Aug 30, 2013

Famous Rock River Poet of Black Hawk Island

Close ups of beautiful swallows and slow motion shots of them landing on the water

FTC Returns Additional $950,000 to Consumer Victims in DVD Vending Scam

FTC
Although you don't hear about them a lot, vending machine scams are common. I did stories about them when I was a Consumer TV reporter in Dallas and Green Bay.
Also be careful about companies that offer services to promote your invention. Most of the consumers I know that have dealt with these companies have lost thousands of dollars.

Jul 20, 2013

Rhapsody for a Janesville bridge



When I left Wisconsin Consumer Protection 4 years ago at age 70, I made a documentry about the Rock River. As a result, the Janesville Gazette asked me to make videos for its Xtra webpage. Since June 2009, I've made 208 of them for the Gazette ...mostly on the river and its wildlife. These same videos circulating on You Tube have been viewed by people in every state in the Union and many foreign countries. I'm having more fun than I deserve!

Legendary Places--Greece




Check out this film by Ray Garner who worked for NBC and ABC in the early years of TV. His trademark was waiting for dark clouds to pass over, giving the landscape a dramatic lighting effect.

Psychic Takes Woman’s Life Savings To Repair Her Aura, Prevent Bad Things From Happening

 Consumerist
This is why my advice is never go to psychics and fortunetellers...even for fun!

FCC cracking down on phone-bill cramming - Business

ConsumerMan | NBC News:
Scam widens with cell-phone users; few customers notice bogus charges"

May 5, 2013

NY Shuts Down Sham Fundraising Company That Took In Millions Of Donations For Breast Cancer “Research”

Consumerist

Because of my many investigations into questionable charities, I say when in doubt don't give. I like Walgreens, but I told them today that I didn't appreciate being asked to donate money to charity when checking out. Some people might feel pressured to give. When someone pressures you to give money to charity, don't do it.

King of auto industry was also major film maker - YouTube

Like old cars and trains? Like old movies of pre World War I America? Take a look at Henry Ford's Mirror of America below. The first video is an eight-minute version which has a Janesville reference. The bottom video is the full 36-minute film. It's very good if you have the time.


Mar 8, 2013

Walmart Worker Stops Woman From Wiring $2,100 To Fake Stranded Grandson

 Consumerist
Wisconsin Wal-Mart workers have also prevented customers from sending moneygrams to con artists.