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Add comment January 18th, 2008 10:30am Anna Voelker

GENERAL
Ask Geo: GO columnist Georgette Braun is curious about a lot of things. She’ll answer your questions and pose some of her own.
Bricks & Clicks: Why we do what we do at the Register Star.
Editor’s Note: What’s on the mind of Linda Grist Cunningham, executive editor
Go Green: Rockford Woman editor Jennie Pollock tries to live without plastic for a week. Why? Because she heard that people are trying it and wanted to know how hard it could be.
Register Star Podcast: News, sports and all things entertaining are fair game for this podcast featuring Register Star personalities.
A Seat at the Table: Speak up about issues of the day.
Wood On Words: Have you ever needed an excuse to catch up on your jargon, gibberish, slang and gobbledygook? Word guru Barry Wood will help you out.

HEALTH
Good for You: Health isn’t a word. It’s a lifestyle: eating right, exercising and taking care of yourself. Our local experts are here to help.
Like Mike: HealthyRockford.com Editor Mike DeDoncker shares his knowledge on health and fitness.
Our Health Experts: The Rock River Valley is proud to have medical experts in a wide range of fields. Tap into their knowledge.

POLITICAL
Applesauce: Pat Cunningham offers an unabashedly liberal perspective on national politics.
Sweeny Report: Political Editor Chuck Sweeny shares political opinion and analysis.

BUSINESS STAFF
BizRock: Business Editor Annette LaCross talks business in the Rock River Valley.
Comings and Goings: Keep track of the latest business openings and closings with reporter Melissa Westphal.
Get Real: Assistant Business Editor Alex Gary touches on real estate, banking and auto industries.
The Passenger Seat: Reporter Thomas Bona blogs on transportation issues.

BUSINESS COMMUNITY
ADwire: KMK Media keeps you informed on the latest in advertising.
Biz Navigator: Blackhawk Bank staffers share tips and insight with small businesses, focusing on what’s going on around us – locally, regionally and nationally – and how it affects you, your customers and your employees.
Career Corner: Need career info? The professionals at QPS can help.
Manufacturing 2.0: Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and more.
Marketing Sense: The team at PR Etc. shares how to market your business, products.
Preparing Our Future: Junior Achievement staffers talk about issues related to preparing our youth to compete in the global economy and reach the future of their dreams.
SAVANTips: Experts at Savant provide perspectives on making wise financial and lifestyle decisions.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Arts4All: News, notes and events from inside the Rock River Valley’s arts scene.
Movie Man: Film critic Will Pfeifer listens to the buzz from Hollywood — and beyond.