All Stories from August 28, 2011 (Change date)
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Suburban man describes video-game addictionAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - SARASOTA, Fla. — At the height of what he calls his addiction, Ryan Van Cleave would stand in the grocery store checkout line with his milk and bread and baby food for h...
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9-year-old archer is right on targetAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - HERRIN, Ill. — While some 9-year-olds may have read or seen movies about Robin Hood, Molly McHargue has been perfecting her archery skills and winning competitions like ...
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Low rates squeeze savers and may hold back economyAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — Super-low interest rates haven't done what they usually do after a recession. They haven't ignited economic growth or revived the home market or persuaded c...
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Dreams are the theme of Christian band’s songsAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - DECATUR, Ill. — If an audience listens to Decatur contemporary Christian band Four Wall Flight long enough, the theme of dreams fulfilled is sure to be broached. The gro...
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Artist paints murals on Illinois barnsAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - TOWANDA, Ill. — Advertising signs painted on rural barns were once a common sight across the country in 1920s and 1930s, and they are making a comeback on Jo Morrison’s ...
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Fifth Third Bank offers single card for both debit and creditAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - NEW YORK — It's plastic that does double duty as a credit and debit card. Fifth Third Bank, which operates 1,300 branches in the Midwest and South, is offering a new car...
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8 revealing stats for fund investorsAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - BOSTON — It’s important to avoid getting caught up in the stock market’s day-to-day convulsions. Consider that most investors build up their retirement savings over thre...
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American Airlines expands preferred seatsAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - American Airlines has expanded and renamed its Express Seats offering, now called Preferred Seats. The expanded seat choice is now available to all American Airlines cu...
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Owners should plan for pet care after their deathAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - While sitting in the dentist's office waiting for the dental hygienist to call my name, I had just enough time to quickly skim through OK magazine. One article was about...
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Car owners hope for sun at Glendale Heights showAug 28, 2011 6:00 am - Rain. It's the archenemy of all summer festivals. But it is loathed most, perhaps, by car show participants, who spend hours shining and polishing their vintage vehicle...