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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2015
Page
4
RadioShack on Iowa Street closes its doors
A RadioShack store at 3221 Iowa St on South Iowa Street has closed as the retailer seeks to stave off national extinction. The writer notes the store’s large sign was removed and a door posting confirms the closure. The piece reflects on local retail shifts and broader digital shopping trends.
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Lawrence RadioShack closes Town Talk store
Town Talk notes RadioShack closes its Lawrence location directing customers to the The Malls Shopping Center and Westridge Shopping Center stores. Nationwide the chain faces heavy debt and cash constraints with 4,300 stores, a plan to close 1,100 stores stalled by lender objections, and about $30 million monthly losses. January is pivotal for the firm’s future as cash or borrowing capacity must reach $100 million by Jan 15 to stay in good standing.
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Replacing Firebricks for Efficient Fireplace Heating
Guidance on replacing heat resistant firebricks in stoves and fireplaces. Steps cover cooling, cleaning, documenting brick layout, numbering for reassembly, and when bricks with minor cracks may be left in place with ash insulation, noting ash does not retain heat.
Replacing Firebricks in a Wood Stove
Step by step guidance to remove and replace firebricks in a wood stove. Includes safety notes on silica, tools like a wet saw with a diamond blade, removing old bricks, fitting new bricks snugly, and reassembling the stove for a final roaring fire. Contact Linda Cottin with home improvement questions.
Iversons Lead United Way Campaign Tour in Douglas County
United Way volunteers including Bri an and Sue Iverson toured community partners in Douglas County to learn about education health and self-sufficiency efforts. Sue Iverson said the visit showed many live in despair and homelessness and urged donors to help. The couple will wrap up as campaign co-chairs in February at the annual meeting announcing impact and funding outcomes.
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Sue Iverson
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Fire safety tips for home heaters and decor shared
Fire official Bull warns about risks from space heaters, holiday decorations, candles, hoarding, and dirty chimneys. He urges three feet from flammables, limited heater use, prompt removal of Christmas decor, extinguishing candles before bed, reducing clutter, chimney cleaning, proper ash disposal, and treating fire as a living danger.
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