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Save on cash and clutter by renting

Keba Arnold — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:36:04 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - Some call it “rentalism.” It's the idea of having what you want, when you want it, but not having to pay full price for it or watch it collect dust in your closet. New businesses are popping up online, promising to save you money by renting. FOX25's Keba Arnold reports.

Old School P.E. for Adults

Adam Pellerin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:47:10 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - Remember the days of gym class? It was a time when you put down the books and picked up a ball. They are good memories for some. For others, however, not so much. FOX25's Adam Pellerin reports.

Reliving the days at V-66

Doug Meehan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:36:57 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - The year was 1985, and a group of local radio guys bought a vacant television frequency, they labeled it WVJV-TV, and Boston’s own answer to MTV was born.

Straight Edge Music

Jim Armstrong — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:44:05 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - They refuse to drink, smoke, or do drugs. Most refrain from promiscuous sex, a lot are even vegetarians. They just love themselves some loud music. FOX25's Jim Armstrong reports.

Pink Products: Where does the money go?

Maria Stephanos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:30:41 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - It’s on blenders, swiffers, even cat food. Great for awareness, and even marketing experts can’t deny, it’s a slam dunk for that, and for companies. The pink ribbon now runs through our lives. FOX25's Maria Stephanos reports.

Where does your recycling go?

Keba Arnold — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:46:52 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - Recycle, carbon footprint, go green. They're all environmental buzz words we’ve heard thousands of times and the push to save the Earth is moving full speed ahead. FOX25's Keba Arnold reports.

H1N1 In Schools

Ted Daniel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:46:10 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - It’s only November and already 50 schools in Massachusetts have reported elevated absentee rates, and at least six have been forced to temporarily close because of H1N1 concerns. FOX25's Ted Daniel reports.

Get rich with your own iPhone app

Erin Hawksworth — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:41:31 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - With some money, and a little bit of tech savvy, your idea can land on an iPhone near you, for people to click and download. With a little innovation, Apple makes it simple for anyone to develop an iPhone app without dishing out a big chunk of change, initially. FOX25's Erin Hawksworth reports.

ATM WARNING: No rules & regulations

Ted Daniel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:41:33 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - There are nearly half a million ATMs in the U.S. Most are affiliated with reputable banks and monitored daily. But we discovered that anyone can get into the cash dispensing business. There are no regulations in the U.S. on who can own or operate an ATM.

The $5 Savings Plan to save more $

Mark Ockerbloom — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:31:15 GMT

SPECIAL REPORT - Everyone has their own way of saving, but if pocket change isn’t adding up fast enough for you, you may want to start thinking a little bigger, and start pocketing every $5 bill you get.