September 2008

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9-30-08

  • Dealing With Debt That Refuses to Die
  • XOHM: P2P May Be Throttled Consumer groups react badly to new XOHM ...
  • Government to unveil consumer credit reforms - Sydney,News South Wales,Australia
  • Citizens Advice Caseload Set To Swell As Consumer Groups Dissolve - England,UK
  • Debt Settlement Companies Put Under FTC Microscope
  • The ACORN Obama Knows
  • Nik Scott (The Best Australian Cartoonist)
  • FCC Considers Product Placement Rules for TV
  • Sprint may throttle WiMax
  • How Green is Your Candidate?

9-29-08

  • A Bill Encouraging to Distressed Homeowners, but Its Reach Is Unclear
  • FCC considers product placement rules for TV
  • The ACORN Obama knows
  • Groups pressure DOJ on Google-Yahoo ad deal
  • So who gains from the other bailouts (should give you a clue on ...
  • Is the nightmare over? Cautious optimism about Swan’s $4B ln proposal
  • Getting a Second Mortgage Loan to Avoid Mortgage Insurance

 

9-27-08

  • Potion has sunny forecast
  • Consumer Rights League, Obama, ACORN and The SubPrime Mortgage
  • Examples of citation- New Zealand
  • 4 Ways the Internet Can Take a “Byte" Out of Your Healthcare Costs
  • Energywatch Accredited Sites: - U.K....
  • Environmental injustice abroad

 

9-26-08

  • Groups Pressure DOJ on Google-Yahoo Ad Deal
  • Catching up on the news we (sort of) missed
  • Rudd government to follow the US lead
  • Datacenter operations choosing the right assets to make ..
  • Energy Drink Health Risk Warnings Needed According to Researchers
  • Justice Dept. about to take on Google/Yahoo deal?

 

9-25-08

  • Large ISPs endorse customer opt-in for Web tracking
  • Pushing Back When Insurers Deny Coverage for Treatment
  • Smart tips for your wallet and your life
  • Home insurance rates going nowhere but up
  • Privacy group chimes in on Yahoo, Google pact
  • The Dangers of Facebook or Let’s Be Careful Out There
  • What To Do When Your CGMS Is Denied
  • Large ISPs endorse customer opt-in for Web tracking
  • Upcoming Changes with the Infusionsoft Blog
  • The Mayor Speaks Out About the Proposed Merger

 

9-24-08

  • First American’s Strategic Markets Division Integrated into
  • Drug Maker to disclose payments to doctors
  • Executive director - NCCNHR: the National consumer Voice
  • Government Bailout Must Put americas First
  • Operation government Shutdown
  • Australia: Twitter Statistics
  • Eve Ensler’s Drill, Drill, Drill

 

 

9-23-08

  • Rest Insured
  • Health insurance costs rising faster than pay
  • Judge orders car database to be made public
  • Credit freeze la offers identity theft protection
  • Power authority names president
  • Drug maker plans to disclose payments to doctors
  • Georgia biotech firms growing with help of federal grants
  • The Wall Street Journal reports today on the upcoming deadline for.....
  • You’re No Longer Safe
  • Splenda - New Research Questions Safety
  • is it safe to consumer clone animals?
  • That sheep was giving me attitude

 

9-22-08

  • Hispanic-Americans pay More for used Car Loans
  • New Salvo In Splenda Skirmish
  • Nader’s Watchdog Organization protests nuclear plant application
  • An Attempt at a Creed for Game Reviews
  • Coalition work Recognized
  • DrumBeat: September 22, 2008
  • Do politicians understand behavior al targeting?

 

9-21-08

  • South Copes With Severe Gas Shortages
  • Bail Out Bill Hitting Congress September 26th!
  • What The Hoodia Weight Loss Industry Can Learn From the TrimSpa Case
  • Source Information from the 2008 Kaua`i Renewable Energy Conference
  • That are obscene sexual in nature racist or otherwise Antidepressants
  • I said, power to the people!

 

 

9-20-08

  • State defends slow pace of response after Rita in 2005
  • The Daily Five: Saturday, 20 September, 2008
  • McCain Wants to Spread the Underwater Pain
  • Financial Crisis: Lawmakers Hit in Pocket: Pelosi and Kerry Among ...
  • Third Party Candidates Unite part 2
  • With California Budget Passed, Next Year's Health Fight Begins Now

 

 

9-19-08

  • Examiner Made Two Legal Errors in Stem Cell Patent Decision ...
  • FDA proposes approval process for genetically modified animals
  • PCO election edict puts brakes on bureaucrats' business Don Mills,Ontario,Canada
  • Anti-gouging fight may lead to clash with oil companies
  • Shop.org -- Targeting, the War Over Data
  • House Bill Embroiled In Controversy Over Insurance Regulation
  • Vienna Beef Settles "Pure Beef" Lawsuit
  • Stock Losses in Congress: Funny Stuff
  • Google's Blogger hit by publishing bug

 

 

9-18-08

  • MyWireless.org(R) Applauds House Judiciary Committee's 'Cell Tax ...
  • Common Cause now has Phila. chapter
  • Stress hits mental health workers - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
  • Arrest of Meralco officials sought
  • Pelosi, Kerry May Share Investor Pain as AIG Stakes Evaporate
  • Surviving an FTC Investigation After a Data Breach
  • Carbon Offset Watch Ranks the Voluntary Carbon Market
  • Are We Eating Cloned Meat?
  • Agents are not only ones who thinks new Medicare rules
  • Police raid on Alitalia adds intrigue to rescue efforts

 

9-17-08

  • "All Rent to Own...All the Time"
  • Health savings accounts expand as care costs rise
  • Free: Surviving an FTC Investigation After a Data Breach
  • Doorstep sellers must offer cancellation rights, even if invited ...
  • Consumer advocacy group gets many calls
  • BPA Plastic Bottle Chemical Linked to Risk of Diabetes, Heart ...
  • The high cost of credit
  • Health savings accounts expand as care costs rise
     
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9-16-08

  • The high cost of credit - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
  • Oregon AIG policyholders are safe, Insurance Division says
  • Winter prediction: low temps and high utility prices
  • New York City Credit Counseling Rip Offs
  • The Daily Five: Tuesday, 16 September, 2008 – verification of Energy Star Claims
  • Search Engine Marketing: A Form of Internet Marketing
  • JOIN THE CREDIT CONVERSATION.... IT'S ABOUT YOU!
     

9-15-08

  • Advertising Agency 22 squared: Banks Rank Among Lowest in Consumer ...
  • A legislative record of consumer advocacy
  • Consumer Group Urges Gov. Schwarzenegger to Sign Stem Cell Bill ... 
  • Home Improvement group an influential voice on Island 
  • California Healthcare Institute to Host Forum on Molecular ... . ...
  • Voter fraud allegations once again plague Obama-related liberal ...
  • FDA ignores dangers of food coloring
  • Amazon and Wine
  • Dear Verizon: I Am Canceling FiOS Because Of Your "Ridiculous And ... 

 

9-14-08

  • Regulating to meet stakeholders expectations in IT & Telecom sector 
  • Shadow of a doubt 
  • NY banker comes to rescue WaMu
  • There’s No Such Thing As A Free Credit Report
  • EarthTalk: Cloning Animals For Food.
  • This is why Toys R Us sends us hate mail
  • Nader to hold rally at U of L on Friday 
  • Comcast to limit Internet users to 250 gigabytes 
     

9-13-08

  • Clorox’s new dish liquid avoids the carcinogen in many green products
  • Turnabout is Fair Play
  • Money is not a noun; it’sa verb
  • Information Session for Expecting Parents with Choices in Childbirth
  • Georgia scores low on health insurance (Savannah Morning News)

 

9-12-08

  • Legal fight over drug liability law 
  • Grocery scheme 'may drive up prices' The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
  • Mavent Obtains Technology Patent for Mortgage Compliance
  • Free Software Infested With Spyware 
  • Blog about kids and money, and get a chance at winning an iPhone! 
  • Congress to Minerals Management Service: Stay Away From Offshore ... 
  • If I had a dime for everytime.... 
  • Mexico Suspends Beef, Poultry Shipments to US

 

9-11-08

  • PUC Holds Hearing on Energy Rates 
  • Democrats Push for Foreclosure Freeze at Fannie, Freddie
  • Expect to pay more for ComEd electricity
  • Consumer Defense Resource Group - Specializing in Consumer Rights ... 
  • New York Debt Collection Firms Sometimes Use Scam Service of Process
  • Capital One Blog Blast This Weekend - Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees ...
  • Cars that pass national rollover standard may still be deadly
  • The Digital Economy: just for big business? 

 

9-10-08

  • ComEd utility rates to rise for Illinois customers
  • Consumer Avocates Want Fannie, Freddie to Follow FDIC on Loan Mods
  • Yesterday’s Organic Food Propaganda, TODAY
  • Scoring Tickets Without Getting Ripped Off
  • Cars that Pass National Rollover Standard May Still be Deadly
  • Water Rates Protested at Capitol
  • Sustainable Trade and Conscious Consumerism; perspectives from ...
  • Utility rates to rise for ComEd customers
  • FDA: Tequin Was Withdrawn From US Market "For Reasons Of Safety Or ...
  • Albany County ADA Wiest to retire Friday 

 

9-9-08

  • Starwatch Consumer: Feds warn Ford owners
  • 2008 Loyalty, Incentive and Reward Expo (Russia)
  • $10 billion bond for high-speed rail sought
  • Consumer Group Sues Miller Over New Drink
  • Stormy Tuesday
  • Assembly Republicans Vote to Make Severe Health Cuts, Force Future ... 
  • What Does Fan/Fred Takeover Mean for Mortgage Rates? And for Whom

 

9-8-08

  • Consumer Group Sues Miller Over New Drink
  • Stand up to cancer and the PSA test -- yes, no, maybe? 
  • Statement by SEIU International President Andy Stern Regarding ...
  • FDA Panel: Pfizer Osteoporosis Drug's Benefits Outweigh Risks
  • Analysts: Google spreading itself too thin 
  • Third time is the charm, consumer advocacy, glass finger nail file 
  • Consumer Group Sues MillerCoors 
  • Health Insurance bills head to Governor - California
  • Earth Talk: Animal cloning, household cleaners 
  • FDA ignores dangers of food coloring 

 

9-7-08

  • RNC purs local GOP
  • Animal cloning? Household cleaners?
  • He who controls the food controls the People
  • Managing Your Money...
  • FDA Failed to Follow Safety Rules Before Legalizing Irradiated Food

 

9-6-08

  • Textbook Legislation could lessen costs for students
  • What I learned when thieves stole my identity
  • Cloning Animals for Food
  • Ramadan drives up consumption in Tunisia
  • Re-Inventing Committed Life -- Traditional Family Value of MH ...
  • Analysts: Google spreading itself too thin
  • Mexico to US: No more beef, poultry shipments
  • Food & Water Watch Expands Campaign to Take Back the Tap in California
  • NBC's Controversial FCC Filing to Regulate File-Sharing

 

9-5-08  

  • Health Quality coalition fights for survival
  • BRIEF: Progress Energy agrees to spread out rate increase
  • Still voting for Nader
  • Conversational Capital: How to Create Stuff People Love to Talk About
  • Droz Knows Conducting a Press Interview
  • wow gold-proceedings with Brian
  • Standardized Billing System Might Solve Third-party Services Struggles

 

9-4-08 

  • Consumer activism A right to complain
  • DJs rolls out the Christmas decs
  • Mexico suspends beef, poultry shipments to US
  • Working From Home Top Rated Online Opportunity By Consumer ...
  • Advocacy Group Warns About Thyroid Drug Interactions
  • Comcast Vs. Your Bandwidth, Continued
  • Obama's "community organizer" outfit
  • California Health Bills Heading to Governor's Desk Need Your Help

 

9-3-08 

  • Health insurance bills head to governor
  • Sound of too many hands clapping in Venice?
  • Real Estate Agents Bill Second Reading
  • —DTV transition set for next week in Wilmington, NC
  • HR 5244 Impedes on the Free Market
  • 5 Things Banks Won't Tell You, Part 1
  • ADHD - Back to School - Sep 03,2008
  • It's Game Over For NebuAD
  • ’Survey on individual health insurance says states consumer ...

 

 

9-2-08

  • Wisconsin Public Service, advocacy group reach energy deal
  • Profile: Catriona Lowe
  • Ferry company to make surcharge permanent
  • Behavioral Advertising - An Advertiser's Dream Or A Privacy
  • Big (Canadian) Brother is watching
  • New Developments in Managing Physician-Industry Relationships
  • Genie Out of the Bottle (Tech Trends Feature)
  • The Problem
  • Bank Charges You Should Know
  • “”Comment on Unorthodox Interpretation of Scripture?!? by Marcia Ford
  • ~~Twitter Up 518.2% in Australia - Is Twitter Relevant for Your Brand?
  • Guard Your Girls Against Gardasil

 

9-1-08

  • 5TH MALAYSIAN MEDIA CONGRESS ( MMC) EXPLORES THE WONDERS OF MEDIA 2.0!
  • Leading Disability Advocacy Groups Host Events
  • Effort to Continue Abuse of Homeowners Stopped
  • Pressure mounts for big banks to pass on rate cut
  • Rockstar Energy Drink, CORR, Championship Off Road Racing, Troy ...
  • California Legislature Passes Historic Health Insurance ...
  • Comcast Tries to Throttle Internet Usage
  • Now these are Safety Lights, LivingDayLights
  • DR Horton Offers Last Chance DPA

 

 

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