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| Past Consumer News July 01 - July , 2008 |
AT&T LOOKING AT CHARGING HEAVY
INTERNET USERS EXTRA
July - 2008 - The country's largest Internet
provider is considering following in the
footsteps of cable, adding extra charges.
Source: ABC News Online
WHY MORE OFFICES ARE GOING TO
THE DOGS
July - 2008 - Pets can reduce stress,
managers say. Yet most firms want Fido to
stay at home.
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
CAN'T FIND A DOCTOR? YOU'RE NOT
ALONE
July - 2008 - Many graduates can make twice
as much if they choose a specialty instead
of a general practice, making it more
difficult to find a doctor to treat you.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
10 TIPS: HOW TO BE A "FREECYCLER"
July - 2008 - Unclutter your home and score
free stuff with the "freecycle" community.
Source: MSN
QUESTIONS RAISED ABOUT
MYGALLONS.COM
July - 2008 - The company says you can lock
in yesterday's gas prices today. The BBB
gives the prepaid gas-card venture an "F".
Source: Consumeraffairs.com
5 WAYS TO FINANCE "BARGAIN"
PROPERTIES
July - 2008 - Falling real estate prices may
have you thinking it's a great time to apply
the Golden Rule of wealth creation.
Source: Bankrate.com
8 SMART WAYS TO AFFORD A BABY
July - 2008 - Worried about affording the
home, food, and health care? The cost of
kids is escalating but these tips can help.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
DRESS LIKE A COW, GET A FREE
CHICK-FIL-A MEAL
July - 2008 - Friday, July 11, Chick-fil-A
celebrates their annual cow appreciation
day with free food. Dress fully like a cow get
an entree, partial dress like a scarf or purse
or shirt gets you a free sandwich.
Source: QSR Restaurant News
FDA SALMONELLA PROBE SWITCHES
TO JALAPENOS
July - 2008 - Now that the FDA has ruined
the tomato farmers, jalapeno peppers made
with salsa is the new food to avoid.
Source: Newser
NOT SO FAST, FOOD: CALORIE
COUNTS SWAY DINERS
July - 2008 - Posting calorie counts may lead
consumers to healthier choices when
eating out.
Source: ABC News Online
A DOZEN WAYS TO GET A DOWN
PAYMENT
July - 2008 - Now that lenders have
tightened their standards, borrowers are
expected to pony up some cash.
Source: Bankrate.com
THE G-8 STUFFS ITS FACE IN HONOR
OF THE WORLD'S STARVING POOR
July - 2008 - The leaders at the G-8 Summit
are enjoying an 18-course meal while
discussing how to solve world hunger.
Source: 23/6 News
CLONED CORPORATE WEBSITES
USED TO SCAM CONSUMERS
July - 2008 - Read how these schemes have
become shockingly routine for financial
institutions putting your personal
information at risk.
Source: Red Orbit
ANALYSIS: LAW SCHOOLS GROWING,
BUT JOBS AREN'T
July - 2008 - Many students think law school
is a guaranteed ticket to a well-paying
career. Better look again.
Source: ABC News Online
ARE YOU IN THE BEST CITY FOR YOUR
JOB?
July - 2008 - A salary goes only so far if the
cost of living is even higher. If you want
your dollar to go further, it's time to relocate.
Source: BusinessWeek
BEST PLACES TO SEEK STUDENT
LOANS
July - 2008 - Summer break is anything but
carefree for students seeking college loans
this year with lenders cutting back.
Source: SmartMoney
THE 10 BEST FOODS YOU AREN'T
EATING
July - 2008 - Want to do your body a world of
good? It's as easy as expanding your
grocery list.
Source: ABC News Online
WHAT YOUR CAR TRUNK SAYS ABOUT
YOU
July - 2008 - A market researcher is
exploring the junk in people's cars to gather
consumption information. Strange stuff.
Source: ABC News Online
PILOT HARASSED BY THE TSA FOR A
PLASTIC KNIFE IN BAGGAGE
July - 2008 - Even pilots get the TSA
treatment even though I would worry more
about him crashing the plane on purpose.
Source: Salon.com
INTERNET USERS EXTRA
July - 2008 - The country's largest Internet
provider is considering following in the
footsteps of cable, adding extra charges.
Source: ABC News Online
WHY MORE OFFICES ARE GOING TO
THE DOGS
July - 2008 - Pets can reduce stress,
managers say. Yet most firms want Fido to
stay at home.
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
CAN'T FIND A DOCTOR? YOU'RE NOT
ALONE
July - 2008 - Many graduates can make twice
as much if they choose a specialty instead
of a general practice, making it more
difficult to find a doctor to treat you.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
10 TIPS: HOW TO BE A "FREECYCLER"
July - 2008 - Unclutter your home and score
free stuff with the "freecycle" community.
Source: MSN
QUESTIONS RAISED ABOUT
MYGALLONS.COM
July - 2008 - The company says you can lock
in yesterday's gas prices today. The BBB
gives the prepaid gas-card venture an "F".
Source: Consumeraffairs.com
5 WAYS TO FINANCE "BARGAIN"
PROPERTIES
July - 2008 - Falling real estate prices may
have you thinking it's a great time to apply
the Golden Rule of wealth creation.
Source: Bankrate.com
8 SMART WAYS TO AFFORD A BABY
July - 2008 - Worried about affording the
home, food, and health care? The cost of
kids is escalating but these tips can help.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
DRESS LIKE A COW, GET A FREE
CHICK-FIL-A MEAL
July - 2008 - Friday, July 11, Chick-fil-A
celebrates their annual cow appreciation
day with free food. Dress fully like a cow get
an entree, partial dress like a scarf or purse
or shirt gets you a free sandwich.
Source: QSR Restaurant News
FDA SALMONELLA PROBE SWITCHES
TO JALAPENOS
July - 2008 - Now that the FDA has ruined
the tomato farmers, jalapeno peppers made
with salsa is the new food to avoid.
Source: Newser
NOT SO FAST, FOOD: CALORIE
COUNTS SWAY DINERS
July - 2008 - Posting calorie counts may lead
consumers to healthier choices when
eating out.
Source: ABC News Online
A DOZEN WAYS TO GET A DOWN
PAYMENT
July - 2008 - Now that lenders have
tightened their standards, borrowers are
expected to pony up some cash.
Source: Bankrate.com
THE G-8 STUFFS ITS FACE IN HONOR
OF THE WORLD'S STARVING POOR
July - 2008 - The leaders at the G-8 Summit
are enjoying an 18-course meal while
discussing how to solve world hunger.
Source: 23/6 News
CLONED CORPORATE WEBSITES
USED TO SCAM CONSUMERS
July - 2008 - Read how these schemes have
become shockingly routine for financial
institutions putting your personal
information at risk.
Source: Red Orbit
ANALYSIS: LAW SCHOOLS GROWING,
BUT JOBS AREN'T
July - 2008 - Many students think law school
is a guaranteed ticket to a well-paying
career. Better look again.
Source: ABC News Online
ARE YOU IN THE BEST CITY FOR YOUR
JOB?
July - 2008 - A salary goes only so far if the
cost of living is even higher. If you want
your dollar to go further, it's time to relocate.
Source: BusinessWeek
BEST PLACES TO SEEK STUDENT
LOANS
July - 2008 - Summer break is anything but
carefree for students seeking college loans
this year with lenders cutting back.
Source: SmartMoney
THE 10 BEST FOODS YOU AREN'T
EATING
July - 2008 - Want to do your body a world of
good? It's as easy as expanding your
grocery list.
Source: ABC News Online
WHAT YOUR CAR TRUNK SAYS ABOUT
YOU
July - 2008 - A market researcher is
exploring the junk in people's cars to gather
consumption information. Strange stuff.
Source: ABC News Online
PILOT HARASSED BY THE TSA FOR A
PLASTIC KNIFE IN BAGGAGE
July - 2008 - Even pilots get the TSA
treatment even though I would worry more
about him crashing the plane on purpose.
Source: Salon.com
THE 4 PEOPLE EVERY BUSINESS
OWNER NEEDS
July - 2008 - If you're thinking of starting
your own business, it pays to get a little
help from your friends.
Source: Entrepreneur.com
UNEXPECTED "REAL" CHECK IN THE
MAIL? DON'T CASH IT, IT'S A SCAM!
July - 2008 - More than 1,700 New Yorkers
fell victim to fake-check scams last year at
an average loss of $3,700 each.
Source: The Buffalo News
MORE VICTIMS DECRY SECRET
SHOPPER SCAM
July - 2008 - Secret shopper scams are back
with authentic-looking checks to con
consumers into depositing bad checks.
Source: KPTV Portland News
HOW TO EAT BETTER ON LESS MONEY
July - 2008 - Healthy eating need not be
expensive, even in a bad economy.
Source: ABC News Online
WINDOWS XPIRATION IS AT HAND
July - 2008 - Say goodbye to Windows XP
and R.I.P. - at least for most buyers of new
PCs. Monday Microsoft will stop selling
copies of XP to retailers and manufacturers.
Source: MSNBC.com
SWINDLER SENTENCED TO MORE
THAN 24 YEARS
July - 2008 - A former college professor got
caught stealing millions of dollars from
unsuspecting clients. Remember to always
practice DUE DILIGENCE when investing.
Source: Associated Press
AIRLINES TO PAY $504 MILLION IN
PRICE-FIXING SCAM
July - 2008 - Four airlines are involved in
one of the largest antitrust settlements in
history.
Source: MSNBC.com
FIREWORKS CONTINUE TO HARM
IDIOTS DURING FOURTH OF JULY
July - 2008 - It's the time of year to see just
how well you've raised your kids (or
husbands) to see if they can light fireworks
safely. If not, here are some safety tips.
Source: CPSC
THE 6 MOST TERRIFYING ALLERGIES
YOU CAN ACTUALLY GET
July - 2008 - Allergies are your body's way of
saying it hates you and about one in five of
us are allergic to something.
Source: Cracked.com
10 COMMON SKIN MYTHS
July - 2008 - These experts examine
common misconceptions about your skin.
Source: ABC News Online
DOT SEX MAY NOW BECOME THE NEW
DOT COM OF INTERNET DOMAINS
July - 2008 - The group that oversees the
naming of Internet domains approved a
measure that will expand words that follow
the period in a web address.
Source: ABC News Online
GAS DISCOUNTS FULL OF BOOBY
TRAPS
July - 2008 - Many offers are available these
days and many sound tempting, but you
better read the fine print first.
Source: The Red Tape Chronicles
PROSTITUTES LURE JOHNS WITH
FREE FUEL
July - 2008 - Brothel workers in Nevada are
struggling to make ends meet, and it's due
to rocketing fuel prices. Poor hookers.
Source: RussiaToday
SWEEPSTAKES SCAM DESIGNED TO
RELIEVE YOU OF YOUR CASH
July - 2008 - If you get a call from someone
claiming to be a government official telling
you you're a sweepstakes winner, hang up.
Source: ScrippsNews
HOW CAN I FREE MY HOME OF PESTS
WITHOUT HARMING MY FAMILY?
July - 2008 - What safe alternatives without
using noxious chemicals for ridding a home
of pests are available?
Source: Scientific American
FAMILY FILMS THAT WILL SCAR YOUR
CHILDREN FOR LIFE
July - 2008 - Think twice before you let your
kids watch these disturbing kid movies or
you might be sorry later.
Source: Babble
HOW TO AVOID GETTING STUCK AT
THE AIRPORT
July - 2008 - Know your rights and how to
deal with the airlines to make for a
smoother trip.
Source: ABC News Online
DYING ON A BUDGET? MAYBE YOU
SHOULD TRY CREMATION
July - 2008 - It's never too late - at least until
you're dead, to do whatever it takes to save
some money here and there.
Source: ABC News Online
SHOW UP AT WORK . . . IN YOUR ROBE
July - 2008 - Learn how to land a
work-at-home job gig regardless of your
skill set.
Source: ABC News Online
8 WAYS TO SPOT SKIN CANCER
BEFORE IT KILLS
July - 2008 - When skin cancer is spotted
early, it's almost always curable. For
melanoma, the deadliest form of skin
cancer, the 5 year survival rate is 99%.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
HOLLYWOOD SPY GADGETS USED AT
HOME AND THE OFFICE
July - 2008 - Once the stuff of movies, now
spy gadgets are being used everywhere
and they're becoming more sophisticated.
Source: ABC News Online
OWNER NEEDS
July - 2008 - If you're thinking of starting
your own business, it pays to get a little
help from your friends.
Source: Entrepreneur.com
UNEXPECTED "REAL" CHECK IN THE
MAIL? DON'T CASH IT, IT'S A SCAM!
July - 2008 - More than 1,700 New Yorkers
fell victim to fake-check scams last year at
an average loss of $3,700 each.
Source: The Buffalo News
MORE VICTIMS DECRY SECRET
SHOPPER SCAM
July - 2008 - Secret shopper scams are back
with authentic-looking checks to con
consumers into depositing bad checks.
Source: KPTV Portland News
HOW TO EAT BETTER ON LESS MONEY
July - 2008 - Healthy eating need not be
expensive, even in a bad economy.
Source: ABC News Online
WINDOWS XPIRATION IS AT HAND
July - 2008 - Say goodbye to Windows XP
and R.I.P. - at least for most buyers of new
PCs. Monday Microsoft will stop selling
copies of XP to retailers and manufacturers.
Source: MSNBC.com
SWINDLER SENTENCED TO MORE
THAN 24 YEARS
July - 2008 - A former college professor got
caught stealing millions of dollars from
unsuspecting clients. Remember to always
practice DUE DILIGENCE when investing.
Source: Associated Press
AIRLINES TO PAY $504 MILLION IN
PRICE-FIXING SCAM
July - 2008 - Four airlines are involved in
one of the largest antitrust settlements in
history.
Source: MSNBC.com
FIREWORKS CONTINUE TO HARM
IDIOTS DURING FOURTH OF JULY
July - 2008 - It's the time of year to see just
how well you've raised your kids (or
husbands) to see if they can light fireworks
safely. If not, here are some safety tips.
Source: CPSC
THE 6 MOST TERRIFYING ALLERGIES
YOU CAN ACTUALLY GET
July - 2008 - Allergies are your body's way of
saying it hates you and about one in five of
us are allergic to something.
Source: Cracked.com
10 COMMON SKIN MYTHS
July - 2008 - These experts examine
common misconceptions about your skin.
Source: ABC News Online
DOT SEX MAY NOW BECOME THE NEW
DOT COM OF INTERNET DOMAINS
July - 2008 - The group that oversees the
naming of Internet domains approved a
measure that will expand words that follow
the period in a web address.
Source: ABC News Online
GAS DISCOUNTS FULL OF BOOBY
TRAPS
July - 2008 - Many offers are available these
days and many sound tempting, but you
better read the fine print first.
Source: The Red Tape Chronicles
PROSTITUTES LURE JOHNS WITH
FREE FUEL
July - 2008 - Brothel workers in Nevada are
struggling to make ends meet, and it's due
to rocketing fuel prices. Poor hookers.
Source: RussiaToday
SWEEPSTAKES SCAM DESIGNED TO
RELIEVE YOU OF YOUR CASH
July - 2008 - If you get a call from someone
claiming to be a government official telling
you you're a sweepstakes winner, hang up.
Source: ScrippsNews
HOW CAN I FREE MY HOME OF PESTS
WITHOUT HARMING MY FAMILY?
July - 2008 - What safe alternatives without
using noxious chemicals for ridding a home
of pests are available?
Source: Scientific American
FAMILY FILMS THAT WILL SCAR YOUR
CHILDREN FOR LIFE
July - 2008 - Think twice before you let your
kids watch these disturbing kid movies or
you might be sorry later.
Source: Babble
HOW TO AVOID GETTING STUCK AT
THE AIRPORT
July - 2008 - Know your rights and how to
deal with the airlines to make for a
smoother trip.
Source: ABC News Online
DYING ON A BUDGET? MAYBE YOU
SHOULD TRY CREMATION
July - 2008 - It's never too late - at least until
you're dead, to do whatever it takes to save
some money here and there.
Source: ABC News Online
SHOW UP AT WORK . . . IN YOUR ROBE
July - 2008 - Learn how to land a
work-at-home job gig regardless of your
skill set.
Source: ABC News Online
8 WAYS TO SPOT SKIN CANCER
BEFORE IT KILLS
July - 2008 - When skin cancer is spotted
early, it's almost always curable. For
melanoma, the deadliest form of skin
cancer, the 5 year survival rate is 99%.
Source: U.S. News and World Report
HOLLYWOOD SPY GADGETS USED AT
HOME AND THE OFFICE
July - 2008 - Once the stuff of movies, now
spy gadgets are being used everywhere
and they're becoming more sophisticated.
Source: ABC News Online
