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The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
After an iBook-death forced her to migrate to another computer, Lisa found that she couldn't activate her legally-purchased copy of Macromedia StudioMX 2004. Adobe insisted that the software was too... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
A Girl Must Shop (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
Since meeting Melanie, The Coupon Goddess , I have been slowly turning into the crazy coupon lady. Over the past few weeks I have learned so much about couponing and have even begun to have my own successful couponing trips. With spreadsheets, coupons and husband in tow, I spent my afternoon hitting store after store, taking advantage of the best sales out there. Check out the goods: Stores visited:...
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 7 hours ago
Royal Caribbean told Mary Hoefs at check-in that her family wouldn't be allowed to board unless they paid $800 on the spot, even though Mary had paid for the cruise in full four months earlier. Royal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago
Three scientists worry that feeding cow parts to farmed fish could expose seafood consumers to mad cow disease. The scientists published their findings in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago
Spring Airlines, a discount Chinese carrier, plans to ask the government for permission to sell standing room tickets. The plan will likely win approval, since Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang was... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
Look, Comcast, when you take back someone's equipment and give them a receipt confirming that their account has no balance, then it's not unreasonable for them to think that their account is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 16 hours ago
Radio Shack is charging New York City consumers an extra half-percent of sales tax, even though the State hasn't approved a new tax rate. Before descending into a chaotic mess of embarrassing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | yesterday
Snagging the best plane seat doesn't always require an upgrade, thanks to a few handy tips from Condé Nast Traveler. Inside, how to avoid the dreaded middle seat and keep yourself entertained on the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | yesterday
The government thinks radioactive industrial waste from China is responsible for a recent sulfur stench that has plagued hundreds of Florida homes. Demand for Chinese drywall spiked during the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | yesterday
Chain restaurants are trying to lure in recession-weary diners with deep discounts, but franchisers worry that if you suddenly start paying half-price for sandwiches, you won't be willing to pay full... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Delight.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Get your eco-bling on with these stunning cobalt blue earrings handmade made from recycled bottle glass, cut and fired. The earrings are light-weight and easy to wear, finished with sterling silver accents and french ear wire. Because these are handmade, there will be slight differences in each piece, so every set is unique! Approximate diameter 2.25" inches. Color: cobalt from a recycled vodka...
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | yesterday
Bankrate shares 15 tips to protect your stash of cash while traveling abroad. Before leaving, strip down your wallet to the bare essentials, including a backup credit card, and make copies of all... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | yesterday
Geek Squad tried to repair a broken fan in Brian's Sony laptop, but somehow managed to instead break the laptop's motherboard, processor, and much of the internal cabling. Though Geek Squad replaced... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | yesterday
An ambulance ride with American Medical Response in Topeka, Kansas will soon cost an extra $543 for folks weighing 350 pounds or more. Though AMR already owns cots that can support up to 500 pounds,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
The Consumerist (Free subscription) | 07/04/2009
The big news in recalls this week was continuing recalls of Simplicity drop-side cribs. Since the company is no longer in business, in order to get the crib away from your children, return it to the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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