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Coppin' Attitude: We Play Perp in Carbon Motors' New Cruiser
MotorTrend MagazineWe introduced you to Carbon Motors last October, and then took a closer look at the car a month or so later. Now I've had the chance to assume the position, and get shoved into the back of this purpose-built law enforcement vehicle during a recent stop in... -
Barbie turns 50, but dolls forever young in eyes of U.S. girls
Tribune correspondentATLANTA — Young girls peer into the glossy eyes of their plastic dolls and see reflections of themselves. In turn, those dolls offer a window into American culture—whether it's Tiny Tears or Bratz or the most iconic doll of all, Barbie....Tags: Baby Products, Games, and Toys, Ty, Inc., Toys, Paris Hilton, Toy Industry
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An art deco resurgence
The Associated PressArt deco was one of the shortest-lived design periods in history. All about sensational, freewheeling modern living and daring new designs, deco was hit hard by the looming Second World War. It was time to pack up the Charleston records, put away...Tags: Carole Lombard, Dining and Drinking, Arts, Furniture, Bars and Clubs
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Obama, governors: 'Rubber meets road'
The Swampby Mark Silva President Barack Obama, meeting with the nation's governors at the White House during the launching of a massive federal economic stimulus, is calling on all to "work together'' during what promises to be "tough times.'' Obama and......Tags: Maria Shriver, The White House, National Government, Pennsylvania, David Axelrod
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'Chicago' puts best foot forward for namesake
Tribune critic"In this world of economic disaster," says the famously colorful Broadway producer Barry Weissler, "the world has grown very comfortable with buying a ticket to 'Chicago.' " No kidding. During the recent recession-induced carnage on Broadway, Chicago'...Tags: Broadway, Oriental Theater, Richard Gere, Music Theater, Usher
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Woodstock blends rural, suburban
Special to the TribuneYou can't get a bad cup of coffee in Woodstock. Chicago Coffee Roastery is served at Trax. Wild Horse Creek at Jenapea's. Starbucks at Starbucks. Pick your bean, then pick your cafe. Downtown Woodstock has one for just about every taste and on nearly...Tags: Metra, Starbucks Corp., Bill Murray, National Government, Crystal Lake
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CALIFORNIA BRIEFING
SANTA BARBARA Odd parking job leads to arrest of two people When California Highway Patrol officers saw a car parked off a freeway late at night near Los Alamos, they became curious. When a bound man with a head wound in the back seat told them he had...Tags: Demographics, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Police, Corporate Crime, Road Transportation
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'Prequel' to 'The Maltese Falcon' attempts to resurrect Hammett's iconic character Sam Spade
Associated Press Writer"Spade & Archer" (Alfred A. Knopf, 337 pages, $24), by Joe Gores: Breathing new life into an iconic character created by a long-dead author is a risky business that requires both skill and daring. John Gardner pulled it off rather nicely with Ian...Tags: Dashiell Hammett, Book, Mysteries, Ian Fleming
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List of shops, restuarants, entertainment coming to Gulfstream Park
South Florida Sun-SentinelHere is the list of resturants, entertainment venues and shops release today by The Village at Gulfstream Park: Restaurants and Nightlife III Forks: USDA Prime steakhouse featuring sophisticated club-like ambiance with an elegant piano lounge. American...Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Cheese, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Z Gallerie, Dining and Drinking
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Smash and grabs in North County.
Surveillance video shows a white Dodge Ram Pick up slamming into a big plate glass window and steel bars of the "Exquiste Clothing Store" on Natural Bridge just East of Lucas and Hunt. Once inside the smash and grab is on. Five thieves rip off high...Tags: Theft, Police Investigations, Rent-A-Center Incorporated, Beverly Hills, Clothing
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Bonus Hints From Heloise
Mirror, Mirror, Full of Fog Dear Heloise: When getting out of the shower and the mirror is foggy, use your blow-dryer and zap it at the mirror for a few seconds. This will clear the fog and leave your mirror streak-free! — Linda Cartier, Rapid...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Energy Saving, Pennsylvania, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), San Antonio
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1739 Public House's pizza promotion
"People don't usually turn down free pizza," says Sara Dillan, the sprightly bartender in cutoff jeans shorts at a new Los Feliz bar called 1739 Public House. The pizza Dillan speaks of is thin-crusted, moistened with tangy tomato sauce and sprinkled...Tags: Hamburgers, Dining and Drinking, Eggs Benedict, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Foods and Beverages
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