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| Past Consumer News April 24 - April 30, 2008 |
STRING OF ILLNESSES AFFLICTS
NUTRO-FED DOGS AND CATS
April 28, 2008 - Scores of dogs and cats
have been getting sick. The common link:
NUTRO pet food. The Company says no way
but a veterinarian says yes way.
WANT TO PAY CASH? SORRY, THAT
WILL COST YOU EXTRA
April 28, 2008 - More and more companies
like AT&T are charging extra to pay cash at
their retail locations. Should that be legal?
STEVE BALLMER: XP CAN STAY IF
CUSTOMERS WANT IT
April 28, 2008 - What's the catch? You have
to send feedback to Microsoft. My bet is XP
will die and go straight to heaven, not to
retail shelves where it belongs.
EXTERMINATING THOSE ZITS FROM
HELL
April 28, 2008 - Regular zits move over. The
Cycstic Zit from hell is now king of the
blackheads, but help is available.
DEBT COLLECTORS GO AFTER
EXPIRED VERIZON BILLS
April 27, 2008 - Talk about Zombie Debt at its
finest. Consumers are told that refusing to
pay will hurt their credit rating. That's a
bunch of bull crap. See my article on what to
do if they (or anyone like that) calls you.
THE BEST AND WORST CITIES FOR
JOBS
April 27, 2008 - If you are thinking of moving
and at the same time a career change, you
might want to check out the best and worst
cities to increase your chances of success.
POSITIVE ADJECTIVES FOR YOUR
NEXT JOB INTERVIEW
April 27, 2008 - Scott Adams, The Dilbert
Cartoon creator, says reading this list will
quickly boost your spirits and improve your
success at your next job interview.
WACHOVIA PENALIZED $144 MILLION
FOR TELEMARKETING ABUSES
April 27, 2008 - Wachovia is also facing at
least two class-action lawsuits over its
relationship with the telemarketers who
scammed between 350,000 and 500,000
consumers, many of them senior citizens.
SAFETY AGENCY WAITS 16 MONTHS
TO RECALL LEAD TAINTED CHARMS
April 27, 2008 - The CPSC had proof of the
charms lead content (which contained 80%
lead by weight) back in December 2006.
EIGHT TOP TEEN HEALTH HAZARDS
April 24, 2008 - What adolescents don't
know, can hurt them. Tattoos, piercings, hair
dye. What's a parent to do? The 28-year-old
author of a new book on teen-parent
relations offers these tips on how to talk
safety with kids.
DOES EATING FISH MAKE CHILDREN
SMARTER?
April 24, 2008 - The nutritional research
linking fish, especially those rich with
omega 3 fatty acids, to many potential health
benefits continues to grow. Find out more.
INVESTING TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW
April 24, 2008 - A comprehensive glossary of
investing terms could go on for miles, but
here are some basic words you're bound to
run into.
6 NEW WAYS TO GET CHECKING
"FLOAT" TIME
April 29, 2008 - In 2003, Congress passed a
law that changed your "float" time from 1-2
weeks to 48 hours or less. The "virtual
float" can give you extra "float" time back.
HOW DOES APPLYING FOR NEW
CREDIT AFFECT MY FICO SCORE?
April 30, 2008 - If you want the truth, there is
no better way than to go straight to the
source. The myFico.com website.
FIVE COMMON SCAMS THAT TARGET
JOB HUNTERS
April 29, 2008 - Paid "easy" work is the bait
for schemes targeting job hunters designed
to steal their ID, their money, and trick them
into helping commit crimes.
THE DOCTOR IS IN . . . . THE AIRPORT
April 29, 2008 - Pharmacies and walk-in
health clinics are opening at more airports
in the USA helping travelers and airport
employees who need basic health care.
NUTRO-FED DOGS AND CATS
April 28, 2008 - Scores of dogs and cats
have been getting sick. The common link:
NUTRO pet food. The Company says no way
but a veterinarian says yes way.
WANT TO PAY CASH? SORRY, THAT
WILL COST YOU EXTRA
April 28, 2008 - More and more companies
like AT&T are charging extra to pay cash at
their retail locations. Should that be legal?
STEVE BALLMER: XP CAN STAY IF
CUSTOMERS WANT IT
April 28, 2008 - What's the catch? You have
to send feedback to Microsoft. My bet is XP
will die and go straight to heaven, not to
retail shelves where it belongs.
EXTERMINATING THOSE ZITS FROM
HELL
April 28, 2008 - Regular zits move over. The
Cycstic Zit from hell is now king of the
blackheads, but help is available.
DEBT COLLECTORS GO AFTER
EXPIRED VERIZON BILLS
April 27, 2008 - Talk about Zombie Debt at its
finest. Consumers are told that refusing to
pay will hurt their credit rating. That's a
bunch of bull crap. See my article on what to
do if they (or anyone like that) calls you.
THE BEST AND WORST CITIES FOR
JOBS
April 27, 2008 - If you are thinking of moving
and at the same time a career change, you
might want to check out the best and worst
cities to increase your chances of success.
POSITIVE ADJECTIVES FOR YOUR
NEXT JOB INTERVIEW
April 27, 2008 - Scott Adams, The Dilbert
Cartoon creator, says reading this list will
quickly boost your spirits and improve your
success at your next job interview.
WACHOVIA PENALIZED $144 MILLION
FOR TELEMARKETING ABUSES
April 27, 2008 - Wachovia is also facing at
least two class-action lawsuits over its
relationship with the telemarketers who
scammed between 350,000 and 500,000
consumers, many of them senior citizens.
SAFETY AGENCY WAITS 16 MONTHS
TO RECALL LEAD TAINTED CHARMS
April 27, 2008 - The CPSC had proof of the
charms lead content (which contained 80%
lead by weight) back in December 2006.
EIGHT TOP TEEN HEALTH HAZARDS
April 24, 2008 - What adolescents don't
know, can hurt them. Tattoos, piercings, hair
dye. What's a parent to do? The 28-year-old
author of a new book on teen-parent
relations offers these tips on how to talk
safety with kids.
DOES EATING FISH MAKE CHILDREN
SMARTER?
April 24, 2008 - The nutritional research
linking fish, especially those rich with
omega 3 fatty acids, to many potential health
benefits continues to grow. Find out more.
INVESTING TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW
April 24, 2008 - A comprehensive glossary of
investing terms could go on for miles, but
here are some basic words you're bound to
run into.
6 NEW WAYS TO GET CHECKING
"FLOAT" TIME
April 29, 2008 - In 2003, Congress passed a
law that changed your "float" time from 1-2
weeks to 48 hours or less. The "virtual
float" can give you extra "float" time back.
HOW DOES APPLYING FOR NEW
CREDIT AFFECT MY FICO SCORE?
April 30, 2008 - If you want the truth, there is
no better way than to go straight to the
source. The myFico.com website.
FIVE COMMON SCAMS THAT TARGET
JOB HUNTERS
April 29, 2008 - Paid "easy" work is the bait
for schemes targeting job hunters designed
to steal their ID, their money, and trick them
into helping commit crimes.
THE DOCTOR IS IN . . . . THE AIRPORT
April 29, 2008 - Pharmacies and walk-in
health clinics are opening at more airports
in the USA helping travelers and airport
employees who need basic health care.
AMERICA'S NOT-SO-HEALTHIEST
RESTAURANTS
April 27, 2008 - Health.com went out to find
out how restaurants and some of their
dishes stacked up health wise.
10 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART
April 27, 2008 - The low-drug or no-drug
approach says eat plenty of fiber and good
fat. Get the other easy to do tips.
HOW CAN I PREVENT SEASONAL
ALLERGIES?
April 27, 2008 - You can use antihistamines
and decongestants, but those only treat
symptoms. So How do I treat my symptoms?
FIGHT SPLOGS
April 27, 2008 - At first glance, it seems like a
regular blog. But look close and you'll see
it's very odd. It's very familiar. Too familiar.
ZEN SPRING CLEANING (AND MAKING
A LITTLE CASH OFF IT TOO)
April 26, 2008 - It's that time of the year again
so here we go with some tips to help you
get your spring cleaning done faster - and
how to make some money at the same time.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MANAGE
MY GROWING CREDIT CARD DEBT?
April 26, 2008 - This question and more are
answered at the Credit Education Center at
the myFICO website.
THE BEST CARS FOR YOUR MONEY
April 26, 2008 - The experts at
IntelliChoice.com picked the 5 best car
values - not just in price but also in the cost
of ownership over five years.
FDA WARNS COMPANIES IMPORTING
AND MARKETING DRUGS ONLINE
April 26, 2008 - The companies warned are
those that fraudulently imported drugs
claiming to prevent and treat STD's.
10 COSMETIC PROCEDURES YOU
SHOULD AVOID
April 26, 2008 - The potential aesthetic
benefits of some procedures aren't worth
the risk.
THE BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C
April 25, 2008 - Vitamin C is one of the safest
and most effective nutrients, experts say. It
may not be the cure for the common cold
(though it's thought to help prevent more
serious complications).
MANAGING YOUR MONEY: PAY
YOURSELF FIRST
April 25, 2008 - If you're like most people, by
the time you get around to paying all of your
bills and covering expenses, there's not
much left of your paycheck for savings.
WEALTH DURING RECESSION NOT
OUT OF QUESTION
April 25, 2008 - There's an old adage that
proclaims that the "rich gets richer and the
poor get poorer," and that's never more
true then during a recession.
AUTO MECHANICS FIGHT FOR THE
"RIGHT TO REPAIR"
April 30, 2008 - Why it may not be your local
shop's fault that they can't fix your car.
INEXACT COPIES: HOW GENERIC
DRUGS DIFFER FROM BRAND NAMES
April 30, 2008 - Little did I know that there
are differences in generic and brand name
drugs. Find out what's actually different.
TAKE YOUR RESUME AND SHOVE IT
April 30, 2008 - A new way of responding to
job openings has appeared. To get the job
you have to follow the stipulations of no
resumes and no e-mails. So now what?
CONSUMERS vs BANKING INDUSTRY'S
MANDATORY ARBITRATION
April 29, 2008 - A class-action lawsuit is
under way alleging that Bank of America and
other banks conspired to force consumers
to accept binding arbitration clauses.
RESTAURANTS
April 27, 2008 - Health.com went out to find
out how restaurants and some of their
dishes stacked up health wise.
10 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HEART
April 27, 2008 - The low-drug or no-drug
approach says eat plenty of fiber and good
fat. Get the other easy to do tips.
HOW CAN I PREVENT SEASONAL
ALLERGIES?
April 27, 2008 - You can use antihistamines
and decongestants, but those only treat
symptoms. So How do I treat my symptoms?
FIGHT SPLOGS
April 27, 2008 - At first glance, it seems like a
regular blog. But look close and you'll see
it's very odd. It's very familiar. Too familiar.
ZEN SPRING CLEANING (AND MAKING
A LITTLE CASH OFF IT TOO)
April 26, 2008 - It's that time of the year again
so here we go with some tips to help you
get your spring cleaning done faster - and
how to make some money at the same time.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO MANAGE
MY GROWING CREDIT CARD DEBT?
April 26, 2008 - This question and more are
answered at the Credit Education Center at
the myFICO website.
THE BEST CARS FOR YOUR MONEY
April 26, 2008 - The experts at
IntelliChoice.com picked the 5 best car
values - not just in price but also in the cost
of ownership over five years.
FDA WARNS COMPANIES IMPORTING
AND MARKETING DRUGS ONLINE
April 26, 2008 - The companies warned are
those that fraudulently imported drugs
claiming to prevent and treat STD's.
10 COSMETIC PROCEDURES YOU
SHOULD AVOID
April 26, 2008 - The potential aesthetic
benefits of some procedures aren't worth
the risk.
THE BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C
April 25, 2008 - Vitamin C is one of the safest
and most effective nutrients, experts say. It
may not be the cure for the common cold
(though it's thought to help prevent more
serious complications).
MANAGING YOUR MONEY: PAY
YOURSELF FIRST
April 25, 2008 - If you're like most people, by
the time you get around to paying all of your
bills and covering expenses, there's not
much left of your paycheck for savings.
WEALTH DURING RECESSION NOT
OUT OF QUESTION
April 25, 2008 - There's an old adage that
proclaims that the "rich gets richer and the
poor get poorer," and that's never more
true then during a recession.
AUTO MECHANICS FIGHT FOR THE
"RIGHT TO REPAIR"
April 30, 2008 - Why it may not be your local
shop's fault that they can't fix your car.
INEXACT COPIES: HOW GENERIC
DRUGS DIFFER FROM BRAND NAMES
April 30, 2008 - Little did I know that there
are differences in generic and brand name
drugs. Find out what's actually different.
TAKE YOUR RESUME AND SHOVE IT
April 30, 2008 - A new way of responding to
job openings has appeared. To get the job
you have to follow the stipulations of no
resumes and no e-mails. So now what?
CONSUMERS vs BANKING INDUSTRY'S
MANDATORY ARBITRATION
April 29, 2008 - A class-action lawsuit is
under way alleging that Bank of America and
other banks conspired to force consumers
to accept binding arbitration clauses.
