Business & Tech

July 12: Stay Informed

Here are your 5 Things to Know Today for July 12, 2012.

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More Humid: Today's forecast calls for sun and temps in the mid-80s with increasing humidity. Warmer tomorrow, with highs reaching the 90s.

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Recycle: If you've got stacks of records that have been shredded, you can still put them out with your weeky recycling β€” be sure to on how to pack them up.

On the Road: Quick quiz: What are the two most important things to know before heading out of the house? Answer: Traffic problems on the road and cheapest gas prices. We've got all of the above on our Commute page β€” check it out for 30 seconds and save yourself minutes and dollars.

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Winners: On this date in 2011, Johnston's 13- to 14-year-old , 19-2, to earn a berth in the Division I championship.

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