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New Washington County Public Schools administrative offices still in planning phases
julieg@herald-mail.comA sheet of paper with the words “Do not move” was taped to the U-shaped receptionist desk. A similar note was taped to a large white planter nearby that contained a pot of crusty old soil and dead plant material. A few yards away was a set...Tags: Sports, The Herald-Mail, Renovation, Building Material, Allegheny Energy Inc.
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So many ways to chill
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersWho doesn't love a cucumber? Picklers, slicers, green or yellow, smooth or bumpy, thin- or thick-skinned, chubby Kirbys, little cornichons, English, Japanese, Persian. Good thing then that with the impending heat comes cucumber season. They peak with...Tags: Salt, Shallots, Mangos, Johnny Depp, Onions
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The rewards of going green
If you're planning to do some remodeling work this spring and summer, certain energy-efficiency improvements could put some cash back in your pocket while adding value to your home. Tax incentives are available to help offset the cost of going green....
Tags: Environmental Politics, Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Alternative Energy, Taxation
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Refrigerators add tech to kitchen
One new refrigerator on the market spews out filtered hot water on demand. Another one will fill your tumbler with sparkling water. Might Chardonnay be next? "Um, well, we'll put it on the list of ideas," said John Boyd, a GE Appliances' marketing...
Tags: Consumers, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Tinley Park, Lincoln-Way police blotter: April 15
The following items were taken from police reports. Tinley Park Six rings with a total estimated value of $2,000 were reported taken April 3 from a home on the 17000 block of Circle Drive. Two Tinley Park teens, 19 and 18, are scheduled to appear...
Tags: Crimes, New Lenox, Theft, Crime, Law and Justice, Transportation Accidents
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Seven steps to creating a soup
FARGO, N.D. - “I made the wild rice soup mix, but I added a few things,” my husband commented one day on our way home. “That sounds good,” I responded. “We had carrots, celery and onions in the fridge, so I chopped them and added them to the soup,” he...Tags: Onondaga County, Thyme, Dietary Fiber, Onions, Potatoes
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Greenest of the green: Top efficiency-boosting home improvements
BPTForget wondering who's the fairest; when it comes to choosing home improvements that make your home look good - from the curb and to potential buyers - it may make more sense to ask "Who's the greenest of them all." Sustainable home improvements not...Tags: Water, Energy Saving, Electricity Production and Distribution, Real Estate Buyers, Environmental Issues
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Weighing cost of home warranties
Special to Tribune NewspapersFew home sellers offer unlimited warranties. One of the increasingly rare examples is L.L. Bean. Not satisfied with an ax you buy there? Return it for replacement, refund or store credit- and no time limit. Unfortunately, most warranties run only a year...Tags: Real Estate Sellers, Manufacturing and Engineering, Industrial Production
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RepairClinic.com: 7 ways to make your lawn mower run like new
++++++++++++++++++++ || RepairClinic.com, an online store for replacement parts for home appliances, outdoor power equipment and HVAC equipment,shares some money-saving tips about prepping lawn mowers for spring. “Many people wait until their...
Tags: Environmental Issues, Manufacturing and Engineering, Tire Pressure Checks, Car Engine Repair, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
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Furnaces: Doing the energy payback math
Special to Tribune NewspapersLike most fuel-saving home appliances, high-efficiency furnaces cost more than others upfront. That complicates the idea of upgrading. Does it make sense to invest in a new system when you already have one that works? Start answering those questions...Tags: Environmental Issues, Manufacturing and Engineering, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Budgets and Budgeting
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New super-thin, flexible invisibility cloak wows Harry Potter fans
Harry Potter fans rejoice: Researchers have devised an ultra-thin invisibility cloak that can mask three-dimensional objects -- if you’re observing that object in microwave light, that is. With butterbeer and Bertie Bott's every flavor beans on...
Tags: University of Texas at Austin, Manufacturing and Engineering, Science and Technology
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River Forest home raises the bar on energy efficiency
This article contains corrected material, The home's cobalt blue siding sets it apart from older brick houses in its River Forest neighborhood. But the color of the house on Jackson Avenue is the least of its distinguishing factors. As northern...
Tags: Tooth Decay, Alternative Energy, Building Material, Urbana (Champaign, Illinois), LEGO Group
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