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Christmas tree substitutes
<a href="https://media2.illinoistimes.com/illinoistimes/imager/u/original/17707423/holiday01.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-17707424" title="Springfield resident Théa Chesley decided to simplify her Christmas decorations and now decorates one of her houseplants every holiday season. – PHOTO COURTESY THEA CHESLEY" data-caption="Springfield resident Théa Chesley decided to simplify her Christmas decorations and now decorates one of her houseplants every holiday season. PHOTO COURTESY THEA CHESLEY” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”>…
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Christmas 100 years ago
<a href="https://media2.illinoistimes.com/illinoistimes/imager/u/original/17707429/holiday02.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-17707430" title="John Brown Dixon of Springfield in front of his family's Christmas tree in December 1926. – PHOTO COURTESY SANGAMON VALLEY COLLECTION" data-caption="John Brown Dixon of Springfield in front of his family’s Christmas tree in December 1926. PHOTO COURTESY SANGAMON VALLEY COLLECTION” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge PHOTO COURTESY SANGAMON VALLEY COLLECTION…
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Winter Guide 2023
Our annual Winter Guide has an expanded calendar of holiday activities, plus tips on dealing with toxic relatives, alternatives to Christmas trees, a look at how Christmas was celebrated in Springfield a century ago and more. Illinois Times has provided readers with independent journalism for almost 50 years, from news and politics to arts and…
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Tecnologia ajuda mulheres na menopausa e no climatério. Confira
crédito: Pixabay/Reprodução Você sabia que a população de mulheres que vai atingir a menopausa e a pós-menopausa até 2030 deve chegar a 1,2 bilhão em todo o mundo? E que esse número aumenta em 47 milhões a cada ano? Esses dados contextualizam a importância de se debater o tema, até hoje considerado tabu e sobre…
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Cultura Inglesa fecha mais de 30% das escolas no Rio – 22/11/2023 – Mercado
A Cultura Inglesa, tradicional escola de inglês presente em sete estados e no Distrito Federal, decidiu que irá fechar 13 unidades em 20 de dezembro, segundo circular interna da empresa, de novembro, à qual a Folha teve acesso. De acordo com o documento, as operações serão encerradas em dez unidades do município do Rio de…
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Gordon Food Service working toward $4 million renovation of former Staples store
The city is reviewing a permit application for the estimated $4 million renovation of the former Staples at southwest Beach and University boulevards into a Gordon Food Service grocery store and delivery service. The permit comes as the city also is reviewing a permit for Ticon Inc. to remove the interior finishes from the store…
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The future for Europe and the role of medical innovation
Imagine a future where our children and grandchildren in Europe do not fear diabetes, cancer or Alzheimer’s disease. Where these diseases can be treated in a way that means people living with them experience life like others — or where the diseases are prevented in the first place. This might seem like a dreamer’s world.…
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Virginia Beach City Council votes to terminate contract with Sports Center operators
The city is paying more than $6 million to take over, now that the contract with Eastern Sports Management will be terminated. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In a Tuesday night vote, Virginia Beach City Council members voted to cut ties with the company managing the Virginia Beach Sports Center. All but council member Sabrina Wooten…
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Purdue basketball vs. Tennessee player ratings: A Fletcher Loyer redemption story
It was a top-10 heavyweight bout that at times felt like a wrestling match. But No. 2 Purdue survived No. 8 Tennessee with a 71-67 win to advance to the Maui Invitational championship game. It was a weird game, especially the first half with Fletcher Loyer and Zach Edey scoring 27 of Purdue’s 30 points,…
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Annual NWA Boutique Show sets tone of fashion for new year
One hundred eighty merchants gathered at the Rogers Convention Center Nov. 17 and 18 for the 17th annual NWA Boutique Show. Products varied from clothing, candles, barbecue and custom cocktail hats. Merchants filled the main ballroom and surrounding hallways, even lining the convention center’s parking lot. A Barbie-themed photo booth, pink ball pit and cotton…