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Tribune literary awards go to Sondheim, Franzen, Wilkerson
!["Writing" seems an inadequate word to describe what Stephen Sondheim has done, yet it is the breadth, impact and influence of his writing that have won him the 2011 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize for lifetime achievement.](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-08/63765951-07150417-187105.JPG ""Writing\" seems an inadequate word to describe what Stephen Sondheim has done, yet it is the breadth, impact and influence of his writing that have won him the 2011 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize for lifetime achievement.")
Tribune reporter"Writing" seems an inadequate word to describe what Stephen Sondheim has done, yet it is the breadth, impact and influence of his writing that have won him the 2011 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize for lifetime achievement. The 81-year-old composer and...Tags: Newspapers, Entertainment, Mississippi, Broadway Theater, New York
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The shadow of Rick Perry
I've been to several campaign events in Iowa in recent weeks, and what's surprised me is how many people bring up someone who's not even in the race: Texas Gov. Rick Perry. At almost every appearance by former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty or Rep. Michele...Tags: Texas, Iowa, Michele Bachmann, Elections, Tim Pawlenty
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In Theory: Could same-sex marriage become legal?
Q. A recent Gallup poll has revealed that, for the first time, a majority of Americans support gay marriage. According to the figures, 53% of Americans say they believe same-sex marriage should be recognized by the law as valid; in 1996, the figure was...Tags: Constitutional Issues, Judges, Democratic Party, Human Rights, Minority Groups
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2010 Bears results
Sep 12 - W vs. Detroit, 19-14 Sep 19 - W at Dallas, 20-27 Sep 27 - W vs. Green Bay, 20-17 Oct 3 - L at NY Giants, 17-3 Oct 10 - W at Carolina, 6-23 Oct 17 - L vs. Seattle, 20-23 Oct 24 - L vs. Washington, 14-17 Oct 31 - Open Nov 7 - W at Buffalo, 19-22...Tags: Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Washington (U.S. state)
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Vacation? I've got a coupon for that
My husband, Eric, and I are usually do-it-yourselfers, but on our first trip to the Boundary Waters between Canada and Minnesota, we paid an outfitter, who provided the tent, sleeping bags and meals — even a first-aid kit. Our fully outfitted...Tags: Travel Deals, Travel, Dining and Drinking, Air Transportation, Restaurants
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Whatever happened to 9 to 5?
!["<i>Workin' nine to five</i>](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/column/2011-08/63940174-14190715-187105.jpg ""<i>Workin' nine to five</i>")
"Workin' nine to five
What a way to make a livin'
Barely gettin' by
It's all takin' and no givin'
They just use your mind
And they never give you credit
It's enough to drive you
Crazy if you let it."
That's about as close as we got to a protest...Tags: Entertainment, Movies, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Employees
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At Farmfest, Minnesota Gov. Dayton looks ahead, not back
REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. - Between a nibble of corn ice cream and the sharing of Ole and Lena jokes, Gov. Mark Dayton Aug. 2 sweated his way through Farmfest, the traditional proving ground for politicians in agricultural Minnesota. Just a few weeks after...Tags: Heads of State, Executive Branch, Ice Cream, Security Bank Corporation, Regional Authority
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Powerball Ticket Price to Double, Along With Starting Jackpot
Staff WriterThe price of Powerball lottery tickets will double next year. Lottery officials say ticket prices will go from $1 to $2 starting Jan. 15. The starting jackpot will also double, from $20 million to $40 million. A slight rule change will also go into...Tags: Powerball Lottery, Washington, DC, Lifestyle and Leisure, Lotteries, Human Interest
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Next Farm Bill not like previous; direct payments will be target
Even though representatives from farm groups disagree on many topics connected to agriculture, they agree that the next Farm Bill will not be patterned off previous farm legislation and direct payments to producers are not likely to continue into the...Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Budgets and Budgeting, Health, Science and Technology
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Agriculture remains vital component for the state
GILFILLAN ESTATE, Minn. - Gov. Mark Dayton touted the importance of agriculture during his speech to Farmfest attendees Aug. 2 at the annual farm show southeast of Redwood Falls. One in five jobs in the state is directly or indirectly connected to...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Elections, Agricultural Research and Technology, Politics, Agriculture
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Bachmann's had her share of government aid
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterRep. Michele Bachmann has been propelled into the 2012 presidential contest in part by her insistent calls to reduce federal spending, a pitch in tune with the big-government antipathy gripping many conservatives. But theMinnesota Republican and her...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Voting, Taxpayers for Common Sense, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Finance
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Jul 28, 2011
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Aug 14, 2011
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Jul 6, 2011
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Jun 26, 2011
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