Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Weather warnings / Abbott to split / Escaped exotic animals

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High wind, lakeshore wave and flood warnings issued

High winds, high waves and lakeshore flooding are expected beginning later this afternoon. A high wind warning is in effect for the Chicago area from 3 p.m. this afternoon to 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Abbott to split into 2 companies Abbott to split into two companies

Abbott Laboratories plans to spin off its branded drug business and become two separate medical companies, the drug and medical device maker said today.

Police hunting exotic animals that escaped from Ohio farm where owner found dead Ohio police hunting escaped exotic predators

Nearly 50 dangerous predators, including lions, bears and wolves, escaped from an exotic animal farm in the eastern Ohio town of Zanesville. The owner was found dead on the property.

The trouble with The Cloud New media: Trouble with The Cloud

Why did they call it "The Cloud"? Couldn't they have chosen a better metaphor? Clouds burst. Clouds darken. Clouds disappear.

Improper property tax break costs millions Improper property tax break costs millions

One of the most popular ways to lower property tax bills is also one of the most misused — benefiting thousands of people ranging from mayors to landlords and snowbirds.

Epstein in holding pattern Still waiting: Epstein, Cubs in holding pattern

The Theo Epstein saga appeared to be going into extra innings Tuesday after the Cubs and Boston failed to decide on compensation for Epstein's services.

Cubs, Red Sox need to find common ground Haugh: Cubs, Red Sox need to find common ground

When debating what constitutes fair compensation for a man billed as the city's next baseball messiah, let logic guide you. Theo Epstein is more likely to go to the Baseball Hall of Fame than any Cubs player in the entire organization.

Wall Street protests hitting home with everyday Americans MarksJarvis: Protests hit home with average Americans

— The Occupy Wall Street demonstrators have been criticized for being permanent protesters, hippies and excitement seekers who can be ignored because they have no specific agenda.

From one holiday season to next Schmich: Halloween another oversold holiday

Americans aren't permitted space between our holidays anymore, and by the way, "holiday" in this sense is more about partying and buying than it is about getting time off work.

World Series: Rangers vs. Cardinals ... who has edge? Rangers vs. Cardinals ... who has edge?

Phil Rogers takes a look at the World Series match up, judging through rotation, bullpen, hitting, fielding, bench, manager, and the gut read.


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