Hundreds of scientists, builders, engineers and others converged on Tampa this week to share research and learn more about tainted drywall imported from China. ...more

November 7, 2009

The federal government said Thursday it found elevated emissions of sulfur and other chemicals from drywall imported from China, but it can't yet link them to the illnesses or corrosion reported by thousands of homeowners. ...more

October 30, 2009

State and federal officials say homeowners shouldn't worry about radioactivity from Chinese drywall. ...more

August 22, 2009

Is your home built with Chinese drywall? What is being done about it? ...more

June 9, 2009

Crib makers have proposed a ban on drop-side cribs because of concerns over infant deaths, injuries and a series of recalls in the past year or so. ...more

March 18, 2009

Carol Vaporis still isn't sure what's in store for her consignment shop next Tuesday. Feb. 10 is when the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act is supposed to go into effect. The law mandates rigorous tests for lead levels in children's toys, clothes and other items. Vaporis, who owns Duck Duck Goose Consignment, a store near S.R. 54 and Seven Springs Boulevard, is concerned over possible unintended consequences of the law. ...more

February 7, 2009

Consumer safety authorities want to get the lead out of products for children, but some West Pasco shopkeepers are concerned a draconian new law could force them out of business. Carol Vaporis, owner of the Duck Duck Goose Consignment store, near S.R. 54 and Seven Springs Boulevard, is among those protesting unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act going into effect Feb. 10. ...more

January 14, 2009

Save the pennies and they will grow into dollars, the old adage goes. ...more

December 24, 2008

One thing on Monica Chandler's "must have" list this Christmas: a healthy dose of skepticism. ...more

November 30, 2008

Federal safety officials worry that the economic downturn will drive discount-seeking parents to buy used toys tainted by lead or with dangerous designs. ...more

November 13, 2008