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Big recall of gel fuel for firepots
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly a half-million bottles and jugs of gel fuel used in outdoor ceramic patio decorations known as firepots are being recalled.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and...Tags: Consumer Confidence, Washington, DC
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Car Clinic
10am-11am, Sunday www.carclinicnetwork.com It's hard to believe that a successful businessman's first intelligible phrase was "Hot car, Momma," but it gets easier when you know the man in question is Bobby Likis. A two-year-old Bobby uttered these words...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, Apple iPhone, Ronald McDonald House Charities
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Emmet County construction resources panel building relationships
HARBOR SPRINGS — A committee created by the Emmet County Planning, Zoning and Construction Resources Department is working to ensure the concerns and issues facing builders, contractors and tradesmen in the community are heard. The Construction...Tags: Conservation, Environmental Issues
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Petoskey council OKs updates for fireworks rules
PETOSKEY — An update to Petoskey’s city rules concerning fireworks use and sales received unanimous approval Monday from the city council. Officials pursued the ordinance change to bring the local rules into compliance with recently changed...
Tags: Labor Day, Crime, Law and Justice, Holidays, Columbus Day, Memorial Day
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Consumer Reports: Car buyers care most about fuel economy
Fuel economy is the top feature buyers consider when shopping for a new car, according to a recent survey by Consumer Reports. The magazine, an influential force on car buying choices, said that 37% of the respondents in an April telephone survey...
Tags: Hybrid Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Ferrari, SUVs and Crossovers, Car Engine Repair
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Mary Sanchez: Family history shadows public service qualifications
The Massachusetts Indian War of 2012 The race for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts has taken a turn toward the absurd. The contest pits two highly qualified candidates -- Scott Brown, the incumbent, who made history by snatching Ted Kennedy's seat away...Tags: Democratic Party, Scott P. Brown, Politics, U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Alert: 10 bike-related recalls
OrlandoSentinel.comFrom the Consumer Product Safety Commission, these alerts: Bridgeway Bicycles (91,000 units) The bicycle chain can break, causing a rider to lose control and fall. Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles (27,000 units) The bolt that secures the seat saddle... -
Letters: Google's 'customer service'
Re "Is it possible to get a human on the phone at Google?," Column, May 18 I agree with David Lazarus that it is frustrating to be unable to contact a "live" person for customer service. Some companies offer free live help for a limited time after you...Tags: Online Media Industry, Google Inc.
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TBL: Is Ticketworld Scalping Concert Tickets?
The Hartford CourantConsumers put up with a lot, but nothing torques them off quite like confusing, misleading or inequitable pricing, whether it's concert tickets, bagels or even a single banana. Nancy B. of New Britain says she knows of at least four ticket prices...Tags: Bagels, Movies, Lifestyle and Leisure, Ticketmaster, Prices
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The battle for the 'smart home' heats up
What if the cable guy was also your home security guy?
Maryland consumers are about to find out. Comcast Corp. has launched a marketing blitz this month to sign up customers for its new "Xfinity Home" package, which features a residential alarm system,...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Television Industry, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Satellite and Cable Service, Networking
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Boehner draws his sword
WASHINGTON -- John Boehner thinks it's kind of funny. "It struck me as somewhat comical," he told reporters Thursday morning, "that, you know, people are looking to me like I'm the guy carrying a sword around town, I'm going to bludgeon someone." Well,...
Tags: Economic Indicator, Democratic Party, Fox News Channel (tv network), Consumer Confidence, Politics
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'Mad Men' recap: 'Money solves today but not tomorrow'
Show TrackerPaul Kinsey makes his long-awaited return in a cynical, heavy-handed episode of "Mad Men."...
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