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Sticks and Stones

Is it true that sticks and stones can break your bones, but words can never hurt you? Yes, but only if you choose to not let words hurt you. Comedian Tom Shillue, host of Red Eye on Fox News Channel, explains how growing up in a politically incorrect, rough-and-tumble America was the only thing that could have prepared him for the real world, and still is the only thing that can prepare teenagers and college students alike.

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Obituaries this week

Marvin R. Mickelson, 74, of Burlington died Sunday, January 10, 2016

Maurine Weaver, 87, West Burlington, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Kelly Marie Myers, 48, West Burlington, died Sunday, January 10, 2016

Keith Burdette Renner, 92, Danville, died Saturday, January 9, 2016

Jerry Hugh Fraser, 74, Burlington, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Evelyn K. Jarvis, 91, rural Oquawka, IL died Sunday, January 10, 2016

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Powerball jackpot-rigging scandal is forgotten

Click here: Powerball jackpot-rigging scandal is forgotten as fever sweeps the Country.
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WB Tops Cardinal, 79-43

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig launches from beyond the arc against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 79-43.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig launches from beyond the arc against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 79-43.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Travon Ashby looks for the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 79-43.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby looks for the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 79-43.
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Falcons Stop Cardinal, 68-53

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins shoots a three against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 68-53.
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West Burlington’s Amber DesJardins shoots a three against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 68-53.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Pep Band plays during a timeout Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Pep Band plays during a timeout Friday night in West Burlington.
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Hillary’s Health Concerns

Click here: Medical experts raise red flags, question her claimed recovery from brain trauma
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Most Americans are only one paycheck away from the street

Click here: 63% of Americans can’t deal with a $500 emergency
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Satellite Data Shows 2015 Was NOT The Hottest Year On Record

Click here: Satellite Data Shows 2015 Wasn’t Even Close To Being The Hottest Year On Record
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FTC: Lumosity to pay $2M for ‘deceptive advertising’

Click here: Online “brain training” company Lumosity to pay $2 million in fines because it deceived users with claims its games improved mental performance and would stave off age-related cognitive decline.

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