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Lake County CalendarThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:21AMFind out what to do this week and beyond. Be a more mindful parent by joining the Brilliant Parenting Discussion Group at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Water's Edge Waldorf School, 150 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda.

Breeder guiltThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:20AMDoes passing on a pound puppy make you a bad person? by Carly Stewart You've made the decision to get a new dog. Great. Now comes the hard part. Should you buy from a breeder — and risk pissing off your sanctimonious, animal-shelter-loving friends? Or should you rescue a dog — and possibly end up with a pet that doesn't match your expectations? Adoption advocates regard people who buy from ...

Become a member of our community!Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:12AMVisit zip2save.com for all your favorite circulars & coupons! Elmhurst Green Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 31 at Wilder Park on Prospect Avenue between the Art Museum and Cottage Hill Street parking lot.

Several Blood Drives Planned in East Aurora AreaThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:29AMLocal blood donors will have plenty of opportunities to give in late July and early August. Erie County Legislator John J. Mills has partnered with Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS) to host a blood drive in East Aurora on July 30, Absolut Care of Aurora Park will host its drive on Aug. 5, and local churches will host blood drives for the same organization on Aug. 9 and 10.

After four years of Adrian Fenty, his chief rival thinks it's time for politeness, consensus, and lots and lots of ...Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:37PMAfter four years of Adrian Fenty, his top challenger thinks it’s time for politeness, consensus, and lots and lots of process. Some politicians rule by fear, others through persuasion. Vincent C. Gray governs by process.

Cocoa, massage: 9 trustworthy natural curesWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:35PMCocoa for high blood pressure? Massage for depression? That's right. Doctors say these and other alternative remedies really work to help heal our everyday ailments.

Feeding The Masses Horror CollectionWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:20PMRecommended The Product: Like lots of aspiring filmmakers, Richard Griffin has found an interesting niche within the new world order of easily available technology and low budget b-movie objectives. In love with all things macabre and the cinematic visualization of same, he has struggled to make a name for himself among the various icons of outsider independent cinema. Now, DVD distributor Shock ...

Best of the Bay 2010 Editors Picks: ShoppingWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:15PMWell before colony collapse disorder became a phrase of terror, Bay Area bee geeks were eyeing their neglected backyard anise and eucalyptus plants as potential ambrosial fill-up stations for honeybees.

SIDE STREETS: HOA losers go down kicking and screamingWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:08PMWhat is it about serving on a homeowners association board that some people just can’t give up? The power? The prestige? The glory? Whatever, serving has produced epic power struggles in Crystal Park and Woodmoor. And dramatic falls from grace. But...