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July 16, 2009
No rest stops for the weary
If stopping at a rest area isn't your favorite part of a road trip, then you're not driving to the right places. So head north on I-91 across the Massachusetts/Vermont border and take a break at the Guilford Welcome Center.
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July 13, 2009
Inflatable accidents are up, up and away
If it hadn't been real, the sight of an 11-year-old boy flying 40 feet into the air clinging to an inflatable slide might have seemed like a whimsical scene from the movie "Up."
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July 10, 2009
Is tap water safer than bottled?
Score one for the green movement. For years as sales of bottled water climbed, environmental groups said it was likely less safe than tap water even without taking into consideration the impact on the environment. This week the government agreed.
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Home & Garden
August 04, 2009
After more injuries, Black & Decker again recalls string trimmer
After getting reports of 100 additional injuries, Black & Decker has re-announced the recall of 202,000 string trimmers issued two summers ago because pieces of the trimmer can loosen and shoot through the air. At least 10 of the recent injuries required medical attention, others resulted in bruises and lacerations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Appliances
July 31, 2009
Frigidaire recalls 35,000 washers due to fire risk
Frigidaire has recalled 35,000 washing machines because a defect could lead to a fire. The washers were sold under the Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Wascomat, and White-Westinghouse brand names. There are no reports of injuries.
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Babies & Kids
July 22, 2009
Buster Brown recalls 1.4 million pairs of kids clogs
It's not enough that they could be considered the homeliest shoes around; now Buster Brown is recalling some 1.4 million pairs of clog shoes because the decorative wheels can detach and become a choking hazard to children.
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