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| Past Consumer News March 03 - March 10, 2008 |
WHO NEEDS TECH EXPERTS?
WORKERS TAKE CONTROL
Mar. 9, 2008 - Workers are now more
knowledgeable about fixing their own computer
problems without waiting for an IT expert.
DO SWEEPSTAKES ADDICTS REALLY
WIN BIG?
Mar. 9, 2008 - There are 55 million Americans
who enter sweepstakes contests every year.
Called "Sweepers," they treat it like a job.
USING MATHEMATICS FOR WINNING
ON A GAME SHOW
Mar. 9, 2008 - Introducing "The Monty Hall
Paradox" should you ever be on a game show.
DOLLAR HITS THIRD RECORD LOW IN
A WEEK
Mar. 9, 2008 - The latest news concerning our
falling dollar and currency abroad.
COMPANIES CASH IN ON CHECKING
YOUR DNA FOR DISEASE
Mar. 9, 2008 - Companies are betting
consumers will shell out $1,000 or more to learn
what diseases might lurk in their genes.
GUESS WHO'S GETTING THE MOST
WORK VISAS?
Mar. 8, 2008 - The H-1B Visa program was an
idea to bolster the U.S. economy but it has
backfired and changes must be made.
VERIZON CANCELS RETURNING
MARINES' CELLPHONES
Mar. 8, 2008 - When they returned, Verizon
gave then a $500 bill and gave away their phone
numbers. Military people are allowed to suspend
cell phones while on duty abroad until they return.
BANKS SAY "SHOVE IT" TO FEDERAL
AUTHORITIES REGARDING FEES
Mar. 8, 2008 - Last year, banks grabbed $36
billion out of depositors' accounts in fees. Banks
ignored fee disclosure rules 1,674 times but were
only cited twice for enforcement actions.
TSA SCREENER OPENED STERILE
EQUIPMENT PUTTING LIFE IN DANGER
Mar. 8, 2008 - A teenager with a feeding tube
had a spare sterile one, in a clear small plastic
bag. He begged them not to open it. Well, they
insisted on it and of course he needed it later.
BOUGHT HD DVD? CIRCUIT CITY IS
OFFERING STORE CREDIT
Mar. 7, 2008 - No public announcement but
store employee's have been instructed to accept
returns of HD DVD players for store credit for 90
days from purchase date.
WHAT DEBT COLLECTORS CAN'T DO
TO CONSUMERS
Mar. 7, 2008 - Don't become a victim of
harassment form these vultures. It's a more tame
approach than my own article titled "How to
beat debt collectors at their own game."
THE AWFUL TRUTH BEHIND 5 ITEMS
PROBABLY ON YOUR GROCERY LIST
Mar. 7, 2008 - The products you use sometimes
cost more than a few bucks. It probably cost
somebody's life.
DON'T GET SCAMMED AT THE CAR
DEALERSHIP
Mar. 7, 2008 - Learn the "Rules of Engagement"
for dealing with auto dealers and salespeople.
SENATE PASSES FOREIGN-MADE TOY
SAFETY BILL
Mar. 7, 2008 - The proposal adds staff and
money to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission. Do you think it will help?
RECORD MY CALLS MAKES
CALL-RECORDING EASY
Mar. 7, 2008 - This product is great for
consumers calling customer service reps. to
verify what was said.
CONSUMER GROUPS CALL CAR TITLE
LOANS PREDATORY
Mar. 6, 2008 - Consumer groups claim that title
loans, secured by a car title - can be even more
disastrous than payday loans.
WILL POLICE TURN BUYING HABITS
INTO GROCERY FINGERPRINTS?
Mar. 6, 2008 - Are we looking at a near future
where consumers' purchase profiles will be used
by law enforcement to track down fugitives or?
WAL-MART HAS NEW BLOG CALLED
"CHECK OUT" FOR CONSUMERS
Mar. 6, 2008 -This blog is actually not bad. It
consists mainly of product reviews and contains a
forum for consumers to voice their opinions.
AFTER BANKRUPTCIES, GIFT CARDS
CAN BE WORTHLESS
Mar. 6, 2008 - Industry analysts are predicting
bankruptcy filings will put $75 million worth of gift
cards in consumers hands at risk.
WORKERS TAKE CONTROL
Mar. 9, 2008 - Workers are now more
knowledgeable about fixing their own computer
problems without waiting for an IT expert.
DO SWEEPSTAKES ADDICTS REALLY
WIN BIG?
Mar. 9, 2008 - There are 55 million Americans
who enter sweepstakes contests every year.
Called "Sweepers," they treat it like a job.
USING MATHEMATICS FOR WINNING
ON A GAME SHOW
Mar. 9, 2008 - Introducing "The Monty Hall
Paradox" should you ever be on a game show.
DOLLAR HITS THIRD RECORD LOW IN
A WEEK
Mar. 9, 2008 - The latest news concerning our
falling dollar and currency abroad.
COMPANIES CASH IN ON CHECKING
YOUR DNA FOR DISEASE
Mar. 9, 2008 - Companies are betting
consumers will shell out $1,000 or more to learn
what diseases might lurk in their genes.
GUESS WHO'S GETTING THE MOST
WORK VISAS?
Mar. 8, 2008 - The H-1B Visa program was an
idea to bolster the U.S. economy but it has
backfired and changes must be made.
VERIZON CANCELS RETURNING
MARINES' CELLPHONES
Mar. 8, 2008 - When they returned, Verizon
gave then a $500 bill and gave away their phone
numbers. Military people are allowed to suspend
cell phones while on duty abroad until they return.
BANKS SAY "SHOVE IT" TO FEDERAL
AUTHORITIES REGARDING FEES
Mar. 8, 2008 - Last year, banks grabbed $36
billion out of depositors' accounts in fees. Banks
ignored fee disclosure rules 1,674 times but were
only cited twice for enforcement actions.
TSA SCREENER OPENED STERILE
EQUIPMENT PUTTING LIFE IN DANGER
Mar. 8, 2008 - A teenager with a feeding tube
had a spare sterile one, in a clear small plastic
bag. He begged them not to open it. Well, they
insisted on it and of course he needed it later.
BOUGHT HD DVD? CIRCUIT CITY IS
OFFERING STORE CREDIT
Mar. 7, 2008 - No public announcement but
store employee's have been instructed to accept
returns of HD DVD players for store credit for 90
days from purchase date.
WHAT DEBT COLLECTORS CAN'T DO
TO CONSUMERS
Mar. 7, 2008 - Don't become a victim of
harassment form these vultures. It's a more tame
approach than my own article titled "How to
beat debt collectors at their own game."
THE AWFUL TRUTH BEHIND 5 ITEMS
PROBABLY ON YOUR GROCERY LIST
Mar. 7, 2008 - The products you use sometimes
cost more than a few bucks. It probably cost
somebody's life.
DON'T GET SCAMMED AT THE CAR
DEALERSHIP
Mar. 7, 2008 - Learn the "Rules of Engagement"
for dealing with auto dealers and salespeople.
SENATE PASSES FOREIGN-MADE TOY
SAFETY BILL
Mar. 7, 2008 - The proposal adds staff and
money to the Consumer Product Safety
Commission. Do you think it will help?
RECORD MY CALLS MAKES
CALL-RECORDING EASY
Mar. 7, 2008 - This product is great for
consumers calling customer service reps. to
verify what was said.
CONSUMER GROUPS CALL CAR TITLE
LOANS PREDATORY
Mar. 6, 2008 - Consumer groups claim that title
loans, secured by a car title - can be even more
disastrous than payday loans.
WILL POLICE TURN BUYING HABITS
INTO GROCERY FINGERPRINTS?
Mar. 6, 2008 - Are we looking at a near future
where consumers' purchase profiles will be used
by law enforcement to track down fugitives or?
WAL-MART HAS NEW BLOG CALLED
"CHECK OUT" FOR CONSUMERS
Mar. 6, 2008 -This blog is actually not bad. It
consists mainly of product reviews and contains a
forum for consumers to voice their opinions.
AFTER BANKRUPTCIES, GIFT CARDS
CAN BE WORTHLESS
Mar. 6, 2008 - Industry analysts are predicting
bankruptcy filings will put $75 million worth of gift
cards in consumers hands at risk.
TWICE THE SIZE BUT HALF THE
STRENGTH
Mar. 5, 2008 - Clearly a marketing ploy to scam
consumers who would never know they were
scammed unless they actually read the fine print.
TEENAGE HACKER IS BLIND, BRASH
AND IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF THE FBI
Mar. 5, 2008 - The crime of "swatting" is
spreading across America. Find out more about
this crime that has involved the FBI and SWAT.
CHANGING CAREERS? LIST OF 401
OCCUPATIONS AND COMPENSATION
Mar. 5, 2008 - Check the pay rates for this list of
occupations if you're considering a career change
CONSUMER REPORTS PICKS THE 11
WORST CARS IN AMERICA
Mar. 5, 2008 - The annual list is out and the
magazine took a look at more than 260 vehicles
this year. Is your vehicle on the list?
PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION
Mar. 4, 2008 - It's the U.S. Financial Literacy and
Education Commission providing financial
education resources for all Americans. Named
"My Money", it's consumer information heaven.
SAVE MONEY ON PRACTICALLY
EVERYTHING
Mar. 4, 2008 - Save thousands with these tips to
trim expenses on food, utilities, transportation,
entertainment, investing and more.
COUPON CODES AND DISCOUNTS FOR
10,000 ONLINE STORES
Mar. 3, 2008 - Great site if you don't mind
spending a few extra minutes getting the codes
and discounts and SAVING TONS OF MONEY!
DAILY ASPIRIN THERAPY: WHAT ARE
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS
Mar. 3, 2008 - Is an aspirin a day the right thing
for you? It's not as easy a decision as it sounds.
EVER WONDER WHAT CELEBRITIES
REQUIRE AND DEMAND BACKSTAGE?
Mar. 3, 2008 - This list of over 220 celebrities
contains copies of contracts concerning what
each star requires before and after the show. I'm
sure you have heard some strange rumors, now
see the actual contracts. Shown above 50 Cent.
HIGHER LEARNING: CLASS ON HOW
TO GROW POT
Mar. 3, 2008 - This school prepares people for
jobs in California's thriving medical marijuana
industry. Cost is $200 and 2 textbooks.
LEARN A LANGUAGE, GET A RAISE
Mar. 3, 2008 - Some foreign language skills are
worth more than others in the workplace.
FDA APPROVES CANCER DRUG THAT
FEW CAN AFFORD
Mar. 3, 2008 - The drug Avastin for use in
treating advanced breast tumors can cost about
$90,000 for a years supply. According to a New
York Times report, the price reflects the tag
placed by the manufacturer the value of life.
ONLINE COUNTERFEITERS GAIN
STRENGTH WITH "CYBERSQUATTING"
Mar. 3, 2008 - "Cybersquatting" is up 33% this
year. They use misspellings in web addresses to
attract visitors to their sites selling fake brands.
YOUR CAREER: USING THE WEB TO
SEARCH FOR A JOB
Mar. 3, 2008 - What's the biggest mistake
people make when hunting for a job online these
days? Find out what the experts say.
RECESSION RESCUE: TACKLE YOUR
AUTO LOAN DEBT
Mar. 3, 2008 - Extended car loans mean you'll
be paying much more in the end. It's not
uncommon to see six year, and even eight loans.
CUSTOMER BACKLASH AGAINST BAD
SERVICE GROWING
Mar. 3, 2008 - The year of 2007 will go down as
the year fed-up consumers finally dropped the
hammer, on customer service reps. heads.
ANOTHER EXPLODING STANLEY
THERMOS BACK IN THE NEWS
Mar. 6, 2008 - This couple must have missed the
recall back in 2005 about the handles that can
break. Stanley has said it will take care of the
expenses incurred by the exploding thermos.
HOW TO GET OUT OF DOING ANY
WORK AT YOUR JOB AGAIN, EVER
Mar. 5, 2008 - Whether you're bored, stressed,
tired, irritable or just not in the mood to work, just
follow this simple 3 step program.
STRENGTH
Mar. 5, 2008 - Clearly a marketing ploy to scam
consumers who would never know they were
scammed unless they actually read the fine print.
TEENAGE HACKER IS BLIND, BRASH
AND IN THE CROSSHAIRS OF THE FBI
Mar. 5, 2008 - The crime of "swatting" is
spreading across America. Find out more about
this crime that has involved the FBI and SWAT.
CHANGING CAREERS? LIST OF 401
OCCUPATIONS AND COMPENSATION
Mar. 5, 2008 - Check the pay rates for this list of
occupations if you're considering a career change
CONSUMER REPORTS PICKS THE 11
WORST CARS IN AMERICA
Mar. 5, 2008 - The annual list is out and the
magazine took a look at more than 260 vehicles
this year. Is your vehicle on the list?
PROVIDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION
Mar. 4, 2008 - It's the U.S. Financial Literacy and
Education Commission providing financial
education resources for all Americans. Named
"My Money", it's consumer information heaven.
SAVE MONEY ON PRACTICALLY
EVERYTHING
Mar. 4, 2008 - Save thousands with these tips to
trim expenses on food, utilities, transportation,
entertainment, investing and more.
COUPON CODES AND DISCOUNTS FOR
10,000 ONLINE STORES
Mar. 3, 2008 - Great site if you don't mind
spending a few extra minutes getting the codes
and discounts and SAVING TONS OF MONEY!
DAILY ASPIRIN THERAPY: WHAT ARE
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS
Mar. 3, 2008 - Is an aspirin a day the right thing
for you? It's not as easy a decision as it sounds.
EVER WONDER WHAT CELEBRITIES
REQUIRE AND DEMAND BACKSTAGE?
Mar. 3, 2008 - This list of over 220 celebrities
contains copies of contracts concerning what
each star requires before and after the show. I'm
sure you have heard some strange rumors, now
see the actual contracts. Shown above 50 Cent.
HIGHER LEARNING: CLASS ON HOW
TO GROW POT
Mar. 3, 2008 - This school prepares people for
jobs in California's thriving medical marijuana
industry. Cost is $200 and 2 textbooks.
LEARN A LANGUAGE, GET A RAISE
Mar. 3, 2008 - Some foreign language skills are
worth more than others in the workplace.
FDA APPROVES CANCER DRUG THAT
FEW CAN AFFORD
Mar. 3, 2008 - The drug Avastin for use in
treating advanced breast tumors can cost about
$90,000 for a years supply. According to a New
York Times report, the price reflects the tag
placed by the manufacturer the value of life.
ONLINE COUNTERFEITERS GAIN
STRENGTH WITH "CYBERSQUATTING"
Mar. 3, 2008 - "Cybersquatting" is up 33% this
year. They use misspellings in web addresses to
attract visitors to their sites selling fake brands.
YOUR CAREER: USING THE WEB TO
SEARCH FOR A JOB
Mar. 3, 2008 - What's the biggest mistake
people make when hunting for a job online these
days? Find out what the experts say.
RECESSION RESCUE: TACKLE YOUR
AUTO LOAN DEBT
Mar. 3, 2008 - Extended car loans mean you'll
be paying much more in the end. It's not
uncommon to see six year, and even eight loans.
CUSTOMER BACKLASH AGAINST BAD
SERVICE GROWING
Mar. 3, 2008 - The year of 2007 will go down as
the year fed-up consumers finally dropped the
hammer, on customer service reps. heads.
ANOTHER EXPLODING STANLEY
THERMOS BACK IN THE NEWS
Mar. 6, 2008 - This couple must have missed the
recall back in 2005 about the handles that can
break. Stanley has said it will take care of the
expenses incurred by the exploding thermos.
HOW TO GET OUT OF DOING ANY
WORK AT YOUR JOB AGAIN, EVER
Mar. 5, 2008 - Whether you're bored, stressed,
tired, irritable or just not in the mood to work, just
follow this simple 3 step program.
