All Stories from August 26, 2012 (Change date)
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Parking brake only as good as the cableAug 26, 2012 5:07 am - Q. I have a 1996 Chevy S10 pickup truck. The parking break was used every day up until two weeks ago when, as I released it, the pedal came back slow. I tried to release...
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Duckworth just one battle-tested female war vet running for CongressAug 26, 2012 5:05 am - WASHINGTON — Tammy Duckworth lost both legs and partial use of an arm in a rocket-propelled grenade attack in Iraq. Another candidate in the 2012 elections flew an A-10...
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Cracks in the foundation appear ahead of GOP conventionAug 26, 2012 5:05 am - TAMPA, Fla. — This is the convention prelude of the Republicans’ dreams — their nightmares, that is. Mitt Romney wanted to preside over a made-for-TV gathering showcasin...
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Ask the plumber: A tub filler can deliver an extra flow of waterAug 26, 2012 5:02 am - Q. I’m a pretty handy guy, but not a professional plumber. So even though I can work with tools, I need some guidance on how to deal with plumbing fixtures. We have a se...
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Mortgage complicated by husband and wife’s breakupAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I got divorced about 10 years ago and moved out of town. My husband stayed in our home and was responsible for all the payments. I have now moved back and am attempti...
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Buffets offer versatility in dining room and beyondAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - The best thing about buffets is they are an ideal addition to just about any room in your home. Here are some quick tips on how to pick and use a buffet to add style to ...
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Editorial: Failed leadership at Antioch Rescue SquadAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health pulled no punches recently when it sent a scathing letter to the Antioch Rescue Squad with the informal findings of its investig...
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‘Street creep’ can damage driveways, especially on downslopesAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - Q. We are purchasing a house in a nice new subdivision, but the house is at the lower end of a cul-de-sac. I have a friend who is the friend of a home inspector, and he ...
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How gardens help students growAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - DALLAS — Gathered in the large garden behind an elementary school here, a group of kindergartners watched as their teacher snipped some basil, let them smell the leaves,...
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Thin line between news gathering and insensitivityAug 26, 2012 5:00 am - The media alert did not equivocate. “On Thursday, August 23, Megan’s funeral will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Wheaton. While the family is grateful to the ...