Consumer Alerts

Should we lower the blood alcohol content levels for drunk driving? May 20th, 2013 Should we lower the blood alcohol content levels for drunk driving? The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently recommended that states reduce their blood alcohol content (BAC) limits from .08 to .05,… Read more » More Consumer Alerts

Tips to thwart burglars when you're away from home May 20th, 2013 Tips to thwart burglars when you're away from home With the long... Tips to thwart burglars when you're away from home May 20th, 2013 Tips to thwart burglars when you're away from home With the long... Panasonic ZT60 plasma TVs make you pay dearly for state-of-the-art blacks and contrast May 20th, 2013 Panasonic ZT60 plasma TVs make you pay dearly for state-of-the-art blacks and...

Angie's List

Angie’s List: Buying a Generator May 15th, 2013 (WGGB) — Well, like it or not, we’re heading into the thunderstorm season. You never know when the power might go out. If you’re thinking about a generator as a power back-up, we have what you need to know in today’s Angie’s List report…. Read more » More from Angie's List

Angie’s List: When Your Car Should Get an Oil Change May 14th, 2013 (WGGB) -- Does your car need an oil change every 3,000, 5,000 or 7,000 miles? How often your... Angie’s List: Insulating Your Attic April 23rd, 2013 (WGGB) -- Earth Day is on April 22 and what better way to celebrate than making your home more... Angie’s List: Hiring a Handyman April 9th, 2013 (WGGB) -- It’s almost home improvement season again. Now is a good time to assess if...

Consumer News

Big Four Cellphone Carriers Unite on Anti-Texting Ads May 14th, 2013 WEST SPRINGFIELD (WGGB) — Another push against texting and driving tonight – as major wireless companies announce a collaborative advertising campaign called ‘It Can Wait’. Locally, West Springfield High School has a weeklong push against… Read more » More Consumer News

Microsoft Windows 8 Update will be Free May 14th, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) -- Microsoft says a planned update to its Windows 8 operating system will be made... Survey: Guests Spend Average $539 on Weddings May 14th, 2013 (WGGB) -- Here comes the bride...and the bills. It's not just the happy couple that has to... Feds Probe 3 Chrysler Models for Engine Stalling May 14th, 2013 DETROIT (AP) -- U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the engines in...

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