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          <title>Google adding automatic captions to YouTube videos</title>
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Google is tapping into the speech-recognition technology that it uses for its Google Voice call management service to make captions an automatic feature            ]]></description>
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          <title>&#8220;Bobby Chupete&#8221; Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard</title>
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The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.           ]]></description>
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          <title>663,000 Perfect Flame gas grills sold at Lowes recalled</title>
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The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire           ]]></description>
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          <title>10 Worst toys of 2009 according to &#8220;WATCH&#8221;</title>
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The World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH) releases its list of the top 10 worst toys of 2009.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Ford, Subaru, VW win insurance industry top safety picks</title>
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The institute substantially reduced the number of awards compared with 2009, because of tougher requirements for roof strength           ]]></description>
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          <title>Federal Reserve cracks down on gift card abuses</title>
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Under the proposed rule, consumers must have at least five years to use the gift cards before they expire           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:23:36 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Lynchburg restaurant Shoemakers revamps, pares down prices</title>
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Once an upscale steakhouse and one of the more expensive restaurants in town, Shoemakers Fine Dining is reinventing itself as a more affordable family eatery           ]]></description>
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The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall            ]]></description>
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The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard            ]]></description>
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          <title>Wal&#45;Mart to keep stores open to ease Black Friday</title>
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The world's largest retailer says day-after-Thanksgiving sales will begin at 5 a.m. Nov. 27, but most U.S. stores will be open 24 hours to prevent a mad dash           ]]></description>
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The 19 airlines reporting on-time performance recorded an average on-time arrival rate of 86.2 percent in September, higher than both September 2008&#8217;s 84.9 percent and August 2009&#8217;s 79.7 percent           ]]></description>
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FedEx forecasts it will ship 13 million packages on Dec. 14th           ]]></description>
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Instead of a throwback to great buying binges of the past, the empty shelves are just another sign of bad times           ]]></description>
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          <title>Bedding trends to fight insomnia</title>
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Manufacturers are developing new ways to combat insomnia, including some technologies introduced at this fall's Las Vegas Furniture Market and High Point Market           ]]></description>
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          <title>RECALL: 1 million Maclaren strollers sold at Target, Babies &#8220;R&#8221; Us</title>
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Fingertip amputations occurred when children placed their fingers in the hinge mechanism            ]]></description>
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          <title>RECALL: 15,000 Life Is Good company Fall 2009 Newbury travel mugs</title>
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The travel mugs can become excessively hot to the touch when filled with hot liquids, posing a burn hazard           ]]></description>
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The chalkboard surface coating contains high levels of lead           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:22:45 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: PetSmart recalling two Dentley&#8217;s Beef Hoof products</title>
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PetSmart is voluntarily recalling two Dentley&#8217;s Beef Hoof products for potential salmonella contamination           ]]></description>
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          <title>RECALL: 610,000 Halloween Flashlights sold at Target</title>
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The flashlights can overheat and melt           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:15:55 EST</pubDate>
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Insulation inside the AC adapter can fail over time, posing an electrical shock hazard            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:13:48 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 68,000 SurgeMaster&#8482; Surge Protectors</title>
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The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:55:39 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Blair expands recall of women&#8217;s Chenille apparel due to burn hazard</title>
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Some of these products fail to meet the federal flammability standard and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if the garments are exposed to an open flame           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:16:10 EST</pubDate>
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The plastic decorative inserts on the flatware&#8217;s handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:15:07 EST</pubDate>
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The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:12:46 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>3,900 Bad Boy off&#45;road classic buggies recalled</title>
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The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning           ]]></description>
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The light switch receiver, which fits into the wall outlet, can overheat and pose a fire hazard            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:58:25 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 150,000 office chairs sold at Office Depot recalled</title>
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The bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:04:58 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>AAA advice on how to speak &#8220;car tech&#8221; to improve car repair experience</title>
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A trip to the auto repair shop can feel like visiting a foreign country for some drivers           ]]></description>
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          <title>AAA Mid&#45;Atlantic offering free car maintenance inspections Thursday at Roanoke Civic Center</title>
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They will take place at the Roanoke Civic Center, in parking lot A, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.           ]]></description>
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          <title>BB&amp;amp;T joins others, eases overdraft policy</title>
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BB&T Corp. yesterday became the latest major bank to eliminate overdraft fees for customers who overdraw their accounts by less than $5 through a debit-card purchase or ATM transaction           ]]></description>
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The flame guards on the recalled replacement torch fuel containers can malfunction and cause the containers to melt while the torch is in use           ]]></description>
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          <title>Big Lots stores recalls bunk beds</title>
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The bunk beds&#8217; mattress support slats and side support railings can break, posing a risk of the bunk bed collapsing and a fall hazard           ]]></description>
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The hammock&#8217;s supporting hooks can fail, causing occupants to fall           ]]></description>
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          <title>On your mark, get set, start Christmas shopping</title>
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Try these ideas to get your Christmas shopping under control EARLY           ]]></description>
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The recalled children&#8217;s animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:10:50 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 10 Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links</title>
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 The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:10:30 EST</pubDate>
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The DVD player&#8217;s circuit board can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:13:16 EST</pubDate>
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The back and the base post of the chair can break while in use           ]]></description>
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          <title>How fast is your internet?</title>
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The Lynchburg region lags behind the average in the state and nation.  You'll find a simple speed test in the article.           ]]></description>
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          <title>Businesses adapt to keep customers</title>
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Rex Hammond, president of the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, said many companies in the region are altering the ways they reach out to customers.           ]]></description>
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Sewing needles have been found in the stuffing of the Hungry Figures           ]]></description>
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Booz Allen Hamilton jumpstarts training. Also in this week's report, a look at high-growth companies moving to Washington.           ]]></description>
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The fuel gauge can leak excessive amounts of gasoline, posing a fire hazard           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:27:56 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www2.wsls.com/sls/business/consumer/article/facebook_lite_being_tested_but_not_in_u.s/43409/</link>
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Some elements of Facebook Lite, for example, are similar to Facebook&#8217;s mobile version.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:38:55 EST</pubDate>
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This week, Virginians have a new way to address their tax questions, Dominion Virginia Power applies for a federal stimulus grant, and the Martin Agency wins a new big account.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:37:14 EST</pubDate>
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The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:23:52 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09302.html</link>
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The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair and be injured           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:22:03 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 200,000 Black &amp;amp; Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP string trimmer/edgers</title>
          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09294.html</link>
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The trimmer/edger&#8217;s spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles.   The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:12:10 EST</pubDate>
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The marble top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall onto consumers           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:11:10 EST</pubDate>
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The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:10:29 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Virginia Business: port report</title>
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Three companies are vying for the chance to run Virginia&#8217;s ports;  Marlboro country takes up an even bigger presence in Richmond.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:35:04 EST</pubDate>
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For many young adults, this introduction to higher education will be the first time they are largely or solely responsible for their finances           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:39:35 EST</pubDate>
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This summer, the nation&#8217;s No. 1 cigarette-maker started selling pouches and canisters of L&M brand tobacco in Maine and Michigan           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:50:21 EST</pubDate>
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An internal defect in the washer&#8217;s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:08:39 EST</pubDate>
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The recalled scraper&#8217;s body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:07:01 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09290.html</link>
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The recalled swing sets did not come with assembly directions for the swing seat harness. The swing seat harness assembly needs to be completed by the consumer. The swing seats can detach if the harness is not assembled properly, which could result in fall and injury during use.
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          <title>IRS warns about first time homebuyers tax credit fraud</title>
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The Internal Revenue Service today announced its first successful prosecution related to fraud involving the first-time homebuyer credit and warned taxpayers to beware of this type of scheme           ]]></description>
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     Tanimura & Antle is recalling one lot of romaine lettuce because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:51:22 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 94,000 Sevylor&#174; Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors</title>
          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09285.html</link>
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The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously inju           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:52:50 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 1.4 million Buster Brown &amp;amp; Co.&#8217;s Clog Children&#8217;s Shoes</title>
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The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young ch           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:46:05 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09283.html</link>
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The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:45:47 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 11,00 Stamina Products elliptical cross trainers</title>
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Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner&#8217;s manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:23:49 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09286.html</link>
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The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:23:48 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>RECALL: 580,000 H2O Mop Steam Cleaners</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[
The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard to consumers           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:50:30 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09275.html</link>
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Evenflo Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys have a mirror decal attached to the toy that can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:49:55 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Graphic labels for cigarette packs are three years away</title>
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Some public-health advocates worry it&#8217;s a sign that federal action to cut smoking will come only slowly and cautiously            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:41:48 EST</pubDate>
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The play yard&#8217;s side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:14:48 EST</pubDate>
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They contain instant non-fat dry milk manufactured by the Plainview Milk Products Cooperative that may be contaminated           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:55:21 EST</pubDate>
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Recall includes: Kroger Popcorn Seasoning Movie Theater Butter Flavored, Kroger Popcorn Seasoning White Cheddar Flavored, and Kroger Fat Free Butter Flavored Sprinkles            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:22:09 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Electronic cigarettes puff like the real thing</title>
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The electronic smokeless cigarette atomizes a mixture of water and nicotine to make a breathable vapor like smoking a cigarette but without burning tobacco.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:16:51 EST</pubDate>
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The Roanoke region has seen prices drop since the peak on June 19th           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:06:03 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Recall: 4 million Aqua&#45;Leisure inflatable baby floats</title>
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The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:25:22 EST</pubDate>
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The crib&#8217;s plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:17:29 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Website helps you cut down on your grocery bill</title>
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While many have turned to cutting coupons, there&#8217;s another tool that you may find useful when it comes to saving money on your groceries           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:40:52 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>584,000 Black and Decker spacemaker coffee makers recalled</title>
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The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:25:27 EST</pubDate>
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After weeks of heading upward, gas prices might finally be reined in by the law of supply and demand           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:11:39 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Macy&#8217;s recalls 33,000 children&#8217;s sweatshirts</title>
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Macy&#8217;s recalls 33,000 children&#8217;s sweatshirts.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:35:34 EST</pubDate>
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Campbell Hausfeld is recalling air compressors sold at nationwide Wal-Marts.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:31:49 EST</pubDate>
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The compressor&#8217;s thermal overload, which shuts the unit off when it overheats, can fail. This can lead to overheating, melting of parts and a risk of fire.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:48:53 EST</pubDate>
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An electrical component failure inside the heat guns can cause them to continue to produce heat after the power switch is turned off. This can melt the heat gun&#8217;s plastic exterior, causing a burn if the heat gun is touched and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:47:57 EST</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09244.html</link>
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The grinder can fail to turn off or can turn on unexpectedly           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:57:10 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Mind your money when you&#8217;re out with friends</title>
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Mostly it is because of the pressure that your friends and coworkers put on you to participate           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:12:02 EST</pubDate>
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More than 600,000 pounds of frozen Kroger Fully Cooked, Buffalo Style Chicken Wings are being recalled because they may contain the undeclared allergens milk, soy, and wheat           ]]></description>
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One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.           ]]></description>
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The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard           ]]></description>
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The BBB Serving Western VA is cautioning consumers about APX Alarm Security Solutions, Inc. a door-to-door alarm security sales operation which is making its way through the area.           ]]></description>
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The USDA says a New York firm is recalling approximately 564 pounds of duck leg confit and kolbase sausage products because they could be contaiminated with Listeria.           ]]></description>
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Despite rising unemployment, Americans continue to spend, blowing comparisons of this recession to the Great Depression, according to research by Wachovia economists.            ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 11:10:55 EST</pubDate>
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Consumers are expected to take an average of two trips between June and August, spending about seven nights away from home and spending $900 on their longest summer trip, the report predicts           ]]></description>
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The triangular hangers that attach the swing&#8217;s ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 17:51:39 EST</pubDate>
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60,000 Trampolines Recalled by Skywalker Holdings; Enclosure Problems Can Result in Fall Hazard           ]]></description>
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Virginia&#8217;s jobless rate in April remained steady at 6.8 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday morning.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 12:42:41 EST</pubDate>
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Nutro Products announced Thursday that it was voluntarily recalling a range of dry cart food products. The recall is due to incorrect levels of zinc and potassium in the products.           ]]></description>
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FCC representatives will be in our area to help answer questions about the switch to DTV and help signing up for DTV converter box coupons.           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 12:36:15 EST</pubDate>
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The survey of 2,000 adults in March by Harris Interactive indicates close to 90 percent believe the United States must become a global leader in producing hybrid technology to reduce dependence on foreign oil           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 11:28:16 EST</pubDate>
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The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 18:30:53 EST</pubDate>
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This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 18:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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The play yard&#8217;s rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 18:28:40 EST</pubDate>
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The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard           ]]></description>
          <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 18:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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          <title>Free computer security software</title>
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One in five people had their identity stolen, got caught by phishing scams, or ended up with computers infected with spyware or viruses in the last two years. Here&#8217;s how you can protect yourself for free.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 07:21:32 EST</pubDate>
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