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04
Jun
The Burden of Technology
Twenty-five years ago, if you had to make an important phone call, take a picture, compute a computation or pay a bill, you would need a separate device for each task. In the modern world, all the technology needed to […]
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28
May
Leveling Portable Scales
Some things in life are common sense. Some things are not. Sometimes common sense prevails, other times it fails. In this conundrum of worldly imperfection, it is quite apparent the laws generated by the elected officials at all levels of […]
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21
May
Beach Towels & Tow Trucks
Imagine you are on the beach – taking in the sun, the breeze and the sound of the waves are only slightly drowned out by the cool rhythms of some classic Bob Marley. Now think about the colorful floral beach […]
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07
May
The Clock Is Ticking
With its roots in 19th century warfare, the phrase “deadline” has an interesting, somewhat literal, etymology. According to author Christine Ammer, the term “deadline” was coined at the hellish Andersonville, GA prison camp, and first appeared in writing in a […]
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30
Apr
Legal Illegalities
In 1989, James Bond received a License to Kill. What? Where does one obtain such credentials? The truth is no one has a license to kill, or to commit any other crimes for that matter. There are times when the […]
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23
Apr
Tax On Tax On Tax
Those who live, work or own a business in Illinois are well aware of the astronomical amount of taxes paid out on a yearly basis. While some of these taxes are absolutely necessary to provide security, education and infrastructure, others […]
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16
Apr
Driver’s Ed
Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase: “It’s better to be judged by 12 then carried by 6.” This refers to the hope the decisions you make may save your life, but could put you in legal jeopardy. The vast majority would […]
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09
Apr
Permit Jumping
Have you ever been to a sporting event and seen people move up to better seats than they paid for? Maybe you are that person! Usually the usher approaches them and makes the person return to their rightful seats. Rarely […]
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04
Apr
Creating a Crisis
You know you are in the midst of an election season when your apathy for government is at an all-time high. Forget which candidate you will endorse or despise the most, and realize a truth of every future master of […]
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26
Mar
It’s Only One Day
At the end of their shift on April 1st, ask any truck enforcement officer in Illinois the most common line heard from truck drivers throughout the day. Chances are most, if not all, will answer with the same redundant phrase: […]
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