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Rescued dogs find new purpose hunting giant invasive snails in the Galapagos

Giant African snails have invaded the Galapagos, but two rescued dogs are sniffing them out and helping researchers fix the ecology of the islands.




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Mark Zuckerberg antagonizes neighbors with nonstop home renovation

If there was an 'unlike' button for renovation projects, the 30-year-old social media tycoon would have earned himself more than a few thumbs down.



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Chicago lawmakers make the case for bird-friendly buildings

Located on the Mississippi Flyway, Chicago is one of the deadliest American cities for migrating birds. But the Windy City is trying to change that statistic.




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Eco-friendly cat shelter opens in Chicago

Harmony House for Cats’ new shelter isn’t just doing something good for Chicago’s felines — it’s also doing something good for the planet. The no-kill




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Why NASA is studying an island that didn't exist until 4 years ago

The extremely rare South Pacific island is one of three new islands to form in the last 150 years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Chicago Auto Show: Where the wild green cars are

Exciting new hybrids from Mitsubishi, Kia and Volvo are the talk of the Windy City.




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It takes this dragonfly 3 generations to complete its annual, 1,000-mile migration

Covering thousands of miles on three-inch wings, the common green darner dragonfly completes a multi-generation journey every year.




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12 surprising facts about Komodo dragons

These huge beasts have inspired myths of fantastic proportions. Get to know the real life dragons of Komodo Island.




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Time-lapse video: Glacier melts in Patagonia

Scientists took 1,445 photos of Chile's Jorge Montt glacier between 2010 and 2011, creating a time-lapse video of its dramatic retreat.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Iceberg size of Chicago breaks off Antarctica glacier

A massive iceberg, larger than the city of Chicago, broke off of Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The pleasures (and pains) of Patagonia

This South American region has plenty of natural thrills to offer for the intrepid traveler.




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Despite $2 gas, Kia shows off 3 new hybrids at Chicago Auto Show

The all-new Niro is joined by revamped versions of the Optima.




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Woman reunited with dog lost 12 years ago

A dog lost in Florida is found a dozen years later in Pennsylvania, and her owner and everyone else is in tears.




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Hospitals jump on the healthy food bandwagon

As more doctors use food as a medical tool, health care providers are making nutritious options more readily available — even farmers markets.




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Humans built these mystery circles from mammoth bones 20,000 years ago

Ice Age humans likely lived in these strange circles made from mammoth bones.



  • Research & Innovations

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Blizzard rips off part of Wrigley Field roof in Chicago

Extreme winds have damaged the roof over the Wrigley Field press box in addition to other buildings in the area.



  • Climate & Weather

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What are the most pressing issues for Galapagos?

The biggest problem facing the Galapagos Islands is controlling the number of people — both visitors and residents.




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500 million years ago, these worms had legs

New fossil reminds us of the bizarre life that once inhabited our planet.




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Massive U.S. snowstorm births a 'snow dragon' in Maine

Video shows a dragon made of snow with fireworks coming out of it as a massive snowstorm moves through the northern U.S.



  • Climate & Weather

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Leinenkugel’s joins with Friends of the Chicago River to Protect and Preserve Water

Pure, clean water has always been an important part of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company heritage. In 1867, Jacob Leinenkugel and his best friend traveled t




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Millennium Park in Chicago: A user's guide

Built atop a parking garage, this iconic park is considered the world's largest rooftop garden. It's also the place for kids and curious adults to go.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Oak Street and the beaches of Chicago: A user's guide

Chicago may not come to mind when you think of beach towns, but the city offers two dozen public beaches along 26 miles of Lake Michigan. Each beach has a vibe



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Tomatoes tasted much better 100 years ago. Can their flavor be restored?

Researchers are digging deeper into how tomato flavors have changed over time, and now they've found a specific gene that's missing in many modern varieties.




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Tiny dragonfly species crushes long-distance migration record by riding high-altitude winds

Genetic tests are showing that individuals from Texas might breed with individuals from Japan or South America.




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American robins migrating 12 days earlier than they did 25 years ago

The American robin, Turdus migratorius, is migrating earlier likely in response to changing environmental conditions.




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Even 400,000 years ago, the loss of animal species took a toll on humans

Prehistoric humans missed animals when they disappeared and even wondered how to get them back.




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Puerto Rico's famous bioluminescent lagoon stops glowing

Scientists are trying to figure out why the popular tourist destination has gone dark.




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Mystery of the solar-powered ghost ship that washed ashore 3 years ago finally solved

Ship with no crew drifted over 2,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.




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Woodpecker catches a cab in Chicago

A small woodpecker lands on a cabbie's door and gets a warm guided tour of the Windy City.




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Annual Forecasts & Fengshui Remedies for 2006 : Year of the Yang Red Fire Dog - for Dragon Sign

If you were born in the Year of Dragon (1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000) as per Chinese Astrology, know how you will fare in 2006 in your Career/Business, Health, Wealth, Harmony and Love. Be aware of your strengths and be warned of the negative energy that you may have to face, to plan your strategies well ahead. Get to know the Fengshui Enhancers and Cures that can help you, too.




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Football Frenzy Comes to Chicago

Indoor tailgate and game viewing party will raise money for parents of hospital-bound kids.




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Fit3D - Leaders in 3D Body Scanning Technology - Have Announced Equinox Chicago as their Newest Customer

Following purchases earlier this year for their Palo Alto and New York locations, Equinox has purchased a Fit3D ProScanner to enhance their E and T4 Membership offering in their Chicago location.




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Former EarthLink Executive Linda Kahangi Joins Everywhere Wireless, Chicago's Fastest Growing Internet Service Provider

Award-Winning Technology Leader to Head Operations and Engineering




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Wells Thompson of the Chicago Fire and Jide Ogunbiyi of Viborg FF of the Danish Superliga Sign Agreements With All-Pro Science as Athlete Endorsers

All-Pro Science Adds Chicago Fire Midfielder Wells Thompson and Viborg FF of the Danish Superliga Defender Jide Ogunbiyi to TEAM APS




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Nando's PERi-PERi Plays with Fire in the South Loop; Chicago Fire Soccer Stars Take Over New Nando's in Roosevelt Collection Manning Grills for Charity; Newest Nando's opens Sunday, July 24

Nando's PERi-PERi, the South African-Portuguese restaurant known worldwide for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, hatches its seventh Chicago-area restaurant on Sunday, July 24, at 1005 South Delano Court in the Roosevelt Collection.




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SpaceX Dragon to Deliver Research to Space Station

SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Dragon spacecraft for its eleventh commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station June 1 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center's historic pad 39A.




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Mike Ditka Hosts the Eleventh Annual Mike Ditka's Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Induction Gala at Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker, Chicago, IL

Proceeds will benefit the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund




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Distinguished Surgeon, Dr. Paul Drago Now Offers Affordable Rhinoplasty Procedures in Greenville, SC

With his expertise and knowledge in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Paul Drago helps patients regain their confidence in the social media era.




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Engagement Season Is Around the Corner - Check Out Chicago Bride

Start with a wedding planner checklist, as well as how to craft the perfect wedding registry. To continue to help brides learn about the best four things to do right after your engagement to kick start the planning!




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Dr. Dariusz Borys is Recognized Among Castle Connolly Top Doctors® for Chicago, IL Region in 2019

A Chicago, IL Board Certified physician specializing in Pathology, Dr. Dariusz Borys, is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2019.




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Meet the Chair of ISM-Chicago's Emerging Leadership Committee

Source One Consultant Brandon Hummons will join the Institute for Supply Management's Chicago chapter to chair its Emerging Leadership Committee.




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Garage Door Repair Solutions Chicago Releases a One-Stop Garage Door Service

Enjoy the best customer service and excellent responses from the best technicians in Illinois by using the one-stop garage door service




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Santiago Balanza Gose has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry

Mr. Gose notably served the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council from 1993 to 2003




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SuperGreen Solutions® Announces New Franchisee in Chicago




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Watts-Mueller Presents the New WM-Series CNC Pipe Cutting Machines at FabTech in Chicago

International manufacturer adds "blended" machines to their industry-leading offerings




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Tie the Knot "Under the Stars" CHICAGO BRIDE Featured Cover Story

Creating a Wedding Experience that's 'Out of This World' at The Adler Planetarium




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Michael Walters Advertising (MWA) Announces Partnership With The Chicago Faucet Company

Michael Walters Advertising is looking forward to continuing to design and execute strategies that deliver results for Chicago Faucets.




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New Website Launched to Bring More Business to Veterinarian Clinics in Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, LA and NYC

The US veterinary services industry was valued at USD 94.14 billion in 2018, but less than a third of this business is served by neighborhood veterinarian practices who employ 60% of veterinarian professionals.




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New Chicago Mercantile Exchange Micro eMini Stock Indexes Tracked and Analyzed by Vantagepoint

Vantagepoint's Artificial Intelligence provides insight into this new asset class with its highly accurate predictive forecasting so traders can jump into trading immediately with confidence.




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For Fast, Reliable Internet Closer to Chicagoland Than Near-Earth Orbit, Check Out Everywhere Wireless

Elon Musk claims he has a solution for worldwide Internet service domination - Google Fiber thought the same - Everywhere Wireless is already here, available, delivering up to 10,000 Mbps!