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Breaking Chair Legs Injure Several People, Sparking Massive Recall Breaking Chair Legs Injure Several People, Sparking Massive Recall
Breaking Chair Legs Injure Several People, Sparking Massive Recall More than 158,000 outdoor chairs and barstools are being recalled after several people were injured when the chairs' legs broke, officials said. Clark Associates is recalling about 158,486 Lancaster Table & Seating powder-coated aluminum outdoor chairs and barstools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Feb. 5. The recall includes three models of armchairs, side chairs without arms, and barstools. The recall was issued after reports that chair and barstool legs can fail during normal use. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania, company has received 36 reports of chair…
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase
Sitcom Star Polly Holliday Dies, Made 'Kiss My Grits!' A Catchphrase Polly Holliday, who turned “Kiss my grits!” into a pop-culture staple as Flo on the hit sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 88. Holliday died in New York City Tuesday, Sept. 9 at her home in Manhattan, according to The New York Times, which cited her longtime agent and friend Dennis Aspland.  An Alabama native who came up through regional theater and Broadway, Holliday broke out as Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry on CBS’s "Alice" (1976–80), then headlined the spinoff Flo (1980–81), where her brassy one-liners — especially “Kiss my grits!” — became part of the American vernacular.  …
Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know
Amazon Adds Fresh Groceries To Same-Day Delivery: What To Know Amazon is expanding its same-day deliveries to include fresh produce, meat, dairy, and other grocery staples. Thousands of perishable items have been added to Amazon's Same-Day Delivery service, the company announced in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The rollout covers more than 1,000 US cities and towns, with a target of more than 2,300 by the end of 2025. Amazon Prime members will get quick access to fresh foods like fruit, vegetables, meat, and baked goods. “We're continuously innovating to make grocery shopping simpler, faster, and more affordable for our customers, es…
Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now
Wayfair's 4th Of July Sale Is On—Save Up To 70% Now If you’ve been waiting for a reason to upgrade your patio, living room, or kitchen—this is it. Wayfair’s 4th of July Sale is officially live and runs through Monday, July 8. That means days of deep discounts on summer essentials, outdoor furniture, and stylish home finds—with many up to 70% off. This is one of Wayfair’s most popular annual sales, and it hits just when everyone’s in summer mode. Think of it as a smaller but still mighty version of Way Day, with markdowns that rival the mega April event—minus the chaos of a flash sale. Right now, you can score deals like these that were avail…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Plymouth Man Plans To Set Sail After Landing Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: Plymouth Man Plans To Set Sail After Landing Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Plymouth Man Plans To Set Sail After Landing Payday A Plymouth man who scored a $1 million lottery jackpot will trade scratch-offs for schooners as he eyes buying a new boat with his windfall.  John DeChellis won the seven-figure prize playing “$1,000,000 Ultimate 7," a $5 scratch-off game. He chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the full amount over 20 years.  Related: Lowell Man Has Big Plans After Winning $4 Million Lottery Jackpot DeChellis told the lottery he plans to use the money to buy a new boat and make some home improvements.&n…
Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's
Fire Hazard Ignites Recall Of 21K+ Portable Propane Heaters Sold At Lowe's A portable propane heater sold at Lowe's stores nationwide has been recalled after users reported it overheated due to confusing startup instructions, causing a potential fire or burn hazard. Enerco Group Inc. issued the recall for the Dewalt 70,000 BTU outdoor portable cordless forced-air propane heater, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 3. About 21,250 heaters were sold in the US, with an additional 500 sold in Canada. The heater's directions may cause consumers to press the start button too quickly, which can stop the fan from turning on and le…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Stoughton Winner Has Big Plans For Her Massive Payday It's been a very lucky week for one Baystater who won a $1 million prize in the Massachusett State Lottery.  Brenda Stineman, of Stoughton, won the seven-figure prize playing the $10 scratch-off game "$2,000,000 50X Cashword." Stineman elected to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she plans to use the money to update her home.  Stineman bought the winning ticket at The Chateau Restaurant, 404 Boston-Providence Turnpike in Norwood. The restaurant will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Forget about only getting dinner delivered, you can now use Uber Eats and DoorDash to order tools, hardware, and other things you need to complete home projects. The Home Depot has expanded its delivery options by teaming up with DoorDash and Uber Eats, the home improvement chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The on-demand delivery apps will be able to bring customers some supplies and materials in as little as an hour. The apps join other options for the store like Instacart, same-day deliveries through the Home Depot website, and free next-day delivery. "We've n…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Mass. Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash Newly Minted Millionaire: Mass. Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash
Newly Minted Millionaire: Mass. Woman Knows How She'll Spend Her Cash A Bristol County woman said she has big plans for the $1 million lottery jackpot she won earlier this week.  Donna Balut, of New Bedford, won the cash playing the “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” All five of the $2 million jackpots remain in the $10 scratch-off game as well as nine of 10 $1 million prizes.  Related: Phew! Woman Claims $1 Million Prize Just Weeks Before It Expired Balut chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. She said she would use the money on her home.  Balut bought the ticket at Belleville Discount Gas at 535 B…