Nation + World
In this March 2012 photo provided by the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Piquet, a Pacific white-sided dolphin, swims at the aquarium. Care experts are preparing for Piquet to give birth this spring.
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A lasting impression
FIRST impression really lasts—at least on my first-hand experience of Maxims Hotel’s classy French fine-dining restaurant called Impressions. What impresses me about it is that until today I could not imagine that it’s kind of an unpretentious high-end bistro yet every whiff, sip and bite of its offerings is truly pleasing to the senses and, of course, the pocket. Me and my three other ...
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Grand Portuguese influences
CLUELESS as I am, the only things I knew about Macau were its casinos, more casinos and Portuguese egg tarts. However, in recent years, Macau has slowly transformed itself into a tourist destination.
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Off the Couch: Ramp Tramp Festival is a load of fun
BARRY COURTER: Lisa, there are a couple of festivals on the horizon that I’m thinking you are likely interested in. South Pittsburg is hosting the National Cornbread Festival on Saturday and Sunday, and there is another big event in Polk County this weekend that has your name written all over it.
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Oprah inspires local firm
Few local businesses can say they owe their start to TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey.
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