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January 2012 Program Guide
Staff reporterSUNDAY, JANUARY 1 LEARN HOW TO RIGHT A WRONG "Consumer justice" is a "consummation devoutly to be wished" but not always attained. Jon Yates, official problem solver columnist for the Chicago Tribune has just done a book on how to get your money back...Tags: Jim Frederick, Elections, Arts and Culture, Religious Texts, Religion and Belief
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WGN Radio's Steve Bertrand named Communicator of the Year by alma mater Marquette University
WGN Radio morning news anchor Steve Bertrand has been selected to receive the Communicator of the Year Award from the J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University. The award recognizes exceptional professional achievement...Tags: Colleges and Universities, College of William and Mary, Entertainment, Radio, Radio
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165th Rockford College Charter Day Convocation
Staff reporterCharter Day Convocation celebrates the 165th anniversary of the signing of the charter for Rockford College on Wednesday, February 29, at 4:00 p.m. and includes an academic procession of faculty in traditional robes depicting their rank, with stoles...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Bill Clinton, India, Education
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Globally Recognized Scholar and Biographer of Abraham Lincoln to Speak at Rockford College
Staff reporterMichael Burlingame, globally recognized scholar and biographer of Abraham Lincoln will present his talk, "Lincoln: the Indispensable Man" at Rockford College. Dr. Burlingame is currently holder of the Chancellor Naomi B. Lynn Distinguished Chair in...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Abraham Lincoln, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Education, Wars and Interventions
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UCLA Professor Charged in Fatal Lab Fire Due in Court
KTLA NewsWESTWOOD (KTLA) -- A chemistry professor charged in connection with a deadly lab fire at UCLA is expected to appear in court Wednesday. Patrick Harran, 42, faces up to four and a half years in prison in the death of 23-year-old research assistant...Tags: Punishment, Health and Safety at School, University of California, Los Angeles, Trials, Prosecution
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Embattled University of Illinois staffer stays on amid controversy
Tribune reporterUniversity of Illinois president Michael Hogan’s embattled former chief of staff is to be paid $109,000 a year as a tenured psychologyfaculty member, though campus officials might challenge her employment. Lisa Troyer resigned as chief of staff...Tags: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Iowa, Religion and Belief, Teaching and Learning, Teachers
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Crime wave takes toll in Berrien Springs
South Bend TribunePolice say a crime spree in southwest Michigan – more than a month long – has come to an end with the arrest of two brothers. Johnathan Stefanovic, 24, and his 19-year old brother David Stefanovic were arrested Tuesday night. Johnathan is...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Theft, Dollar General Corporation, Crime, Law and Justice
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Why we're fat, Part 3: Our lifestyle promotes added pounds
Despite popular belief, a surge of laziness and gluttony is not what's making Americans fat, says science writer and fat researcher Gary Taubes, author of "Why We Get Fat."
In looking at the past 30 years, during which time obesity rates have soared,...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, United States Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Obesity, Travel
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OUT AND ABOUT CALENDAR -Feb. 23-26
Fallout Art and Music Party, 6:30 p.m., Red Rooster Coffee House, 202 S. Main St.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Moose Lodge, 410 Ninth Ave. S.W.
Kopperud Karaoke, 9:30 p.m., Eagles Club, 316 S. Second St.
FRIDAY, 2.24
Happy Hour Jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Down Town...Tags: Flea (music artist), Entertainment, Bruce Jenner, Arts and Culture, Music
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Project seeks 1 million veterans to give blood, DNA for disease research
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer for a battle it's waging at home — against disease.
Actually, more than a few are needed. Officials overseeing health care for the nation's veterans are...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Chemicals, Autism, DNA, Bipolar Disorder
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Columbia music historian compiles Vietnam War songs
Nearly 40 years ago, a haunting photograph of a naked Vietnamese girl running in anguish after being severely burned in a napalm bomb attack on her village became an iconic image of the Vietnam War.
But most who have seen the Pulitzer Prize-winning...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, College Sports, International Military Interventions, Entertainment, Joan Baez
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APG joins University of Delaware in effort to improve care for wounded warriors, civilians
The Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center and the University of Delaware have entered into a cooperative research and development agreement to collaborate on an orthopedic rehabilitation project that will improve rehabilitative care for wounded...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Defense, University of Delaware, Edgewood, U.S. Army
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