Cedar Rapids shop keeps Chappy's busy through slow season
Cedar Rapids repairman Brian Vanderpool runs Chappy's service center for Theisen's and other home improvement stores. He notes April to June are busy, November slows, and weather dictates the pace. Most repairs involve fuel issues from ethanol, with carburetors often needing replacement. Vanderpool trains continuously to stay certified and hopes to hire a full-time technician this year.
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Chappy's Small Engine Repair Tackles Farm Equipment
Owner Brian Vanderpool runs Chappy's Small Engine Repair in Cedar Rapids at 1000 10th St. SW. He notes challenges from mice and snake nests on farm machinery. A good day means no fires or crawling creatures, quick service, and returning equipment to customers.
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Chappy’s Small Engine Repair
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Salt Lake City TV station streams Real Salt Lake games first of its kind
KSL NBC affiliate in Salt Lake City will livestream Real Salt Lake games to local viewers without over the air broadcast. The deal marks the first such local U S arrangement with a pro sports team and signals a shift as audiences move to digital devices. Real Salt Lake already airs on KYMU via Sinclair.
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L L Bean faces class action over ending lifetime warranty
Victor Bondi sues in Chicago federal court alleging breach of warranty after L L Bean ended its decades old no end date policy. The company says about 15 percent of recent returns were abusive, costing about 250 million dollars over five years.
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Health care drug spending to hit 5.7 trillion by 2026
CMS projections published in Health Affairs expect national health spending to reach 5.7 trillion by 2026, about one fifth of the economy, with prescription drugs rising at 6.3 percent annually 2017 to 2026. Rebates have tempered growth recently but will have less impact in the future.
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