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Tribune literary awards go to Sondheim, Franzen, Wilkerson
Tribune reporter"Writing" seems an inadequate word to describe what Stephen Sondheim has done, yet it is the breadth, impact and influence of his writing that have won him the 2011 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize for lifetime achievement. The 81-year-old composer and...Tags: Poetry, Grammy Awards, Leonard Bernstein, Arts and Culture, Tony Awards
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The shadow of Rick Perry
I've been to several campaign events in Iowa in recent weeks, and what's surprised me is how many people bring up someone who's not even in the race: Texas Gov. Rick Perry. At almost every appearance by former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty or Rep. Michele...Tags: Tim Pawlenty, Politics, Elections, Iowa, Texas
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In Theory: Could same-sex marriage become legal?
Q. A recent Gallup poll has revealed that, for the first time, a majority of Americans support gay marriage. According to the figures, 53% of Americans say they believe same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid; in 1996, the figure was...Tags: Human Rights Campaign, Crime, Law and Justice, Polls, Politics, U.S. Supreme Court
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2010 Bears results
Sep 12 - W vs. Detroit, 19-14 Sep 19 - W at Dallas, 20-27 Sep 27 - W vs. Green Bay, 20-17 Oct 3 - L at NY Giants, 17-3 Oct 10 - W at Carolina, 6-23 Oct 17 - L vs. Seattle, 20-23 Oct 24 - L vs. Washington, 14-17 Oct 31 - Open Nov 7 - W at Buffalo, 19-22...Tags: Washington (U.S. state), Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Vacation? I've got a coupon for that
My husband, Eric, and I are usually do-it-yourselfers, but on our first trip to the Boundary Waters between Canada and Minnesota, we paid an outfitter, who provided the tent, sleeping bags and meals — even a first-aid kit. Our fully outfitted...Tags: Restaurants, Madison (Dane, Wisconsin), Dining and Drinking, Wisconsin, Groupon, Inc.
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Whatever happened to 9 to 5?
"Workin' nine to five
What a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by
It's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind
And they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you
Crazy if you let it."
That's about as close as we got to a protest...Tags: Education, Dolly Parton, Employees, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin
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Dad, sons paddle 72 days around Lake Superior
IRONWOOD, Mich. (AP) — A northern Wisconsin man and his three sons have made a 72-day, 1,600-mile journey by kayak around Lake Superior to raise money for charity.
Joe Bodewes of Hazelhurst set out in May from Black River Harbor in Michigan's...Tags: Wisconsin, Human Interest, Michigan
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Writing problems common in kids with ADHD
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have writing problems such as poor spelling and grammar than their peers, suggests a new study. And the difference may be especially conspicuous in girls...Tags: ADHD, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health, Family, Behavioral Conditions
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USDA to resurvey farmers in 4 states this month
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking the unusual step of resurveying corn, soybean and wheat farmers in four states. USDA's late-June acreage report usually is the final word on planted acres of various crops in the nation....Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, North Dakota, Science and Technology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Montana
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More Rain & Just How Hot Was July?
9PM Update... New data is NOT that encouraging for a significant rain...odds faver under .25" for the metro with MUCH light tallies to the NE of KC and heavier stuff from Manhattan to Garnett to Joplin...1-2"ossible there...it shouldn't rain all day...Tags: USA Today, North Dakota, Weather Reports, Oklahoma City, Weather Statistics
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Police search for missing schizophrenic patients
Chicago police this evening were searching for two missing schizophrenic adults who are without their medication in separate missing persons cases.
Efrem Lewis, 49, was last seen Saturday in the 11600 block of South Yale Avenue, according to a...Tags: Minority Groups, African Americans
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Aug 22, 2011
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Aug 9, 2011
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