Consumer

Big Homes Not Needed for Big Paws

MAGDRL is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) group of state chapter leaders and volunteers who have, for more than twenty five years, rescued abused, abandoned, lost and unwanted Great Danes.

Updated: Tue Oct 11 2005

Big Dog Owners Face Big Sized Challenges – Website Offers Refuge

Several challenges face owners of big dogs. Beside the most noticeable things such as endless appetites and the grand yards they require, owning a big dog has some hidden difficulties as well. From vet bills and airfares, to the things they break, large breed dogs bring large breed problems. Big Paws Only (www.bigpawsonly.com), an online community for large breed dog owners, offers support, resources, and above all, amity from the difficulties and frustrations they face. "We make it fun here" says Michael Campbell, the developer of Big Paws Only. From organizing contests and social meet ups, to dressing up big dogs like they were small dogs, Big Paws Only offers a fun refuge for the large breed owner.

Updated: Mon Oct 10 2005

Hub Plumbing & Mechanical offers tips to rein in skyrocketing heating fuel costs this winter.

How can you keep your hard earned cash from going up in smoke this winter in the face of skyrocketing heating fuel costs? John Clary, Service Manager at Hub Plumbing and Mechanical of Boston, MA offers some easy to implement suggestions, ranging from the obvious such as maintenance of your heating system; to the not so obvious - such as vacuuming radiators and air vents, and rearranging furniture.

Updated: Fri Oct 07 2005

Online Hemp Store Launches

Hemp.com Inc. is pleased to announce the grand opening of their online store (http://www.Hemp.com), featuring a variety of fine hemp products. After careful consideration of the myriad of hemp-based merchandise, Hemp.com Inc. has formed a relationship with two top vendors in the hemp industry.

Updated: Wed Oct 05 2005

RONAN KEATING OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES PIGSBACK.COM IN THE UK

New consumer website being launched by Ronan Keating. Users can shop easily through the site earning 'PiggyPoints' which can later be redeemed. The site operates a No Junk Mail Guarantee and a rigid Privacy Policy .

Updated: Tue Oct 04 2005

Local trio named Assistant Hardware Managers

Marshfield-based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware recently announced that three key staffers -- Bill Carver, Stuart Pyle and Deane Price-- have been promoted to Assistant Hardware Manager.

Updated: Mon Oct 03 2005

DailyTool.com Fast Becoming A Daily Addiction for Shoppers

DailyTool.com is a blog posting just 2-10 of the hottest daily deals that are reported to them by hundreds of companies and consumers. Daily Tool takes advantage of both online, as well as brick & mortar stores that make pricing mistakes or offer cheap closeout products, discounts and coupons. Impulsive buyers beware; this site is addicting, and you’ll find yourself visiting every day and wanting almost everything they post.

Updated: Thu Sep 29 2005

Resistance is Not Futile: There are Humane Methods of Self-protection

A gun shop and a self-defense trainer have teamed up to teach “humane personal protection.” A recent study by Florida State Univ. shows that people who use self-protection strategies when attacked are less likely to be injured than those who do not use any resistance.

Updated: Fri Sep 16 2005