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Chen’s findings were heavily based on a government study with a checkered research history.

But the history is checkered and the beauty is blemished.

Her urban polish was a contrast to the stereotypical copper country getup of checkered shirt, western-style belt buckle, bolo tie and Stetson hat.

Although the ship had a checkered safety record, the Coast Guard said it passed inspection last September.

The bar’s early clientele was mostly blue-collar workers who came for the chess and checker boards, pool tables and to throw darts.