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

GENERAL
Editor’s Note: What’s on the mind of Linda Grist Cunningham, executive editor
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 guru 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: 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.
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.

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.
The Baldest Truth: GateHouse News Service sports columnist Mike Nadel explores the good, the bad and the ugly in the world of sports.

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

BUSINESS
Comings and Goings: Keep track of the latest business openings and closings.
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.
Manufacturing 2.0: Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and more.
Get Real: Alex Gary touches on real estate, banking and auto industries
The Passenger Seat: Thomas Bona blogs on transportation issues
Marketing Sense: The team at PR Etc. 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.