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Range Rover Auto Review by Jim MacPherson
It takes little time behind the wheel to recognize that the Land Rover Ranger Rover has nothing to do with "needs" and everything to do with "wants."
The Range Rover would be just as comfortable pulling up to an exclusive event at the Bushnell as it...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SUVs and Crossovers, Luxury Vehicles, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz
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Hubble furniture sale draws shoppers, nostalgic graduates
TribLocal - Wheaton » NewsA sale of used furniture and equipment at the building once known as Hubble Middle School and, before that, as Wheaton Central High School brought …... -
Simmons to open Victorville furniture factory, start hiring in October
Money & CompanySimmons furniture factory brings jobs to Victorville... -
The Deal: Viva Terra furniture up to 25% off
L.A. at HomeFurnishings made from sustainable or recycled materials are discounted by up to 25% in Viva Terra's fall furniture sale. The pine farm table, above left, is made with wood from turn-of-the-century barns. Regularly $1,495 (6 feet long) to $1,795 (8 feet... -
The Deal: Modern furniture sale at Modani
L.A. at HomeAt the Modani sale running through March, select modern lighting, office furniture, dining room furniture and benches are deeply discounted. The white leather Manhattan sofa shown above, regularly $3,490, is $1,390. The New York sofa bed in white or... -
No Gunfire for New Year’s Eve
The Daily MirrorJoseph’s has a sale on Stickley furniture! Dec. 30, 1909: Rules for New Year’s Eve – No slapping of people on the back, no rude jostling, no disrespectful address of persons one does not know. Most important, “no discharging of firearms in the... -
Willimantic Photo Exhibit Focuses On Town's Textile Industry
“End of an Era: Past Identity / Future Vision”, an exhibit of photos by Harrison Judd, will be at Artspace Gallery, 480 Main St. in Willimantic, starting with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 9, until Sunday, Dec. 2. The show&...
Tags: Clothing and Textiles Industry, Consumer Goods Industries, Artspace
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Business profile: Overstock Furniture Sales Inc.
Name: Jim Fisher (with partner Marty Goodman) Age: 53 Hometown: Western suburbs Business: Overstock Furniture Sales Inc., 636 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield Describe what you do/sell/serve: We specialize in high quality home furnishings at tremendous...
Tags: Business, Sales
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California plans to alter rules on flame retardants
In a move that could affect consumers nationwide, California officials Friday unveiled plans to scrap an obscure 1975 rule that led to the widespread use of toxic flame retardants in upholstered furniture and baby products in American homes. The proposed...
Tags: Underwriters Laboratories Inc., Science, Science and Technology, Chemical Industry, Jerry Brown
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Examples of 19th century 'Pteridomania' are easy to find
Most people have heard about the bout of "Tulipmania" that spread through the Netherlands in the 17th century, but few know about "Pteridomania," or fern madness. In the 19th century, ferns were part of a popular health regimen. People would go into the...Tags: eBay Inc., The Philadelphia Inquirer, England, Auction Service, Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks
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Key state Senate committee backs mattress recycling bill
SACRAMENTO — A key state Senate committee has blessed a compromise among bedding manufacturers, environmentalists and local governments about how best to keep about 2 million used mattresses a year from being dumped on California streets or into...
Tags: Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (tv program), Consumers, Politics, Elections, Mark Leno
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What today's hip furniture is wearing
New York Times News ServiceAt J. Roaman, a home furnishings store in East Hampton, N.Y., a painted white iron bed wears a giant charm bracelet over its left head post. The bracelet isn't there because the bed wants for visual interest; it's already enveloped in a brightly colored...Tags: Donna Karan, Homes, Giorgio Armani, Milford (New Haven, Connecticut), Ralph Lauren
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