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Barack Obama is a master at grabbing and keeping his audience's attention, which is the number one goal of any public speaker. How does he do it? Here are five key lessons from Obama's rhetorical playbook.
The Consumer Federation of America wants to see 45-mpg cars and trucks by 2020, and it thinks the industry should start preparing for that now. It also wants the EPA (not the federal traffic safety agency) to take the lead on legislation.
Hang onto this essential checklist, so you’ll know what to do when the time comes.
The Waukegan News Sun :: Lifestyles ::
The Waukegan News Sun Lifestyles
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Once-homeless man strives to be independent
Last Christmas, Troy McCullough was just another homeless guy planning to spend the night at Pacific Garden Mission or, if he was lucky, at a cheap hotel in a dicey neighborhood. This year, McCullough is something of a celebrity. Thanks to publicity provided by a local businessman who started www.savetroy.com, McCullough has his own cozy apartment for the first time in a decade. -
Holiday cheer with beer
If you head out to a holiday gathering and need a last-minute gift to bring, be festive. "Bottlenotes Guide to Wine: Around the World in 80 Sips" makes for a nice stocking stuffer that could come in handy with any dinner gathering. The book is available locally at larger book stores and liquor stores, where it can be found in a gift pack with six wines.
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Doubly bubbly for the New Year
Mark Dreyden of Cabernet & Co. in Naperville offered some tips for avoiding that unfortunate outcome, as well as other ways to make the most of a bottle of bubbly -- whatever its place of origin (Dreyden says the Spanish ones are an especially tasty choice, and a good value this year).
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Lifelong Republican plans trip to see Obama inauguration
Despite being a lifelong Republican, 33-year-old Greg Koeppen of Grayslake is excited to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. He'll be attending with friend and co-worker Michael Higgins of Hainesville, who is a die-hard Democrat.
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Resolve to keep fit in 2009
The secret to feeling fine in 2009 may be increasing your physical activity. Committing to an exercise program can be a beneficial, if obvious, New Year's resolution. "Physical activity can improve how your organs and muscles work from your head to your toes," said Toby Smithson, a registered dietitian with the Lake County Health Department and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.
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Service News
Army Sgt. Blake Bugaj , son of Frank Bugaj of Highland Park and Terry Bugaj of Lake Forest, entered Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is a 2000 graduate of Lake Forest High School, and received a bachelor's degree in 2007 from Kent State University, Ohio. -
Millions of older Americans use risky drug combos
Doctors are warning that taking a combination of drugs or supplements — from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules — can be a risky mix a new study warns. Among older men, the numbers are particularly alarming.
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Scrumptious snacks for Santa
Santa's love for cookies may be well documented, but that doesn't mean the Jolly Old Elf will be smitten by whatever snacks you put out on Christmas Eve. When someone has a billion dining options in one evening, it's important to put out a cookie that'll appeal to him -- especially if you want to secure the coolest gift this year.
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Cut-rate shopping for a Dollar Store holiday
Paige Wiser: This is just not the year to splurge on gifts that are life-size or larger. And that's OK. Even if you've waited until now to assess your shopping list, you can make a good showing come present time -- just by visiting at your local dollar store. We stopped in at the Dollar Tree for odds and ends, and came away with renewed respect for the cut-rate empire. Yes, everything was truly just $1. -
Obesity meets match: a determined couple
Mountain bikes, roller coasters and airplanes -- in their dreams, Lorie and Todd Richmond see themselves riding all of those. But serious obesity -- she weighs 402 pounds, he 305 -- stand between the couple and their dream of an active lifestyle. So after years of failed diets and 10 months of intense preparations, Lorie, 31, and Todd, 35, each underwent weight-management surgery last week at the University of Chicago Medical Center. -
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New American Girl Chrissa represents 2009's tween
The American Girl of 2009 is a newbie at school, lives in an extended-family household and loves to swim and work on crafts. And she's learning to stand up to a bully. "Chrissa" is also the first contemporary American Girl character brought to life in a movie, which previously were centered on girls from other eras.
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Medical service helps homeless
As the primary shelter each Monday for PADS Crisis Services of Lake County, the Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church offers 29-year-old Mike a number of helping hands -- a hot meal, a bed, a room to watch new DVD releases. While the day-to-say services help Mike make it through the winter, he recently made use of a PADS offering that will aid his long-term survival -- the Healthcare for the Homeless program.
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Santa's kids sound off
All the kids at Camp Crayon in Antioch on Thursday were singing as loud as they could to get Santa's attention and come to visit them. When Santa arrived, the first up to meet him was Keith Hill. But Keith who his mother said had been naughty lately, didn't want to meet Santa. "I'm busted," he said.
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Here & Now
Lake Villa
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Firefighters bring cheer to kids at Vista East
Wednesday morning did not get off to a good start for Furqan Farooqu. The Round Lake Beach 3-year-old found himself in the emergency room at Vista East Medical Center with a nasty cut on his left ear. His somber mood was quickly changed to a more cheerful one thanks to a group of Waukegan firefighters.
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Antioch police play Santa for needy kids
Given the chance to spend $100 any way she wanted for Christmas, 7-year-old Jayda Grant of Antioch decided to spend some of it on her mom and twin brother Jaylen. She was participating in the Antioch Police Department's fifth annual "Shop with a Cop" on Wednesday night at the Wal-Mart Super Center in Antioch.
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Hometown flavors with family and friends
How do you get a dinner's repast to reflect your own past? And how does a hostess capture an atmosphere of friendly warmth that mirrors her own upbringing? Ask Judy Sipos of Beach Park, whose recent delectable ethnic dinner enjoyed by a roomful of amiable eaters resonated the feel-good time of her youth.
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Say hello to Calibur
Bring on the feline crowd! I just love other cats, hanging out with them, playing and running around or even just napping together.
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King College Prep band marching to Washington
Dave Hoekstra: The King College Prep marching band takes it to the streets every summer. In perfect formation the students strut out of the school at 4445 S. Drexel and roll