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College of DuPage

Colleges step-up simulated learning

"Learn by doing" is enhanced by simulated learning. Colleges across the country have created work settings and labs that replicate different careers, giving students a truly hands-on experience. And some schools are so taken with this form of learning — as are their students —...

From House to Home

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How to prolong the life of your holiday plants
If you are the type that does not want the holidays to end, then you probably want to make sure your Christmas plants last long after the decorations have been put away.
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DIY busy board for your child
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How to keep your Christmas tree fresh longer
Keeping a cut Christmas tree fresh comes down to the right preparation and the proper maintenance. By following a few simple tips, you can ensure that your tree will stay fresh for as long as possible, while also reducing potential safety risks.
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How to make an envelope advent calendar
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Kid-crafted Christmas holiday decorations
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Simple Christmas gifts kids can make

Protecting Your Future

Protecting Your Future
Ensuring the annuities you buy are safe
If you’re like most, the safety of the annuity you purchase will be one of your most important concerns. Before buying an annuity, experts urge researching a number of key considerations. These considerations range from the ratings of the underlying insurer to the asset allocation, or...
Protecting Your Future
Your goals, not your age, should dictate your retirement asset allocation
Is there an ideal asset allocation for every life stage from the 30s through retirement? No, say most financial advisors.
Protecting Your Future
Five destinations ideal for retirement living
When dreaming about your retirement, do you picture yourself collecting seashells, enjoying city arts and culture, strolling moss-draped streets with antebellum charm or gazing up at snow-capped mountains?
Protecting Your Future
Senior travel tips to make the most of your adventures
Travel is the No. 1 aspiration of people age 50 and older, according the AARP’s research. From close-to-home weekend getaways to extended once-in-a-lifetime journeys abroad, savvy senior citizens are on the move and, looking for new adventures, with the time and disposable income to enjoy...
Protecting Your Future
No easy answer to "Do I have enough?"
Financial advisors hear many questions from clients about retirement planning. One of the most common is, “How do I know I have enough to retire?”
Protecting Your Future
Prioritize retirement over college savings
Parents face difficult choices when investing for their children’s educations and their own retirements. For many, the choice seems obvious. They place a priority on the more emotion-laden goal, saving for college. The seemingly less noble objective, their own retirement, is relegated...

Visit Maryland

Visit Maryland
Land of the free: National Parklands and monuments in Maryland that don't cost a dime
Tom Mullin grew up in the Baltimore area, spending the first 35 years of his life exploring Maryland’s natural landscapes with family and eventually as part of his work. Today, he’s Associate Professor of Parks and Forest Resources at Unity College in Unity, Maine—but the...
Visit Maryland
Maryland's many water adventures await Midwesterners
Whether you are talking about its rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, mountain treasures or the Atlantic Ocean itself, it’s hard to think of a small state blessed with so many enticing bodies of water as Maryland.

Tribune Time

Tribune Time
Appreciating the Value
It may or may not be a source of pride to Americans that we collectively represent one of the biggest mysteries facing those in fine watchmaking in Switzerland. But we do.
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A Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First Watch
Buying a wristwatch can be intimidating, especially if you want to be an informed consumer. You can spend $50 on a watch or more than $1 million — even without diamonds. With hundreds of different brands to choose from, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But the good news is that the enormous...
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Automotive, Nautical and Aviation Timepieces
Despite its ubiquity today, the wristwatch was virtually unknown during most of watchmaking history. Except for the rare timepieces made to fit in a ring or on a bracelet, timepieces were pocket watches meant to be protected from knocks and temperature swings that could upset accuracy. They...
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The State of the Art in Women's Watches
Watches for women: Who knew it was such a contentious idea? For most of watchmaking history, telling time was an expression of power — military, civil, industrial — and watches for women were considered primarily decorative.
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Decorative Crafts in Watchmaking
The first watches and clocks were not made to be beautiful. In the 15th century, the miracle was that they worked at all. But eventually, skilled artisans began transforming these utilitarian devices into things of great beauty. Over the centuries, they developed astounding techniques that...
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Haute Trends in Horology
We're in a new golden age of watch-making. Brands are striving like never before to outdo each other in originality and technical prowess. Plus there's unprecedented variety.

Primetime

Primetime
All over the map: new communities open, others expand to serve older adults
As the size of the older population grows, the number of appropriate housing options continues to expand. New buildings are underway or being planned throughout the Chicago area, while established communities are being expanded.
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Music to their ears: singing groups share camaraderie, competition and love of song
Growing up often leaves us with melodic memories from singing Christmas carols to belting out show tunes in the high school musical. Once school days have ended, there are fewer opportunities to break into song. But many adults who miss four-part harmony join area choruses to once again raise a...
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Handle with care: treating dementia with high- and low-tech therapies
When you move a loved one into a memory care community, your family is entering a whole new world. Modern memory care is highly individualized, respectful, and involves high-tech and low-tech therapies to make life better for those with dementia.
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Age is relative: being 100 is a common age -- for women
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Sweet awareness: diabetics can enjoy the holidays without sugar overload
November is American Diabetes month. With the upcoming holidays, it's an opportune time to understand what diabetes is and how those with the disease can still enjoy seasonal treats.
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Retro holiday gifts
When it comes to holiday gift giving, people "of a certain age" can be difficult to buy for because it seems they already have everything. One special thing you can give them is a piece of their past. Here are some gifts that will spark memories of days gone by, and also make it easier to...

Explore Lake County

Explore Lake County
Fall into autumn in Lake County
When the warm summer air turns as crisp as an apple from Didier Farms and Lake County's 30,000 acres of natural forest preserves turn gold and red, it's time to welcome back fall traditions and new adventures.
Explore Lake County
From arts to history, Lake County has it all
Lake County is home to some of the most unique and diverse art communities and theaters in the region.
Explore Lake County
Eat up, drink up: culinary options abound
From a cozy restaurant with craft brew and spirits, to java and oolong in an independent coffee or tea house, to a rainforest adventure, any dining experience you're looking for can be found in Lake County.
Explore Lake County
Enjoy the holidays in Lake County
Lake County is a magical place to spend the holiday season. Picturesque towns put on their holiday best with concerts, lighting displays, special treats and holiday markets. This festive season, enjoy the historic sites, quaint downtowns and hospitality that is Lake County.
Explore Lake County
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How-To

How-To Guide
Take control this allergy season
Are you coughing and sneezing from allergies this summer? If so, more bad news may lie ahead. People with year-round allergies could suffer during the colder months too, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
How-To Guide
Rid your home of asthma and allergy triggers
Restricted airways. Sneezing. Runny nose. Watery eyes. Itchy throat. None of these symptoms are pleasant and all of them can be triggered by allergens.
How-To Guide
Make your home cleaner and healthier from the ground up
You've just spent the day cleaning your house from top to bottom, and everything looks spotless. But what about the things you can't see like microscopic dust mites, pet dander, mold, and allergens that lurk on furniture and floor surfaces?
How-To Guide
Rid your home of common household allergens
They lurk in your carpets and floor crevices, embed themselves in sofa cushions, and settle in for a long snooze in your bed. What are they? They're allergens, micro-particles that live as freeloaders in your home all year long, and simple vacuuming and cleaning won't remove them.

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