Tuesday, December 20, 2005

News Analysis with Elizabeth Brackett
The field of Cook County board president candidates has narrowed with Commissioner Mike Quigley pulling out of the race and throwing his support behind fellow Commissioner Forrest Claypool. Elizabeth Brackett will talk to the two men along with Republican candidate commissioner Tony Peraica.

Chicago Matters
Our final Chicago Matters segment of the year looks at an enticing internet-based business. Is it legitimate, or is it a pyramid scheme? Click here for more on the Pyramid Scheme Alert and the Federal Trade Commission on Pyramid Schemes.

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Books for Holiday Giving
Philosopher and book guru Al Gini is here with his recommended titles for holiday reading and giving. See Al's picks below.

The March by E.L. Doctorow (Random House, 2005)
Shiloh by Shelby Foote (Vintage, 1952)
Hitler's Peace by Philip Kerr (Putnum, 2005)
Ordinary Heros by Scott Turow (Farrar, 2005)
Lizzie's War by Tim Farrington (Harper, 2005)
The Distance Between Us by Masha Hamilton (Unbridled Books, 2004)
The Closers by Michael Connelly (Little Brown, 2005)
Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly (Little Brown, 2005)
The Position by Meg Wolitzer (Scribner, 2005)
A Changed Man by Francine Prose (Harper Collins, 2005)
Incendiary by Chris Cleave (Knopf, 2005)

Handle with Care
Rich Samuels takes us to a UPS laboratory where engineers put packages to extreme tests to increase the probability that your holiday packages will arrive in one piece.

Affordable Wine Recommendations
Choosing wine for a holiday meal? Check Please's Alpana Singh will offer advice on some of the best value wines on the market — and a couple to splurge on. See Alpana's picks below.

Matua Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand $12
Hirschbach Riesling – Germany $6
Saracco Moscato d'Asti - Italy $14
Vina Alarba Grenache – Spain $6
House Wine Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot – Washington State $12
Mark West Pinot Noir – Central Coast $12
Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Champagne – France $140

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