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Franklin, the famously exacting proprietor behind the Austin-based barbecue shop, is offering a manifesto for hard-core pit enthusiasts who want to drill deep on subjects like reverse flow smokers and the science of wood drying — to give you an idea …
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NBA Finals Matchup: LeBron James vs. the Warriors' defense
Last week, reporters asked LeBron James how you stop Steph Curry. He responded "Like you stop me… you can't." Since the emergences of the star player in basketball, it's been apparent. Good defense can't truly stop the undeniably great players.
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MAURA MOYNIHAN: Mission failure at the International Campaign for Tibet
As Chinese battleships advance in the South China Sea, breaking news that 147 people in Tibet have now set their bodies on fire to protest the Chinese Communist occupation of their homeland adds to fearful tremors racing through Asia about China's rise.
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Mountain View to 'play Solomon' with Google, LinkedIn expansion plans
MOUNTAIN VIEW — City planners have taken a cleaver to Google's blueprint to build new office space for 10,000 workers under seven giant, translucent domes, recommending that the city shelve as much as 70 percent of what the tech company wants to …
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Youth get workforce training through grant program
APPLETON – Fox Cities students this week showcased skills they developed through a school-to-work training program made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Fast Forward-Blueprint for Prosperity initiative. The students took part in the Cooperative …
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SEE: DC's 'Legends of Tomorrow': All things great and small in CW's debut trailer
But life had other plans. And after dealing with the supernatural powers of Ra's al Ghul in Season 3 of “Arrow,” and after seeing an ally turn into a super speedster (Barry Allen), Queen knows some threats are too big, even for him. The Flash echoes …
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Let General Stanley McChrystal Explain Why Adaptability Trumps Hierarchy
Seven years ago, they worked on a patient whose face had been torn off when she was mauled by a pit bull. The team opened up the dog's stomach, removed the face, and reattached it. Today, if you saw this patient … Working with trauma surgeons …
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Emanuel Stern Lists Hamptons Home for .95 Million
With a private dock on the bay, the estate also includes a firepit, a tennis court and tennis pavilion with a gym, a pool and a two-story pool house. Mr. Stern finished building the home in 2009, Mr. DePersia said, but is selling because he has decided …
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Apartment developers still high on building Seattle high-rises
On an adjacent block, AMLI and Mortenson Development are building a 41-story tower with about 410 units. Just north of that, Security Properties is building a 40-story tower called Kinects at 1823 Minor that will have about 360 units. And to the north, …
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Fresh ideas for redesigning your outdoor space
Houseplans.com, the largest online collection of ready-made house plans, features thousands of home designs that can be bought by prospective homeowners to be used for building their dream home. The site features plans for bungalows, cabins, log …
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15 DIY indoor activities for a rainy Father's Day
This Father's Day, Tropical Depression Bill and other severe weather will force families across the country indoors. But don't fret — Youthletic has come up with 15 activities to ensure the special dad in your life has a weekend to remember. Use our …
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Fantasy Golf Picks: The Greenbrier Classic Sleepers & Strategy
The winning score has landed in the -13 to -16 each of the last three years, so it's imperative to fire all four rounds in the 60s with the potential to go super low two of those days. Generally speaking, Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green is the premier …
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COMMENTARY: Happy Dad's Day (because anyone can be a father, but not all …
This is the day when we typically fire up the barbecue pit and partake in the grilling of meats in honor of this man we call “Dad,” “Pa,” “Pop,” or whatever title we endow upon the patriarch of the family. We make the time to recognize that our dads …
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Peter Frost Crain's Dining
The national chain Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill plans to open its 66th restaurant, and first in the Chicago area, July 13 in Mount Prospect's Randhurst Village shopping center. It will feature a patio with a fire pit and a late-night menu. It's the …
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Mixed-use Village projects gain support at DPR
photo The owner of this 76 gas station on Pearl Street plans to demolish it and build a two-story mixed-use project that would include four commercial spaces (possibly a natural foods market) and 12 condominiums. File …
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New Residence Inn coming to Great Valley area
The release added that “…for relaxation, there will be an outdoor patio with barbeque and a fire pit, as well as a fitness center and indoor pool. Each evening, will feature the Residence Inn MIX, Residence Inn's trademark evening socials from Monday …
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New County Construction Project to Benefit Area Firefighters
The commissioners accepted a bid to build something called a drafting pit at the Centre County Emergency Services Training Facility. Essentially, the drafting pit will be a massive underground water reservoir with 30,000 gallons of storage capacity …
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