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Balance

Monday, May 2, 2011

About Town

A Search For Balance

Can we each find our share of happiness in Evanston?

The word balance, used as a noun, is defined by Dictionary.com as: 1. a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. 2. something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise. 3. mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc.   With so many questions swirling around Evanston these days, it’s hard to find answers – let alone balance  -- when the topics themselves aren’t exactly black or white.  For instance... Why are there so many shootings in Evanston? Do our children receive a decent public education? How can we attract more business to Evanston? Should we ban plastic bags altogether? Why does Trader Joe’s avoid coming here? Should a business like The Tilted Kilt open in the…

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Richard Schulte

4:46 pm on Sunday, May 22, 2011

Tom, clicked on the link above and this is what I got: "This video contains content from EMI, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds. Sorry about that."   more ›

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