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Riders offer names for universal transit fare card
![<a href="http://www.redeyechicago.com/news/cta/ct-red-going-public-071211-20110711,0,204466.story" target="_blank">In Tuesday's column</a>, Going Public asked riders what they would name a card that could be used on Metra, Pace and CTA. Last week, <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-signs-bill-calling-for-a-universal-transit-fare-card-20110707,0,641225.story" target="_blank">Gov. Quinn signed legislation</a> that requires a universal fare card by 2015.](http://redeye.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/63212096-13101333.jpg "<a href="http://www.redeyechicago.com/news/cta/ct-red-going-public-071211-20110711,0,204466.story\" target=\"_blank\">In Tuesday's column</a>, Going Public asked riders what they would name a card that could be used on Metra, Pace and CTA. Last week, <a href=\"http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-quinn-signs-bill-calling-for-a-universal-transit-fare-card-20110707,0,641225.story\" target=\"_blank\">Gov. Quinn signed legislation</a> that requires a universal fare card by 2015.")
RedEyeIn Tuesday's column, Going Public asked riders what they would name a card that could be used on Metra, Pace and CTA. Last week, Gov. Quinn signed legislation that requires a universal fare card by 2015. Here are rider suggestions: >> Dory Kerstin, 54,...Tags: Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, Near North Side, Chicago Hotels, Illinois
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Paul Leka dies at 68; co-writer of 'Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye'
![It was intended to be a "throwaway" song, the seldom-played B-side of a 45-rpm record produced in a New York recording studio in 1969.](http://www.latimes.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-10/65653723-25215425-187105.jpg "It was intended to be a "throwaway\" song, the seldom-played B-side of a 45-rpm record produced in a New York recording studio in 1969.")
It was intended to be a "throwaway" song, the seldom-played B-side of a 45-rpm record produced in a New York recording studio in 1969.
Instead, it became an A-side No. 1 hit single for a band called Steam, a song whose simple but catchy chorus became...Tags: REO Speedwagon (music group), Entertainment, Music Industry, Alexander (music group), Music
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Renters insurance gains traction as market expands
Renters insurance, a once nice-but-optional choice, is the new must-have in the booming rental market.
"Multiple trends are probably fueling this," said Raleigh Floyd, a spokesman for Allstate Insurance Co. "Apartment vacancy rates are trending downward,...Tags: Condos and Houses, Insurance, Rentals, James Taylor, Marketing
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Problem Solver: Hotmail freeze burns user
TribLocal - Northbrook » NewsThe night before she left on vacation, Sharon Brown's Hotmail account was working swimmingly. But by the time she arrived in Denmark on June 14, …... -
Diane Caswell Coluzzi
COLUZZI, Diane Caswell, age 52, a resident of Irvine, died March 28, 2011 after a fierce 8 year struggle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Nicholas and Alexander Coluzzi of Irvine,...Tags: Health, Human Interest, Fairfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Breast Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses
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Chicagoland book club
![<b>One thing to know about our book club:</b> Our book club is composed of students who attend Lake View High School and live in all areas of the city. One of the things that bring all of our members together is that we love to read. We have about 20 students in the club, but the number of attendees fluctuates during the school year. We read two or three books at the same time and compare and contrast them when we meet. The most difficult book we ever read was "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-02/59208635-04153410-187105.jpg "<b>One thing to know about our book club:</b> Our book club is composed of students who attend Lake View High School and live in all areas of the city. One of the things that bring all of our members together is that we love to read. We have about 20 students in the club, but the number of attendees fluctuates during the school year. We read two or three books at the same time and compare and contrast them when we meet. The most difficult book we ever read was "The Hound of the Baskervilles\" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.")
One thing to know about our book club: Our book club is composed of students who attend Lake View High School and live in all areas of the city. One of the things that bring all of our members together is that we love to read. We have about 20 students in...Tags: Stephenie Meyer, Literature, Human Interest, Lifestyle and Leisure, Columbia College Chicago
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Party time again: Michelle Obama explains the Angela Merkel state dinner for you guys without invites
Top of the TicketGermany's leader is feted at the Obamas' fourth White House State Dinner. With full guest list.... -
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"Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson" by Sharon Robinson
!["Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson"](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2010-12/57956962-15102732-187105.jpg ""Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson\"")
Special to Tribune Newspapers"Testing the Ice: A True Story About Jackie Robinson" By Sharon Robinson, illustrated by Kadir Nelson Scholastic, $16.99, ages 6-8 This is the story you don't know, one that happened after Jackie Robinson moved his family out to Connecticut. The best...Tags: Human Interest, Athletes, Connecticut, Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson
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Getting to launch points for a New England tour
Special to the Los Angeles TimesTHE BEST WAY Boston or New York is the usual launch point for touring New England. From LAX to Boston, JetBlue, American, Virgin America and United offer nonstop service, Delta offers direct service (stop, no change of plane) and United, AirTran, Delta,...Tags: New York, JetBlue Airways, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, AirTran, Restaurants
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America's hometowns, found in New England
Special to the Los Angeles TimesIt's autumn in New England The days are getting shorter. Wood piles are stacked high. Geese are flying south, and Indian corn is hanging from the door. People in new L.L. Bean flannels stop their cars in the middle of the road snapping pictures or...Tags: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Wetlands, Abigail Adams, New Hampshire
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My Pet World: Do our pets need holiday presents, too?
Q: My husband lost his corporate job six months ago, and his prospects have not improved. I was a stay-at-home mom who went back to work part time. We have three kids (ages 5 to 11) and three dogs (two Labs and a Lab/golden retriever-mix). We've always...Tags: Health, Medical Procedures and Tests, Brookfield (Fairfield, Connecticut), Holidays, Diabetes
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