Dec 4, 2010
Dec 3, 2010
Nov 27, 2010
10 gadgets that will be trash tomorrow
I think there is a lot of guessing and exaggeration in these predictions, but it is an interesting assessment.
MSN Money
Seven Smart Money Moves for the Holidays
WSJ.com
Pretty good advice except for Number 3: "Give cooking classes. A spa treatment. Tickets to a game."
After receiving consumer complaints for decades, I know that some of these kinds of gifts may not get used or they have time limits, or the company goes out of business.
Nov 25, 2010
Nov 19, 2010
At FTC’s Request, Judge Imposes Ban on Marketers of Kinoki “Detox” Foot Pads
FTC
Ads for similar foot pads are running in at least one Wisconsin newspaper.
FTC: "The defendants falsely claimed to have scientific proof that the foot pads removed toxic materials from the body, according to the FTC complaint. The defendants also advertised that when applied to the soles of consumers’ feet at night, the food pads could remove toxins, metabolic wastes, heavy metals, and chemicals from the body; treat headaches, depression, parasites, fatigue, insomnia, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, cellulite, and a weakened immune system; and cause weight loss."
Nov 13, 2010
Pompeii: Mark Twain's horror human-interest story still electrifies!
You may have read that an important ancient building in Pompeii just collapsed. This comes at a time when I have made seven Mark Twain videos and the one above deals with Pompeii.
Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during an eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD which mummified many residents in stone. The city was lost for over 1,500 years before its accidental discovery in 1599.
Mark Twain visited Pompeii 143 years ago, but his horror human interest story still electrifies!
Keep your eye on contractors in your house (This warning appeared last summer, but it is still good advice)
In Wisconsin, ask contractors for proof that they are insured. If they aren't, they are questionable.
Nov 6, 2010
Oct 29, 2010
Oct 23, 2010
Gadgets for older seniors
This is an interesting story, but trying to get some older seniors to deal with technology may be difficult.
Oct 22, 2010
Oct 16, 2010
Is MoneyGram Up to its Old Tricks?
Connecticut Watchdog
Wisconsin residents and consumers around the nation lose thousands of dollars when con artists convince them to wire money. Any time a stranger asks you to wire money, look out!
