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Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008
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Chuck E. Cheese's Germs - Posted: 2 hrs., 45 mins. ago. - News Anchor Mom
Momlogic did its own investigation to find out what kinds of germs are lurking at Chuck E. Cheeses. They tested several restaurants in California and ... |
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First Snow - Posted: 3 hrs., 5 mins. ago. - Can Colorless Green Ideas Sleep Furiously?
This last Sunday Lori and I went on a drive around the area to try out our new Nikon D40. I only took a couple pictures, but I did get several m... |
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Peoria CodeRED Emergency Notification System - Posted: 3 hrs., 23 mins. ago. - Peoria Illinoisan
As reported in the Journal Star, the City & County of Peoria is implementing a new emergency notification system, called CodeRED. This system will... |
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Bucket List Redux - Posted: 4 hrs. ago. - Just A Thought...
So I am totally addicted to Pointlessly Hypertechnical as a blog to read. I find myself looking forward to every post she makes. They all tend to ... |
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Playing Ketchup - Posted: 5 hrs. ago. - Just A Thought...
Well, flu season is upon us everyone. I'm still fighting off some nasty respiratory "stuff" whatever it may be, virus or bacterium. So here we are... |
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Construction Begins for Methodist at North Allen Road - Posted: 6 hrs. ago. - CW Notes
Construction is underway for Methodist Medical Center's latest state-of-the-art healthcare facility, Methodist North at Allen Road. The three-story $3... |
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Visiting Santa - Posted: 7 hrs. ago. - News Anchor Mom
So my five-year-old saw the new ad on this page with Santa Claus and asked me what that was all about. He said, "That's what Santa looks like?" I said... |
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Changes - Posted: 7 hrs. ago. - Support your local central Illinois Businesses
I was glad to see in today's Journal Star that Leaves-n-Beans in Peoria Heights has been reopened. A couple of former employees are giving it a go. I ... |
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Local: Any info out there about a Peoria drag strip? - Posted: 16 hrs. ago. - Peoria Pundit
From my inbox: I was wondering where I could find any information and/or pictures of the old Peoria area dragstrip called the Boondocks? Over on centr... |
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Spin Cycle: The Stink Off's Holiday Newsletter - Posted: 17 hrs. ago. - Get The Stink Off
As you all know, I'm usually the quiet kid in the back of the class. Shy, quiet, withdrawn even. But this week, I decided to join the Spin Cycle, ... |
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Home Improvement FAIL - Posted: 18 hrs. ago. - Notes from the Trailerhood
Before I get to my funny story of stupidity and injury, I have to mention this one thing... Cameron - I have gotten your memes and I actually have the... |
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Politics: Is Schock scapegoating journalists for cash? - Posted: 19 hrs. ago. - Peoria Pundit
State Journal-Register political columnist Bernie Schoenburg talked to newly elected Congressman Aaron Schock about a fundraising letter he sent out -... |
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Media: Not a banner day for the PJS copy desk - Posted: 21 hrs. ago. - Peoria Pundit
The copy desk can be a reporter's best friend. By catching embarassing errors of fact and annoying typos, they can make a writer look really good. And... |
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Where I Am Cooking Starting in 2009 - Posted: 23 hrs. ago. - Chef Kevin's Culinary Rant & Raves
Starting in mid-November, I start to lay off the side gigs as the real job gets very busy around the holidays. There just isn't enough time or energy... |
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Will your child be good at sports? - Posted: 23 hrs. ago. - News Anchor Mom
There is a new saliva test to find out whether your child will be good at sports. You simply swab the inside of their mouth (ages 1-8) and send it off... |
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Soap Net shows... uhh... Soaps! - Posted: 23 hrs. ago. - Peoria Illinoisan
Are you seriously watching Soap Net? {sheepishly} Well, yeah, but it's not a Soap Opera. It's on Soap Net, isn't it? Dad, really, it's not a Soap, it'... |
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2008 Neighborhood News Review - Posted: 1 day, 0 hrs. ago. - CW Notes
In 2008 three neighborhood associations and nine neighborhood watch groups were established. There are now 91 neighborhood associations and 46 watch g... |
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DECEMBER EVENTS AND SEMINARS AT GREEN VIEW - Posted: 1 day, 5 hrs. ago. - CW Notes
Green View Nursery, an expert in plants and landscaping, will hold free holiday seminars the first two in December. Green View is also supporting ... |
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Chronicle December slow-down begins - Posted: 1 day, 7 hrs. ago. - Peoria Chronicle
As regular readers of the Chronicle know, December is my busiest month at work, which means I have very little time to blog. So from now until Christ... |
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Noteworthy news links - Posted: 1 day, 7 hrs. ago. - Peoria Chronicle
Here are some news items from the Journal Star that caught my interest: Pat Nichting is going to give up his fifth district seat and run for treasure... |
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%$#!*& !+ &%$^#@ door(s) - Posted: 1 day, 7 hrs. ago. - keep passing the open windows
I need some advice. My deluxe vehicle in the sky, a 1997 Toyota Rav4, well, the **** ****ing doors won't close. When you shut the door, it just p... |
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Bridge - Posted: 1 day, 7 hrs. ago. - Peoria in Pictures
One of the less popular ones:...... |
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Local: Victorian Christmas Celebration offered by Junior League - Posted: 1 day, 8 hrs. ago. - Peoria Pundit
[Press release] Join the Junior League of Peoria for a Victorian Christmas Celebration The Junior League of Peoria is having a Victorian Christmas Cel... |
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It's a Dog Eat Dog World - Posted: 1 day, 8 hrs. ago. - Get The Stink Off
As the weather started to get colder, wife became concerned that the dog would get cold."She's got arthritis, she can't be laying on the cold garage f... |
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Raising Kids Who Care - Posted: 1 day, 11 hrs. ago. - News Anchor Mom
The December issue of Reader s Digest has a story on how to raise kids who care.Here are two ways featured in the article:-Start them young: A mothe... |
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Seriously, here's something really troubling - Posted: 1 day, 15 hrs. ago. - O'Brien's Briar Patch
Recently in the US there has been a rash of reports about teachers bedding their students. For some time, I think it has been fair to comment that un... |
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When Did Central Ilinoisians, Especially Peorians, Become Such Weather Wimps - Posted: 1 day, 15 hrs. ago. - O'Brien's Briar Patch
It really irks me how people feel they have some sort of ordained right to be out and about in terrible weather and if they can't drive on terrible wi... |
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