by Jonathan Eig, Editor-in-Chief Apr 2, 2012 ChicagoSide Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Eig, kicks off our first week of daily stories with some history, explanation and breaking news (hint: print.) For those of you who don’t know us yet, this is the place to start. For those of you that know us already, you’ll enjoy some fresh anecdotes from Eig. by Frank A. Kalman Mar 31, 2012 Before the Feb. 27 trade deadline, the Hawks were desperate for a defensive upgrade (among other things) so GM Stan Bowman traded for…Johnny Oduya? One month and ten wins later, Oh baby, Oduya has helped stabilize the defense and make Stan look pretty smart…so far. by Solomon Lieberman Mar 30, 2012 Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the honor ... Continue reading →
Associated PressAn S.P.C.A. trainer in Los Angeles demonstrates how to avoid dog bites.Inspector Clouseau got lots of laughs when he was bitten by a mutt in a classic scene from the movie “The Pink Panther Strikes Again.” But in real life, aggressive dogs can be a big problem. Dog bite claims account for more than a third of all homeowner’s insurance liability claims paid out, according to an insurance industry group.That proportion has remained roughly constant over the last decade, according to Loretta Worters of the Insurance Information Institute. And the number of claims has hovered around 15,000 to 16,000 annually over the last 10 years, though with an uptick last year. But the average cost per claim has risen dramatically, from about $19,000 in ... Continue reading →
Leading students through stories about Jesus and the Nephite and Lamanite tribes, who Mormons believe once populated the Americas, and tossing out peanut butter cups as rewards, Mr. Romney always returned to the same question: how could students apply the lessons of Mormon scripture in their daily lives? Now, as the presumptive Republican nominee for president, Mr. Romney speaks so sparingly about his faith — he and his aides frequently stipulate that he does not impose his beliefs on others — that its influence on him can be difficult to detect. But dozens of the candidate’s friends, fellow church members and relatives describe a man whose faith is his design for living. The church is by no means his only influence, and its impact cannot ... Continue reading →
Brendan Smialowski for The New York TimesFranklin Foer in The New Republic’s offices in 2007, when, as editor, he redesigned the magazine.Two months after buying a majority stake in The New Republic, the technology entrepreneur Chris Hughes has lured one of its former stars, Franklin Foer, back to the magazine as its editor.Mr. Foer, 37, left The New Republic two years ago after a successful five-year run as editor. He was widely credited with bringing life and energy to the magazine even in the face of chronic budget cuts.Mr. Foer replaces Richard Just, the current editor of the magazine who took over in 2010.Hiring back Mr. Foer is the first move in what Mr. Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook who is now the publisher and ... Continue reading →
