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Annual Taste of the (Round Lake Area) Chamber

Gene Carey — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:24 +0000

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February is here and good things are about to happen at the Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. It starts with the Installation/Calcutta – Wine and Chocolate dinner on February 10th at 6 PM with the Installation of Officers and Directors scheduled for 8 PM. Tickets are $10.00 each or a table of 10 for [...]

Michelle Mussman’s Online Dating Bill Stirs Up Controversy

Gene Carey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:38:02 +0000

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PRESS RELEASE Monday, January 30, 2012 MICHELLE MUSSMAN’S PRIORITIES OUT OF WHACK ON ONLINE DATING BILL State Representative Focuses on Online Dating Standards When State Unemployment is at 10% SCHAUMBURG, IL – John Lawson, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 56th District, has challenged State Representative Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg) on her recent introduction [...]

More Nice Weather Predicted For Our Area

Gene Carey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:44 +0000

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I doubt that many people are having the winter ‘blues’ considering how mild it has been. It’s definitely helping people cut their heating bills and Excedrin costs for that aching back, from shoveling. I took a walk down by the lake to see if it was still frozen and shot a few photos. What looks [...]

Illinois Center Right Coalition Endorses Lennie Jarratt

Gene Carey — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:32 +0000

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PRESS RELEASE Monday, January 30, 2012 Lennie Jarratt Announces Illinois Center Right Coalition Endorsement (Round Lake, IL) Lennie Jarratt announces the endorsement of the Illinois Center Right Coalition endorsement. The Illinois Center-Right Coalition, a broad alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to the principles of individual freedom, personal responsibility, limited government, the rule of law, free [...]

Jarratt and Bednar Get Lake County Life PAC Endorsement

Gene Carey — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:13:03 +0000

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Lennie Jarratt, Republican candidate for State Senate in District 31 and Bob Bednar, Republican candidate for Lake County Recorder of Deeds, both received the endorsement of the Lake County Life PAC. Lake County Life PAC looks at three factors in their decision to endorse candidates; 1) Their position on the Life issues. 2) Their voting [...]

Does Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Need New Leadership?

Gene Carey — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:18:38 +0000

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In yet another example of why the Circuit Court Clerk’s office needs a general overhaul (see Stop & Desist order), the SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS issued an opinion dated January 20th which indicates that “rogue actions of the Lake County Circuit Clerk” are to blame for illegal court fees assessed against a [...]

Doper, Sherry Best, Gets 7 Years For Homicide

Gene Carey — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:20:59 +0000

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The second person directly responsible for the death of Melissa Best walked away with a sweetheart deal just like her husband, Charles Best, got last year. Sherry Best, who pleaded guilty to drug-induced homicide in the death of her sister=in-law, Melissa, received a light sentence of only seven years rather than the possible 30 years [...]

Yingling to Cole: Stop Unfunded Legislative Scholarship Program

Gene Carey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:58:58 +0000

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PRESS RELEASE: Thursday, January 19, 2012 Yingling Renews Call for Cole to Stop Unfunded Mandate, Put Taxpayers First Round Lake Beach - Today, Senate Republican leader, Christine Radogno, announced that all members of the Republican Caucus would be opting out of the controversial Legislative Scholarship Program. This follows last week’s public call by Sam Yingling on [...]

Daily Herald “Missed Paper” Policy is a Ripoff!

Gene Carey — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:23:55 +0000

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Our recent investigation shows that the Daily Herald is guilty of failing to issue credits for “missed papers“. Their current policy is to extend your subscription for the number of days that your paper(s) were not delivered. They do not offer a redelivery option like most other newspapers which means that is you want a [...]

How to Navigate the Hunt Club Road Roundabouts

Gene Carey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:08:57 +0000

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Jump in the passenger seat and buckle up as we cruise through the two new roundabouts at Millburn Road and Wadsworth Road as they intersect Hunt Club Road. I still question the expense of these locations since they are out in the countryside where a traffic light might have been adequate. There may actually be [...]

Eli's the quarterback I'd want under center in the last two minutes of a game - CNN

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:02 GMT

CBC.ca

Eli's the quarterback I'd want under center in the last two minutes of a game
CNN
The Giants react to Mario Manningham's pivotal 4th-quarter catch that set up the winning touchdown in New York's 21-17 victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. INDIANAPOLIS -- I still can't get over that throw from Eli Manning to Mario Manningham.
In end, Patriots lacking for big stopBoston Herald
Tom Coughlin has 2 Super Bowls, and job for lifeSeattle Post Intelligencer
Coughlin Plans to Be Back With Giants in 2012ABC News

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Did authorities do enough to protect Powell boys? - CBS News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:11:16 GMT

The Guardian

Did authorities do enough to protect Powell boys?
CBS News
In an undated picture Susan Powell is seen with her sons Braden and Charles. (CBS) SEATTLE - State authorities can expect tough questions about whether more might have been done to protect a missing Utah woman's two children, who died along with their ...
Attorney: Missing mom was 'in the trunk' boys said before their deathsmsnbc.com
Autopsies for Kids of Missing Utah WomanTIME
Fire kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boysThe Associated Press
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Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead - CBS News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:13 GMT

TIME

Syria forces keep pounding Homs; 33 dead
CBS News
An image taken from a video posted by Syrian opposition activists to YouTube shows smoke rising from buildings in the city of Homs after an apparent rocket or mortar strike Feb. 6, 2012. (YouTube) BEIRUT - Syrian forces intensified a shelling assault ...
US closes embassy as fighting rages in SyriaCNN
US closes embassy in Syria capitalThe Associated Press
China Defends its Veto of UN Resolution on SyriaVoice of America
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US Embassy in Syria Halts Operations as Violence Flares - New York Times

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:57 GMT

New York Times

US Embassy in Syria Halts Operations as Violence Flares
New York Times
BEIRUT, Lebanon — The United States closed its embassy in Syria on Monday and withdrew all staff there in response to escalating mayhem in the country and what American officials called the Syrian government's unbridled repression of an 11-month-old ...
At least 37 killed in Syria as Homs hitNinemsn
Syrian rebels kill nine soldiers in Idlib provinceJerusalem Post
Violence in Syria goes ONDay Press News
Emirates 24/7 -RT -Times of India
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Obama gains over Romney amid better economy: poll - Reuters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:47:28 GMT

Moneycontrol.com

Obama gains over Romney amid better economy: poll
Reuters
| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama - bolstered by a stronger economic outlook and recent job growth - would win in a match-up against the two leading Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, a poll on Monday showed ...
Economic Gains, Questions on Romney Boost Obama's Prospects for NovemberABC News
Some Florida Republicans seeking third-party optionOrlando Sentinel
Obama Leading Romney in Head-to-Head Race, Post/ABC Poll ShowsBloomberg
Forbes -Washington Post
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Palestinians move toward end of political rift - The Associated Press

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:00 GMT

The Associated Press

Palestinians move toward end of political rift
The Associated Press
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday took a decisive step toward reconciliation with the Islamic militant Hamas, agreeing to head an interim unity government that would prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza ...
Fatah, Hamas choose Abbas to head new joint governmentWashington Post
Palestinian rivals agree to form unity governmentReuters
Israel condemns Palestinian reconciliation dealFox News
Financial Times -Globe and Mail
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Diamond Jubilee: Queen marks Accession Day - BBC News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:03:40 GMT

BBC News

Diamond Jubilee: Queen marks Accession Day
BBC News
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 60 years on the throne. She became queen on the death of her father, King George VI, this day in 1952. She usually spends Accession Day privately but this year had the two engagements in Norfolk.
Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 60 Year AnniversaryABC News
Village school given honour of hosting Queen as she celebrates 60 years on the ...Telegraph.co.uk
Queen Elizabeth marks 60 years on the throneLos Angeles Times
Reuters -Times of India -The Press Association
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Madonna Halftime Show at Super Bowl Upstaged By MIA Middle Finger - Fox News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:57:09 GMT

Globe and Mail

Madonna Halftime Show at Super Bowl Upstaged By MIA Middle Finger
Fox News
Madonna's half-time performance at the Super Bowl was, by all accounts, a success. But it still generated a controversial moment -- an extended middle finger from British singer MIA Print Email Share Comments Recommend Tweet Madonna's half-time ...
Madonna halftime show features classics and new single "Give Me All Your Luvin"CBS News
M.I.A. Flips Off Cameras During Super Bowl Halftime ShowPeople Magazine
MIA Flips Bird, Upstages Madonna at Super BowlABC News
Telegraph.co.uk -Deseret News -MTV.com
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Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action - Reuters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:15:07 GMT

msnbc.com

Greeks delay bailout talks as Merkel demands action
Reuters
By Lefteris Papadimas and Daniel Flynn | ATHENS/PARIS (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel told Greece on Monday to make up its mind fast on accepting the painful terms for a new EU/IMF bailout, but the country's political leaders responded by ...
US Stocks Fall Amid Greek Debt TalksBloomberg
Euro Falls Versus Dollar, Yen on Concern Greek Agreement ElusiveBusinessWeek
Greek government struggles to avoid bankruptcyLos Angeles Times
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Central Philippines earthquake 'kills at least seven' - BBC News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:13:37 GMT

BBC News

Central Philippines earthquake 'kills at least seven'
BBC News
At least 15 people have died after a 6.7 magnitude quake struck the central Philippines, according to government officials. The quake hit 70km north of Dumaguete city on Negros island at 11:49 (15:49 GMT) at a depth of 20km, according to the US ...
Rescuers dig to reach dozens after Philippines quakeChristian Science Monitor
6.9-magnitude quake in Philippines kills 13USA TODAY
Earthquake Triggers Landslides, Kills 43 in Central PhilippinesBusinessWeek
TIME -ABC Online -Hindustan Times
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