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| Past Consumer News May 29 - May 31, 2008 |
8 MEDICAL TERMS YOUR DOCTOR
USES TO INSULT YOU
May 31, 2008 - Warning! These terms are
rated R, are horrifying-yet-hilarious, are
used around the office and are very real.
Source: Cracked.com
THE MOST ANNOYING AIRLINE
CHARGES
May 31, 2008 - We've entered a new era of
air travel - dominated by fees for services
that were once included in the ticket price.
Source: ForbesTraveler.com
ARE FARMER'S MARKETS FRUGAL OR
A LUXURY?
May 31, 2008 - Farmer's markets are popping
up everywhere across the country but how
do the prices compare to supermarkets?
Source: WiseBread
CHAINS MISLEAD HEALTH-CONSCIOUS
CONSUMERS WITH MENU PROMISES
May 31, 2008 - Dishes from popular chains
such as Chili's, Taco Bell and Applebee's
contained twice as much calories and eight
times the grams of fat than published.
Source: seattlepi.com
BIOSCIENTISTS PHOTOSHOP THEIR
CULTURES TO FAKE RESULTS
May 31, 2008 - Doctored images can mislead
scientists and even derail a search for the
causes and cures of disease.
Source: BoingBoing.net
CRACKDOWN ON PAYDAY LENDERS
May 30, 2008 - These F***ing ripoff
businesses prey on the most desperate
working people in our society.
Source: MSNBC.com
AGREEMENT MAY MEAN END OF
CABLE SET-TOP BOXES
May 30, 2008 - Sony signed an agreement
with the 6 largest cable providers that will
allow viewers to rid themselves of set-top
boxes.
Source: Time
WAL-MART WATERMELONS SURPRISE
CUSTOMER WITH A SCORPION STING
May 30, 2008 - Beware of stinging scorpions
the next time you shop in the produce
department at Wal-Mart.
Source: ABC News Online
SUPREME COURT ON DISCRIMINATION
May 30, 2008 - The court has ruled that
people who are fired for complaining about
age and race bias are protected under
federal law.
Source: ABC News Online
INDOOR TANNING - CATCHING A
DEADLY RAY?
May 30, 2008 - This is the peak season for
tanning indoors (graduations, weddings)
and dermatologists want you to stop it.
Source: ABC News Online
ENERGY DRINKS LINKED TO RISKY
BEHAVIOR AMONG TEENAGERS
May 31, 2008 - Do you think it might be the
super high levels of caffeine and the cool
names of these drinks?
Source: International Herald Tribune
CONSUMERS PAY SAME AS SNACK
PACKAGES SHRINK
May 31, 2008 - Companies are screwing
consumers in a way that most won't notice.
Smaller packages with the same prices
Source: newsnet5.com
PLASTIC SURGERY: CAN IT SAVE
YOUR CAREER?
May 31, 2008 - Some employees are turning
to plastic surgery to get an edge in their
careers. I call them crazy.
Source: ABC News Online
ARE WE ON THE DAWN OF FREE
INTERNET ACCESS?
May 31, 2008 - It's the sort of news that
ought to scare the crap out of Comcast
executives. The proposal is by the FCC.
Source: Wired.com
USES TO INSULT YOU
May 31, 2008 - Warning! These terms are
rated R, are horrifying-yet-hilarious, are
used around the office and are very real.
Source: Cracked.com
THE MOST ANNOYING AIRLINE
CHARGES
May 31, 2008 - We've entered a new era of
air travel - dominated by fees for services
that were once included in the ticket price.
Source: ForbesTraveler.com
ARE FARMER'S MARKETS FRUGAL OR
A LUXURY?
May 31, 2008 - Farmer's markets are popping
up everywhere across the country but how
do the prices compare to supermarkets?
Source: WiseBread
CHAINS MISLEAD HEALTH-CONSCIOUS
CONSUMERS WITH MENU PROMISES
May 31, 2008 - Dishes from popular chains
such as Chili's, Taco Bell and Applebee's
contained twice as much calories and eight
times the grams of fat than published.
Source: seattlepi.com
BIOSCIENTISTS PHOTOSHOP THEIR
CULTURES TO FAKE RESULTS
May 31, 2008 - Doctored images can mislead
scientists and even derail a search for the
causes and cures of disease.
Source: BoingBoing.net
CRACKDOWN ON PAYDAY LENDERS
May 30, 2008 - These F***ing ripoff
businesses prey on the most desperate
working people in our society.
Source: MSNBC.com
AGREEMENT MAY MEAN END OF
CABLE SET-TOP BOXES
May 30, 2008 - Sony signed an agreement
with the 6 largest cable providers that will
allow viewers to rid themselves of set-top
boxes.
Source: Time
WAL-MART WATERMELONS SURPRISE
CUSTOMER WITH A SCORPION STING
May 30, 2008 - Beware of stinging scorpions
the next time you shop in the produce
department at Wal-Mart.
Source: ABC News Online
SUPREME COURT ON DISCRIMINATION
May 30, 2008 - The court has ruled that
people who are fired for complaining about
age and race bias are protected under
federal law.
Source: ABC News Online
INDOOR TANNING - CATCHING A
DEADLY RAY?
May 30, 2008 - This is the peak season for
tanning indoors (graduations, weddings)
and dermatologists want you to stop it.
Source: ABC News Online
ENERGY DRINKS LINKED TO RISKY
BEHAVIOR AMONG TEENAGERS
May 31, 2008 - Do you think it might be the
super high levels of caffeine and the cool
names of these drinks?
Source: International Herald Tribune
CONSUMERS PAY SAME AS SNACK
PACKAGES SHRINK
May 31, 2008 - Companies are screwing
consumers in a way that most won't notice.
Smaller packages with the same prices
Source: newsnet5.com
PLASTIC SURGERY: CAN IT SAVE
YOUR CAREER?
May 31, 2008 - Some employees are turning
to plastic surgery to get an edge in their
careers. I call them crazy.
Source: ABC News Online
ARE WE ON THE DAWN OF FREE
INTERNET ACCESS?
May 31, 2008 - It's the sort of news that
ought to scare the crap out of Comcast
executives. The proposal is by the FCC.
Source: Wired.com
13 THINGS YOUR AUTO MECHANIC
WON'T TELL YOU
May 30, 2008 - Real mechanics reveal tips to
help you avoid an auto-repair scam.
Source: Readers Digest
12 TOOLS EVERY HOMEOWNER MUST
OWN
May 30, 2008 - Compare your choices to
these 12 must-haves from the experts at
The Family Handyman.
Source: Readers Digest
BORDERS RETURNS TO THE WEB
AFTER 7 YEAR PARTNERSHIP
May 29, 2008 - Borders is returning to online
retailing after 7 years paired with Amazon.
Source: The Huffington Post
WEB SITE LETS DELL CUSTOMERS
APPLY FOR RESTITUTION
May 29, 2008 - A judge has found that Dell
falsely and deceptively advertised its
warranties and promotional financing.
Source: SignOnSanDiego.com
STUDY: LEAD LINKED TO CRIMINAL
BEHAVIOR
May 29, 2008 - The study says 55% had at
least one arrest, 28% involved drugs and
27% serious motor vehicle violations. Are
they kidding? This study was a joke.
Source: ABC News Online
1 MILLION TOY CELL PHONES
RECALLED
May 29, 2008 - These Little Tykes Chit 'N
Chat toy cell phones are being recalled due
to a choking hazard.
Source: CPSC
CHECKED BAG FEES: MONEY FOR
NOTHING
May 29, 2008 - Just because they charge an
extra fee for your luggage, don't expect any
improvements in service.
Source: ABC News Online
AS CABLE PRICES KEEP RISING;
CONSUMERS KEEP PAYING
May 29, 2008 - Subscribers watch only 13%
of 118 channels available to them. Cable
prices have risen 77% since 1996.
Source: CNET News
SCAM ARTISTS PLAY "DIALING FOR
DOLLARS"
May 30, 2008 - Crooks are using area codes
such as 876 (Jamaica), 345 (Cayman Islands),
284 (British Virgin Islands) and 809
(Dominican Republic) to con consumers.
Source: Post-Gazette Now News
TEN CONVERTIBLES FOR EVERY
CONSUMER
May 30, 2008 - From expensive to
affordable, luxury to simple, and safe to
fuel-efficient, there's almost too much to
choose from.
Source: Forbes
ARE CREDIT MONITORING SERVICES
WORTH THE MONEY?
May 31, 2008 - Do credit monitoring services
just make money for these companies or are
you actually getting a service you need?
Source: baltimoresun.com
SHOULD YOU AND COULD YOU
MANAGE A RENTAL HOME?
May 31, 2008 - One thing is certain. You
must treat the situation like a business.
Source: Bankrate.com
GETTING SQUEEZED BY CREDIT CARD
COMPANIES
May 31, 2008 - Card issuers use all sorts of
tactics to squeeze every penny out of
customers. Here's what you should know.
Source: CNNMoney.com
BAKING SODA: RESOURCEFUL AND
INGENIOUS USES
May 31, 2008 - Baking soda is a powerful
cleaning agent that you also can use in
baking so you know it is a safe product.
Source: BakingSodaBook.co.uk
WON'T TELL YOU
May 30, 2008 - Real mechanics reveal tips to
help you avoid an auto-repair scam.
Source: Readers Digest
12 TOOLS EVERY HOMEOWNER MUST
OWN
May 30, 2008 - Compare your choices to
these 12 must-haves from the experts at
The Family Handyman.
Source: Readers Digest
BORDERS RETURNS TO THE WEB
AFTER 7 YEAR PARTNERSHIP
May 29, 2008 - Borders is returning to online
retailing after 7 years paired with Amazon.
Source: The Huffington Post
WEB SITE LETS DELL CUSTOMERS
APPLY FOR RESTITUTION
May 29, 2008 - A judge has found that Dell
falsely and deceptively advertised its
warranties and promotional financing.
Source: SignOnSanDiego.com
STUDY: LEAD LINKED TO CRIMINAL
BEHAVIOR
May 29, 2008 - The study says 55% had at
least one arrest, 28% involved drugs and
27% serious motor vehicle violations. Are
they kidding? This study was a joke.
Source: ABC News Online
1 MILLION TOY CELL PHONES
RECALLED
May 29, 2008 - These Little Tykes Chit 'N
Chat toy cell phones are being recalled due
to a choking hazard.
Source: CPSC
CHECKED BAG FEES: MONEY FOR
NOTHING
May 29, 2008 - Just because they charge an
extra fee for your luggage, don't expect any
improvements in service.
Source: ABC News Online
AS CABLE PRICES KEEP RISING;
CONSUMERS KEEP PAYING
May 29, 2008 - Subscribers watch only 13%
of 118 channels available to them. Cable
prices have risen 77% since 1996.
Source: CNET News
SCAM ARTISTS PLAY "DIALING FOR
DOLLARS"
May 30, 2008 - Crooks are using area codes
such as 876 (Jamaica), 345 (Cayman Islands),
284 (British Virgin Islands) and 809
(Dominican Republic) to con consumers.
Source: Post-Gazette Now News
TEN CONVERTIBLES FOR EVERY
CONSUMER
May 30, 2008 - From expensive to
affordable, luxury to simple, and safe to
fuel-efficient, there's almost too much to
choose from.
Source: Forbes
ARE CREDIT MONITORING SERVICES
WORTH THE MONEY?
May 31, 2008 - Do credit monitoring services
just make money for these companies or are
you actually getting a service you need?
Source: baltimoresun.com
SHOULD YOU AND COULD YOU
MANAGE A RENTAL HOME?
May 31, 2008 - One thing is certain. You
must treat the situation like a business.
Source: Bankrate.com
GETTING SQUEEZED BY CREDIT CARD
COMPANIES
May 31, 2008 - Card issuers use all sorts of
tactics to squeeze every penny out of
customers. Here's what you should know.
Source: CNNMoney.com
BAKING SODA: RESOURCEFUL AND
INGENIOUS USES
May 31, 2008 - Baking soda is a powerful
cleaning agent that you also can use in
baking so you know it is a safe product.
Source: BakingSodaBook.co.uk
