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This Day In History

	On this day, August 27th Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1859 becoming the world's first successful oil well.
	On this day, August 26th A man is given the world's first battery-operated heart in a pioneering operation in Britain in 1994.
	On this day, August 25th The White House is destroyed and Washington, D.C. burned in 1814 during the War of 1812.
	On this day, August 24th Mark David Chapman is sentenced for murdering John Lennon and Pete Rose is banned from baseball for gambling. These are a couple of events to take place on this day throughout history.
	On this day, August 23rd Two Italian anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, are executed on this day in 1927 after a controversial murder trial.
	On this day, August 22nd Someone steals the Mona Lisa from The Louvre in Paris on this day in 1911.
	On this day, August 21st Aloha! Hawaii became the 50th state today in 1959.
	On this day, August 20th Some music firsts today as Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture debuts in 1812 and The Rolling Stones release Satisfaction in Britain in 1965.
	On this day, August 19th Afghanistan celebrates its independence from the United Kingdom in 1919 today.
	On this day, August 18th Women are guaranteed the right to vote after the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified in 1920.

The Problem Solvers

Car customer faces financial hitch

Make sure you cross the T's and dot the I's before siging any financial papers

	A problem with DTV you probably haven't heard of Come next February, is your TV antenna ready for the digital conversion? Video
	A viewer wonders if a recent letter means money in the bank or whether it just spells trouble It promises money from AT&T Video
	"Expired" food items not against the rules If you pay attention to the dates on food items, you may be surprised to hear what the health department says about them
	TV service causes static A Green Country couple thought it had a long standing problem resolved, only for it to rear it's head again

	Custom Rock Pools Uniting your pool with the natural landscape and features of your home takes careful planning. In addition to building traditional pools, many designers like to create what's known as a 'negative edge effect'.
	National and local electrical code The standards that govern electrical materials and installation are based on the national electrical code, or N-E-C. The N-E-C is not a law, but does set voluntary nationwide standards in regards to safe procedure.
	Tips for freezing vegetables Some vegetables preserve their flavor and texture after freezing; others don't. Salad vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and onions lose their crispness when they're frozen, although they're still suitable for flavoring soups and stews.
	Leaking faucets A leaky faucet is one of those minor annoyances that can quickly become expensive if it isn't taken care of right away. A faucet that drips or leaks at the base of the lever or knob might need the washer replaced, or it might have a worn valve seat.
	Faucets While faucets come in a wide variety of styles, finishes and colors, there are only a few different types available for the home. The single lever faucet is compact, but the water temperature and pressure are a bit difficult to control.

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