Give a Used Car an Inspection

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The glamorous life of a (fashion) truck driver: Behind the scenes of ‘The Styleliner’

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“Mommy, is this a dream?” An 8-year-old girl steps out of the late-May sun beating down on a Georgetown parking lot and right into her own little version of heaven — a food truck. Except this truck isn’t selling ice cream or cup ...
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UFC 146 Prelims: Jamie Varner Shocks Edson Barboza in Octagon Return

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Jamie Varner made up for lost time. In his first UFC appearance since November 2007, the former WEC lightweight champion sprang a stunning upset on the previously unbeaten Edson Barboza and stopped the highly touted Brazilian on first ...
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Give a Used Car an Inspection

Source: Wall Street Journal

By Emily Glazer A used automobile can be a great value. But you'll need to ensure you're not buying one with hidden issues that can hurt both you and your wallet down the road.A new guide from Consumer Re ...
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Schafer returns to lineup from toe injury

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LOS ANGELES -- Astros center fielder Jordan Schafer is eager to lace up his cleats again after missing a couple games because of a toe injury -- even if the cleats on his feet feel like what he called "bozo shoes." After fouling a ball off his ...
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How academic press releases are being used for free advertising

Source: Kevin, M.D.

You may have noticed the rash of medical news spewing from your favorite news outlets with greater frequency. As a medical professional you probably cringe as you envision the calls that are about to flood your offic ...
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Police beat: Theft of cheap brandy and a trapped tagging trio

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Editor’s note: Compiled from reports to Tacoma Police. The trio of taggers walked into a trap under Interstate 705. It was one of their good spots: a twisting cathedral of four freeway ramps looming over South Hood Street, the holy of holies, the ...
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ROCK DOC: Japan's energy situation has environmental, costly effects

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Energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, and there's no more amazingly useful form of energy than electricity. That's why I was initially startled to read the recent news that the last of Japan's 54 nuclear power plants has been shut down, a turn o ...
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The spot where _________

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If I asked you to drive me to the spot where you grew up, or went to high school, had your first kiss, or got married...how would it feel? As we saw it in the distance, slowed down, and the brakes began to squeak. When we opened the car doors and ...
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