A Massachusetts apartment owner and landlord faces a penalty of $83,575 for charges of violating federal lead paint disclosure rules at his residential complex in Springfield. ?These violations potentially put tenants at risk of exposure to lead paint hazards,? Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a statement. ?The 122 Chestnut, L.L.C., failed to provide tenants…
Month: September 2010
Philips 32a 720p LCD HDTV – $299.99
Doug, have you seen the response to that promo we released? The focus groups are going WILD! I’m telling you, Doug, the response to that video is HUGE . Read the original post by Woot
Spending report: Card spending growth up in August
Atlanta A report released Friday by payment system provider First Data Corp. said that card spending growth was solid during the month of August. Read the original post by Chain Store Age
Taylor Swift, Kanye West to Perform at VMA’s
The 20-year-old country crossover artist was spotted secretly rehearsing a new song for the show in Los Angeles on Friday, reported the AP . Read the original post by NBC New York
Happy Hour: Wine apps help navigate a sea of information
Trying to select a wine for that oh-so-important business dinner? Overwhelmed by vast wine lists at the trendiest restaurants? Contemplating what dish to serve with that bottle you’ve been saving for just the right occasion? Or perhaps you’d like to create an inventory of your wine cellar. Read the original post by Toledo Blade
Refurbished Netgear 802.11g Wireless Router for $18 + free shipping
TigerDirect.com via eBay DailyDeal offers the refurbished Netgear WPN824 802.11g RangeMax 108Mbps MIMO Wireless Router, model no. WPN824NA, for $17.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $7, and the best price we’ve seen in a year. RangeMax 108Mbps routers purport to adjust to interference and physical…
Netgear ProSafe 5-Port Ethernet Switch for $10 after rebate + free shipping
Amazon.com offers the Netgear ProSafe 5-Port Ethernet Switch, model no. FS105NA, for $19.99. This $10 mail-in rebate slices it to $9.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $4. (However, we saw it for a buck less in June, since expired.) It features five 10/100 Mbps ports, status LEDs, and…
LG’s THX-certified PX950 3D plasma TV eyes-on
LG is touting its plasma PX950 as the first THX-certified 3D HDTV, and while we didn’t run into it at IFA , the company held a press gathering this week in New York to make up for it. Read the original post by Engadget
TDK 16x DVD+R Media 100-Pack for $18 + free shipping
Buy.com via eBay Daily Deal offers the TDK 16x 4.7GB DVD+R Media 100-Pack Spindle, model no. 48521, for $17.79 with free shipping ($0.18/disc). That’s $4 less than what Buy.com charges direct and the lowest total price we could find elsewhere by $7. (However, we saw it for a buck less in August, since expired.) Deal…
Swype slide-to-type beta software receives an update
A new beta version of Swype has been released. The slide-to-type keyboard that makes it amazingly easy to text comes pre-installed on several smartphones, including all the Samsung Galaxy S variants in the U.S. and the Droid X, but for others, this downloadable beta is the only recourse. Read the original post by KHWB-TV Houston
Justin Bieber rocks downtown Los Angeles as he prepares for Sunday’s Video Music Awards
Visitors to Staples Center and the adjacent L.A. Live plaza were treated to an unannounced free concert Friday when Justin Bieber took to an outdoor stage to rehearse his performance for Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. Read the original post by WNOL-TV New Orleans
Alibaba says Yahoo not needed as a partner
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., China’s biggest e-commerce company, no longer needs Yahoo because the U.S. partner is moving away from its search-engine technology, the head of Alibaba’s listed unit said. Read the original post by SF Gate
Reg Wydeven column: Apple tries to clamp down on iPhone ‘jailbreaking’
As many of my friends know, I love movies. I recently watched ‘Cool Hand Luke’ with my dad, and it was a great film about Paul Newman’s repeated attempts to escape from prison. Read the original post by WisInfo
Targus Commuter 17″ Leather Laptop Case for $30 + $7 a&h
TigerDirect.com offers the Targus Commuter 17″ Leather Notebook Case, model no. TET028US, for $79.99. Coupon code “WJU5989″ cuts it to $29.99. Shipping adds $6.50. Even with shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $26. This self-standing, water-resistant case accommodates laptops up to 17″. Read the original post by dealmac.com
HP 9-Cell Extended-Life Battery for Pavilion dv3 Laptops for $48 + free shipping
HP Home & Home Office offers its HP 9-Cell Extended-Life Battery for Pavilion dv3-2000 Series Notebooks (pictured), model no. NU090AA#ABB, or Pavilion dv3-1000 Series Notebooks, model no. NB801AA, for $56. Coupon code “ACY58341″ cuts them to $47.60. With free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $6. (Most…