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January 18th, 2008 at 10:30am Anna Voelker

GENERAL
Bricks & Clicks: Why we do what we do at the Register Star.
180 Degrees: Our campaign to solve entrenched problems in the Rock River Valley. We want to make the region a better place to live, work and raise our children.
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.
Wood On Words: Have you ever needed an excuse to catch up on your jargon, gibberish, slang and gobbledygook? Word guro Barry Wood will help you out.
Ask Geo: GO columnist Georgette Braun is curious about a lot of things. She’ll answer your questions and pose some of her own.
A Seat at the Table: Speak up about issues of the day.
Viewpoints Board: Community members advise the Register Star on the Editorial Agenda and on topics of the day.

HEALTH
Like Mike: Mike DeDoncker shares his knowledge on health and fitness.
Pulse: Deborah Austin covers the business of health: what providers are doing, how the workplace is changing and what consumers need to know.

SPORTS
Talkin’ Cubs: Your chance to talk Cubs baseball all season with our newsroom fans, as the North Siders try to snap a 100-year drought.

POLITICAL
Sweeny Report: Political Editor Chuck Sweeny shares political opinion and analysis.
Applesauce: Pat Cunningham offers an unabashedly liberal perspective on national politics.
In Chambers: Springfield Bureau Chief Aaron Chambers gives his political insights.
Why We Vote: Members of our Voters’ Panel share their thoughts on Election 2008.

BUSINESS
Manufacturing 2.0: Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and more.
At Work: Nate Legue dishes about trends in the workplace
BizRock: Annette LaCross talks business in the Rock River Valley
Comings and Goings: Business staffers share what’s new and what’s leaving the Rock River Valley
Get Real: Alex Gary touches on real estate, banking and auto industries
The Passenger Seat: Thomas Bona blogs on transportation issues
Marketing Sense: Rebecca Kopf shares how to market your business, products
SAVANTips: Experts at Savant provide perspectives on making wise financial and lifestyle decisions
ADwire: KMK Media keeps you informed on the latest in advertising.
Career Corner: Need career info? The professionals at QPS can help.
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.
Ask SCORE: Ask SCORE will help start-up and existing businesses answer questions they may have about growing their operations.

ENTERTAINMENT
Our Time: We asked teens Sarah Wieland and Matt Yardley to share their joys, their worries and their dreams as the prom approaches.
Movie Man: Film critic Will Pfeifer listens to the buzz from Hollywood — and beyond.
Go Girls: Go places with high schoolers Cathryn Vaulman and Emily Johnson.
On the GO: News and views for Rock River Valley 20- and 30-somethings.

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