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Toyota Troubles Put Spotlight On US Safety Agency
11 Mar 2010 at 12:24pm
A top government auto safety official tells Congress that his agency may need more authority to regulate the auto industry. David Strickland says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will take a "hard look" at the power it has to set safety standards for automakers. He says NHTSA's current authority may be outdated given the modern technology used in cars and trucks.
Spike In Prius Complaints May Not Be All It Seems
11 Mar 2010 at 10:30am
Reports of sudden acceleration in the Toyota Prius have spiked across the country. But that doesn't mean there's an epidemic of bad gas pedals in the popular hybrid. Experts on consumer psychology say the relentless negative media attention Toyota has received since the fall makes it much more likely that drivers will mistake anything unexpected — or even a misplaced foot — for actual danger.
Americans' Net Worth Up For 3rd Straight Quarter
11 Mar 2010 at 9:23am
American households saw their wealth increase at the end of last year, mainly because the healing economy boosted stock portfolios. The Federal Reserve says household net worth rose 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter to $54.2 trillion. It marked the third straight quarter of gains. Net worth had risen 4.5 percent in the second quarter of 2009 and an even stronger 5.5 percent in the third quarter.
Sony Unveils New Motion Controller For PlayStation
11 Mar 2010 at 7:45am
Sony has a new message for Nintendo Wii gamers: Come join us. The Japanese maker of the PlayStation 3 unveiled Wednesday night its highly anticipated motion controlling system, as it takes aim at Nintendo's dominance in the gaming sector, CBS station KPIX-TV reports.
Google Rolls Out New Bike Mapping Feature
10 Mar 2010 at 12:15pm
Google is adding a bike lane with its latest online mapping option, CBS station KPIX-TV reports. The new bicycling directions available on Google Maps Wednesday supplement the guidance already provided to motorists and pedestrians. The biking directions initially will be available only for the United States.
BofA Drops Debit Overdrafts Ahead Of New Rules
10 Mar 2010 at 2:39pm
Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they
have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. It's a step that may
become a common move ahead of new regulations limiting overdraft fees. Rules set by the Federal Reserve that will ban banks from charging
such fees, without first getting permission from the customer, are set
to take effect July 1.
911 Call From Runaway Prius Reveals Driver's Fear
10 Mar 2010 at 6:22am
"A Prius? And what's going on? Is your accelerator stuck?" That
was the response from a Southern California 911 dispatcher after an
apparently terrified man on a San Diego highway called for help from
his out-of-control car. "I tried to pull it back - it won't pull
back," driver James Sikes says, his voice quivering in released audio
of the call. "I tried to push on the brakes."
Lohan Sues E-Trade For 'Milkaholic Lindsay' Ad
9 Mar 2010 at 8:52pm
Lindsay Lohan is feuding with the E-Trade babies. The actress has filed a $100 million lawsuit claiming a television ad for the Wall Street firm that aired during the Super Bowl and Olympics was modeled after her. Talking babies in the ad engage in chatter that refers to "milkaholic Lindsay." The 23-year-old actress has famously sought substance abuse treatment.
Toyota To Expand Recall Of Tundra Pickups For Rust
9 Mar 2010 at 7:01pm
Toyota said Tuesday it will expand a recall announced last year to fix Tundra pickup trucks with frames that could rust and lead to spare tires falling from the vehicle. Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons said the recall will cover Tundra pickups from the 2000-2003 model years in all 50 states.
Samsung, Panasonic Start Selling 3-D TVs This Week
9 Mar 2010 at 7:59pm
Want to be the first one on your block with a 3-D television? It will cost you about $3,000. Samsung and Panasonic will start selling 3-D TVs in U.S. stores this week, inaugurating what manufacturers hope is the era of 3-D viewing in the living room. But because the sets require bulky glasses, and there is for now little to watch in the enhanced format, it will take at least a few years for the technology to become mainstream, if that happens at all. Samsung Electronics Co. announced Tuesday that it is selling two 3-D sets this week. For $3,000, buyers get a 46-inch set, two pairs of glasses and a 3-D Blu-ray player.
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Save 30% on already-reduced fashion for her at Bloomingdale's
by Cindy Clark
5 Jan 2007 at 5:02am
Bloomingdale's is clearing out fall merchandise, and they're offering an additional 30% off women's fashions, shoes and accessories with promo code SNOW30 through Jan. 10. -- C.C.
Sculptural sculptors
by Olivia Barker
4 Jan 2007 at 6:05pm
If you've ever needed aesthetic inspiration to pump iron (after all, standard dumbbells are about as attractive as a mashed potato-fattened waistline), grab hold of Nike's sleek hand weights ($25-$50 a pair, depending on weight). Between post-holiday workouts, they'll double...
Post-holiday deals at Urban Outfitters
by Cindy Clark
4 Jan 2007 at 1:39pm
Save an extra 25% off all sale items at Urban Outfitters with promo code SECRETSALE07 through Jan. 7. The site also offers free standard shipping on all orders over $150. -- C.C.
Positive negative
by Olivia Barker
4 Jan 2007 at 11:36am
Hollaback at those girls in their allegedly empowering but ultimately undermining message tees emblazoned with such sayings as "I stole your boyfriend" and "Gold digger." Mirror Me tanks, T-shirts and briefs ($18-$32) make strong, self esteem-boosting statements such as "Never...
20% off sweaters at Bluefly
by Cindy Clark
3 Jan 2007 at 3:09pm
Now's the time to snap up great deals on winter clothing: Designer discount site Bluefly is offering an extra 20% off select sweaters through Jan. 10. -- C.C.
It was truly only a matter of time ...
by Marco della Cava
2 Jan 2007 at 5:56pm
... before someone with a sense of whimsy came up with Thriving Office, a CD laden with the sounds of an office environment buzzing with activity. Aimed squarely at the growing millions who work from home, the disc features two...
Free shipping on bedding at Target
by Cindy Clark
2 Jan 2007 at 2:14pm
New year, new sheets: Target is offering free shipping (through Saturday) on select bedding, as well as 10%-20% off select storage and organization items (through Jan. 13). -- C.C.
If the shoe fits, buy a year's worth
by Maria Puente
1 Jan 2007 at 6:16pm
Now why didn't we think of this? You've got your book-of-the-month and fruit-of-the-month clubs. So why not shoes? Exactly the thinking at Onlineshoes.com, which launched Shoephoria over the holidays to encourage consumers to buy shoes as gifts -- and to...
A doggone good after-Christmas deal
by Mary Cadden
29 Dec 2006 at 7:03am
Don't forget Fido amid the post-holiday sales. PetSmart is offering free ground shipping on pet supply orders of $50 or more with the promo code HAPPY through Dec. 31. -- M.C.
The clutter fighter
by Marco della Cava
28 Dec 2006 at 6:16pm
If your gadgets have multiplied like digital rabbits on a high-tech farm this holiday season, there's a new way to tame the snake-like mess of power cords: the MultiPot Table Lamp and Charger ($175 on sale at YLighting; it jumps...
Extra discounts and $5 shipping at Kohl's
by Mary Cadden
28 Dec 2006 at 10:22am
Take an extra 10% off already-reduced merchandise at Kohl's with promo code NEW6914 through Dec. 30. The retailer also is offering $5 standard shipping on your entire order, a deal that ends today. -- M.C.
Hiccups be gone!
by Marco della Cava
27 Dec 2006 at 5:58pm
Hiccups can be funny, so long as they go away after a quick "Boo!" from a friend. But if they linger, the disruption is downright embarrassing -- particularly if the cause is holiday over-imbibing. Enter the Hic-Cup, created to help...
Free shipping at Fred Flare
by Cindy Clark
27 Dec 2006 at 2:45pm
Received a last-minute gift and need to reciprocate? Fredflare.com is offering free standard shipping on non-sale items with the promo code BEST.1206 through Dec. 31. -- C.C.
Release yourself from junk mail bondage
by Marco della Cava
26 Dec 2006 at 6:03pm
If your enduring memory of the holiday season is being buried under mountains of junk mail, take heart. 41Pounds.org is a Michigan-based company that, for $41 per five-year window, will get you off roughly 80% of junk-mail lists. And if...
After-Christmas Bloomie's sale
by Cindy Clark
26 Dec 2006 at 11:39am
Take an extra 30% off already-reduced fashion, shoes and accessories for her at Bloomingdale's with promo code JINGLE. Offer is good until Jan. 1. -- C.C.
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