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Tylenol Recall: December 2009 Arthritis Pain Caplets

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:58:48 -0700

The Food and Drug Administration just announced Tylenol is expanding its recall to include its Arthritis Pain Caplets. Here's the full news release and info from the company:Mcneil Consumer Healthcare Announces A Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of All Lo...

Terrorist underwear bomb: Changes needed in airport security

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:05:50 -0700

Let's face it, the current system of airport screening isn't working. US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano admitted it today. While no system may ever be full proof there's at least three big, scary loopholes that still...

Attempted airline bombing: do new security proposals make sense?

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:34:12 -0700

Airline security rules in the US have historically been reactionary and rarely preventative. Only after something happens is when changes are made. When hi-jackers took over the planes on September 11th the FAA decided it was no longe...

Top pet names of 2009

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:54:34 -0700

We can't forget pets when it comes to the top names of 2009 ! The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals just released its new list: The name Max topped the MSPCA-Angell’s list of Top Pet Names for 2009....

Top baby names of 2009

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:55:51 -0700

Is there more than one Isabella or Aiden at your child's daycare? Could be because those are the top two baby names for 2009 ! Babycenter.com has been running a tally and just released the most popular baby names from the past year. To see...

Top baby names of the decade (2000-2009)

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:50:09 -0700

Babycenter.com has made its list and checked it twice--to bring you the top baby names of the past decade. Drum roll please: TOP BABY NAMES FROM 2000-2009 Girls' NamesBoys' Names 1EmmaAiden 2EmilyJacob ...

Christmas decoration fire warning: Does flameproof really mean flameproof? Video demonstration

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:52:14 -0700

When you buy something labeled "Flameproof" what do you expect? You expect that it won't catch on fire! And if it's held next to a flame, it doesn't start flaming! While putting up Christmas decorations recently we decided to put...

BlackBerry outage December 22

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:54:40 -0700

It's happening again ! Blackberry is not working ! For the second time in a week, people using Blackberry mobile devices are experiencing outages in e-mail and other wireless services, the manufacturer said in a statement. "BlackBerr...

Now hiring: Why you should keep job hunting during the holidays

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:29:06 -0700

Should you keep your job hunt going strong during the holidays? Boston based career and workplace specialist Debra Woog-McGinty says: Absolutely! “Many people make the crucial mistake of thinking that this is the wrong time of year to be lookin...

IKEA high chair recall

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:59:05 -0700

This just in: IKEA is recalling hundreds of LEOPARD highchairs after getting nearly a dozen reports of the snap locks failing. Here's the details from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Co...

Travel secrets: how to find low cost deals

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:13:40 -0700

How can you find cheap airline tickets, rental cars and deals on hotels? Check out my new travel tips from industry insiders on Galtime.Com !

Blind and roman shade recall

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:01:22 -0700

Over the past couple of days there's been a lot of talk and confusion over the massive roll-up blind and roman shade recall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission just released this round up of all the companies recalling their ...

h1n1 vaccine recall

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:22:28 -0700

It was rushed to production and now 800,000 doses of the Swine Flu vaccine are being recalled after tests found they may not be potent enough to protect against the H1N1 virus.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified doctors about...

Blind Recall: Roman shades and roll-up blinds

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:53:28 -0700

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled literally MILLIONS of blinds today after several children died and others were injured getting trapped in the cords. This recall affects ALL Roman Shades and roll-up blinds. To put this in perspec...

Holiday Shopping: Hot video games

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:50:17 -0700

Wondering what the hottest video games are this year?? CNET's Molly Wood put together a list for even the pickiest gamer on your list. Check out her picks on the hot new website: Galtime.com.

Tax tips: new IRS donation guidelines

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:27:40 -0700

After the holiday season comes that next, not so joyous season: TAX TIME ! This year there are new IRS rules for donations and giving to charities. The Tax Man offers these pretty easy to understand guidelines when it comes to re...

Log splitter recall: Amputation hazard

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:26:03 -0700

For this recall, one word says it all: OUCH ! If you cut your own firewood, make sure you aren't using this log splitter, as you may be cutting off more than you bargained for! The machines were sold all over the country fr...

Holiday shopping: Layaway plans

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:40:27 -0700

Struggling to pay for holiday presents? Stores know times are rough for shoppers and are bringing back layaway plans. Is it something you should consider? The Better Business Bureau offers these tips:As more families struggle in the tough econo...

Children's pajama recall

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:14:05 -0700

Don't hold a match near some sets of "Little Miss Matched" girls pajama sets! The PJ's are being recalled because the Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 7,000 of the clothing sets failed federal guidelines for flammability standa...

Plush children's book recall: Monday the Frog

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:11:43 -0700

Who would have thought that "Monday the Frog" could possibly be the critter to do a child in? More than 140,000 plush books are being recalled because the eye on the puppet amphibian can detach and pose a choking hazard to kids. Here'...