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Take It Low & Slow in the Holiday Kitchen

want to try the recipe? 4D This holiday season, taking it slow in the kitchen could spare you some stress and save you some cash.

Stout-Braised Short Ribs Recipe

Ribs improve in flavor when braised, especially when done a day or so in advance. To do ahead, cook as directed, then cool the ribs completely, uncovered. Once cool, cover and refrigerate. To serve, reheat the ribs, covered, in a 350 F oven for 1-1 1/2 hours. Serve these short ribs with buttered egg noodles tossed with chopped fresh parsley, or mashed potatoes or rice.

A Quick Dip Before the Party

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way ... to Christmas. The long-awaited day is just a heartbeat away. If you are looking for last-minute appetizers to take to Grandma's house, here are a couple of easy dipping sauce recipes created by Certified Master Chef Jimmy Gherardi.

Madison Group Helps 2 Area Wisconsin Schools

The Madison (Wis.) Downtown Optimist Club has donated 638 hats, mittens, scarves, socks and underwear to numerous schools and programs, including Iowa-Grant Elementary School in Livingston and Boscobel Elementary School in Boscobel. Known as the Mitts for Kits program, the club collected donations of these winter items from its members.

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Tri-State People

McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, announced the following promotions: * Abby Fischer, CPA, was promoted to senior associate.

Life's a Game ... And All the World's a Mini-Boss

Special Awards Catchiest Music in an Oddball Game Award: Two way tie: "Patapon" and "Katamari Damacy" The "Army Men" Award for Most Unnecessary Number of Sequels/Spinoffs: "Dynasty Warriors," clocking in at 28, as of press time Longest, Most Unfortunate Name: "Shin Megami: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army" Best Use of Ninja Monkeys: "Timesplitters: Future Perfect" The OMG, What Happened to This Once Great Franchise Award: "Sonic the Hedgehog" The 'Holy Crap, Grandma's Gam...

3 Ways You Can Stop Overeating for Good

Next time you're obsessing about another holiday eggnog or chocolate bombe cake a la mode, ask yourself this: "Would you shove that stuff into a friend's body?" Mouth too full to answer? Use these strategies to nix bad habits and eat right: 1. Get lost (in your mind). When you want to eat to feel better, walk around the block (go ahead and put on your boots; we'll wait) and think about the bad feelings that are driving you to the fridge. Maybe you can start sorting them out instead of hiding ...

Astrology

If your birthday is today: Unusual conditions could develop in the year ahead with regard to two gifted friends who will prove to be quite beneficial for you in material ways. You'll want to take advantage of any doors they open. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If you are negotiating something of great importance, it might be smart to make your best offer at the start. If the other person knows the strategy up front, it will save a lot of haggling.

Move Carefully and Publicly On Land Plan

where we stand The Dubuque Community School District faces many challenges, most of them financial in nature. Now it has the challenge of convincing the public it is a good idea to spend about $14 million to buy the former Dubuque Packing Co. site. Christmastime is a season of surprises, and Dubuque taxpayers this week received an unexpected one, courtesy of Dubuque Community School Board members.

Kettles, Bell Ringers Unwelcome at Target?

Question: Why are there no Salvation Army kettles and bell ringers at Target? I have seen them everywhere else but there. Answer: Target is not the only major retailer that doesn't allow Salvation Army bell ringers and their kettles at its storefronts.

Refuse Collection Not Offered for 2 Fridays

John K. Kupferschmidt

John Kenneth Kupferschmidt, 87, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Dubuque, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009, in Tucson. Services will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 26, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Tucson. The Adair Funeral Home, Dodge Chapel, Tucson, is in charge of arrangements.

Births

Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009 Honkomp-Da Silva - Christina Honkomp and Paulo Da Silva, Dyersville, Iowa, girl at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque.

Merlyn W. Curtis

MANCHESTER, Iowa - Merlyn William Curtis, 77, of Manchester, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, at Good Neighbor Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, at Community Congregational Church, Manchester. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Masonville

Robbery Suspect Stayed in Teller's Home

One of the bank tellers who was robbed while filling a US Bank ATM on Thursday lived with one of the robbery suspects, according to court documents. Travis A. Strowbridge, 23, no permanent address, and Michael B. Holton, 22, of 1275 Bluff St., were arrested on charges of second- degree robbery after Kentucky authorities took them into custody on unrelated warrants. Strowbridge also was arrested on a charge of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent.

Concealed Weapons Could Yield a Better Outcome

There are a few flaws in the letter written by Mr. Huekels ("Concealed weapons could make a bad situation worse," Dec. 20). First, he states that if there was a concealed weapon in the Knicker's robbery "the event most likely would have ended with a loss of life and numerous injuries."

Travelers Could Face Mix of Problems

Too close? Slow down Tri-state area residents know all about winter driving tips. Knowing and doing isn't the same thing. What is the most common winter driving tip people tend to ignore? "Driving too close to the vehicle ahead of them," said Dena Gray-Fisher, spokeswoman for the Iowa Department of Transportation. "You are less likely to be involved in a multiple-vehicle crash or end up in the ditch if you put plenty of space between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. If the vehicle ahead...

Chest, Adams Plead Not Guilty

The father and son accused of robbing Knicker's Saloon earlier this month have pleaded not guilty. Eddie Chest, 71, and Eddie Adams, 46, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of attempted murder, first-degree robbery and unauthorized possession of an offensive weapon.