Two women are dead and another was hospitalized after an apparent carbon monoxide leak in a West Rogers Park building, officials...
Pentagon to boost cybersecurity force
Label: TechnologyWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon plans to assign significantly more personnel in coming years to counter increasing threats against U.S. government computer networks and conduct offensive operations against foreign foes, a U.S. defense official said on Sunday.The plan, which would increase both military and civilian staffing at U.S. Cyber Command, comes as the Pentagon moves toward elevating the...
‘Argo’ on a roll with big win at SAG Awards
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (AP) — A few weeks ago, the Oscar race looked wide open. The stately, historical “Lincoln” seemed like the safe and likely choice, with the provocative “Zero Dark Thirty” and the quirky and inspiring “Silver Linings Playbook” very much in the mix for the Academy Award for best picture.But now, an “Argo” juggernaut — an “Argo”-naut, if you will — seems to be rolling along and gathering...
Well: Keeping Blood Pressure in Check
Label: HealthSince the start of the 21st century, Americans have made great progress in controlling high blood pressure, though it remains a leading cause of heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure and kidney disease.Now 48 percent of the more than 76 million adults with hypertension have it under control, up from 29 percent in 2000.But that means more than half, including many receiving treatment, have...
Japan eased safety standards ahead of Boeing 787 rollout
Label: Business TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government stepped in to give Boeing Co's now-grounded 787 Dreamliner and its made-in-Japan technology...
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A violent Saturday leaves 7 dead
Label: World Four shootings -- two of them double homicides -- and a stabbing left 7 people dead Saturday, authorities said.In what appeared...
Exxon passes Apple as most valuable company
Label: TechnologyNEW YORK (AP) — Exxon has once again surpassed Apple as the world’s most valuable company after the iPhone and iPad maker saw its stock price falter.Apple Inc.’s stock has been on the decline since the company’s quarterly earnings report Wednesday suggested that its fast growth phase, rare for a company of its size, may be coming to an end.Apple‘s stock fell 2.4 percent to close Friday at $ 439.88...
“Sleepless in Seattle” musical sets world premiere with new director
Label: LifestyleLOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – A musical adaptation of “Sleepless in Seattle” has set its world premiere for May 24 at the Pasadena Playhouse with a new director in place.Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director Sheldon Epps will take over directing chores from Lonny Price, who was originally supposed to stage the show. Price was dropped because of “creative differences” with members of the creative team...
Well: Ask Well: Squats for Aging Knees
Label: HealthYou are already doing many things right, in terms of taking care of your aging knees. In particular, it sounds as if you are keeping your weight under control. Carrying extra pounds undoubtedly strains knees and contributes to pain and eventually arthritis.You mention weight training, too, which is also valuable. Sturdy leg muscles, particularly those at the front and back of the thighs, stabilize...
Pitching Chicago to China
Label: Business World Business Chicago Vice Chairman Michael Sacks and former Commerce Secretary William Daley leave Sunday on a six-day business mission to China, Sacks' first official foreign trip as a top adviser to Mayor Rahm Emanuel.Sacks said that he and Daley will pay their own way to China while World Business Chicago, a nonprofit that acts as the city's...
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