All Stories from October 14, 2012 (Change date)
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Nix the tiki bar, Hawaii tourism gets authenticOct 14, 2012 6:00 am - HONOLULU — Coconut bras aren't Hawaiian. Neither are grass skirts. Tiki bars? They're from California. Yet they're all among the most recognizable symbols of a Hawaiian ...
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'The Walking Dead' takes a bite out of pop cultureOct 14, 2012 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES — In the first five minutes of the third-season premiere of “The Walking Dead,” former sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes and his battered and beaten band of zombi...
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On the road: Creepy times at 13 Terrors on the lakeOct 14, 2012 6:00 am - Chicago Supremely spooky spectacle Scare your pants off at 13 Terrors at Theater on the Lake, the annual Halloween event that involves evil clowns, a spinning...
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Vignette Home offers the details for a personal designOct 14, 2012 6:00 am - When Missie Bender decided to expand her interior design practice to include a retail boutique, she considered naming it “Wink” in recognition of what inspires her quest...
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Metal valleys on roof replacements are the best optionOct 14, 2012 5:50 am - Q. Do you have an opinion on open vs. closed roof valleys? I’ve had six estimates done, and all of the higher estimates cite open valleys (with a metal flashed valley), ...
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Cardinals just make it all the tougher for Cubs fansOct 14, 2012 5:37 am - For Cubs fan, baseball’s most entertaining postseason in years must be like watching a sequel to their worst nightmare. No, not the nightmare with black cats and Billy g...
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Fox Valley show offers networking, knowledge about antiquesOct 14, 2012 5:23 am - A well-curated trip back in time is what suburban antiques collector Linda Buehrer is expecting from the 38th Fall Fox Valley Antiques Show. A Windsor chair, a wood carr...
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How to bring long-term tenants up to market rentsOct 14, 2012 5:21 am - Q. My husband and I have been managing a five-unit apartment building for more than three years. One tenant is still paying approximately $260 less than the other tenant...
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Engine oil vapor may cause problemOct 14, 2012 5:19 am - Q. I own a 2008 GMC Acadia with a 3.6-liter engine. My mechanic noticed oil pooled underneath the air filter. He told me it appeared to come up the air intake hose from ...
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Art in the garden: Colorful shrubs contribute to autumn sceneryOct 14, 2012 5:00 am - Autumn is alive with the color of changing leaves. Maples and oaks may be at the top of the list but there are also many shrubs with outstanding fall color whose size al...