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Wed Oct 21 19:27:08 PDT 2009 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find some terrific book deals and lots of freebies. And stay tuned for a really sweet treat next week. Enjoy!
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Thu Oct 22 13:47:31 PDT 2009 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
Free Spaghetti Monday
Buca is giving away free spaghetti Monday as part of World Pasta Day.
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Thu Oct 22 13:42:12 PDT 2009 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
Prices plummet see where to find the best deals
Prices for electronics and toys are expected to be near record lows this holiday season. Check out some of the best price comparison sites.
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Tue Oct 27 19:35:02 PDT 2009 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
Grasses that require less mowing, less water
Prices for electronics and toys are expected to be near record lows this holiday season. Check out some of the best price comparison sites.
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Wed Oct 28 21:01:16 PDT 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Halloween themed flashlights recalled
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission says it has received eight reports of flashlights overheating and melting, including one person who suffered burns to their hand.
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Thu Oct 29 19:32:18 PDT 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Gas pedal sticking update
A month ago I wrote a blog about a recall involving millions of cars because the floor mats may cause the gas pedals to stick. Now there’s new information about the California accident that spurred that action.
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Mon Nov 02 10:12:05 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Creative ways to get rid of Halloween candy
A month ago I wrote a blog about a recall involving millions of cars because the floor mats may cause the gas pedals to stick. Now there’s new information about the California accident that spurred that action.
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Tue Nov 03 05:58:40 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
ABC News Investigates gas pedal problem
New questions about the runaway cars.
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Tue Nov 03 12:18:12 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Mexico vacation deals
New questions about the runaway cars.
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Tue Nov 03 21:16:06 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find lots of freebies, some terrific travel savings and a discount card that can save you money at local businesses. Enjoy!
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Wed Nov 04 20:45:18 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Unfair credit card practices more prevalent
This week you'll find lots of freebies, some terrific travel savings and a discount card that can save you money at local businesses. Enjoy!
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Fri Nov 06 06:25:12 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Microwave Oven Recall
This week you'll find lots of freebies, some terrific travel savings and a discount card that can save you money at local businesses. Enjoy!
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Mon Nov 09 06:31:02 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
1 Million Strollers Recalled
Maclaren, a British stroller manufacturer that’s been very popular with parents in the U.S., is announcing a recall of 1 million strollers.
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Mon Nov 09 19:50:00 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Can paint help protect your home from fire?
We all know smoke detectors and sprinkler systems can save lives, but can a paint offer an extra layer of protection? We got help from the Pflugerville fire department to put a fire free paint to the test.
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Tue Nov 10 06:55:18 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Inventory down this holiday shopping season
Procrastinators may have an even harder time this holiday season. Retailers worried about getting stuck with too much inventory may not have ordered enough toys.
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Tue Nov 10 19:37:50 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find several Veteran's Day freebies for veterans and active duty military members, several other freebies for everyone to take advantage of, a great excuse to exchange your holiday lights, and some restaurant and travel savings worth checking out.
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Wed Nov 11 20:53:54 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Easy ways to thank troops
As part of Veterans Day and in light of the shootings at Fort Hood, many of you have asked how you can help. There is an easy no cost way to help and then I'll share some of the Better Business Bureau's tips.
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Thu Nov 12 09:59:44 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Wal-Mart to open on Thanksgiving
The big box retailer is hoping to cut down on the chaos that ensues every year the day after Thanksgiving by opening on turkey day. See how to get a sneak peak at some of the deals that will be offered.
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Thu Nov 12 21:30:38 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Thousands of bicycles and tree stands recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced two big recalls on products used by people who love the outdoors. One involves bicycles, the other tree stands.
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Sat Nov 14 16:17:44 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Great Meal Deal
Whole Foods is offering an amazing deal on salmon through Sunday. Get everything you need to have a complete meal free when you buy a pound of salmon.
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Sun Nov 15 17:07:15 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Free lunch
A viewer sent me a great deal for a free lunch Monday only.
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Mon Nov 16 07:14:22 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
161,000 Jeep Wranglers recalled
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of 161,000 Jeep Wranglers because of a potential fire hazard.
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Wed Nov 18 06:42:03 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find a deal for those of you looking for a job, a freebie for the nice dressed men and a big magazine sale worth checking out.
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Wed Nov 18 21:54:26 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Fire hazard forces recall of 663,000 gas grills
The CPSC is recalling 663,000 gas grills sold at Lowe's Home Improvement the last four years because of a serious fire hazard that has resulted in nearly two dozen burn injuries.
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Fri Nov 20 07:28:55 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
New site allows you to judge the sell-ability of new products
A new web site allows entreprenuers and small businesses to showcase their products and you decide which is the best.
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Fri Nov 20 14:33:55 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
3,700 car seats recalled
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling more than 3,700 Evenflo car seats because a label was left off.
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Mon Nov 23 07:16:52 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Austin among fastest recovering cities
On this Thanksgiving week I thought it might be nice to share a new study that shows us how lucky we are to live in Austin. Forbes recently ranked Austin as the third fastest recovering city in the country
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Mon Nov 23 10:27:37 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Massive crib recall notice expected Tuesday
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is expected to announce one of the largest crib recalls in history on Tuesday afternoon.
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Mon Nov 23 19:36:47 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
2.1 million cribs recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada.
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Tue Nov 24 21:03:13 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
900 gas ranges recalled
About 900 gas ranges are being recalled because of a gas leak. Consumers who own certain models of Electrolux and Kenmore gas ranges are being told not to run their ovens until they get it repaired.
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Tue Nov 24 22:25:39 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find lots of freebies, some terrific places to look in order to plan your Friday shopping strategies, a date to mark on your calendar to take advantage of free shipping and a great way to enjoy some local deals.
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Wed Nov 25 13:56:23 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Toyota announces fix for gas pedal problem
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Toyota announced a recall involving 4 million vehicles to address the accelerator problems in certain Toyota and Lexus models.
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Fri Nov 27 08:49:12 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Feed it Forward
Restaurant.com has a great promotion going on the next 28 days called Feed it Forward. It allows you to give away a $10 gift certificate to up to 30 different friends and family members every day and it's free!
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Mon Nov 30 06:42:27 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Cyber Monday deals
Today is what has become known as Cyber Monday. A day to score great online shopping deals. Here's a look at some of the deals being offered and a web site that will list a bunch of them for you in one place.
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Mon Nov 30 13:24:09 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Monday Airfare Deal
Jet Blue is having an incredible December airfare sale. You'll find fares as low as $39 one way but you've got to book today.
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Tue Dec 01 07:08:30 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Gifts with a purpose
Most people are trying to save money this holiday season. So why not give gifts that do double duty. I'll show you some ways to give gifts that can help some of your favorite causes.
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Tue Dec 01 19:25:04 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find a few freebies and some amazing travel deals. Enjoy!
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Wed Dec 02 18:45:15 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Crib Recall Re-announced
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall reminder for a dangerous crib because 400 are believed to still be out there either in people's homes or in second-hand and thrift stores. One child died after the original recall was issued.
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Fri Dec 04 06:59:06 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Eat local week
Tomorrow the third annual Edible Austin Eat Local Week kicks off in Austin. It's a great reason to support local restaurants and coffee shops and give back to Urban Roots-an amazing group of teens who plant and cultivate produce then sell it at local farmers markets and donate the money to local organizations.
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Fri Dec 04 07:34:03 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Free Burrito Card Giveaway Friday only
Chipotle is opening a new store on Anderson Lane in Austin and giving away cards for free burritos.
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Fri Dec 04 16:06:56 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Slim Fast cans recalled
Unilever is recalling all Slim Fast cans because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause people to become ill.
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Mon Dec 07 07:26:42 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Unique gift ideas
Still stumped for gifts. Check out some of these sites to find unique gift ideas.
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Tue Dec 08 07:19:54 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Credit card rates rising before Act takes effect, new changes proposed
Most of the changes enacted by the Credit Card Act of 2009 won't take effect until February 2010, but some consumers say banks are raising their interest rates before that. A new House bill addresses some of those concerns. What do you think should be done?
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Tue Dec 08 13:51:48 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Baby hammock recall
A popular hammock-like baby bed is being recalled after two infants die. The beds were sold between January 2003 and October 2009.
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Tue Dec 08 21:07:20 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Austin named one of most generous cities
Men's Health magazine just ranked Austin the fifth most generous city in the country.
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Tue Dec 08 21:57:29 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find more $5 magazine deals (good through Saturday), discount Daughtry concert tickets and plenty of freebies.
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Wed Dec 09 13:53:50 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Couple of toy recalls
Two toys are being recalled this afternoon because they contain potential choking hazards.
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Fri Dec 11 07:39:30 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Mortgage modifications
A new report by the Treasury Department shows how many families have been able to get permanent mortgage modifications. I'll show you some of the places to look for help.
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Mon Dec 14 19:41:08 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Get more mileage out of your appliances
Most consumers have heard about the possibility of getting a rebate by buying new energy efficient appliances. So we decided to get some information from the experts on how to make your appliances last longer.
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Tue Dec 15 06:38:11 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Free lunch Tuesday only
Whoever said there's no such thing as a free lunch is wrong. Today at least. I'll show you where to go--but hurry, it starts at 11a.m.
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Tue Dec 15 08:06:17 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Big blind and shade recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of about 50 million shades and blinds from various companies because of strangulation hazards. This has been an ongoing problem for years.
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Tue Dec 15 21:20:45 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find great deals on Austin entertainment, a magazine deal worth checking out and a new web site that will notify you of price drops. Enjoy!
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Wed Dec 16 17:35:01 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Free shipping day Thursday
More than 700 online retailers will offer free shipping Thursday, December 17th. I'll show you how to find out which ones are participating.
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Thu Dec 17 21:00:00 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Airlines roll out last minute holiday travel deals
If you’re still hoping to get home for the holidays you may be in luck especially if you don’t mind flying on Christmas. Many of the major airlines are rolling out last minute holiday travel deals.
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Fri Dec 18 10:10:52 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
New restaurant savings
Restaurant.com is offering their best savings again this week. See how to save 80 percent on restaurant gift certificates through Christmas.
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Sun Dec 20 16:00:15 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
447,000 infant car seats recalled
Nearly half a million infant car seats are being recalled because the handle may loosen and cause a child to fall out. So far there have been 77 reports of this happening, three children suffered injuries.
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Mon Dec 21 19:02:01 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Cities with the best water
The Environmental Working Group has spent years analyzing records and just put out a list of the cities with the best water. See how to find out how your community water system compares.
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Tue Dec 22 14:29:21 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
New booster seat ratings
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety just came out with new ratings for child booster seats. The organization tested 60 models and found 9 models did the best.
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Tue Dec 22 16:52:56 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
IKEA high chairs recalled
Parents are being told to stop using a particular type of high chair sold at IKEA. The retailer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today it is recalling 600 LEOPARD high chairs because the seat may break.
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Fri Dec 25 17:51:01 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
New rules for manufacturers of baby products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission just approved new rules that will require manufacturers of infant and toddler products to help keep better track of who buys their products so they can be notified if there's a recall.
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Mon Dec 28 07:57:16 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
New restaurant savings
Restaurant.com is offering its monthly best deal this week. See how to score 80 percent off on restaurant gift certificates and how to get a free $10 gift certificate.
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Tue Dec 29 21:00:00 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find a way to get a free novel, lots of free music downloads and a healthy magazine deal just in time for the New Year.
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Wed Dec 30 17:25:56 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
213,000 Play yards with bassinets recalled
The CPSC is recalling 213,000 Safety 1st Disney Care Center Play Yards and Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yards because of a potential suffocation hazard. They've been sold the last two years.
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Wed Dec 30 17:44:51 PST 2009 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE NEWS
Dehumidifiers recalled over fire hazard
The CPSC is recalling 98,000 LG portable dehumidifiers because they may catch fire.
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Mon Jan 04 05:00:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Decoding Food Labels
Many people make New Year's resolutions to eat healthier. However, it's tougher than ever to know what you're really eating. Check out these easy to understand guides and why there's a growing push to change the way our food is labeled.
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Mon Jan 04 07:31:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
65,000 cars recalled because of airbag problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling 65,226 2006 to 2009 Hyundai Azera cars because the airbags may fail to deploy in a crash.
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Mon Jan 04 21:28:09 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Best education value and tips to save for school
Kiplinger just rated the top 100 best values in public colleges. See where your school ranks. I'll also show you how to apply for financial aid and make sure you maximize your eligibility.
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Tue Jan 05 21:09:15 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find some really great lunch deals, sales on Longhorn gear and a great magazine sale to help get you in shape for the New Year.
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Wed Jan 06 22:15:26 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Gas Grill Recall
Before you fire up the grill for the game make sure you don't own one of these gas grills. 10,000 are being recalled because they may be fire hazards. It's similar to a recall issued last summer. You can check out both recalls here.
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Thu Jan 07 23:09:57 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
22,000 Notebook computers recalled because of burn hazard
If you recently bought an Acer notebook computer you may want to check to see if you have one of the 22,000 being recalled.
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Mon Jan 11 21:39:07 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Free Snuggies not Coming
I’ve been promising an update on this so here it is. The free Snuggie deal I posted on my blog back in October is not legitimate. I'll share with you what I've learned that can help us all spot fake web sites in the future.
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Tue Jan 12 06:48:34 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Retailers pull jewelry
Yesterday I told you about the AP study that found some manufacturers are replacing harmful lead in children’s jewelry with cadmium—another dangerous metal. Today two retailers reportedly pulled those pieces from store shelves.
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Tue Jan 12 21:55:06 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find a healthy breakfast that’s also healthy for your wallet, a way to help out someone in need and score a deal on jeans and more. Remember if you spot a deal send me an e-mail.
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Thu Jan 14 08:08:47 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Great time to do a home energy audit
With our recent cold snap you may have noticed this is a good time of year to take stock of all of your home systems. Home energy audits are a great way to see what you can do to make your home more efficient.
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Thu Jan 14 21:10:37 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Make your charitable contribution count
The first spam e-mails trying to get people to donate to the Haiti earthquake victims are already showing up in people's in boxes. I'll show you the best ways to check out charities you want to help.
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Fri Jan 15 07:55:50 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Another 1,000 cribs recalled
There's another drop-side crib recall to tell you about. Millions have been recalled in the last year. I'll show you how to find a complete list of crib recalls to make sure yours has not been recalled.
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Sun Jan 17 16:14:48 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
54,400 booster seats recalled
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants parents with older model booster seats to be careful. The sunlight may break down the harness on certain models. I'll also show you how to find free car seat safety checks.
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Mon Jan 18 20:58:34 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Prescription for Savings
A new Government Accountability Office study shows name brand prescription prices are skyrocketing. In fact from 2000 to 2008 the price increases ranged between 100 percent to 499 percent. I'll show you easy ways to save money.
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Tue Jan 19 17:38:41 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
635,000 cribs recalled
There’s another drop-side crib recall to warn parents about. This time 635,000 Dorel Asia cribs are being recalled. In all the company received 67 reports of the slats or the hardware on the drop-down side hardware breaking.
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Tue Jan 19 21:27:28 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find a way to get free landscaping advice, great free things to do with your grandkids and a few more freebies. Remember if you ever spot a deal send me an e-mail.
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Wed Jan 20 13:28:13 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
1.5 million strollers recalled because of finger amputations
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling 1.5 million Graco’s Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems because of potential finger amputations.
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Thu Jan 21 06:42:16 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
New cell phone savings
You may be able to save some money on your cell phone plan. And to score the savings, all you have to do is call.
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Thu Jan 21 18:31:55 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Floor mat warning issued
This blog was originally posted in September 29, 2009. Anyone who owns a late-model Toyota or Lexus is told to immediately remove the floor mats on the driver’s side of the cars to avoid the accelerator sticking.
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Thu Jan 21 19:06:56 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
More gas pedal problems prompt recall of another 2.3 million Toyota's
Tonight Toyota has issued a new recall for 2.3 million vehicles because of more accidents and deaths due to the accelerator sticking. One of those deadly accidents happened the day after Christmas in a Dallas suburb.
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Sun Jan 24 18:22:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Pontiac Vibe part of Toyota Recall
January 26th the NHTSA confirms that an unknown number of Pontiac Vibes are part of last week's big gas pedal problem recall.
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Mon Jan 25 20:46:20 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Apple may allow iPhone on more carriers
There’s been a lot of speculation about the iPhone becoming available through more carriers soon. Bloomberg reports that may happen as early as this summer.
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Tue Jan 26 15:52:19 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Toyota halts sales of 8 models due to gas pedal problem
Toyota Motor Co. said Tuesday it was suspending U.S. sales of eight recalled vehicle models to fix accelerator pedals that stick, the latest quality problem to confront the world's No. 1 automaker.
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Tue Jan 26 21:49:31 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find restaurants that offer free kid meals, several good Buy One Get One deals and free federal tax filing help.
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Wed Jan 27 18:31:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Another stroller recall
Another 1,100 CYBEX strollers are being recalled again because of the potential for fingertip amputation.
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Wed Jan 27 19:51:01 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Toyota adds another 1.1 million cars to floor mat recall.
Tonight Toyota has added another 1.1 million cars to its floor mat recall in September. I'll also show you how to find information on all the Toyota gas pedal problem recalls.
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Sun Jan 31 16:07:09 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Toyota announces fix and creates new site for information on recalls
Recognizing people are pretty confused by all of the reports in the past few weeks, Toyota has created a new site to help clear things up. I'll show you how to get the information and see the latest from the NHTSA.
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Tue Feb 02 07:09:58 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Consignment Shops Help you Help Haiti
Here's a way to help the Haiti relief efforts by cleaning out your closet, your garage or your storage room. Dozens of consignment shops across the country are selling your items then donating the cash you would have received to the relief efforts.
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Tue Feb 02 21:39:22 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find free dental cleanings for low income children, free breakfast and a way to visit some national museums free. Thanks to all of the viewers who sent me great suggestions this week.
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Thu Feb 04 07:22:52 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Car complaints highlight proper ways to report problems
Toyota now admits some Prius models have a brake problem. All of these problems may make you wonder when or if a company has to issue a recall. It's important to report problems to the government not just the company. I'll show you how.
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Thu Feb 04 21:52:13 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Doodle 4 Google is back
Google has turned art into a profession with its Doodles. And since 2008 it has gotten children involved in the fun with a terrific scholarship doodle competition.
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Fri Feb 05 08:20:08 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Company fined for selling toys with high lead
A toy manufacturer has agreed to pay a $200,000 fine for failing to report it was selling toys with dangerous amounts of lead.
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Mon Feb 08 05:00:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Host party get free products
Companies are using a new method to get the word out about their products. See how hosting a party can get you free products and what the companies ask of you in return.
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Mon Feb 08 19:28:24 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Car Seat Recall Extended
Dorel Juvenile Group announced it is extending a recall it issued last year to include another 22,850 Maxi-Cosi Mico Infant Child Restraint Systems. See how to register your child's car seat.
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Tue Feb 09 06:57:14 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Toyota brake problems as far back as 2001 models
Toyota is recalling 133,000 2010 model Prius, 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles and 7,300 2010 model Camry vehicles because of potential brake problems . But the brake problems have been reported for years.
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Tue Feb 09 13:41:55 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
500,000 drop side cribs recalled
More than a half a million drop side cribs are being recalled after the CPSC learned of three deaths. The recall affects all Generation 2 Worldwide and “ChildESIGNS” drop side cribs.
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Wed Feb 10 08:52:22 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Honda recalls 400,000 cars
Honda announced it is expanding a recall to include an additional 378,758 cars because of potential airbag problems. The company says the driver’s airbag inflator may deploy with too much pressure.
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Wed Feb 10 19:15:56 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
14,000 strollers recalled
There’s another stroller recall due to the possibility of fingertip amputations. This time 14,000 Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers are being recalled.
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Fri Feb 12 05:00:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Cupid spending less this year
Love may be in the air but there is less money in people’s pockets. So maybe it’s not surprise that a new study by the National Retail Federation shows American couples plan to spend 6 percent less on each other this Valentine’s Day.
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Fri Feb 12 07:31:58 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Putting Toyota complaints into perspective
Edmunds.com ranked car companies based on the number of complaints and the number of cars sold. See where your car company ranks.
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Fri Feb 12 19:22:23 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
8,000 Toyota Tacomas recalled
Tonight Toyota announced it is recalling about 8,000 2010 Tacoma 4WD trucks because of problems with the front shaft.
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Mon Feb 15 08:19:42 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
School cafeteria inspection problems
Schools that serve meals with the National School Lunch Program are supposed to be inspected at least twice a year. However, the USDA found 30 percent of schools don't comply.
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Tue Feb 16 06:48:32 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Crib questions answered
Of the 7 million cribs recalled since 2007, more than 6 million have drop sides. So the CPSC has put together an easy to understand crib safety guide.
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Tue Feb 16 21:59:24 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find deals on food, tax help, music and travel. Enjoy!
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Wed Feb 17 21:26:10 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Pacifier clips and baby bracelets recalled
Parents are being told to check to make sure they don’t have certain baby bracelets or pacifier clips made by Allreds Design because the clasps contain high levels of lead.
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Fri Feb 19 07:25:13 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Free fitness tools
There are lots of new tools to help keep you on track to meet your fitness goals. I'll show you the ones that won’t break your bank because they’re all free.
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Mon Feb 22 06:45:43 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Documents reveal more problems for Toyota
New documents may prove more problematic for Toyota. They reportedly show Toyota touting the success of successfully negotiating with the U.S. government to limit a recall in 2007.
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Mon Feb 22 21:42:20 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Mounting questions as Congress investigates Toyota
Congress begins hearings today about the Toyota safety concerns. Just as ABC News sheds new light on the problems and another report shows many car companies may be slow to react.
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Tue Feb 23 08:42:30 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Should the hot dog be redesigned?
The American Academy of Pediatrics says more should be done to protect children from choking hazards. The organization even suggests redesigning foods like hot dogs. What do you think?
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Wed Feb 24 07:37:34 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find lots of free music downloads, deals for those of you with children and a way to party and have it pay off. Enjoy!
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Wed Feb 24 21:38:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Toyota to offer help during recall repairs
Toyota owners having trouble getting around while their cars are being repaired may be able to get some help. The president of the company said it would extend the offer for free rental cars and out-of-pocket expenses offered in New York to others.
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Fri Feb 26 09:21:18 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
FDA issues Maalox warning
If you bought any Maalox recently, you should double-check the label to make sure you picked up the product you expected. The FDA warns some people have mistaken Maalox Total Relief for one of the antacid products and suffered serious side effects.
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Fri Feb 26 13:24:55 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Funny taste forces recall of Girl Scout cookies
The Girl Scouts are telling people several lots of the Lemon Chalet cookies may have a funny taste. So the organization is offering to give consumers their money back.
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Sun Feb 28 05:35:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Restaurant Week
Over the next two weeks you have the chance to try out some amazing restaurants and help a great cause. It's all part of Restaurant Week Austin. I'll show you how to find when other cities hold their Restaurant Weeks.
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Mon Mar 01 07:35:11 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Mazda recalls cars because of heated seat problems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced today it is recalling 12,300 2010 Mazda CX-9 cars because there is a possibility the heat controlled seats may malfunction and cause a fire.
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Mon Mar 01 17:17:51 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Diabetic test strip recall
Anyone with diabetes who uses OneTouch SureStep Test Strips should take a look at the box they have.LifeScan and the FDA says eight lots or 14,000 packages of those strips are being recalled because they may provide falsely low glucose results.
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Tue Mar 02 06:52:58 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
GM recalls 1.3 million compact cars
General Motors is recalling 1.3 million compact cars because of a steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury.
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Tue Mar 02 22:33:57 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find free car seat safety checks, some free workshops for kids and some free music and books. Enjoy!
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Thu Mar 04 07:09:32 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
New reports: Toyota recall not working
More consumers are complaining the recall fix did not fix their sudden acceleration issues. So now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Toyota say they’re investigating. I'll share some of the complaints.
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Thu Mar 04 08:09:50 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Keep your kids from texting while driving
Finally an app that can prevent you or your children from texting while driving.
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Thu Mar 04 21:25:49 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Salmonella found in commonly used food ingredient
The FDA is warning consumers to check their pantry, fridge and freezer for products that may contain an ingredient that's likely contaminated with salmonella. I've got the list of products for your here.
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Sun Mar 07 21:00:00 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
UT Austin business grads more likely to land job
Unemployment numbers rose slightly here in Austin and nationally remained steady in January. College students attending the UT Austin McCombs School of Business have reason to be optimistic about their job prospects.
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Mon Mar 08 21:46:47 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
More retailers accepting mobile coupons
You’ll soon be able to use your cell phone to save even more money. Target announced that starting Wednesday it will allow customers to take advantage of special mobile-coupon offers on their handsets.
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Tue Mar 09 20:51:45 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find free coffee, some of the terrific SXSW festival deals and more.
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Wed Mar 10 07:37:15 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
H-E-B drug recall issued in error
H-E-B notified us about a recall for its store brand acetaminophen pain-relief drug Tuesday night, then this morning notified us it was an old recall.
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Thu Mar 11 07:25:55 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Turning smart phones into chemical sensors
We’re all used to our cell phones allowing us to take pictures , listen to music, surf the Internet, even watch TV these days. However, the newest work being done may turn your cell phone into a life saving device.
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Thu Mar 11 22:18:53 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Push to require black boxes in all cars
Thursday during a congressional hearing, the NHTSA talked about requiring Event Data Recorders (EDRs) or “black boxes” as many people call them, in all new vehicles. And chances are pretty good your car already has one.
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Fri Mar 12 19:12:49 PST 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Infant deaths prompt CPSC to issue infant sling warning
The CPSC is investigating at least 14 deaths associated with sling-style infant carriers, including three in 2009. Twelve of the deaths involved babies younger than four months old. So it is urging parents to use caution.
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Mon Mar 15 07:00:12 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Helpful homeowner / potential homeowner sites
Whether you're buying or selling a home or looking to make improvements, these web sites can help you spot trends, find deals, decide how much projects may cost you, even whether or not you should just hire a contractor.
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Tue Mar 16 07:35:42 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Different tricks get a real person
Tired of those automated phone answering services? I'll show you some of the best ways to reach an actual person.
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Tue Mar 16 20:43:32 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find SXSW freebies, some terrific local Austin business deals, and how to get a potentially life-saving free skin cancer screening.
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Tue Mar 16 19:05:00 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Fire concerns prompt recall of fireplace remotes
If you've got an electric fireplace, stove or fireplace insert check your remote. Dimplex is recalling 700,000 remotes sold between 1998 and 2008 because they may overheat and cause fires.
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Thu Mar 18 06:41:10 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
1.2 Million Graco high chairs recalled
About 1.2 million Graco Harmony High Chairs are being recalled because the screws holding the front legs can loosen and fall out or the plastic bracket on the back legs may crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly.
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Fri Mar 19 06:58:58 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Tooth fairy leaving more money
Most people look to the stock markets, unemployment or consumer spending to gage the economy. What about the tooth fairy?
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Mon Mar 22 06:43:20 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Take advantage of tax credits
The IRS reports that through March 12, the average tax refund was a record $3,036, up $266 from the same period a year earlier. Make sure you're taking full advantage of all the tax credits.
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Mon Mar 22 17:29:28 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Free pastry from Starbucks
This deal wasn't included in last week's deals of the week and since it's happening a day early I thought I'd share it with you now. Tuesday, March 23rd Starbucks is giving away free pastries. I'll show you how to collect.
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Tue Mar 23 09:13:01 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Least expensive new cars to insure
Insure.com recently ranked 2010 cars based on the cost of insurance. Here's a look at the top 20 least expensive.
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Tue Mar 23 19:19:30 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Daycare inspection guide
An 18-month old toddler was found Tuesday wandering outside his child care center along a busy road. I'll show you how to check the inspection records of child care centers across the state.
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Tue Mar 23 21:46:43 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find some terrific sales for expectant families or anyone with children, a terrific new way to help challenge your kids with math games and books and a new lunch deal web site. Enjoy!
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Wed Mar 24 08:18:37 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
A million baby slings recalled
Three deaths in a year's time forces the CPSC to recall a million baby slings.
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Wed Mar 24 21:23:32 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Austin: city of big spenders
Hey big spender. You may think you're cutting back on your spending, but a new study finds Austin has the biggest spenders in the country.
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Thu Mar 25 20:59:31 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
150,000 baby gates recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of 150,000 Evenflo Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates because the slats may break or detach.
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Fri Mar 26 18:51:12 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Energy Star investigation tough for upcoming Cash for Appliance buyers
The Government Accountability Office managed to get Energy Star labels for 15 phony products.What does this mean for the Cash for Appliance programs?
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Mon Mar 29 04:15:00 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Food Dates
Ever notice how even bottled water has a “best by” date? It seems most foods have codes that tell you when they should either be eaten or how long they’re supposed to last. So what do those codes mean?
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Mon Mar 29 14:40:20 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Update: Wednesday the day to reserve an appliance rebate
The Texas Comptroller’s office released the phone number you can call to reserve your rebate. The number to call starting April 7th at 7am CT is (877) 780-3039.
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Mon Mar 29 19:00:00 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Six months of dream honeymoons
The Irish Times is looking for a couple to help launch its wedding and honeymoon website. So they want a couple willing to do six months of research. I'll show you how to apply.
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Tue Mar 30 21:20:49 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find some fun Easter Egg hunts, a few freebies and some terrific restaurant deals.
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Thu Apr 01 07:32:15 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Help finding babysitters
With a new nephew in our family we spend a lot of time talking about babysitters and child care. So one of my favorite money saving mom's has a new book full of advice. Here are a few of the sites she recommends.
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Fri Apr 02 08:04:59 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Teach your children to "Share, Save, Spend"
I was lucky my parents taught me how to manage my money at a young age. However, if you didn't learn those lessons or want an easy way to teach your children, I've got an easy way to help anyone learn to "Save, Share, Spend."
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Mon Apr 05 04:00:00 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
CPSC: Gut homes with Chinese drywall
Friday the Consumer Product Safety Commission said thousands of homes tainted by Chinese drywall should be completely gutted. The CPSC has received 3,082 complaints from 37 different states. Find out how to make sure your home isn't involved.
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Tue Apr 06 17:40:50 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Reminder: Rebate reservations start 7am Wednesday
If you're hoping to reserve an appliance rebate set your alarm early Wednesday, April 7th. The state's Rebate Reservation line opens at 7am CT. The number to call is (877) 780-3039.
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Tue Apr 06 21:32:45 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find a way to get free golf lessons, a terrific plant sale and some great tax day freebies. Enjoy!
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Wed Apr 07 14:24:19 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Other energy efficient rebates
The Texas appliance rebate reservations may be exhausted, but there are still ways to save money on energy efficient appliances.
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Thu Apr 08 20:45:57 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Free bagel Fridays
Einstein Bros. Bagels is giving away a free bagel to anyone who becomes a Facebook fan every Friday until 11am through May 22nd. I'll show you how to collect.
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Mon Apr 12 04:05:00 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Paying for grades
The latest Newsweek looks at whether schools would be better off paying kids for passing certain exams. I'm curious if you think paying for grades is a good idea, plus I'll show you a new online tool that's helping any student collect.
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Tue Apr 13 07:08:27 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Car seats expire
I'm guessing most parents don't realize child car seats expire. Some recommend replacing them after six years. I'll give you some tools to help you.
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Tue Apr 13 20:58:51 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find all kinds of tax day freebies, restaurant savings, travel deals and more.
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Thu Apr 15 06:42:08 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Test your financial health
What is your financial health? This is always the time of year when people start asking those questions. Take this quiz and see what you could be doing better.
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Thu Apr 15 19:02:12 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Energy efficient appliance shopping can begin
Friday consumers lucky enough to score one of the state’s appliance rebates can start shopping. We'll show you the other rebates you can get in case you missed out on this deal.
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Fri Apr 16 07:18:06 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Cash may cure pain
Keeping cash on hand may be a good idea. A new study shows those bills might provide pain relief.
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Fri Apr 16 07:50:24 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Great time to pick strawberries
The strawberries at Sweet Berry Farms in Marble Falls are ripe for the picking. It's a terrific place to spend the day with the family.
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Mon Apr 19 06:24:22 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Toyota to pay record fine
Toyota agrees to pay a record $16.4 million fine to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for late reporting of a defect that led to unintended acceleration.
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Tue Apr 20 07:17:59 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Is it fair that airlines pad arrival times?
Last week a study ranked airlines based on things like lost baggage and on time arrivals, but another report found flight times are being padded. So are the rankings fair?
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Tue Apr 20 21:55:48 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find lots of Earth Day deals, a few freebies and some terrific BOGO offers. Enjoy!
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Wed Apr 21 21:16:11 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Calculators for just about anything
Calculating your financial future can help you plan better. I found a web site that will help you calculate just about everything from saving for college, to retirement to a home budget.
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Wed Apr 21 21:55:57 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
What's behind those green labels?
Today is Earth Day. There are more products that now claim to be earth friendly than ever before. I'll show you some sites that can help you figure out whether the products you buy are really green.
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Fri Apr 23 08:45:22 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Grocery prices rising
Do you feel like you’re paying more for groceries? According to an analysis by Bloomberg we are especially for the foods that keep us healthy. Are you committed to saving money on groceries? I'd like to talk to you.
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Mon Apr 26 20:42:41 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Help make a dent in the deficit
Want to help make a dent in the federal debt? You can. The Treasury Department has a website that will let you make a personal contribution.
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Mon Apr 26 21:05:54 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Portable DVD player battery recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning it hasn’t had much luck getting 32,600 Coby Electronics Corp. rechargeable batteries returned so they are issuing the recalls again because they may overheat.
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Tue Apr 27 21:11:54 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find all kinds of deals for your children, a new Austin deal web site and a BOGO deal for minor league baseball tickets. Enjoy!
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Wed Apr 28 21:17:42 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Consumer product complaint database in works
In about a year you’ll not only be able to learn of product recalls, you’ll be able to search a database of consumer complaints on specific products. Some manufacturers worry that may damage a company's reputation. What do you think?
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Thu Apr 29 07:10:29 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Two big crib recalls
Thursday morning the CPSC announced two big crib recalls involving some popular name brand cirbs - Simplicity and Graco.
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Thu Apr 29 21:54:31 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Americans show more loyalty to soda than their employer
According to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, more Americans are loyal to their favorite soft drink, television show or car brand than they are to their employer.
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Sat May 01 22:31:34 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
UPDATE: New information about Children's Medicine Recall
The Food and Drug Administration now says the more than 40 over-the-counter Children’s and Infants’ liquid medicines may have been contaminated by a bacteria.
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Tue May 04 22:09:01 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you’ll find all kinds Mother’s Day deals, some terrific Austin saving sites and some free skin cancer screenings. Enjoy!
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Wed May 05 21:00:17 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Tricks to saving money at the grocery store
These are some of my favorite coupon sites and some other tricks to help you save at the grocery store. There's even a site for those of you who find it difficult to get organized -- one that does the work for you!
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Fri May 07 06:32:05 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Fruits and Vegetables you should buy organic
The EWG analyzed 50 of the most popular fruits and vegetables for nearly 96,000 different pesticide residues between 2000 and 2008. A few weeks ago it updated its results to include a minimum of 100 pesticide tests between 2000 and 2009.
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Sun May 09 19:11:12 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
How Much Mom is Really Worth
Each year Salary.com examines how much mother's are really worth. This year they say mom's salaries would be down yet their workload is up.
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Mon May 10 07:08:39 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
New drop side crib warning
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is once again warning parents and caregivers about deadly hazards of drop-side cribs. In the last five years the CPSC has recalled more than 7 million drop-side cribs due to suffocation and strangulation hazards
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Mon May 10 07:41:04 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
134,215 Infiniti cars recalled
This morning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of 134,215 Infiniti cars because of problems with the air bags.
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Mon May 10 20:58:19 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Toyota may have delayed recall
An Associated Press investigation found Toyota waited nearly a year to issue a U.S. recall in 2005 over defective steering rods in trucks and SUVs. The company had already issued a similar recall in Japan and had dozens of reports from Americans.
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Tue May 11 21:02:30 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find free food, some great deal sites and more. Enjoy!
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Wed May 12 21:28:45 PDT 2010 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Most dangerous cities for drivers
Austin has been named one of the most dangerous cities for drivers.
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Thu May 13 14:11:40 PDT 2010 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
When should you replace your makeup?
We all know bacteria grows in warm dark places so it's no surprise to find our makeup is a breeding ground for it. So how often should you replace your makeup? Some tips from the experts.
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Fri May 14 07:27:41 PDT 2010 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
Home projects you shouldn’t put off
Angie’s List talked to contractors and service providers across the country and came up with this list of projects you can’t afford to put off:
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Mon May 17 07:15:10 PDT 2010 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
Effort to stop cell phone shock
Shocked at your cell phone bill? The FCC doesn’t think you should be so it has a plan to stop it. I'll show you how to give your feedback.
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Mon May 17 07:38:32 PDT 2010 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
Two child deaths prompt dart set recall
Two child deaths prompt the CPSC and Family Dollar stores to recall toy dart gun sets. The company that manufactured the sets refused to recall the toy.
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Wed Oct 19 19:17:40 PDT 2011 by Terri Gruca / KVUE News
HEB recalls spinach products
HEB is recalling bagged spinach. The 5 ounce bags of Spinach Spring Mix Bagged Salad Product from Taylor Farms and deli products made using this product may be contaminated with salmonella.
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Thu May 24 20:43:16 PDT 2012 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Save on Energy Star appliances this weekend
This weekend Texans can save sales tax on any energy efficient appliances you buy.
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Tue Aug 14 13:59:46 PDT 2012 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Popular luxury cars rate poorly in crash tests
Some of the most popular luxury cars rated poorly in the latest crash tests.
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Tue Oct 02 19:41:20 PDT 2012 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Smoked salmon sickens hundreds
About 1,400 people have been receiving calls from Costco about smoked salmon possibly tainted with salmonella. Hundreds of people have been sickened by this in the Netherlands and now there’s fear hundreds more here in the U.S.
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Thu Nov 15 21:26:16 PST 2012 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Website helps you find best online deals
The holiday shopping season kicks into full swing next week. This may be one tool to help you save some money.
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Thu Nov 22 17:11:31 PST 2012 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Best apps and websites to help you save
Whether you choose to brave the crowds or shop from home there are several apps and websites that can help make sure you’re getting the best deal.
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Tue Jan 01 14:10:14 PST 2013 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Best apps to help you keep your resolutions
I’m not one to make resolutions, but I know a lot of people do. So here are some apps that can help you keep on track this new year.
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Tue Jan 15 19:20:00 PST 2013 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
46,300 Bugaboo strollers recalled
One of the priciest baby strollers sold is being recalled because the carry seat handle may detach.
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Thu Feb 21 15:19:13 PST 2013 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
UPDATE: Austin among worst cities for mislabeling
A new study finds the seafood you may be serving your family tonight, might not be what you think.
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Tue Mar 12 21:00:00 PDT 2013 by TERRI GRUCA / KVUE News
Deals of the Week
This week you'll find lots of free ways to enjoy SXSW whether you have a badge or not.
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Mon Sep 17 17:06:47 PDT 2012 by TERRI GRUCA and MORGAN CHESKY / KVUE News
FDA expands pet jerky treat warning
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to pet owners who feed their pets chicken jerky products. Since 2007 there have been 2,200 reports of illnesses. There have been 360 deaths in the last 18 months.
