 1:00 am - The Daily Herald has won 11 Peter Lisagor awards for journalism in reporting, commentary, editorial writing and photography. The awards are given out at the Chicago Head...
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Grammar Moses: Read, rinse, repeatMay 09, 2020 1:00 am - David Wilson wrote to tell me he agrees with my assertion that something should not be labeled "annual" without having earned it. "I have a similar thought about any tea...
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Grammar Moses: Appellations in the Appalachians?May 02, 2020 1:00 am - As you drink your morning coffee on the back deck, the warm sun in your face, your neighbors — especially the annoying ones — a safe distance away, you might think wistf...
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Policy Corner: The importance of an open mindMay 01, 2020 1:00 am - Perhaps it's because we at the Daily Herald have been programmed to keep an open mind that we are more adept than many non-journalists at seeing both - or in many cases ...
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Today's Recommended Read: "Odd Thomas" by Dean KoontzApr 25, 2020 7:27 am - You'll find with many authors that in writing the first of a planned series, there's a bit more exposition, a bit more character development. That is the case with Dean ...