Mar 29, 2016

Decorah eagle eggs begin hatching today

The Decorah, Iowa eagle eggs have begun hatching. See if you can spot them on this live EagleCam  http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles  Meanwhile watch the parents deal with visiting owls, mice and snow in Glen Loyd's video.

Posted by glen loyd at Tuesday, March 29, 2016 0 comments

Mar 28, 2016

It seems counterintuitive, but pre-rinsing can make your dishes come out dirtier, not cleaner. Here's why

Consumer Reports

Posted by glen loyd at Monday, March 28, 2016 0 comments

Our German ancestors in WI


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More immigrants came from Germany to Wisconsin than any other country. Glen Loyd has excerpts from a British documentary telling the story of German immigrants in Wisconsin.

Posted by glen loyd at Monday, March 28, 2016 0 comments

Gerber Recalls Two Baby Food Pouch Varieties Because You Shouldn’t Feed Your Kid Anything Spoiled

Consumerist

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Should You Still Be Buying Toshiba Laptops?

Consumer Reports

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Your iPhone Keeps a List of Everywhere You’ve Ever Been. Here’s How to Delete It

 Money.com

Posted by glen loyd at Monday, March 28, 2016 0 comments

Dollar General Found Selling Obsolete Motor Oil

Mouseprint

Posted by glen loyd at Monday, March 28, 2016 0 comments

Win in small claims court not always a victory

 KOMO

Posted by glen loyd at Monday, March 28, 2016 0 comments

Consumer advocates push for ban on hotel ‘resort fees’

 The Seattle Times

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Mar 27, 2016

Lincoln takes the wraps off a spiffy Navigator Concept at the New York auto show, replete with gullwing door

Consumer Reports

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 27, 2016 0 comments

7 Really Famous People Who Were Rejected by Their Dream Colleges

Money.com

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 27, 2016 0 comments

Mar 20, 2016

How to Effectively Negotiate a New Car Price

Consumer Reports

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

Dramatic video shows how thieves are able to install a card skimmer in seconds

#IDtheft hashtag on Twitter

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

My weekly video for the Janesville, WI Gazette


Cornwall, a county at the southwest tip of Great Britain, played an important role in the settlement of southern Wisconsin. Starting in 1830 more than half of the population of Cornwall left for America and other places. Now there are 2 million people of Cornish descent in the US which is four times the present population of Cornwall, England. 

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

It’s Discounted, but Is It a Deal? How List Prices Lost Their Meaning

The New York Times

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

Scammer Must Repay $7.75M For Running Bogus Prayer Center & Consumer Complaint Service

Consumerist

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

9 Mistakes You’re Making When Booking a Flight

Money.com

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

Mobile phone ad-blockers serve an important purpose: preserving users' precious mobile data allowances

 Consumerist

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

Online reviews from sites like Amazon and TripAdvisor aren't always as innocent as they seem

 Consumer Reports

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

Insufficient Storage Available Problem Android

Consumer Reports

Posted by glen loyd at Sunday, March 20, 2016 0 comments

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