
Jim Donovan Fans BIG CRIB RECALL: If you know anyone that is using a drop-side crib for their children, please share this news with them. 2 million cribs made by Stork Craft, some sold under the Fisher Price name, are being recalled as they pose a suffocation hazard. Several children have been died and other have been injured when the crib malfunctions.
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It's the largest crib recall in U.S. history. Over two million drop-side cribs are being recalled because they pose a suffocation risk to young children.

Jim Donovan Fans SHAKY STEERING: If you drive a GM vehicle and have problems with a shaky steering column, you may not be alone. GM has paid out $30 million in warranty claims to handle complaints. More info is on my blog:
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Jim Donovan Fans TOYS UNDER $20: We wrapped up our annual 3-On Your Side Toy Test with some top toys priced under $20. You can watch our report here:
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Have your kids mailed off their list to Santa yet? If so, chances are it includes some pricey items. Lets face it, toys aren't cheap. But as Jim Donovan wraps up the annual 3 On Your Side Toy Test, he found some bargains that any elf would love. ...

Jim Donovan Fans TOP GAMES: Looking for some fun games to buy for your kids this holiday season? Our 3-On Your Side Toy Testers found some hits that won't break the bank.
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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? When it comes to buying toys, for years it was all about high tech, but these days there seems to be a return to the basics. Our resident toy expert Jim Donovan tells us all about it as he continues our weeklong 3 On Your Side Toy Test.

Jim Donovan Fans PRICE GUARANTEE: Orbitz has unveiled a new price guarantee. Find a lower hotel price after you've booked on Orbitz and they will refund the difference and give you a $50 discount towards future travel. Travelocity has a similar guarantee. Details are on my blog:
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3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan contributes daily reports for all of CBS 3 newscasts. Log on to Jim's "Consumer Corner" blog to learn about everything from scams and rip-offs to interesting deals of the day.

Jim Donovan Fans TOY TEST CONTINUES: The 3-On Your Side Toy Test has passed the half way mark. If you have a little girl in your family, check out what toys little girls seemed to like the most. Watch the story by clicking the link below:
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What do you get when you introduce dozens of kids to hundreds of new toys? There can be only one answer - the annual 3-On Your Side Toy Test. Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has been testing toys for weeks now and tells us about the best of bunch.

Jim Donovan Fans The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia held it's annual Kettle Cook-Off to usher in the holiday season. This event also acts as the kick-off to their red kettle fundraising in the region.
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Jim Donovan Fans SAFER VEHICLES: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an insurance industry sponsored research group says that Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen have the safest 2010 model vehicles. Learn more by clicking on the link below:
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Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen sit atop the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, according to a closely watched assessment used by car companies to lure safety-conscious consumers to showrooms.

Jim Donovan Fans WAREHOUSE CLUB SECRETS: If you shop at BJ's, Costco or Sam's Club you may want to look a bit more closely at the prices. The exact price of the item can reveal whether you are getting a good deal or a great one. I show you how to unlock the code in this 3-On Your Side Report.
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Warehouse clubs are stuffed with everything from diapers to tires, milk to paper towels. But does bigger really mean better when it comes to superstore shopping?

Jim Donovan Fans TOY TEST Part 2: As we continue our annual 3-On Your Side Toy Test we tackled the top toys as chosen by boys (both preschool and school age). You can watch the story at this link:
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How many times have your kids gotten a toy from Santa that they played with a few times and then left it in a corner to gather dust?

Jim Donovan Fans VONAGE SETTLEMENT: Customers in 32 states will be sharing a $3 million settlement after investigators alleged that the company violated consumer protection laws. Vonage, one of the nations largest providers of internet phone service, denied the violations. I've posted a list of states involved in the settlement on my blog:
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3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan contributes daily reports for all of CBS 3 newscasts. Log on to Jim's "Consumer Corner" blog to learn about everything from scams and rip-offs to interesting deals of the day.

Jim Donovan Fans TOY TEST: This morning we kicked off our 6th annual 3-On Your Side Toy Test. It's the largest toy test conducted by a TV station in the country. Today we tackled toys for toddlers and preschoolers. You can take a look at the video report and the list of top toys by visiting the link below. By the way, tomorrow we look at some great toys for boys.

Jim Donovan Fans FRESH LEFTOVERS: Tired of throwing out food because it goes bad? We teamed up with the experts at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute who evaluated 32 different storage containers to find the best at keeping air out, preventing food from drying out or picking up odors from other items. You can watch the video report below.
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Do you wish there was a product that you could depend upon to keep your food fresh and take from freezer to microwave and to the table?

Jim Donovan Fans BANK CHARGES: Banks will have to secure their customers' consent before charging large overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions, according to a new rule announced by the Federal Reserve. The new rule goes into effect in July and doesn't cover checks and regular electronic bill payments., For more information visit the link below.
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The Federal Reserve has issued a new rule that will prohibit banks from charging overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions unless a customer allows it. Many banks allow consumers to spend more ...

Jim Donovan Fans TRAVEL NEWS: US Airways has announced more changes to its frequent flier program. New mileage requirements kick-in at the beginning of the year. I've posted details related to this on my blog.
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