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December 2006
Office Face
By Robert Buscemi
We talk to native South Sider Leslie David Baker about his role as Stanley Hudson on NBC's hit show The Office. Read more
Ka-ching in the Season
By Karin Horgan Sullivan
If the holidays seem to take a bigger bite out of your budget every year, it’s not your imagination. The National Retail Federation estimates that Americans will spend a grand total of $457.4 billion at retail stores this holiday season, an increase of 5 percent over 2005. Chicago’s contribution to that total will be roughly $12.8 billion. Read more
The Chemistry of Choke
By Emily Stone
Even elite athletes seem to falter when it matters most. University of Chicago psychologist Sian Beilock aims to discover why. Read more
Just Add Milk
By Jennifer Tanaka
Holiday cookie swaps are jolly good fun for some—and agony for those who'd rather not bake. These six spots will help get nonbakers through the season. Read more
Nixed Messages
By Jeff Ruby
Some photos are timeless, some are just tasteless—so what happens to those that don't make the grade? We dust off a few cutting-room rejects for closer inspection. Read more
Deal Estate – Supersize Me
By Dennis Rodkin
Today's homeowners have demonstrated a decided penchant for enourmous residences, but these three behemoths dwarf all but the most exotic Xanadus. Read more