Laurel and Hardy Painting Co.: The Carey Bros. have some tips on how to select and safely use a ladder when you’re painting or making home repairs, including making sure not to stand on the top rung.
One more tip: Make sure to set up a video camera so that any painful accidents can quickly be posted to YouTube.
We hear Bernie Madoff’s buying: Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary warns that investors shouldn’t be tempted to buy GM stock now that the company is in bankruptcy.
Sure, you can pick up a share for less than a bag of chips, but don’t count on making a profit, not when you can come to The Buzz for solid investments, such as part-ownership in the Hood Canal floating bridge. Or perhaps we can introduce you to our friend from Nigeria.
Do-do-ta-dooo! Retailers such as Target and Toys “R” Us are taking a cue from Wal-Mart and selling more everyday items including produce, toiletries and paper towels.
Paper towels might seem like a stretch for Toys “R” Us, until you remember that once you get to the end of the roll, you’ve got hours of entertainment in your hands.
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