Coda
With Chinese food, it's often lost in translation
GREG BEAN
      My grandmother on my father's side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. Her town was a true melting pot on account of the fact that it drew laborers from all over the world who worked on the Union Pacific Railroad and later in that company's coal mines.
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In the News
30 years a music fan & it's still a good time
MARK ROSMAN
      One of the things I enjoy most in life is watching and listening to bands play live. Having limited (my family would say I have zero) musical skills myself, I can only imagine what it would be like to be up on stage entertaining others.
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Are We There Yet?
The 'Big Spill' tests mom's cleanup mojo
LORI CLINCH
      It all started with an innocent pitcher of lemonade. Well, that and a darling little boy who thought he was old enough to tackle the task. After all, he'd seen pitchers of lemonade, observed the process in the making, and certainly any kid worth his salt could lift a spoon, swirl the contents and make a fine brew - all by himself.
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