Consumer News

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• NEIMAN-MARCUS COOKIES

  Submitted by Big John
  Feb. 5, 2005

  
  
• TAX PAYERS FREE TO IGNORE AN IRS SUMMONS

  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Feb. 5, 2005

  
  
• THE CURRENCY QUESTION:
  THE GOLD STANDARD, BIMETALLISM, OR 'FREE SILVER'?

  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Feb. 3, 2005

  
  
• STAY INFORMED - "STOP THE FTAA" NEWSLETTER

  STOPtheFTAA.org
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Feb. 2, 2005

  
  
• MORE USES FOR WD-40

  Submitted by Multiple Sources
  Feb. 1, 2005

  
  
• WANT TO REDUCE THE CHANCE THAT YOUR CHILD WILL BECOME INVOLVED IN CRIME? BUY YOUR CHILD A GUN

  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Feb. 1, 2005

  • Children who get guns from their parents don't commit gun crimes (0%), while children who get illegal guns are very likely to do so (21%)
  • Children who get guns from parents are less likely to commit any kind of street crime(14%) than children who have no gun in the house (24%)- and are dramatically less likely to do so than children who acquire an illegal gun (74%)
  • Children who get guns from parents are less likely to use drugs (13%) than children who get illegal guns (41%)
  • Boys who own legal firearms have much lower rates of delinquency and drug use (than boys who own illegal guns) and are even slightly less delinquent than non-owners of guns

  Source:
  U.S. Department of Justice,
  National Institute of Justice,
  Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention,
  NCJ-143454,
  Urban Delinquency and Substance Abuse, August 1995.

  
  
• BUYING THE BUSINESS MONEY IN POLITICS

  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 31, 2005

  Hensel Phelps Construction Co (US101)

  Hensel Phelps Construction Co recently won a $40 million contract to build the hangar facility at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station to be used by the Lockheed Martin built Marine Corps helicopters. The US101 helicopter will be used for presidential transportation.

  Employees of Hensel Phelps, based in Colorado, have contributed $100,000 to federal candidates, PACs, and parties during the 2003-2004 cycle. Almost all the contributions went to Republicans, except those from one lone couple who gave to Democrats. The Bush-Cheney 04 primary committee received $29,025, of which $19,500 was donated on 7/30. Use PoliticalMoneyLine’s Employer/Occupation Search for “Hensel Phelps” and double check for additional names in Donor Name Search.

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  http://www.tray.com/cgi-win/indexhtml.exe?MBF=NAME

  
  
• CHART: STOCK MARKET VS. COMMODITY PRICES 1871-2004

  From Financialsense.com
  Jan. 30, 2005

  
  
• BILL GATES GIVES $8.8 MILLION TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

  CNN
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Jan. 29, 2005

  
  
• NEARLY 85% OF BLACKS ON FOOD STAMPS

  Frederick Meekins
  Jan. 29, 2005

  
  
• IMPORTANT: COURT DECISION LIMITS IRS!

  From GiveMeLiberty.org
  Jan. 29, 2005

  Schultz Decision frees Americans from some of the abuses of the IRS.

  
  
• TRADE DEFICIT STILL GOING WRONG WAY - EVEN FASTER

  From SPOFGA.ORG
  Jan. 28, 2005

  
  
• JEB, MARVIN & NEIL - 3 PROFITEERING BUSH BROTHERS

  Evelyn Pringle
  Independent Media TV
  Jan. 28, 2005

  
  
• THE MASK IS SLIPPING & THE NIGHTMARE GROWS

  Jim Kirwan
  Jan. 28, 2005

  
  
• CONGRESS PROPOSES TAX ON ALL NET, DATA CONNECTIONS

  
  Declan McCullagh
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Jan. 28, 2005

  
  
• OH YES, IT CAN HAPPEN HERE

  Robert Kuttner
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 27, 2005

  
  
• MOVE TO EURO HITS US FINANCES

  Mark Tran
  Guardian Unlimited
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 26, 2005

  
  
• LEAVING A LEGACY GOOD NEWS FOR ESTATE PLANNING!

  By MILLARD JOHNSON
  From ThirdAge.Com
  Jan. 24, 2005

  Upcoming state tax changes are giving people more freedom and options to bequeath wealth in ways that will do the most good.

  
  
• EDUCATION: CONSERVATIVES PUSH FOR POLITICAL BALANCE ON CAMPUS

  From Stateline.org Weekly News Digest
  Jan. 21-27

  Conservative lawmakers and activists are seeking to whip up interest in at least nine states in countering what they say is an overwhelming liberal bias at the nation's colleges and universities.

  
  
• DRAINING AMERICA INTO POVERTY

  Frosty Wooldridge
  NewsWithViews.com
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Jan.20, 2005

  
  
• HURTUBISE SAYS INVENTION SEES THROUGH WALLS

  Phil Novak
  BayToday.ca
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 19, 2005

  
  
• TELEPHONE SCAM

  From Multiple Sources
  Jan. 18, 2005

  Recently, a scheme has surfaced with a new approach to long distance and overseas calls which can be billed to your home phone number. This scam originated with prison inmates and has now spread to the general population. Basically, the scam works this way:

  You will receive a call from an individual identifying him/herself as an AT&T (or other service provider) Service Technician; The approach will be that a line test is being conducted and that, to complete the test, you are required to activate your keypad by touching nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#) then hang up; By complying with the caller's request you have just given full access to your telephone lines.

  This scam has been verified with MCI, Bell Atlantic, Verizon and other service providers.

  DO NOT PRESS NINE·ZERO·POUND FOR ANYONE.

  Corporate Security

  
  
• BE HONEST ABOUT ABUSIVE FORMER EMPLOYER

  BY MARVIN WALBERG
  From ThirdAge.Com
  Jan. 18, 2005

  The situation was so bad that he quit without notice. But now how does he explain his actions?

  
  
• THINK ABOUT IT !

  Richard Russell
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 17, 2005

  
  
• THE TAX-REFORM RACKET

  Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Jan. 17, 2005

  
  
• BAD TIMES AHEAD:
  "Real" world news

  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 15, 2004

  
  
• GLOBAL: GAME OVER?

  Stephen Roach
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 14, 2005

  
  
• AARP: HELP WITH YOUR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE CONCERNS FROM

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Jan. 14, 2005

  Long-term care versus Medigap insurance: Which to choose? Are you covered for your post-retirement health insurance? Find your concerns listed in a Q-&-A session with ThirdAge expert Mary Beth Franklin.

  
  
• PAUL VAN EEDEN DEFINES "GOLD BUG"

  From Kitco.com
  Jan. 11, 2005

  Complete HarpWeek Explanation:
  Free-silver advocates contended that the gold standard aided the wealthy few while injuring average Americans economically through deflation, which keep crop prices low and made it more difficult to repay debts. This postdated cover cartoon, published on the eve of the Democratic National Convention, takes a contrary position. Artist W. A. Rogers argues that the gold standard benefits common Americans, particularly those most in need of financial assistance. It does so by supposedly stabilizing the value of money, providing a firm foundation for economic growth and prosperity, and, therefore, upholding (left-right) the financial security of the Union veteran’s military pension, the widow’s life insurance policy, and the savings accounts of the orphan and laboring man.

  
  
• HUMOUR

  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Jan. 11, 2005

  Before the inauguration, George W. was invited to a 'get acquainted' tour of the White House.

  After drinking several glasses of iced tea, he asked President Clinton if he could use his personal bathroom. He was astonished to see that the President had a solid gold urinal!

  That afternoon, George W. told his wife, Laura, about the urinal. "Just think," he said, "when I am President, I'll have my own personal gold urinal!"

  Later, when Laura had lunch with Hillary at her tour of the White House, she told Hillary how impressed George had been with his discovery of the fact that, in the President's private bathroom, the President had a gold urinal.

  That evening, Bill and Hillary were getting ready for bed. Hillary turned to Bill and said, "Well, I found out who peed in your saxophone."

  
  
• CAN RED WINE PROTECT MEN FROM PROSTATE CANCER?

  By Judy Foreman
  From ThirdAge.Com
  Jan. 7, 2005

  Discover what the latest research reveals about alcohol and men's health.

  
  
• THE PAPER STANDARD

  James Grant
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Dec. 29, 2004

  
  
• ORAL REHYDRATION FLUID FORMULA

  Albert Burns
  Dec. 29, 2004

  
  
• GOLD & INTEREST RATES

  Charleston Voice
  Dec. 23, 2004

  
  
• FREE WALNUTS RECIPE BROCHURE

  From ArcaMax
  Dec. 23, 2004

  In this illustrated brochure, renowned cookbook author Marion Cunningham shares a collection of treasured walnut recipes including Raised Walnut Waffles, Chicken Curry Walnut Fruit Salad and Garlic Crumb Walnut Stuffed Artichokes.

  
  
• FREE PRINCESS AND THE PEA DVD

  From ArcaMax
  Dec. 23, 2004

  The "You are a Critic" program is designed to give you a voice in the kind of movies produced for your family. As producers of values-driven family entertainment we will analyze and consider your input.

  
  
• RETIREES

  From ArcaMax
  Dec. 23, 2004

  Just click to get this free guide and learn the financial success secrets of retirement - more income, lower taxes, better investment returns, greater benefits for your IRA, less money worries!

  
  
• FREE GOLF PUTTER VIDEO OR CD

  From ArcaMax
  Dec. 22, 2004

  FINALLY!!...A Golf Putter That Answers Most of the Problems Associated with Poor Putting, the Patented T-Roll Golf Putter...Designed for Accuracy.

  
  
• FOUR WAYS TO PUT THE GOLD IN YOUR GOLDEN YEARS

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 21, 2004

  Here are the most common savings tools that can help you build a nest egg for retirement

  
  
• INSPIRATION AND WISDOM FOR THE NEW YEAR!

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 21, 2004

  BELIEFNET NEWSLETTERS:

  Now you can receive -- FREE for the asking -- your choice of inspirational and spiritual newsletters. Whether its inspirational quotes, scriptures or horoscopes, our newsletters and special offers are just what you need. From Beliefnet, the world's spirituality publisher.

  
  
• FREE SAMPLES FROM KHEPRA SKIN CARE

  From ArcaMax
  Dec. 20, 2004

  Khepra Skin Care has been producing the highest quality skin care and massage products for over fifteen years. We focus on using only high quality ingredients that create the proper skin texture for application, and that provide the best softening and nurturing formulation for the skin and body.

  
  
• JOB HUNTERS: TOUGH INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND MORE

  By Carol Kleiman,
  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 20, 2004

  Breaking out of the box. Thank-you notes. Job applications. Get answers.

  
  
• FREE CLASSES: STRESS LESS IN SIX STEPS

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 20, 2004

  Manage that stress monster with a fresh attitude and strategic lifestyle changes

  
  
• SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED

  Submitted by Sir David-Andrew
  Dec. 17, 2004

  
  
• GOOD FOOT HEALTH TO BOOT

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 17, 2004

  Choosing winter boots with traction as well as fashion in mind is just one fitting suggestion for the new season.

  
  
• COMPANIES CONTINUE TO CUT HEALTH BENEFITS

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 16, 2004

  The health care climate continues to change as big companies revise policies and Medicare prepares for a sweeping new drug insurance program in 2006.

  
  
• HOW TO SELL YOUR EXPERIENCE TO LAND THAT JOB!

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 16, 2004

  There's plenty of room for ThirdAgers in today's job market if you know what to do

  
  
• HOW TO SPOT A FAKE INSURANCE SALE

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 15, 2004

  Don't fall for a scam. Know when the deal looks just too good to be true

  
  
• YOUR FAMILY'S VITAL HEALTH INFORMATION IS JUST A CLICK AWAY!

  From ThirdAge.Com
  Dec. 14, 2004

  With ThirdAge CareKeeper, you can organize and track personal information about your loved ones. Keep all records confidential, current and safe. You'll also learn how to become a better caregiver, save money and make more time for yourself!

  
  
• DR. RON PAUL GOLD EXPOSES THE DOLLAR

  Dr. Ron Paul
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Dec. 7, 2004

  
  
• HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED

  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Dec. 5, 2004

  
  
• RESPONSE TO: NO CHILD LEFT UNDRUGGED

  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Dec. 2, 2004

  
  
• THE PLUMMETING DOLLAR:
  What does it mean to you and me?

  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Nov. 30, 2004

  
  
• MESSIAH RIDING ASTRIDE A WHITE HORSE

  Charleston Voice
  Nov. 29, 2004

  
  
• U.S. TROOPS IN EUROPE WILL SEE 31% COLA HIKE IN THEIR NEXT PAYCHECK

  Terry Boyd,
  Stars and Stripes Europeanedition,
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Nov. 28, 2004

  
  
• DISCUSSION ON USING LINUX WITH WINDOWS TO ENHANCE YOUR COMPUTER SECURITY

  Don Stacey & CF
  Nov. 28, 2004

  
  
• FIAT MONEY INFLATION IN FRANCE

  From Andrew Dickson White
  Nov. 28, 2004

  I would expect many of you have read this book years ago, but to me it is a primer on what happens to a people when they ignore history. Although written in 1876 by White to convince Congress of the dangers of paper money, White's warnings of France's experiments with fiat money ring true today. This book is widely available throughout the internet book stores for $1.99, and should be part of any sound money person's library.

  
  
• THE GOLD DOLLAR

  E. Mason
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Nov. 27, 2004

  
  
• PUSHING FOR A WORLD CURRENCY

  Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.
  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Nov. 27, 2004

  
  
• CHINA'S YU DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF ACTION ON RESERVES

  From Bloomberg
  Nov, 26, 2004

  
  
• CREDIT CARDS:
  Interest rates being raised, penalties increased

  PATRICK McGEEHAN
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Nov. 21, 2004

  
  
• AMUSING OURSELVES TO DEATH

  Steve Moser
  Submitted by Don Stacey
  Nov. 8, 2004

  
  
• HOW MONEY IS CREATED OUT OF THIN AIR

  Submitted by Charleston Voice
  Nov. 7, 2004

  
  
• HOW JP MORGAN "SAVED" THE US GOLD RESERVES

  Charleston Voice
  Nov. 5, 2004

  
  
• 70 WAYS TO TELL YOU'VE BEEN ON LINE TO LONG

  Submitted By Paul Keeps Horse
  Oct. 14, 2004

  Today's Featured Humor : -)

  ....You Have Been On Line TOO Long When....

  • You watch TV with the closed captioning turned on.
  • You no longer type with proper capitalization, punctuation, or complete sentences.
  • You know more about your AOL friends' daily routines than you do your own spouses.
  • Your dog leaves you.
  • You smile sideways... :-)
  • You have to inject no-doze into your butt to keep it awake.
  • You get up at 2am to go to the bathroom but turn on the computer instead.
  • Being called a Newbie is a "MAJOR" insult.
  • You double click your TV remote.
  • You spend at least 30 minutes making sure you say goodbye to everyone in a room.

  
  

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