All Stories from May 20, 2012 (Change date)
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Backyard makeover contest Week 3: Started, never finishedMay 20, 2012 1:00 am - From the top of the deck we no longer have privacy from all of the other neighbors’ decks in the neighborhood. So we got the great idea to put in a concrete patio, ...
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Planter big enough to grow produce for a variety of dishesMay 20, 2012 1:00 am - Mediterranean Planter from “The Balcony Gardener” (CICO Books, 2012) This wooden window box can hold enough produce for a variety of delicious summer dishes. Y...
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Track garden’s progress in photos, notebookMay 20, 2012 1:00 am - Over the years, I’ve had some great success stories, along with a fair amount of challenges. But that’s what gardening is about, because learning from the chal...
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Consequences of unemployment are economic, emotionalMay 20, 2012 1:00 am - Got a job? For a too many people reading this, the answer to that question is “No, but I sure could use one.” Professionals, white collar workers, blue collar workers, ...
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Northwestern women beat Duke in NCAA lacrosseMay 20, 2012 12:17 am - Going to an NCAA women’s lacrosse final four never loses its luster, even for Northwestern. Erin Fitzgerald scored four goals and the defending national champion Wildcat...
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Amarista’s big night leads Padres past Angels 3-2May 20, 2012 12:16 am - SAN DIEGO — Alexi Amarista scored San Diego’s first two runs against his former team and then doubled in the go-ahead run off Dan Haren in the seventh inning to lead the...
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Kershaw tosses 6-hitter as Dodgers blank Cards 6-0May 20, 2012 12:16 am - LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw outdueled Jake Westbrook with a six-hitter for his fourth career shutout, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 ...
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Johnson cruises to 3rd win in NASCAR All-Star raceMay 20, 2012 12:10 am - CONCORD, N.C. — It’s not often a race car driver intentionally cruises slowly at the back of the field. Jimmie Johnson did it for roughly 60 laps Saturday nigh...
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Butler, Moustakas lead Royals past D-backs 7-3May 20, 2012 12:01 am - KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Billy Butler and Mike Moustakas homered, Bruce Chen won his third straight start and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3 Saturday...
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Jones has 3 hits in Nationals’ 6-5 loss to OriolesMay 20, 2012 12:01 am - WASHINGTON — Ross Detwiler’s emergence as a reliable starter has been one of the early bright spots on a Washington Nationals team beset by injuries. Saturday night’s ef...