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Brianna Sharp and Max Lacewell share an unlikely bond. Both kids live in Naperville. They see the same primary care doctor. And now Brianna, a 12-year-old seventh-grader at Gregory Middle School, and Max, a 5-year-old kindergartner at Welch Elementary School, are both immersed in the struggle of their lives. They are fighting the same rare pediatric brain cancer -- diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
(From upper left to lower right) Some of Oprah's favorite things include: polka-dot piggy banks ($20-$47; elegantbaby.com), the Zapi ($30; violight.com), and the Peek ($99.95, plus $19.95 per month for service; at getpeek.com).
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Frugality is among Oprah's favorite things She might be one of the wealthiest celebrities with an estimated worth of $2.5 billion, but that doesn't mean that Oprah Winfrey can't be frugal in these difficult economic times. Naysayers who still think we aren't in a recession need look no further than Winfrey's annual "Favorite Things" list of gifts.

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See a Christmas parade and love beautiful trees
The weather outside may be frightful, but families have a delightful pair of early yuletide entertainment options this weekend. It begins to look a lot like Christmas with a parade, entertainment and fireworks -- all part of the the Mag Mile Lights festival, beginning at 11 a.m. today at Pioneer Court, Michigan and the Chicago River.


'Twilight' Talk: Readers review the film
Looking for a place to talk "Twilight"? Here it is. We've asked a few local fans to share their reactions to the new movie adaptation. One fan says to "be prepared to be blown away by Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s on-screen heat." After reading what they have to say, let us know what you think.

Josh Larsen's review: Silly sexual tension turns 'Twilight' into camp

Mag: Chicago Symphony No. 1 in U.S., No. 5 in world
Andrew Patner: What would happen if a leading British-based music magazine ranked the world's leading orchestras and the "winning" U.S. ensemble didn't care? That's basically what's happened when leaders of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra shrugged their collective shoulders over the London monthly the Gramophone saying that it's the top classical outfit in the United States.
A rapturous Mahler symphony, courtesy of Haitink





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