chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--House will vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate

WASHINGTON — The House is preparing to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate to start the historic trial , several people told The Associated Press .
Speaker Nancy Pelosi was meeting privately Tuesday at the Capitol with House Democrats about next steps , ending her blockade almost a month after they voted to impeach Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress .
Pelosi suggested the House vote on Wednesday to transmit the charges and name the House managers for the case , according to one Democratic aide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The action will launch the rare Senate proceeding , only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history , a dramatic endeavor coming amid the backdrop of a politically divided nation and the start of an election year .
The trial would begin in a matter of days .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting behind closed doors later Tuesday with GOP senators as they negotiate the terms of the trial .
Senate Republicans are signaling they would reject the idea of simply voting to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considering whether to allow a vote on such a motion to dismiss and another to subpoena testimony from new witnesses .
“ I think our members , generally are not interested in the motion to dismiss .
They think both sides need to be heard , ” Sen. Roy Blunt , R-Mo.
, who is part of the GOP leadership , said Monday .
Trump was impeached by the Democratic-led House last month on charges of abuse of power over pushing Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden and obstruction of Congress in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting in a matter of days , senators are still debating the rules of the proceedings .
GOP senators are conferring privately about whether to allow a motion to dismiss the charges against the president or to call additional witnesses for testimony .
Trump suggested over the weekend he might prefer simply dismissing the charges rather than giving legitimacy to charges from the House , which he considers a “ hoax.
” It was an extraordinary suggestion , but one being proposed by Trump allies with support from some GOP senators , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does not have the votes needed from his GOP majority to do that .
Key Republicans , Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah , said they , too , would oppose a motion to dismiss the charges .
Collins is leading an effort among some Republicans , including Romney and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska , to ensure the ground rules include plans to eventually consider voting to call witnesses .
“ My position is that there should be a vote on whether or not witnesses should be called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he wants to hear from John Bolton , the former national security adviser at the White House , who others have said raised alarms about the alternative foreign policy toward Ukraine being run led by Trump ’ s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani .
” I ’ ve said I ’ d like to hear from John Bolton , ” Romney told reporters Monday .
“ I expect that barring some kind of surprise , I ’ ll be voting in favor of hearing from witnesses after those opening arguments.
” Democrats have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Senate , to consider new testimony , arguing that fresh information has emerged during Pelosi ’ s monthlong delay in transmitting the charges .
McConnell drafting an organizing resolution that will outline the steps ahead .
Approving it will be among the first votes senators take after they are sworn as jurors by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for the Court of Impeachment .
Republicans control the chamber , 53-47 , and are all but certain to acquit Trump .
McConnell is hesitant to call new witnesses who would prolong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump ’ s trial partly on the process used for then-President Bill Clinton ’ s trial in 1999 .
Senators says if witnesses are allowed , some Republicans may also try to subpoena Biden and his son , Hunter Biden , who served on the board of a gas company in Ukraine while his father was vice president .
Trump ’ s lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been pursing theories about the Bidens , but other Republicans are cool to embrace his work .
The claims against the Bidens are unfounded .
It takes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to approve rules or call witnesses .
Just four GOP senators could form a majority with Democrats to insist on new testimony .
It also would take only 51 senators to vote to dismiss the charges against Trump .
Most Republicans appear willing to go along with McConnell ’ s plan to start the trial first then consider witnesses later , rather than upfront , as Democrats want .
Collins is pushing to have at least the promise of witness votes included in the organizing resolution .
She and the others appear to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve been working to make sure that we will have a process that we can take a vote on whether or not we need additional information , and yes , that would include witnesses , ” Murkowski told reporters .
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters the House vote might come Wednesday .
“ Could be , ” he said .

WASHINGTON — The House is preparing to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate to start the historic trial, several people told The Associated Press.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi was meeting privately Tuesday at the Capitol with House Democrats about next steps, ending her blockade almost a month after they voted to impeach Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Pelosi suggested the House vote on Wednesday to transmit the charges and name the House managers for the case, according to one Democratic aide unauthorized to discuss the closed-door meeting.
The action will launch the rare Senate proceeding, only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history, a dramatic endeavor coming amid the backdrop of a politically divided nation and the start of an election year.
The trial would begin in a matter of days. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting behind closed doors later Tuesday with GOP senators as they negotiate the terms of the trial.
Senate Republicans are signaling they would reject the idea of simply voting to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Trump as he has suggested. They are considering whether to allow a vote on such a motion to dismiss and another to subpoena testimony from new witnesses.
“I think our members, generally are not interested in the motion to dismiss. They think both sides need to be heard,” Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., who is part of the GOP leadership, said Monday.
Trump was impeached by the Democratic-led House last month on charges of abuse of power over pushing Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden and obstruction of Congress in the probe.
With the impeachment trial starting in a matter of days, senators are still debating the rules of the proceedings. GOP senators are conferring privately about whether to allow a motion to dismiss the charges against the president or to call additional witnesses for testimony.
Trump suggested over the weekend he might prefer simply dismissing the charges rather than giving legitimacy to charges from the House, which he considers a “hoax.”
It was an extraordinary suggestion, but one being proposed by Trump allies with support from some GOP senators, including McConnell.
But it is clear McConnell does not have the votes needed from his GOP majority to do that.
Key Republicans, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, said they, too, would oppose a motion to dismiss the charges.
Collins is leading an effort among some Republicans, including Romney and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, to ensure the ground rules include plans to eventually consider voting to call witnesses.
“My position is that there should be a vote on whether or not witnesses should be called,” Collins said.
Romney said he wants to hear from John Bolton, the former national security adviser at the White House, who others have said raised alarms about the alternative foreign policy toward Ukraine being run led by Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.
”I’ve said I’d like to hear from John Bolton,” Romney told reporters Monday. “I expect that barring some kind of surprise, I’ll be voting in favor of hearing from witnesses after those opening arguments.”
Democrats have been pushing Republicans, who have the majority in the Senate, to consider new testimony, arguing that fresh information has emerged during Pelosi’s monthlong delay in transmitting the charges.
McConnell drafting an organizing resolution that will outline the steps ahead. Approving it will be among the first votes senators take after they are sworn as jurors by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for the Court of Impeachment.
Republicans control the chamber, 53-47, and are all but certain to acquit Trump. McConnell is hesitant to call new witnesses who would prolong the trial. He prefers to model Trump’s trial partly on the process used for then-President Bill Clinton’s trial in 1999.
Senators says if witnesses are allowed, some Republicans may also try to subpoena Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, who served on the board of a gas company in Ukraine while his father was vice president.
Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been pursing theories about the Bidens, but other Republicans are cool to embrace his work. The claims against the Bidens are unfounded.
It takes just 51 votes during the impeachment trial to approve rules or call witnesses. Just four GOP senators could form a majority with Democrats to insist on new testimony. It also would take only 51 senators to vote to dismiss the charges against Trump.
Most Republicans appear willing to go along with McConnell’s plan to start the trial first then consider witnesses later, rather than upfront, as Democrats want.
Collins is pushing to have at least the promise of witness votes included in the organizing resolution. She and the others appear to be gathering support.
”I’ve been working to make sure that we will have a process that we can take a vote on whether or not we need additional information, and yes, that would include witnesses,” Murkowski told reporters.
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters the House vote might come Wednesday. “Could be,” he said.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Consultant Brad Childress won’t return to Bears: report

Matt Nagy ’ s mentor told Cleveland.com he ’ s already told the head coach he won ’ t return to the Bears next year , presumably to retire .
His contract expires next month .
Childress was set to retire two years ago before following Nagy to Chicago , where he served as a senior offensive consultant through the 2018 training camp .
After an ill-fated , brief stint with the now-defunct Alliance of American Football , Childress returned to the Bears a year ago as a senior offensive assistant .
Nagy has described Childress , the former Vikings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sounding board .
“ He ’ s not scared to tell me when I ’ m doing something , maybe not wrong , but when I maybe should think about doing something else , ” Nagy said in May .
“ He ’ ll give me advice .
He ’ s not worried about who I am or what I do or what my title is.
” Nagy fired three offensive assistants the day after the season ended , and has replaced them with new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor , offensive line coach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barone .

The Bears’ offensive coaching overhaul won’t include Brad Childress.
Matt Nagy’s mentor told Cleveland.com he’s already told the head coach he won’t return to the Bears next year, presumably to retire. His contract expires next month.
Childress was set to retire two years ago before following Nagy to Chicago, where he served as a senior offensive consultant through the 2018 training camp. After an ill-fated, brief stint with the now-defunct Alliance of American Football, Childress returned to the Bears a year ago as a senior offensive assistant.
Nagy has described Childress, the former Vikings head coach, as a mentor and sounding board.
“He’s not scared to tell me when I’m doing something, maybe not wrong, but when I maybe should think about doing something else,” Nagy said in May. “He’ll give me advice. He’s not worried about who I am or what I do or what my title is.”
Nagy fired three offensive assistants the day after the season ended, and has replaced them with new offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, offensive line coach Juan Castillo and tight ends coach Clancy Barone.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Spike Lee to lead Cannes Film Festival jury

PARIS — Spike Lee will lead the jury of this year ’ s Cannes Film Festival , and festival organizers hope the provocative American director will “ shake things up ” at the gathering of the world ’ s cinema elite .
Lee said he was “ honored to be the first person of the African diaspora ” chosen for the prestigious position .
Festival organizer Thierry Fremaux said naming the first black president of the Cannes jury wasn ’ t a political decision , but “ a message of universality.
” Speaking on France ’ s RTL radio Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jury members and directors whose films are screened at Cannes .
Many of Lee ’ s films have been shown at Cannes , and his “ BlacKkKlansman ” won a major prize at Cannes last year .
This year ’ s festival runs May 12-23 , and the rest of the jury members will be announced in April .
“ When I got the call ...
I was shocked , happy , surprised and proud all at the same time , ” Lee said in a letter .
He said Cannes “ changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world cinema.
” Without explicitly mentioning Lee ’ s career-long fight against racism or other political views , the festival said in a statement Tuesday : ” Lee ’ s perspective is more valuable than ever .
Cannes is a natural homeland and a global sounding board for those who ( re ) awaken minds and question our stances and fixed ideas.
” Last year ’ s jury president was Mexican director Alejandro Iñárritu , and the festival ’ s top prize went to Korean director Bong Joon-ho ’ s “ Parasite , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ film at the Oscars .

PARIS — Spike Lee will lead the jury of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and festival organizers hope the provocative American director will “shake things up” at the gathering of the world’s cinema elite.
Lee said he was “honored to be the first person of the African diaspora” chosen for the prestigious position.
Festival organizer Thierry Fremaux said naming the first black president of the Cannes jury wasn’t a political decision, but “a message of universality.” Speaking on France’s RTL radio Tuesday, Fremaux noted the diverse nationalities of jury members and directors whose films are screened at Cannes.
Many of Lee’s films have been shown at Cannes, and his “BlacKkKlansman” won a major prize at Cannes last year. This year’s festival runs May 12-23, and the rest of the jury members will be announced in April.
“When I got the call ... I was shocked, happy, surprised and proud all at the same time,” Lee said in a letter. He said Cannes “changed the trajectory of who I became in world cinema.”
Without explicitly mentioning Lee’s career-long fight against racism or other political views, the festival said in a statement Tuesday: ”Lee’s perspective is more valuable than ever. Cannes is a natural homeland and a global sounding board for those who (re)awaken minds and question our stances and fixed ideas.”
Last year’s jury president was Mexican director Alejandro Iñárritu, and the festival’s top prize went to Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite,” nominated this week for best international film at the Oscars.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Missing Schaumburg woman found dead in trunk of her car on West Side

A woman missing from Schaumburg has been found dead in the trunk of her own car on the West Side , according to police .
Sureel Dabawala , 34 , was reported missing by her family after she failed to return home on Dec. 30 , according to a missing person alert from Schaumburg police .
She was considered “ endangered ” because of a medical condition , police said .
About 8:34 p.m. Monday , Dabawala was found dead in the trunk of her Lexus in the 200 block of North Kilpatrick Avenue in West Garfield Park , according @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Dabawala ’ s family located the Lexus and found her unresponsive , wrapped inside a blanket in the trunk , a law enforcement source said .
The investigators called Dabawala ’ s family and waved down police officers nearby .
She was pronounced dead less than a half hour later .
A police spokeswoman said an initial report does not mention any type of trauma on her body .
Schaumburg police said Dabawala was known to visit Chicago and neighboring suburbs .
She was last seen driving Lexus she was found in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s office confirmed her death Tuesday morning and identified the body as Dabawala ’ s .
An autopsy was scheduled for later Tuesday to determine a cause of death .
Area North detectives are conducting a death investigation .
No arrests have been made .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides .

A woman missing from Schaumburg has been found dead in the trunk of her own car on the West Side, according to police.
Sureel Dabawala, 34, was reported missing by her family after she failed to return home on Dec. 30, according to a missing person alert from Schaumburg police.
She was considered “endangered” because of a medical condition, police said.
About 8:34 p.m. Monday, Dabawala was found dead in the trunk of her Lexus in the 200 block of North Kilpatrick Avenue in West Garfield Park, according to Chicago police.
Private investigators hired by Dabawala’s family located the Lexus and found her unresponsive, wrapped inside a blanket in the trunk, a law enforcement source said. The investigators called Dabawala’s family and waved down police officers nearby.
She was pronounced dead less than a half hour later.
Sureel Dabawala was last seen driving this 2011 Lexus in Schaumburg. She was later found dead inside its trunk in Chicago Schaumburg police
A police spokeswoman said an initial report does not mention any type of trauma on her body.
Schaumburg police said Dabawala was known to visit Chicago and neighboring suburbs. She was last seen driving Lexus she was found in.
The Cook County Medical examiner’s office confirmed her death Tuesday morning and identified the body as Dabawala’s. An autopsy was scheduled for later Tuesday to determine a cause of death.
Area North detectives are conducting a death investigation. No arrests have been made.
Read more on crime, and track the city’s homicides.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--WNBA and WNBPA agree on groundbreaking 8-year collective bargaining agreement

Last November , when the Women ’ s National Player Association decided to opt out a year early of its Collective Bargaining Agreement , union president Nneka Ogwumike demanded transparency on league revenue , increased pay and better travel accommodations for players .
The WNBA delivered on all that and more in a new , groundbreaking CBA that was announced Tuesday morning .
The WNBA sent the message that they are willing to invest more resources into their players under the eight-year deal , which is pending ratification by the players and the league ’ s Board of Governors .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ salary for top players is $ 215,000 — a nearly $ 100,000 increase from last season .
Rookies and other players will also see a bump in their salaries .
And for the first time in league history , the average cash compensation for players will exceed six figures , averaging nearly $ 130,000 .
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said that the league approached these negotiations with a “ player-first agenda.
” “ I am pleased that this agreement guarantees substantial increases in compensation and progressive benefits for the women of the WNBA , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I want to thank the players , led by WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike and the WNBPA Executive Committee , as well as WNBPA Executive Director Terri Jackson , for their hard work , innovative thinking and professionalism throughout the process .
I also want to thank the league ’ s Labor Relations Committee and Board of Governors for their investment , commitment and leadership as we look forward to working together to make the WNBA a sustainable and thriving business for generations of women ’ s basketball players to come.
” Ogwumike @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the union ’ s requests .
“ We found common ground in areas that confirmed the league ’ s and the players ’ intentions to not only make meaningful improvements in working conditions and overall professional experience , but also to improve the business with strategic planning and intentional marketing that will keep the WNBA front and center year-round , ” Ogwumike said in a statement .
• Minimum of $ 1.6 million in off-season league and team marketing agreements , that both recognize top performance and highlight the diversity of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 300,000 in additional annual cash compensation for select players .
• New 50-50 revenue sharing beginning with the 2021 season , based on the league achieving revenue growth targets from broadcast agreements , marketing partnerships and licensing deals .
• Premium Economy class status ( such as Comfort/Economy Plus ) for all players for regular-season air travel .
• Unrestricted free agency available to players one year earlier than under the prior agreement beginning with the free agency period leading up to the 2021 season .
Specifically , players who complete the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have five or more years of service will become unrestricted free agents .
• A new annual childcare stipend of $ 5,000 and two-bedroom apartments for players with children .
• New , progressive family planning benefits of up to a $ 60,000 reimbursement for veteran players for costs directly related to adoption , surrogacy , oocyte cryopreservation or fertility/infertility treatment .
This is a developing story .
Check back for updates .

The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association announced Tuesday that they agreed to terms on a historic collective-bargaining agreement that will drastically increase players’ salaries and improve their benefits beginning this season.
Under the eight-year deal, which will run through 2027, top players can earn north of $500,000, which more than triples the maximum compensation under the previous deal. In 2020, the maximum base salary is expected to increase almost 83 percent to $215,000. That number will increase by 3 percent in each of the following seasons.
Rookies and other players also will see a bump in their salaries. Though it’s unclear what the rookie base will be, the average cash compensation for players will exceed six figures starting in 2021, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.
The WNBA will split its revenue 50-50 if it meets certain revenue targets in broadcast agreements, licensing deals and marketing partnerships.
Other highlights of the deal include an in-season “Commissioner Cup” competition that has a $750,000 purse for the winning team starting in 2021, and better travel accommodations, including premium economy class status for all players for regular-season air travel and individual hotel rooms for every player. In the past, only players with more than four years of experience could have their own hotel rooms.
The WNBA will offer fully paid maternity leave, a $5,000 annual child care stipend and two-bedroom apartments for players with children. Veteran players also will be able to be reimbursed up to $60,000 in costs directly related to adoption, surrogacy, oocyte cryopreservation or fertility/infertility treatment.
Engelbert said the deal signals the league’s promise of “betting on women.” But how will the league, which lost $12 million in 2017, afford this?
Engelbert pointed to the league’s new “Changemakers Partnership Platform,” also announced Tuesday, which will provide direct support to the WNBA’s business transformation across marketing, branding and player and fan experience. As of now, AT&T, Deloitte and Nike are the only partners.
She also said that team ownership groups have agreed to be more supportive and that the NBA will invest in a “number of ways,” though it’s not clear as to what extent.
“This is a multifaceted strategy to transform the league,” Engelbert said. “We’ve created new assets, we’re driving new revenue sources, so this really is about a new strategy to create additional value through other platforms and assets that includes ‘Changemakers,’ that includes special competitions, it includes other ways to engage fans and bring more fans in to drive fan engagement.”
The progressive deal marks a momentous occasion for the league’s current players, but it could have a large influence on the future of the WNBA.
“We’ve negotiated a deal that positions the league in a whole new light,” WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike said. “To all the little girls and young women who play this game, it’s our hope that what we have accomplished in a 2020 collective-bargaining agreement provides a solid foundation for a league poised for greatness now and in the future.
“For us to have that investment moving forward, it’s huge. It’s monumental. Quite frankly, the fight doesn’t stop here. . . . I look forward to continuing to broaden my awareness and also make more impact for women in sports.”


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Man found fatally stabbed in Irving Park, suspect in custody: police

A person is in custody after a man was found stabbed to death Tuesday in Irving Park on the Northwest @ @ @ @ @ , officers responded to the 3700 block of North Sacramento Avenue , and found a @ @ @ @ @ with stab wounds to his stomach , Chicago police said .
The man , who @ @ @ @ @ dead at the scene .
The Cook County medical examiner ’ s office has not @ @ @ @ @ s death .
The person believed to have stabbed him remained on the scene and @ @ @ @ @ police said .
Read more on crime , and track the city ’ s homicides @

A person is in custody after a man was found stabbed to death Tuesday in Irving Park on the Northwest Side.
About 3:45 a.m., officers responded to the 3700 block of North Sacramento Avenue, and found Jasinto Ortiz, 38, lying on the sidewalk with stab wounds to his stomach, Chicago police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office said.
He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. He lived in Belmont Central.
The person believed to have stabbed him remained on the scene and was taken into custody, police said.
Area North detectives are investigating.
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chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Cranberries have proven health benefits, should be enjoyed all year

It wouldn ’ t be the holidays without cranberries on the table in some fashion .
But cranberries can be enjoyed year round and their health benefits can ’ t be ignored .
Cranberries ( native to North America ) were used by the Native Americans as dye , medicine and food .
Ground cranberries were used to fight wound infections , and those same plant compounds are what help prevent urinary tract infections today .
Pilgrims used them to prevent scurvy , unaware of cranberries ’ rich source of vitamin C. Packed with powerful plant compounds , we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The cranberry , in the genus Vaccinium , is one of several red edible berries that grow on trailing vines , including the American cranberry ( V. macrocarpon ) , the lingonberry , and red huckleberry .
The U.S. produces 98 % of the world ’ s cranberries , only 5 % of which is sold fresh .
Low in calories and low in sugar , one cup of this tart berry packs 22 % DV ( DV=Daily Value , based on 2,000 calories/day ) of antioxidant vitamin C and 18 % DV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood sugar .
Cranberries get their crimson color from anthocyanins , one of many plant compounds beneficial to health .
Phytochemicals ( plant chemicals found in cranberries and other plants ) include anthocyanins , procyanidins and flavonols and have been shown to have potential in cancer prevention , cardiovascular health , digestive health , and urinary tract health , according to a review of studies published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture ( 2018 ) .
Studies have shown the potential of cranberries to protect against urinary tract infections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Internal Medicine , 2012 ) .
Proanthocyanadins in cranberries reduce the chances that harmful bacteria adhere to the urinary tract wall and cause infection .
Fresh cranberries are available from October through December , but many other forms ( frozen , dried , canned , juice ) are there for the taking .
Fresh berries should be firm , plump and brightly colored with no brown spots .
They ’ ll last up to two months refrigerated and freeze well .
Cranberry sauce always shines and it ’ s so easy to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ little citrus zest .
Try them stirred into hot oatmeal , simmered with wild rice or other whole grain side dish , or baked into sweet cookies , tarts and muffins .

It wouldn’t be the holidays without cranberries on the table in some fashion. But cranberries can be enjoyed year round and their health benefits can’t be ignored.
The folklore
Cranberries (native to North America) were used by the Native Americans as dye, medicine and food. Ground cranberries were used to fight wound infections, and those same plant compounds are what help prevent urinary tract infections today. Pilgrims used them to prevent scurvy, unaware of cranberries’ rich source of vitamin C.
Packed with powerful plant compounds, we should be celebrating with cranberries all year.
The facts
The cranberry, in the genus Vaccinium, is one of several red edible berries that grow on trailing vines, including the American cranberry (V. macrocarpon), the lingonberry, and red huckleberry.
The U.S. produces 98% of the world’s cranberries, only 5% of which is sold fresh.
Low in calories and low in sugar, one cup of this tart berry packs 22% DV (DV=Daily Value, based on 2,000 calories/day) of antioxidant vitamin C and 18% DV of dietary fiber, which helps control blood sugar.
Cranberries get their crimson color from anthocyanins, one of many plant compounds beneficial to health.
The findings
Phytochemicals (plant chemicals found in cranberries and other plants) include anthocyanins, procyanidins and flavonols and have been shown to have potential in cancer prevention, cardiovascular health, digestive health, and urinary tract health, according to a review of studies published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (2018).
Studies have shown the potential of cranberries to protect against urinary tract infections in children and adults (Archives of Internal Medicine, 2012). Proanthocyanadins in cranberries reduce the chances that harmful bacteria adhere to the urinary tract wall and cause infection.
The finer points
Fresh cranberries are available from October through December, but many other forms (frozen, dried, canned, juice) are there for the taking.
Fresh berries should be firm, plump and brightly colored with no brown spots. They’ll last up to two months refrigerated and freeze well. Cranberry sauce always shines and it’s so easy to make with just water, sweetener and a little citrus zest.
Try them stirred into hot oatmeal, simmered with wild rice or other whole grain side dish, or baked into sweet cookies, tarts and muffins.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--State should allow cannabis cafes that serve edible pot products, aldermen say

Mayor Lori Lightfoot ’ s decision to call off a City Council showdown on her plan to create licensed places for on-site consumption of recreational marijuana will leave Chicagoans temporarily searching for places to smoke the weed they buy .
But , it also gave African-American aldermen an opening to recommend changes to make the ordinance more equitable .
Ald .
Jason Ervin ( 28th ) , chairman of the City Council ’ s Black Caucus , wants the Illinois legislature to let Chicago license smokeless cannabis cafes where small serving sizes of edible pot products can be sold and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow cannabis cafes to open on the South and West Sides , where there are no smoke shops and hookah lounges , and make money without having to install costly ventilation systems , Ervin said Tuesday .
It would also solve the problem created by the fact that the Chicago Housing Authority has threatened to “ terminate all assistance ” if residents or their guests are found using or possessing both recreational and medical cannabis , since marijuana is still illegal on the federal level .
“ People should be able to consume @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they meet the qualifications to purchase it .
I don ’ t think it needs to be a dispensary .
If you want to have a chocolate bar or potato chips , ” that should be permitted , Ervin said .
“ If you have an edible , that ’ s different .
There ’ s no second-hand smoke .
It ’ s a personal thing.
” However , state lawmakers who sponsored the legalization law have said that licensing such businesses is simply not a priority .
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the legalization measure , said the issue around social consumption has always focused on where smoking pot could be allowed in light of the strict restrictions in the Illinois Smoke Free Act that requires businesses be smoke-free .
” This is the best we were able to accomplish , but the question of accessibility is really about smoke products , not edibles , ” Cassidy said .
State law also allows cities to permit smoking at marijuana dispensaries , and Cassidy said new dispensaries being licensed around the state in the next few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a city license to offer consumption , too .
But aldermen have also raised concerns about pot use at the dispensaries , and Lightfoot ’ s now-shelved ordinance did not cover consumption at those businesses .
It would have limited consumption-on-premises licenses to retail tobacco stores that derive 80 % of their revenue from the sale of tobacco-related products .
Smoke shops would have been required to purchase a two-year , $ 4,400 license , be the sole occupant of a free-standing building and prevent smoke from escaping into areas where smoking is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enclosed outdoor areas not visible to the public .
“ It ’ s not just the $ 4,400 that ’ s the problem .
It ’ s the ventilation system .
It ’ s the whole big capital expenditure that you have to make .
And also with it being in a free-standing building with no other activity , ” Ervin said .
“ Those are hard to come by — especially along some of our business strips .
Most of them have storefronts and mixed-use units that would totally take those out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ building a place of consumption.
” Ald .
Roderick Sawyer ( 6th ) agreed that the “ real way to go ” is to have the General Assembly loosen the reins and license consumption cafes that are authorized to sell edibles , so long as they ’ re eaten on the premise .
“ You can ’ t do consumption unless you allow the consumption places to offer something to consume … so they can make money .
Otherwise , it makes no sense , ” he said .
“ You can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoke .
It makes no sense.
” License Committee Chairman Emma Mitts ( 37th ) said Lightfoot did the right thing by pulling the consumption ordinance , even if it temporarily leaves tenants whose landlords prohibit smoking without a place to use the weed they buy .
Marijuana consumption is also prohibited in cars , on buses and trains , on sidewalks and in parks .
“ It would have been a disparity for the South and West Side .
It would have left them [ with no place ] to go and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have as many smoke shops , ” she said .
“ There were too many loopholes in terms of the way people feel about tobacco and marijuana use together .
There was not enough revenue for what they ’ re spending for the license.
” Lightfoot has received steady pushback from African American aldermen demanding a seat on the gravy train of economic opportunity created by recreational marijuana and a level playing field for marijuana users most victimized by the war on drugs .
The decision to shelve the consumption ordinance indefinitely marks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mayor has either been forced to alter legislation tied to the Chicago rollout or beat back an attempt by the Black Caucus to delay it .
Ald .
Gilbert Villegas ( 36th ) , Lightfoot ’ s City Council floor leader , said the mayor plans to ask state lawmakers to make changes “ related to the 80 percent requirement for selling tobacco ” -related products and do it quickly to prevent evictions and another round of marijuana-related arrests .
He said the mayor has the votes to approve a consumption ordinance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February , but they don ’ t want to push “ something aldermen are not comfortable with.
” Asked about the idea of relaxing the rules on tobacco sales at smoke shops , Cassidy said the wording of the state law was not ideal .
However , any changes on consumption rules will have to pass both houses in the legislature , and nothing is guaranteed .
” This is not what we wanted .
We wanted there to be a safe and accessible place for folks who don ’ t have them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a good first step , and we couldn ’ t agree more that it ’ s imperfect , ” Cassidy said .

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to call off a City Council showdown on her plan to create licensed places for on-site consumption of recreational marijuana will leave Chicagoans temporarily searching for places to smoke the weed they buy.
But, it also gave African-American aldermen an opening to recommend changes to make the ordinance more equitable.
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Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), chairman of the City Council’s Black Caucus, wants the Illinois legislature to let Chicago license smokeless cannabis cafes where small serving sizes of edible pot products can be sold and consumed on the premises.
That would allow cannabis cafes to open on the South and West Sides, where there are virtually no smoke shops and hookah lounges, and make money without having to install costly ventilation systems, Ervin said Tuesday.
It would also solve the problem created by the fact that the Chicago Housing Authority has threatened to “terminate all assistance” if residents or their guests are found using or possessing both recreational and medical cannabis, since marijuana is still illegal on the federal level.
“People should be able to consume infused products at a restaurant as long as they meet the qualifications to purchase it. I don’t think it needs to be a dispensary. If you want to have a chocolate bar or potato chips,” that should be permitted, Ervin said.
“If you have an edible, that’s different. There’s no second-hand smoke. It’s a personal thing.”
State lawmakers: It’s not a priority
However, state lawmakers who sponsored the legalization law have said that licensing such businesses is simply not a priority.
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, who helped to craft and pass the legalization measure, said the issue around social consumption has always focused on where smoking pot could be allowed in light of the strict restrictions in the Smoke Free Illinois Act that requires businesses be smoke-free.
“This is the best we were able to accomplish, but the question of accessibility is really about smoke products, not edibles,” Cassidy said.
State law also allows cities to permit smoking at marijuana dispensaries, and Cassidy said new dispensaries being licensed around the state in the next few months could “in theory” seek a city license to offer consumption, too.
But aldermen have also raised concerns about pot use at the dispensaries, and Lightfoot’s now-shelved ordinance did not cover consumption at those businesses. It would have limited consumption licenses to retail tobacco stores that derive 80% of their revenue from the sale of tobacco-related products.
Smoke shops would have been required to purchase a two-year, $4,400 license, be the sole occupant of a free-standing building and prevent smoke from escaping into areas where smoking is prohibited. That includes patios and other enclosed outdoor areas not visible to the public.
“It’s not just the $4,400 that’s the problem. It’s the ventilation system. It’s the whole big capital expenditure that you have to make. And also with it being in a free-standing building with no other activity,” Ervin said.
“Those are hard to come by — especially along some of our business strips. Most of them have storefronts and mixed-use units that would totally take those out of play unless you made the whole building a place of consumption.”
Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th) agreed that the “real way to go” is to have the General Assembly loosen the reins and license consumption cafes that are authorized to sell edibles, so long as they’re eaten on-site.
“You can’t do consumption unless you allow the consumption places to offer something to consume … so they can make money. Otherwise, it makes no sense,” he said.
“You can’t … just have a space to smoke. It makes no sense.”
License Committee Chairman Emma Mitts (37th) said Lightfoot did the right thing by pulling the consumption ordinance, even if it temporarily leaves tenants whose landlords prohibit smoking without a place to use the weed they buy.
Marijuana consumption is also prohibited in cars, on buses and trains, on sidewalks and in parks.
“It would have been a disparity for the South and West Side. It would have left them [with no place] to go and consume marijuana because we don’t have as many smoke shops,” she said.
“There were too many loopholes in terms of the way people feel about tobacco and marijuana use together. There was not enough revenue for what they’re spending for the license.”
Lightfoot has received steady pushback from African American aldermen demanding a seat on the gravy train of economic opportunity created by recreational marijuana and a level playing field for marijuana users most victimized by the war on drugs.
The decision to shelve the consumption ordinance indefinitely marks the third time in recent months that the mayor has either been forced to alter legislation tied to the Chicago rollout or beat back an attempt by the Black Caucus to delay it.
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th), Lightfoot’s City Council floor leader, said the mayor plans to ask state lawmakers to make changes “related to the 80 percent requirement for selling tobacco”-related products and do it quickly to prevent evictions and another round of marijuana-related arrests. He said the mayor has the votes to approve a consumption ordinance, and wants to do so by February, but they don’t want to push “something aldermen are not comfortable with.”
Asked about the idea of relaxing the rules on tobacco sales at smoke shops, Cassidy said the wording of the state law was not ideal. However, any changes on consumption rules will have to pass both houses in the legislature, and nothing is guaranteed.
“This is not what we wanted. We wanted there to be a safe and accessible place for folks who don’t have them [to consume], and this is a good first step, and we couldn’t agree more that it’s imperfect,” Cassidy said.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Aldermen fear setting aside contracts for gay-owned businesses could lead to fraud, fewer contracts

Aldermen fear setting aside contracts for gay-owned businesses could lead to fraud, fewer contracts for minorities

In 2007 , Adam Sandler and Kevin James made a movie about a pair of New York City firefighters who pretend to be a gay couple to secure health insurance coverage for one of their children .
Ald .
Walter Burnett ( 27th ) on Tuesday made reference to that film , “ I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry , ” during a City Council debate about the possibility of creating set-asides for gay business owners in Chicago .
Chicago ’ s first openly-gay mayor has ordered up a study that , she hopes , will be a prelude @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gay-and-transgender-owned businesses a leg up on city contracts .
Sixteen years ago , Ald .
Tom Tunney ( 44th ) broached the subject of gay set-asides only to drop the idea like a hot potato after plenty of pushback from inside and outside the gay community .
Critics argued then that Chicago already had contract earmarks for businesses with owners of color and women and that carving out another piece of the pie for gay-owned companies would benefit one rather privileged group : gay white men .
The same controversy surfaced Tuesday before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contract Oversight and Equity agreed to launch the mayoral study .
Burnett said he was worried about the possibility of someone fraudulently claiming they were gay to take advantage of the program .
“ I think about that movie about the two firemen where they were faking like they were gay …to get benefits .
That ’ s a concern of mine .
How do you distinguish that ?
” Burnett said .
Burnett noted the controversy has been a hot topic on black talk radio ever since Lightfoot proposed the study .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ another way for white males to get more contracts .
… That was the same concern that some African-Americans had about white women being considered a minority .
And after that , we started getting fraud where white women were fronting for white males .
We found a lot of corruption , ” Burnett said .
“ Women are already considered a minority .
African Americans , Latinos and Asians — all of them are considered a minority .
The only ones in the LGBT arena that are not considered as a minority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jason Ervin ( 28th ) , chairman of the City Council ’ s Black Caucus , was equally concerned about fraud and about the possibility that gay set asides would come at the expense of African Americans .
“ There have been a lot of groups that have bandwagoned on the pain and suffering that our community has faced historically throughout our existence , ” Ervin said .
“ When it comes down to procurement and dollars , I do have some concerns [ about ] …creating a situation where individuals could fraudulently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not in order to get a financial gain [ by claiming ] something that has a lot of subjective qualifiers , but there truly is not an objective point ... to affirm someone ’ s sexuality.
” Little evidence of fraud , business group says Jonathan D. Lovitz , senior vice-president of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce , argued that fraud concerns are unfounded .
“ In 20 years of certifying with every major Fortune 500 company that you can think of , we ’ ve yet to come across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any kind , misrepresentation of any kind , because the certification process is so thorough , ” Lovitz said , noting that a “ photo with my boyfriend ” is nowhere near enough .
“ Governments are trusting it as well .
Their legal departments have reviewed and vetted our certification procedures and saw that they ’ re on par , if not stronger , than some of the other third parties they use.
” Lovitz argued that similar programs across the country demonstrate that gay-owned businesses “ don ’ t participate unless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and add that check-box ... to procurement programs the way you do women , people of color , veterans , etc.
” Lovitz said California saw a 240 percent increase in certifications of LGBT business enterprises ( LGBTBEs ) when the state launched its program .
“ These weren ’ t people who picked up and moved there .
These were businesses who were living there the entire time who said , ` You finally see me.
’ You called me out .
I ’ m willing to share my data , ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s only 15 states in the entire country where an LGBT person can walk into a bank and get a loan and not be threatened with discrimination from a bank manager and have it be perfectly legal.
” Lovitz argued that the Chicago study is only “ the beginning of step one ” toward gay set-asides .
“ You have cities like Nashville , Los Angeles , Baltimore , Tampa , Orlando .
All of these other cities have skipped this part and immediately said , ` On day one , we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the certification and letting you right into the procurement program , ’ ” he said .
“ This is years in advance of that .
This is thoughtful , conscientious study in close partnership with the city .
For all of the reasons you just laid out , we want to be methodical about this.
” Lightfoot has made no bones about her desire to create gay set-asides in addition to the 26 and 6 percent of city contracts already earmarked for minorities and women .
But the resolution approved Tuesday is only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technical assistance and training programs to build capacity and “ increase the potential for successful bidding on city projects.
” More importantly , it states that the city ’ s Chief Procurement Officer , in consulting with the Department of Law “ shall gather all relevant data that may assist the city in determining the need for a citywide program to promote opportunities in city procurement for LGBTBEs.
” The resolution sets a Sept. 23 deadline for submitting a written report to the mayor .
Julie Langrehr , general counsel for the Department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s too soon the say whether the study will be a prelude to meeting the rigid burden of proof — a documented history of past discrimination — that the U.S. Supreme Court has long demanded to justify contract set-asides .
That depends on what the data shows , she said .

In 2007, Adam Sandler and Kevin James made a movie about a pair of New York City firefighters who pretend to be a gay couple to secure health insurance coverage for one of their children.
Ald. Walter Burnett (27th) on Tuesday made reference to that film, “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry,” during a City Council debate about the possibility of creating set-asides for gay business owners in Chicago.
Chicago’s first openly-gay mayor has ordered up a study that, she hopes, will be a prelude to revisiting the politically-volatile idea of giving gay-and-transgender-owned businesses a leg up on city contracts.
Sixteen years ago, Ald. Tom Tunney (44th) broached the subject of gay set-asides only to drop the idea like a hot potato after plenty of pushback from inside and outside the gay community.
Critics argued then that Chicago already had contract earmarks for businesses with owners of color and women and that carving out another piece of the pie for gay-owned companies would benefit one rather privileged group: gay white men.
The same controversy surfaced Tuesday before the City Council’s Committee on Contract Oversight and Equity agreed to launch the mayoral study.
Burnett said he was worried about the possibility of someone fraudulently claiming they were gay to take advantage of the program.
“I think about that movie about the two firemen where they were faking like they were gay …to get benefits. That’s a concern of mine. How do you distinguish that?” Burnett said.
Burnett noted the controversy has been a hot topic on black talk radio ever since Lightfoot proposed the study.
“They’re concerned this is another way for white males to get more contracts. … That was the same concern that some African-Americans had about white women being considered a minority. And after that, we started getting fraud where white women were fronting for white males. We found a lot of corruption,” Burnett said.
“Women are already considered a minority. African Americans, Latinos and Asians — all of them are considered a minority. The only ones in the LGBT arena that are not considered as a minority is the white male.”
Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), chairman of the City Council’s Black Caucus, was equally concerned about fraud and about the possibility that gay set asides would come at the expense of African Americans.
“There have been a lot of groups that have bandwagoned on the pain and suffering that our community has faced historically throughout our existence,” Ervin said.
“When it comes down to procurement and dollars, I do have some concerns [about] …creating a situation where individuals could fraudulently assert themselves to be something that they’re not in order to get a financial gain [by claiming] something that has a lot of subjective qualifiers, but there truly is not an objective point ... to affirm someone’s sexuality.”
Little evidence of fraud, business group says
Jonathan D. Lovitz, senior vice-president of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, argued that fraud concerns are unfounded.
“In 20 years of certifying with every major Fortune 500 company that you can think of, we’ve yet to come across a situation where there was fraud of any kind, misrepresentation of any kind, because the certification process is so thorough,” Lovitz said, noting that a “photo with my boyfriend” is nowhere near enough.
Lovitz argued that similar programs across the country demonstrate that gay-owned businesses “don’t participate unless you call out a community by name and add that check-box ... to procurement programs the way you do women, people of color, veterans, etc.”
Lovitz said California saw a 240 percent increase in certifications of LGBT business enterprises (LGBTBEs) when the state launched its program.
“These weren’t people who picked up and moved there. These were businesses who were living there the entire time who said, `You finally see me.’ You called me out. I’m willing to share my data,’ “ Lovitz said.
Discrimination against gay and transgender people is still not illegal nationwide, he said.
“There’s only 15 states in the entire country where an LGBT person can walk into a bank [to] get a loan and not be threatened with discrimination from a bank manager and have it be perfectly legal.”
Lovitz argued that the Chicago study is only “the beginning of step one” toward gay set-asides.
“You have cities like Nashville, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Tampa, Orlando. All of these other cities have skipped this part and immediately said, `On day one, we need to start recognizing this community, accepting the certification and letting you right into the procurement program,’” he said.
“This is years in advance of that.This is thoughtful, conscientious study in close partnership with the city. For all of the reasons you just laid out, we want to be methodical about this.”
Lightfoot has made no bones about her desire to create gay set-asides in addition to the 26 and 6 percent of city contracts already earmarked for minorities and women.
But the resolution approved Tuesday is only a first step.
It calls for technical assistance and training programs to build capacity and “increase the potential for successful bidding on city projects.”
More importantly, it states that the city’s Chief Procurement Officer, in consulting with the Department of Law “shall gather all relevant data that may assist the city in determining the need for a citywide program to promote opportunities in city procurement for LGBTBEs.”
The resolution sets a Sept. 23 deadline for submitting a written report to the mayor.
Julie Langrehr, general counsel for the Department of Procurement Services, said Tuesday it’s too soon the say whether the study will be a prelude to meeting the rigid burden of proof — a documented history of past discrimination — that the U.S. Supreme Court has long demanded to justify contract set-asides. That depends on what the data shows, she said.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Harry & Meghan’s exit: Will they lose their titles? Where will they work? All the burning questions

Harry & Meghan’s exit: Will they lose their titles? Where will they work? All the burning questions answered

The “ Megxit ” summit of 2020 is over and Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have emerged with Queen Elizabeth ’ s OK for change , so is the latest Windsor crisis over ?
Not yet : There are still many complicated details to resolve about their future royal roles .
The devil is in the details as Harry and Meghan and their 8-month-old baby Archie prepare for a new life as semi-working royals on both sides of the Atlantic .
Nevertheless , Queen Elizabeth II ’ s grandson Harry , 35 , and his American wife , the former @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a major victory Monday following a crisis summit at Sandringham with the queen , Harry ’ s father , Prince Charles , and his older brother , Prince William , plus their top staffers .
The mission : Calm the storm that arose last week after the Sussex bombshell announcement that they wish to step back from their royal roles , become financially independent and split their time between the United Kingdom and North America .
And they got what they wanted .
The queen , who rarely issues statements about family matters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of “ my grandson and his family ” as “ constructive.
” Given the outraged terms in which the British tabloids have described the crisis they call “ Megxit ” ( because they blame Meghan for it ) , it was a fairly bland statement from a monarch said to be hurt , disappointed and even offended by the Sussex announcement and its timing .
But some royal experts were unsurprised , such as Sally Bedell Smith , the acclaimed American biographer of the queen and Harry ’ s mother , the late @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lose sight of the fact that behind the queen ’ s devotion to duty and reverence for tradition , she is a broad-minded and careful listener who is adept at solving problems , ” Smith said .
“ The queen keeps a laser focus on preserving and modernizing the monarchy , but she is equally committed to ensuring that Harry is happy.
” And just to drive the point home , British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the BBC Tuesday he ’ s a “ massive fan ” of the royals and views @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
” I ’ m absolutely confident that they are going to sort this out , ” he said , and can do so ” much more easily without a running commentary from politicians.
” Now to the details : Who will pay for their security when they ’ re abroad ?
It ’ s expensive , and it would be even more so outside the U.K. Will taxpayers pay for it ?
On their website , the couple says they are by definition “ internationally protected people ” and their security is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Priti Patel said Monday “ safety was always a priority ” for the royal family , although she would not discuss details , as per usual with the British government .
And shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry said on the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr show that she believes their security should continue .
” I think the British taxpayer should pay for the security of Harry and Meghan and their family , as they do for former ministers , ” she said , also highlighting Harry ’ s service in Afghanistan when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Will they lose their titles and royal status ?
When Princess Diana and Prince Charles divorced in 1996 , she lost her “ Her Royal Highness ” status but not the title of Princess of Wales .
The queen ’ s statement said nothing about this issue but some are wondering if it ’ s significant that she never refers to Harry and Meghan by their titles in the statement .
Still , experts consider it unlikely the Sussexes will be stripped of title or status , if for nothing else that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unhappiness that followed after Diana lost her HRH .
And the Sussexes are not getting divorced Will they have to pay taxes if they live abroad ?
There are complicated tax implications if they live outside the U.K. for an extended period .
Under the Canadian tax system , anyone who lives in Canada for 183 days or more a year must pay tax on their global income , regardless of where it is earned or received .
The same goes for the U.K. , but the relevant period is 90 days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already has to pay taxes in the U.S. on any global earnings regardless of where she lives .
But , as the Mail on Sunday warned , Harry might have to limit his time in Canada or face being “ double-taxed ” on any commercial income he earns , paying in both countries .
Where will their income come from ?
Harry and Meghan are giving up their share of the Sovereign Grant , the taxpayer-supplied fund that supports the queen and other working royals .
The grant amounts to 5 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to the Sussex website .
The rest of their income comes from Prince Charles ’ private resources from the rich Duchy of Cornwall , which in 2019 amounted to about $ 27 million according to the duchy website .
This paid for most of the official and charitable activities of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall , and the official offices of his two sons .
Will the Prince of Wales cut back on his financial support now that Harry and Meghan are going to be more financially independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inevitably takes over the duchy ?
The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate assigned to whoever is the Prince of Wales , beginning in the early 14th century , with the purpose of supplying income to the heir apparent .
Up until 1993 , it was tax-exempt but since then , Charles has voluntarily paid income tax on the duchy income .
When Charles becomes king , the duchy will pass to William , who has been training to take over the vast estate for some years .
In addition , Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late mother , and Meghan earned millions as an actress on legal drama “ Suits.
” What kind of jobs could they get ?
Does either of them need one , beyond charity campaigners ?
Is it really likely Meghan might return to acting ?
All this is up in the air , but Canadians have been polled and more than 60 % support the queen appointing Harry governor general as her representative in the Commonwealth nation , according to the National Post , reporting on a Postmedia poll .
This would mean @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Montreal-born Julie Payette , which might be awkward .
Nevertheless , even in Quebec , with its vein of anti-monarchy sentiment , the poll found a surprising 47 % of Quebecois liked the idea of the queen ’ s grandson becoming governor general .
” The governor general position is indeed possible , ” says Smith , pointing to Harry ’ s great-uncle , the Duke of Gloucester , who served as governor general of Australia from 1945 to 1947 .
“ He was 45 when he was appointed .
I don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be disqualifying.
” In any case , according to The New York Times and Canadian media , the possibility of Harry and Meghan settling in Canada has sparked excitement , offers of free coffee and some dissent .
Can they make deals to endorse commercial products ?
Will Harry and Meghan be allowed to sign deals for purely commercial purposes , as opposed to raising money for charity ?
If so , under what conditions ?
“ If ( they remain ) within the royal family , will they endorse commercial brands ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fitzwilliams .
“ Would this be appropriate for a royal ?
Who defines what ‘ appropriate ’ is ?
” Even before the Megxit crisis , Meghan apparently did a voice-over for Disney to benefit the wildlife conservation charity Elephants Without Borders , according to The Times of London and TMZ .
Multiple outlets , including People , ran newly surfaced video of Harry and Meghan at “ The Lion King ” premiere in London in July 2019 , in which Harry is heard pitching his wife for voice-over work to Disney CEO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in U.K. or Canada ?
They said on their website they intend to continue to live at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor while in the U.K. , but there ’ s been some pushback from media critics and anti-monarchist republicans about that .
The queen gifted use of the house on the Windsor Castle estate after they wed in May 2018 .
According to the Sussex website , the queen had already ordered about $ 3 million in renovations to the building ( which had been used for staff housing ) before that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordering the renovations and forcing taxpayers to pay for it .
And now that they ’ re about to leave the country for extended periods , some government officials and anti-monarchists are calling for them to either repay for the renovations or be forced to pay rent on Frogmore .
What about Canada ?
Meghan spent seven years living in Toronto while filming “ Suits , ” so she knows the city well .
But what about Vancouver , the British Columbia city on Canada ’ s west coast ?
The harbor-side city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weather milder ) , but also is closer to her mother , Doria Ragland , who lives in Los Angeles .
Although the couple spent at least part of the Christmas holidays in a borrowed luxury mansion on the coast of Vancouver Island , that huge island close to Seattle might be a little too remote for them except for vacations .
Will they need to obtain visas in Canada ?
Even though Canada is a Commonwealth country , and the queen is also the queen of Canada ( and her image @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neither Harry nor Meghan are citizens and so presumably they would have to apply for a visa and go through standard procedures .
But the Canadian Broadcasting System consulted Dory Jade , head of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants , who said the Sussexes would simply have to leave Canada every six months , meaning they would need no visas .
And Meghan , having worked in Canada for years , may already have a work permit and permanent residency status anyway .
However , one thing to consider : Meghan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ citizenship , which requires that she only spend 90 days abroad each year .
So timing will be crucial for the Sussexes during their time out of the U.K .
Despite the questions , the Sussex situation is more clarified now than it was last week , and at least some hope remains that the family divisions exposed by this episode might eventually heal .
” As wise and experienced advisers work out the details with Harry , Meghan , and the rest of the senior royal family , both sides will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Smith said .
“ A crucial indicator today was the joint statement issued by William and Harry denying the press report yesterday that William had bullied Harry .
It showed a glimmer of a rapprochement .
”

The “Megxit” summit of 2020 is over and Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have emerged with Queen Elizabeth’s OK for change, so is the latest Windsor crisis over? Not yet: There are still many complicated details to resolve about their future royal roles.
The devil is in the details as Harry and Meghan and their 8-month-old baby Archie prepare for a new life as semi-working royals on both sides of the Atlantic.
Nevertheless, Queen Elizabeth II’s grandson Harry, 35, and his American wife, the former actress Meghan Markle, 38, won a major victory Monday following a crisis summit at Sandringham with the queen, Harry’s father, Prince Charles, and his older brother, Prince William, plus their top staffers.
The mission: Calm the storm that arose last week after the Sussex bombshell announcement that they wish to step back from their royal roles, become financially independent and split their time between the United Kingdom and North America.
And they got what they wanted. The queen, who rarely issues statements about family matters, described the discussions on the future of “my grandson and his family” as “constructive.”
Given the outraged terms in which the British tabloids have described the crisis they call “Megxit” (because they blame Meghan for it), it was a fairly bland statement from a monarch said to be hurt, disappointed and even offended by the Sussex announcement and its timing.
But some royal experts were unsurprised, such as Sally Bedell Smith, the acclaimed American biographer of the queen and Harry’s mother, the late Princess Diana.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, return to Buckingham Palace after the Queen’s Birthday Parade in London in June. Getty Images
“People tend to lose sight of the fact that behind the queen’s devotion to duty and reverence for tradition, she is a broad-minded and careful listener who is adept at solving problems,” Smith said. “The queen keeps a laser focus on preserving and modernizing the monarchy, but she is equally committed to ensuring that Harry is happy.”
And just to drive the point home, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the BBC Tuesday he’s a “massive fan” of the royals and views them as a “fantastic” asset. ”I’m absolutely confident that they are going to sort this out,” he said, and can do so ”much more easily without a running commentary from politicians.”
Now to the details:
Who will pay for their security when they’re abroad?
It’s expensive, and it would be even more so outside the U.K. Will taxpayers pay for it?
On their website, the couple says they are by definition “internationally protected people” and their security is required under British law. Home Secretary Priti Patel said Monday “safety was always a priority” for the royal family, although she would not discuss details, as per usual with the British government.
And shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry said on the BBC’s Andrew Marr show that she believes their security should continue. ”I think the British taxpayer should pay for the security of Harry and Meghan and their family, as they do for former ministers,” she said, also highlighting Harry’s service in Afghanistan when he was in the British Army.
Will they lose their titles and royal status?
When Princess Diana and Prince Charles divorced in 1996, she lost her “Her Royal Highness” status but not the title of Princess of Wales.
The queen’s statement said nothing about this issue but some are wondering if it’s significant that she never refers to Harry and Meghan by their titles in the statement.
Still, experts consider it unlikely the Sussexes will be stripped of title or status, if for nothing else that the palace would want to avoid the criticism and unhappiness that followed after Diana lost her HRH. And the Sussexes are not getting divorced
Will they have to pay taxes if they live abroad?
There are complicated tax implications if they live outside the U.K. for an extended period. Under the Canadian tax system, anyone who lives in Canada for 183 days or more a year must pay tax on their global income, regardless of where it is earned or received. The same goes for the U.K., but the relevant period is 90 days.
As an American citizen, Meghan already has to pay taxes in the U.S. on any global earnings regardless of where she lives. But, as the Mail on Sunday warned, Harry might have to limit his time in Canada or face being “double-taxed” on any commercial income he earns, paying in both countries.
Where will their income come from?
Harry and Meghan are giving up their share of the Sovereign Grant, the taxpayer-supplied fund that supports the queen and other working royals. The grant amounts to 5% of the total of their office costs, according to the Sussex website.
The rest of their income comes from Prince Charles’ private resources from the rich Duchy of Cornwall, which in 2019 amounted to about $27 million according to the duchy website. This paid for most of the official and charitable activities of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, and the official offices of his two sons.
Merchandise featuring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is seen on sale in January in London, England. Getty Images
Will the Prince of Wales cut back on his financial support now that Harry and Meghan are going to be more financially independent? And what happens when Prince William inevitably takes over the duchy?
The Duchy of Cornwall is a private estate assigned to whoever is the Prince of Wales, beginning in the early 14th century, with the purpose of supplying income to the heir apparent. Up until 1993, it was tax-exempt but since then, Charles has voluntarily paid income tax on the duchy income.
When Charles becomes king, the duchy will pass to William, who has been training to take over the vast estate for some years.
In addition, Harry inherited millions from the estate of his late mother, and Meghan earned millions as an actress on legal drama “Suits.”
What kind of jobs could they get?
Does either of them need one, beyond charity campaigners? Is it really likely Meghan might return to acting?
All this is up in the air, but Canadians have been polled and more than 60% support the queen appointing Harry governor general as her representative in the Commonwealth nation, according to the National Post, reporting on a Postmedia poll.
This would mean taking over from the current occupant, Montreal-born Julie Payette, which might be awkward. Nevertheless, even in Quebec, with its vein of anti-monarchy sentiment, the poll found a surprising 47% of Quebecois liked the idea of the queen’s grandson becoming governor general.
”The governor general position is indeed possible,” says Smith, pointing to Harry’s great-uncle, the Duke of Gloucester, who served as governor general of Australia from 1945 to 1947. “He was 45 when he was appointed. I don’t think Harry’s age would be disqualifying.”
In any case, according to The New York Times and Canadian media, the possibility of Harry and Meghan settling in Canada has sparked excitement, offers of free coffee and some dissent.
Can they make deals to endorse commercial products?
Will Harry and Meghan be allowed to sign deals for purely commercial purposes, as opposed to raising money for charity? If so, under what conditions?
“If (they remain) within the royal family, will they endorse commercial brands?,” wonders British royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams. “Would this be appropriate for a royal? Who defines what ‘appropriate’ is?”
Even before the Megxit crisis, Meghan apparently did a voice-over for Disney to benefit the wildlife conservation charity Elephants Without Borders, according to The Times of London and TMZ.
Multiple outlets, including People, ran newly surfaced video of Harry and Meghan at “The Lion King” premiere in London in July 2019, in which Harry is heard pitching his wife for voice-over work to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Where will they live in U.K. or Canada?
They said on their website they intend to continue to live at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor while in the U.K., but there’s been some pushback from media critics and anti-monarchist republicans about that.
The queen gifted use of the house on the Windsor Castle estate after they wed in May 2018. According to the Sussex website, the queen had already ordered about $3 million in renovations to the building (which had been used for staff housing) before that.
Media critics have accused the Sussexes of ordering the renovations and forcing taxpayers to pay for it. And now that they’re about to leave the country for extended periods, some government officials and anti-monarchists are calling for them to either repay for the renovations or be forced to pay rent on Frogmore.
What about Canada? Meghan spent seven years living in Toronto while filming “Suits,” so she knows the city well. But what about Vancouver, the British Columbia city on Canada’s west coast? The harbor-side city is not only strikingly beautiful (and the weather milder), but also is closer to her mother, Doria Ragland, who lives in Los Angeles.
Although the couple spent at least part of the Christmas holidays in a borrowed luxury mansion on the coast of Vancouver Island, that huge island close to Seattle might be a little too remote for them except for vacations.
Will they need to obtain visas in Canada?
Even though Canada is a Commonwealth country, and the queen is also the queen of Canada (and her image is on the Canadian money), neither Harry nor Meghan are citizens and so presumably they would have to apply for a visa and go through standard procedures.
But the Canadian Broadcasting System consulted Dory Jade, head of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants, who said the Sussexes would simply have to leave Canada every six months, meaning they would need no visas.
And Meghan, having worked in Canada for years, may already have a work permit and permanent residency status anyway.
However, one thing to consider: Meghan is believed to have applied for British citizenship, which requires that she only spend 90 days abroad each year. So timing will be crucial for the Sussexes during their time out of the U.K.
Despite the questions, the Sussex situation is more clarified now than it was last week, and at least some hope remains that the family divisions exposed by this episode might eventually heal.
”As wise and experienced advisers work out the details with Harry, Meghan, and the rest of the senior royal family, both sides will need to work in the spirit of compromise,” Smith said. “A crucial indicator today was the joint statement issued by William and Harry denying the press report yesterday that William had bullied Harry. It showed a glimmer of a rapprochement.”
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chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Chicago high school basketball scores: Jan. 14, 2020

Suspected serial killer identified in 1976 murder of 16-year-old girl in Lisle , prosecutors say Using a new type of @ @ @ @ @ used to identify the Golden State Killer — investigators determined that Bruce Lindahl abducted the @ @ @ @ @ friend ’ s house to buy a soda .

Chicagoans are brutal critics when our city is on the screen. One wrong intersection or misplaced neighborhood, and we turn up our noses. ‘The Fugitive,’ now celebrating its 30th anniversary, gets it right.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Man dies more than a month after being hit by vehicle in Ford Heights

A man died more than a month after he was struck by a vehicle in south suburban Ford Heights .
@ @ @ @ @ was hit at midnight Dec. 6 at Woodlawn Avenue and East Lincoln Highway , according @ @ @ @ @ examiner ’ s office .
He was pronounced dead at Kindred Chicago Lakeshore at 9:43 @ @ @ @ @ released Tuesday found he died of complications from multiple blunt force injuries as a result @ @ @ @ @ vehicle , the medical examiner ’ s office said .
His death was ruled an @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t immediately respond to a request for details about the incident .

A man died more than a month after he was struck by a vehicle in south suburban Ford Heights.
Joseph Nichols, 30, was hit at midnight Dec. 6 at Woodlawn Avenue and East Lincoln Highway, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. He was pronounced dead at Kindred Chicago Lakeshore at 9:43 a.m. Monday.
Autopsy results released Tuesday found he died of complications from multiple blunt force injuries as a result of being hit by a vehicle, the medical examiner’s office said. His death was ruled an accident.
Ford Heights police didn’t immediately respond to a request for details about the incident.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-14--Blommer Chocolate Co. shutting down store to expand factory

The chocolatey scents aren ’ t going anywhere , but the chocolate store is .
Blommer Chocolate Co. will shut down its factory-front sweets shop next month to make room for an expansion of the manufacturing facility at 600 W. Kinzie St. , the company announced Tuesday .
“ In the coming year , we will begin updating and refreshing the Chicago facility including several enhancements in and around the plant , ” a company statement read .
“ Unfortunately , the ‘ Blommer Store ’ that is open to the public will be closed beginning Feb. 28 in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our facility .
There are no current plans for its reopening at this time .
“ Blommer is excited about the changes ahead as a growth opportunity for our employees , our neighbors and the Chicago community , ” the company said .
Founded by Henry Blommer Sr. and two brothers in 1939 , the 270,000-square-foot factory has sent cocoa scents wafting downtown for generations , with the smell carrying most noticeably on warm , breezy days .
Blommer is the biggest industrial chocolate manufacturer on the continent and third largest in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across North America and China .
The family-owned business was sold for $ 750 million in 2018 to the Japanese company Fuji Oil Holding Inc.
It ’ s still run by Pete Blommer .

The chocolatey scents aren’t going anywhere, but the chocolate store is.
Blommer Chocolate Co. will shut down its factory-front sweets shop next month to make room for an expansion of the manufacturing facility at 600 W. Kinzie St., the company announced Tuesday.
“In the coming year, we will begin updating and refreshing the Chicago facility including several enhancements in and around the plant,” a company statement read. “Unfortunately, the ‘Blommer Store’ that is open to the public will be closed beginning Feb. 28 in order to allocate this space to an expansion of our facility. There are no current plans for its reopening at this time.
“Blommer is excited about the changes ahead as a growth opportunity for our employees, our neighbors and the Chicago community,” the company said.
Founded by Henry Blommer Sr. and two brothers in 1939, the 270,000-square-foot factory has sent cocoa scents wafting downtown for generations, with the smell carrying most noticeably on warm, breezy days.
Blommer is the biggest industrial chocolate manufacturer on the continent and third largest in the world, employing about 900 people across North America and China.
The family-owned business was sold for $750 million in 2018 to the Japanese company Fuji Oil Holding Inc. It’s still run by Pete Blommer.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-15--Robberies reported in Chicago Lawn, Little Village: police

Chicago police are warning residents of a pair of robberies reported in January Southwest Side neighborhoods .
In each incident @ @ @ @ @ phone stores , spray victims with pepper spray and take property , according to a @ @ @ @ @ .
The robberies happened about 11:25 a.m. Jan. 1 , in the 2800 block of @ @ @ @ @ 1:30 p.m. the same day in the 2400 block of West Cermak Road , police @ @ @ @ @ is asked to contact Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380 .
Read more on crime , @ @ @ @ @ s homicides .

Chicago police are warning residents of a pair of robberies reported in January Southwest Side neighborhoods.
In each incident, two males enter cell phone stores, spray victims with pepper spray and take property, according to a community alert from Chicago police.
The robberies happened about 11:25 a.m. Jan. 1, in the 2800 block of West 63rd Street and about 1:30 p.m. the same day in the 2400 block of West Cermak Road, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Central detectives at 312-747-8380.
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chicagosuntimes--2020-01-15--Man fatally shot in Merrillville

Man fatally shot in Merrillville

An 18-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday in Merrillville in northwest Indiana .
About 3:15 a.m. , authorities were called @ @ @ @ @ Maryland Street and found Jeremiah Simon with gunshot wounds , according to the Lake County @ @ @ @ @ He was pronounced dead about 4:05 a.m. , the coroner ’ s office said .
@ @ @ @ @ to determine his official cause of death .
Merrillville police were not available to comment @ @ @ @ @ death Wednesday morning .
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An 18-year-old man was fatally shot Wednesday in Merrillville in northwest Indiana.
About 3:15 a.m., authorities were called to the 5400 block of Maryland Street and found Jeremiah Simon with gunshot wounds, according to the Lake County coroner’s office.
He was pronounced dead about 4:05 a.m., the coroner’s office said. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine his official cause of death.
Merrillville police were not available to comment on the man’s death Wednesday morning.
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chicagosuntimes--2020-01-15--Dear Abby: When my fiance gets mad, he gets really REALLY mad

DEAR ABBY : I ’ m engaged to a wonderful guy .
He is very sweet , and I ’ m beyond thankful for him .
I wouldn ’ t trade him for the world .
But he has a character flaw that ’ s hard to ignore .
When he gets frustrated , he screams out loud and takes a while to get himself together .
When he lost his phone on a plane and was angry for hours , he pouted and scowled like the world had just ended .
I have a very easygoing personality , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of behavior .
( He contacted his phone provider , and a new phone was delivered to him within 24 hours . )
When I talked to him about his anger , he said sometimes people get frustrated and show emotions .
He added that he has noticed this issue , and it ’ s something he ’ s been working on for years .
What should I do or say the next time we encounter a mishap and he becomes angry ?
— WONDERING IN WASHINGTON , D.C. DEAR WONDERING : Your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a touch of OCD , which is why he is so hard on himself when he makes a mistake and becomes frustrated .
For his own sake ( and yours ) , he needs to find a better way of venting his emotions .
While anger is something everyone experiences at one time or another , most people start learning to control it during childhood .
While pouting and scowling are acceptable , your fiance “ screaming ” over losing his cellphone seems over the top .
Not only that , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anger in All of Us and How To Deal With It ” contains suggestions for managing and constructively channeling anger in various situations .
It can be ordered by sending your name and address , plus a check or money order for $ 8 ( U.S. funds ) , to Dear Abby Anger Booklet , P.O .
Box 447 , Mount Morris , IL 61054-0447 .
Shipping and handling are included in the price .
Your fiance needs to learn to channel his emotions more constructively because if he doesn ’ t , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We live in increasingly stressful times .
It takes self-control as well as maturity to react calmly instead of exploding .
Being in touch with his emotions will not only help your fiance calm himself without losing it , it will also help him maintain the respect of others .
DEAR ABBY : I have a friend and co-worker who likes to play with my hair , rub my back and put her hands on me in general .
I am not a touchy-feely kind of person with ANYONE , and it makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Is there a polite way of telling her to stop without making her feel uncomfortable or hurting her feelings ?
I ’ m not a “ beat around the bush ” kind of person , and I sometimes lack the tact of putting things nicely .
— NO TOUCHY-FEELY DEAR NO TOUCHY-FEELY : To express your feelings would not be lacking in tact ; it would be setting a boundary .
Try this : “ I like you very much , and I know the feelings are mutual , but I do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want you to stop doing it.
” Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren , also known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O .
Box 69440 , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .

DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to a wonderful guy. He is very sweet, and I’m beyond thankful for him. I wouldn’t trade him for the world. But he has a character flaw that’s hard to ignore. When he gets frustrated, he screams out loud and takes a while to get himself together.
When he lost his phone on a plane and was angry for hours, he pouted and scowled like the world had just ended. I have a very easygoing personality, and I don’t understand this type of behavior. (He contacted his phone provider, and a new phone was delivered to him within 24 hours.)
When I talked to him about his anger, he said sometimes people get frustrated and show emotions. He added that he has noticed this issue, and it’s something he’s been working on for years. What should I do or say the next time we encounter a mishap and he becomes angry? — WONDERING IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
DEAR WONDERING: Your fiance may be a perfectionist or even have a touch of OCD, which is why he is so hard on himself when he makes a mistake and becomes frustrated. For his own sake (and yours), he needs to find a better way of venting his emotions.
While anger is something everyone experiences at one time or another, most people start learning to control it during childhood. While pouting and scowling are acceptable, your fiance “screaming” over losing his cellphone seems over the top. Not only that, it is intimidating.
My booklet “The Anger in All of Us and How To Deal With It” contains suggestions for managing and constructively channeling anger in various situations. It can be ordered by sending your name and address, plus a check or money order for $8 (U.S. funds), to Dear Abby Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price.
Your fiance needs to learn to channel his emotions more constructively because if he doesn’t, they may eventually drive others away. We live in increasingly stressful times. It takes self-control as well as maturity to react calmly instead of exploding. Being in touch with his emotions will not only help your fiance calm himself without losing it, it will also help him maintain the respect of others.
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend and co-worker who likes to play with my hair, rub my back and put her hands on me in general. I am not a touchy-feely kind of person with ANYONE, and it makes me very uncomfortable when she does this. Is there a polite way of telling her to stop without making her feel uncomfortable or hurting her feelings? I’m not a “beat around the bush” kind of person, and I sometimes lack the tact of putting things nicely. — NO TOUCHY-FEELY
DEAR NO TOUCHY-FEELY: To express your feelings would not be lacking in tact; it would be setting a boundary. Try this: “I like you very much, and I know the feelings are mutual, but I do not like to be touched, and I want you to stop doing it.”
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.


chicagosuntimes--2020-01-15--Catalytic converter thefts reported in Hermosa: police

Chicago police are warning residents of three catalytic converter thefts reported in January in Hermosa on the Northwest Side .
@ @ @ @ @ approached the rear of the vehicle then cut and removed the catalytic converter , Chicago @ @ @ @ @ alert .
In one theft , a witness saw a black Ford Mustang leaving the @ @ @ @ @ a.m. and 2 a.m. Jan. 1 , in the 4600 block of West Montana Street @ @ @ @ @ and 4 p.m. , between Jan. 8 and 9 , in the 4500 block of @ @ @ @ @ • About 7 a.m. Jan , 9 , in the 4300 block of West Parker @ @ @ @ @ is asked to contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8263 .
Read more on crime , @ @ @ @ @ s homicides .

Chicago police are warning residents of three catalytic converter thefts reported in January in Hermosa on the Northwest Side.
In each incident, someone approached the rear of the vehicle then cut and removed the catalytic converter, Chicago police said in a community alert. In one theft, a witness saw a black Ford Mustang leaving the scene.
The thefts happened:
Between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Jan. 1, in the 4600 block of West Montana Street;
Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., between Jan. 8 and 9, in the 4500 block of West Deming Place; and
About 7 a.m. Jan, 9, in the 4300 block of West Parker Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.
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