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increase font size Letter to the editor: A plea to women – now’s not the time to forgo screenings ‘Before we can truly care for others, we need to ensure our own health,’ a doctor says. Share Women often put the needs of others over those of their own. As caretakers, it is hardwired into our DNA and an integral part of who we are. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many in-person health care services, such as screening mammograms, were placed on hold as we navigated how to safely provide care in a new environment. More than a year later, while COVID-19 is still very much a part of our life, we are in a much better position with the knowledge, tools, and safety procedures to protect you. ....
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago A 19th century Arts & Crafts house in Hyde Park with many of its original tile, plaster and wood details intact is on the market for the first time since the late 1960s. The heirs of Peggy and David Bevington are asking $1.8 million for the eight-bedroom home built in 1899 on Blackstone Avenue. It’s represented by Susan O’Connor of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago. The house has the hallmarks of the Arts & Crafts movement, including finely hand-crafted details like tiled fireplace mantels and wood built-ins, and a floorplan that is relatively open for its era. Built in 1899, it was the work of Pond & Pond, brothers and architects who designed all the campus buildings at Hull House and student unions at the University of Michigan, Michigan State and Purdue. ....
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Storytelling in video games comes in many forms, whether it s in-game dialogue, environmental details, or even info dumps of lore via found documents and audio logs. Cinematic cutscenes have been a firm staple of delivering story beats and important plot moments, but some games writers are keen to find alternatives. One such writer is Lucas Laredo, narrative designer on Weird West an action RPG with qualities of an immersive sim, set in a Wild West frontier that borders on dark fantasy. Though plot specifics are under wraps, Weird West s storytelling seems to favor unique player experiences over traditional cutscenes. With this dynamic approach, the real story comes from how the game reacts to player input. ....
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