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Toyota CEO promises U.S. Transportation Secretary to take safety to ... - Stockhouse

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking records on Toyota's recalls and is conducting its own review on whether electronics were behind the vehicle defects. NHTSA also continues to look into steering complaints from drivers of the ...

Toyota Pledges To Take Safety `To The Next Level' - NPR News

Fresh from a grueling appearance before Congress, Toyota's chief executive met with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday and pledged "to advance safety to the next level." Akio Toyoda then headed to Georgetown, Ky., to visit Toyota's ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh from a grueling appearance before Congress, Toyota's chief executive met with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Thursday and pledged "to advance safety to the next level." Akio Toyoda then headed to Georgetown , Ky., to ...

February 2010 - Dayton Daily News

Critics are hammering against a GOP-sponsored bill pending in the Ohio House that that would eliminate the state income tax over 10 years. Amy Hanauer, director of the Cleveland-based Policy Matters Ohio, told the House Ways & Means Committee this ...

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Transportation officials said Toyoda's meeting with LaHood lasted about 30 minutes and focused on the importance of safety and protecting consumers. Toyoda ... the last month in an attempt to boost consumer confidence and show it's doing everything ...

New Market Report: Australia Food & Drink Report Q2 2010 - PR Inside

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How to trim the fat from the restaurant bill - Vancouver Sun

Years ago, a former boss of mine told me to stop mentioning value for money in restaurant reviews. "It's a review," he said, "not a consumer report." That was back in the flush late-'90s, when $45 guinea-hen breasts and $75 surf-and-turf plates ...

Venezuela Energy Profile -- a top supplier for US oil imports - Vheadline

Eurasia Review: Venezuela is one of the world's largest exporters of crude oil and the largest in the Western Hemisphere. In 2008, the country was the eighth-largest net oil exporter in the world. The oil sector is of central importance to the ...

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ActiveHealth Management Develops 27 of the 70 Healthcare Quality ... - Consumer Electronics Net

ActiveHealth Management ( ActiveHealth ) today announced that the company developed 27 of the 70 quality measures recently endorsed by the National Quality Forum (NQF). The measures are intended to help improve healthcare across the U.S. through ...

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Open Question: is there a website that provides free customer reviews of electronics?

I need to buy a PC-MCIA card and want to know which one has the best performance/value, before I spend the money. I'm looking for a FREE "Consumer Reports" type website to help me make my decision. more

Resolved Question: Looking for a new pet hair vacuum?

Now that my tax refund has found its way into my bank account, I'm off to buy one of the things I need: a new vaccum cleaner. One of the changes since the last time I bought one is that I now have a Maine Coone. She's shedding her long fur, which is driving me crazy. I've been looking for a good vacuum for her long hairs. I've read many, many product reviews and consumer reports online, and I've been using these to help decide what to purchase. However, people who make it a point to post a review are generally in two camps: those who love their new product, and those who hate their new product. The majority of people in the middle are the ones who don't bother posting a review. So, if those here who are simultaneously unimpressed, but still pleased, with their purchase could help me out, I'd appreciate it. In your answer, please let me know what sort of vacuum you have, your overall "contentedness" with the vacuum, and any pros and cons you might wish to share. Weather permitting, I'm going to be driving around my hometown to see what's for sale and what the prices are like this weekend, and hope to make my purchase next week. Wish me luck! GodLuvr - No, I'd prefer an upright. more

Resolved Question: Looking for a compact/mid-size SUV with moderate off-pavement capabilities and with excellent reliability?

I've been looking around for a 2006-2007 (preferably otherwise also willing to get new) vehicle for an everyday car but also for my fishing and camping pursuits. Any ideas which vehicle would fit the bill. After reading reviews, I've found the following to be contenders, but with some cons. 1) Honda CR-V 4wd 2007. Pros: good interior. Cons: no mention of any soft-roading/off-pavement capability. Also, looks like a soccer mom car. 2) Subaru Forester (base) 2009-2010 - Pros: good off-pavement reviews, like the shape. Cons: lots of rattling reports, lack of 5th gear in auto. transmission. Very plain interior. Slow acceleration. 3) Toyota Rav4 V6 2006-2007 - Pros: Great acceleration, good fuel consumption even with V6. Cons: I've been reading some mechanical problems in consumer reviews. Along with a AWD (not looking for low range gears), the greatest requirement is reliability! Any suggestions? Thank you for your replies in advance! more

Resolved Question: I need advice on a natural gas water heater?

I had a Whirlpool that gave out ofter two and a half years. I got a cred it at Lowes for the current full price, but decided to buy elsewhere since 96 out of 98 reviews were a 1 star and everyone is or has had the same problems. I had a Rheem put in and after 4 trips out I am still getting not enough hot water that I need to turn my cold on. They wanted to come replace more parts, and when I asked for a new unit they said they just want to come get it and let me buy another brand. I want a good brand that will not only last, but will give me hot water when we need it. I looked all over the internet and couldn't find much information from places like consumer reports, etc. I would appreciate any suggestions or stories about good or bad experiences with natural gas water heaters? I have the water heater set at the factory setting which Rheem recommended when I called. The company who installed it told me to put in on the next to the highest setting, but Rheem said that is way too hot and would scald me at 140 degrees. Even at that setting, which the installer tried, I didn't get very much hot water and it gave out before she could take her shower. I had heard AO Smith, but the place I got this one at said they stopped due to problems. And, a lot of articles on the internet gave Bradford White bad rating. Although the Whirlpool gave out, it was great up until it did. I guess it is too much to expect that. The place I got it at offered to come replace more parts, but I am not comfortable with a week old unit that is continually breaking down or needed a part replaced. more

Voting Question: Should I buy a Chrysler Sebring (07-Present)?

I really like the styling of the new updated Sebring. I know a couple of people who have bought the car and so far they had no problems with the car. But according to the reviews even consumer reports says that the reliability of the sebring is really below average. Also a couple of articles claims that it is the weakest car in chrysler's line up. I really like it, its also affordable especially for the used one. And I heard they were gonna stop the production of the sebring, I don't know if that is true though. So I want your advice if I should buy the Sebring of not. And if not, what car should I buy instead. more

Resolved Question: I recently got denied for a credit card, they said I can request the credit report, who do I request it from?

they put: You have a right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to know the information contained in your credit file at the consumer reporting agency. The reporting agency played no part in our decision and is unable to supply the specific reasons why we have denied credit to you. Free copy of your credit report We encourage you to review your credit report for accuracy. You also have a right to a free copy of your credit report from the consumer reporting agency, if you request it no later than 60 days after you receive this notice. In addition, if you find that any information contained in the report you receive is inaccurate or incomplete, you have a right to dispute the matter with the reporting agency. Who do I request my credit report from? and How? more

Resolved Question: Nissan Xterra - offroading - opinions?

Why are they constructed with so much cheap plastic material, cloth interior and so forth yet cost nearly $30k? Other than that quirk (which I could live with if the Xterra is marvelous for offroading), I read so many great reviews on them. I've only driven a 2000 model for maybe the length of a parking lot, so I'm very unfamiliar with them. I look at them thinking it would be an excellent offroad vehicle (I'm not adventurous about offroading - it's to get from pt. A-B on rough terrain (yes, really offroad - not gravel, not well packed dirt - real trails on hills in TN). I've seen plenty of 2000 - 04' Xterra's that look like they hold up for a lifetime (except for the crappy fading bumpers). The 05's and up are a redesign that's bulkier in appearance (Xterra on steroids). Any really experienced Nissan X' owners want to fill me in on these things? I can't help but like them. They seem to be easy maintenance. Heck, they're probably built in Smyrna since Nissan's HQ in Nashville, TN (guessing parts must be reasonably priced for maintenance upkeep?). Even, Consumer Reports rates them as a good bet. I tend to get a vehicle and keep it (it's the reason I currently own 3 - an Audi, a Mini, and a Ford Explorer Sport 2WD). more

Resolved Question: what's the best inexpensive digital camera for a serious & skilled photographer?

hi, i need to buy an inexpensive digital camera very soon, and don’t have time to research the many customer reviews. the main features i need are: (1) extremely good rendition of details in both highlights & shadows (2) high resolution (3) minimal distortion – i’ll be photographing paintings for a portfolio presentation other features – not necessary, but nice to have: (4) optical zoom (5) whatever it is that digital cameras have that reduces blurring caused by unwanted movement (i hate to mess with tripods). (6) flash would be nice, but not at all necessary. my budget is pretty tight. what’s the best i can find in the range of $100 to $250? also, if you can recommend any quality comparison sites, similar to consumer reports, that would be great. i don’t have enough time to read pages and pages of reviews, so charts would be great. i always preferred nikons when i taught film photography – canons weren’t too shabby, either. but, as you can see, i know next to nothing about digital cameras. i’m disabled, and have lots of things to do to prepare for this project, so your input will be very much appreciated. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: If Planned Parenthood is giving out faulty condoms, would they be advocating unplanned parenthood?

Consumer Reports has rated Planned Parenthood's Honeydew condoms as poor in both reliability and strength. Their Assorted Colors condoms rated poor under strength. To be fair, their Lollypop condoms rate well. People rely on those condoms as part of having safer sex - preventing disease and pregnancy. Why would a place like Planned Parenthood continue to give them out when they've gotten poor ratings? Does Planned Parenthood actually want more unplanned pregnancies? Or is the prevention of unplanned pregnancy being a cure for abortion just lip service? http://www.condomdepot.com/reviews/magazines/reports.cfm But that's just it. When condoms break, they're NOT helping people prevent pregnancy. If you think you're using a reliable form of protection, you're being responsible. But it's sabotage. Hand someone a GOOD condom, not one that has holes or is going to break. I have no issue with handing out condoms, just ones they know are faulty. more

Resolved Question: Can someone check out the 2001 to 2003 jetta TDi's on Consumer Reports about reliability?

I just want to look at these three cars on consumer reports, and I don't want to buy a subscription to look at three pages. would anyone be willing to look these up for me and copy/paste the review into the answer? I don't know if points actually motivate anyone, but, I'll give best answer to the person with the best answer, haha. more

Resolved Question: Should I get a new secured card or should I leave credit cards alone.?

I have a credit score between 520-530. I've only had 4 credit cards and 3 of them are charged off.My quoted score is prior to me paying off my chargeoffs. The 4th is paid as agreed and closed by consumer. I've recently settled my chargeoffs. Should I leave the chargeoffs on my report or ask for them to be deleted? At the same token, should I open a new revolving credit card acct to improve my score? Finally, with me paying off the 3 chargeoff accts, how much will my score jump? I'm guessing 5 pts for each acct. Thanks for taking the time out to review. It's greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: What are the best furniture stores in the Houston, Texas area?

I have researched the various furniture stores in the Houston, Texas area and Rooms To Go and Ashley Furniture had furniture I liked for prices I could afford. However, even though BBB gives the stores fairly good ratings, consumer reviews are not good. The BBB is not reporting any complaints against Star Furniture but the store prices are a little beyond my budget as is the case with Gallery. Any suggestions would be a great help? more

Resolved Question: I Need Help picking out a blender that can make Ice Drinks?

Does anyone know if a blender that will blend Ice, Milk and fruit. Consumer Reports is stating the Braun PowerMax MX2050 is the best buy but looking at reviews it is not a good blender. Please read below for what I am trying to accomplish. I am trying to make a smoothie. With 2 cups of ice 1/2 milk and some thawed cranberries. One thing that makes me mad is the last few times I tried to make the smoothing it seemed to work ok then it progressively got harder to make them. The blender I am using is a Hamilton Beach 12 speed. I first blend the Cranberries and the milk then I slowly add the ice Soon I will not see the food blending any more. I can hear the blender working but nothing is mixing. I will dumped all ingredients in to a separate bowl. I do not see any chucks of ice so I put it back in to the blender and it will start mixing but it will get stuck again. I did try to add all the ice at once and that did not work, I tried to add a bunch at once and that did not work. So now I am adding just a couple of pieces small ice pieces at a time and I am still having troubles. Please help me figure out how to make these icy drinks more

Resolved Question: Pregnancy/Baby Registry/ Mother in Law Issue--sorry it is a bit long?

So, my mother in law notoriously does not buy from gift registries. For my bridal shower, she went ot the local Hallmark store and bought everything wedding related she could find rather than just buying something we obviously wanted and needed. For my husband's cousin's wedding, she went to buy the vacuum they registered for. BUT...she bought a different one because it was a little cheaper, and in her words, "better than the one the girl wanted." So, my husband and I are 8 months along and took a very long time to carefully plan our registry (looking at consumer reports, reviews, recall lists, ect). Well, we wanted the "my little lamb" swing and registered for it at BabiesRus. Target then had a sale where the swing was $10 cheaper, so she went and bought it. That was totally fine, especially because she told my husband and we were able to remove it from the registry so we didn't end up with 2 and have to do more returning than necessary. It took me OVER a month to finally settle on a glider...I chose the Dutalier XL reclining glider in cherry with a beige fabric (we chose not to find out the sex of the baby, so everything in the nursery is cream and very light tan). So, for Christmas, my mother in law gave us a glider...which was not even close to the one on our registry. She went to BabiesRus on Black Friday and bought a Shermag glider in this really dark brown/green color for us because it was only $150. When they gave it to us, of course we were appreciative and everything. But for days I agonized over whether to tell them that it was not even close to the one we want for OUR nursery and OUR child. So, a week later I called my MIL. I told her that I did not want to hurt her feelings, but that the glider they gave us was not the one from the registry and that we wanted a different one. I asked her if she minded if we returned it and we would just pay the difference for the one we want. She was totally fine with it, but said that they wanted to keep the glider for their house (they have another grandchild who is 10 mos.) and they would give us the money for it. So, I thought everything was fine. Well, we went over their house the other night and my MIL, FIL, and my husband's aunt and sister never looked at me or acknowledged my presence for the entire hour we were there. I have no idea what is going on, but it seems to me that she has made some kind of a big stink over this and now no one looks or speaks to me, and I am 8 months pregnant...why would they want to make me stressed now??? I would like advice on how to handle the situation and what I should do/feel. Thank you for reading this book, which is not even a 1/16 of the thing I have had to deal with in that family. It is just so upsetting because I tried to handle the situation like an honest adult. I knew his family was super weird and loves to create waves and problems, but I thought they would take a que from my honesty and my effort to include them in exactly what we are going for. Now it is my fault and I am the queen B. She has doen this kind of thing before...she is similar to a snake. She is one way to your face and will go behind your back in a heartbeat...she even does this to her daughter in law who is 8 months pregnant! She constantly needs to feel banded together in a group, she constantly needs attention, and is constantly looking for pity and will do anything to accomplish that. I was going to just exchange it myself, but 1. they decided to take it out of the box and put it together. So, I have to have the receipt to exchange it because there is no box, and 2. I figured it would hurt their feelings more if they came over and noticed the glider wasn't there. So, I was actually trying to prevent that. Thank you all so much. I would have totally just taken it back for store credit, but the store said because it was assembled and no box that we would get nothing without a receipt. A little update...my MIL acted fine to my face when I talked to her about it and said no problem and that they would keep the rocker and give us the money for it so we can get the one we want. Well, she made a HUGE stink to the rest of the family and told them that I called her and said all kinds of rude things about it...to the point where no one looks at me. So...what to do, what to do? She has now made this all about herself as she usually does and I am left alone and isolated. I had a panic attack yesterday and couldn't breathe right. So, I am tired of being hysterical and just want to be numb to that dysfunctional (at best) family. My baby will be better off too I think! more

Voting Question: Buying a laptop at Best Buy? Under $600?

I am looking to buy my wife a laptop at Best Buy on Monday. She will use it for email, pictures, and just internet browsing. Nothing too much, like games or editing of any sort. Can anyone tell me what would be my best bet for now? I have been looking at ASUS, ACER, and TOSHIBA brands at the moment. I have had good sucess with those brands, but not sure what would be the best deal right now. Not sure if Best Buy does any bargaining. I did look at Consumer Reports as well as Cnet Reviews. Thanks for your help. more

Resolved Question: I am getting new kitchen appliances, what brand would you recommend avoiding?

I have reviewed consumer reports, but the brands they recommend do not get good customer reviews when I look at various websites. Also would you recommend a french door style refridge- I want it husband does not like it, he wants a side by side. more

Resolved Question: Isn't if funny watching Obama pretend that Wall Street doesn't own his administration?

He also seems upset that banks are still lobbying congress despite getting bailed out. But isn't the congress filled with Democrats who are writing loop-holed filled "reform" as we speak?? The same "reform" Obama is pretending the banks are completely against?? (Didn't the banks basically write the "reform"??) http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091214/ap_on_bi_ge/us_obama_banks "I did not run for office to be helping out a bunch of fat cat bankers on Wall Street," Obama told CBS's "60 Minutes." Obama's Big Sellout http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/31234647/obamas_big_sellout/print What's taken place in the year since Obama won the presidency has turned out to be one of the most dramatic political about-faces in our history. Elected in the midst of a crushing economic crisis brought on by a decade of orgiastic deregulation and unchecked greed, Obama had a clear mandate to rein in Wall Street and remake the entire structure of the American economy. What he did instead was ship even his most marginally progressive campaign advisers off to various bureaucratic Siberias, while packing the key economic positions in his White House with the very people who caused the crisis in the first place. This new team of bubble-fattened ex-bankers and laissez-faire intellectuals then proceeded to sell us all out, instituting a massive, trickle-up bailout and systematically gutting regulatory reform from the inside. Financial Reform Moves Forward, With Many Loopholes http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/12/10/financial-reform-moves-fo_n_387745.html As Congress inches toward restructuring U.S. financial regulation, lawmakers in the House and Senate have characterized their respective bills as sweeping and historic. But proposals focused on consumer protection, privately-negotiated derivatives and credit rating agencies still allow broad exemptions for key players in the financial system. The Huffington Post Investigative Fund reviewed both reform packages and assembled a chart that compares the bills--and their loopholes. Obama's Wall Street cabinet http://www.wsws.org/articles/2009/apr2009/pers-a06.shtml A series of articles published over the weekend, based on financial disclosure reports released by the Obama administration last Friday concerning top White House officials, documents the extent to which the administration, in both its personnel and policies, is a political instrument of Wall Street. Policies that are extraordinarily favorable to the financial elite that were put in place over the past month by the Obama administration have fed a surge in share values on Wall Street. These include the scheme to use hundreds of billions of dollars in public funds to pay hedge funds to buy up the banks’ toxic assets at inflated prices, the Auto Task Force’s rejection of the recovery plans of Chrysler and General Motors and its demand for even more brutal layoffs, wage cuts and attacks on workers’ health benefits and pensions, and the decision by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to weaken “mark-to-market” accounting rules and permit banks to inflate the value of their toxic assets. neocon........"But honestly, how is that any different from any of the other previous Presidents?" It's not, that would be the point. sean............"so far his attempt to be smart makes him look ignorant." lol.........That's fairly accurate. more

Resolved Question: has consumer reports reviewed leaf blowers in the past 2 years?

i'm trying to find reviews for leaf blowers for the last few years. what issue of consumer reports had the review? more

Resolved Question: What is a good home security system for southern Ohio?

I live outside of Cincinnati and I am shopping for a home security system. I have been reading consumer reports and reviews about ADT and Protect America. Protect America would be more affordable with equipment costs, but I want to make sure that whatever system I get actually works. Anyone have any suggestions on these or other companies? more

Resolved Question: I need help trying to buy my first Digital Camera?

I am trying to buy my first Digital Camera. I have tried to do my homework and have read Consumer Reports and many customer reviews. I will be using to camera to take pictures I can enter in photo contests. I need something with a descent optical zoom Better then 3X. I don't know if I should also consider a wide angel? When I find something I want to buy It ends up being not rated very well by consumer reports, some features I know I need are rated poorly in customer reviews like poor in low light or poor battery life. Another problem has been is finding a store that has my camera in stock. I want to spend around $200.00. Can anyone help me? more

Resolved Question: Hi, is this a scam email I received?

I'm pretty sure this is a scam since I don't have any idea how they know I'm a finance and accounting major, and never gave my email address out to anyone, but I'm having a hard time figuring out just exactly what the scam is since they aren't asking me for any personal information, even in follow up emails. anyway, this is what the email says: fromJovita Bernat <jovitabernat0531@hotmail.com> tog**************@gmail.com (I blocked my email out) dateWed, Dec 2, 2009 at 4:32 AM subjectEntry level position at MF GMBH is available now mailed-byhotmail.com hide details 4:32 AM (6 hours ago) MF Group GmBH has a new enty level job opening in the Accounting Department. (No previous accounting experience is required). We are the largest Insurance Company in Europe with a successful long term commitment history. About the Job: We are looking for career oriented individual to join our accounting staff. This position is entry level and will be in our financial reporting and operations accounting areas. Candidate will handle various accounting responsibilities, including: perform data entry of journal entries, assist in performing financial transactions, assist with month�end, quarter-end and year-end financial reports, monitor and review transaction details, perform other duties as assigned. About us: Ag Int. is an independent, private, owner-managed company since 1993. Our headquarters are in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1993, we now have a global network of subsidiaries and offices around the world. Ag Int. has ended the year 2008 with USD3.22 billion in assets under management. The company provides unmatched convenience in Europe and the United States, serving more than 130.000 consumer and business clients. We take a global approach to our core businesses of general and life insurance. The diversity of our portfolio, both geographically and by line of business, is key to our strategy. We offer a comprehensive range of general and life insurance products and services for individuals, small businesses, commercial enterprises, mid-sized and large corporations and multinational companies. Our customers are some of the world's largest industrial, c ommercial and professional service firms, insurance companies, and financial institutions. They trust us for our superior financial security, risk expertise, and service excellence. They value our fundamental strength � our capital and our people. We aspire to become the leading global insurance group in our chosen markets, and to consistently deliver top-tier results for our shareholders. By so doing, we will create strong relationships with our customers, agents and brokers, and provide rewarding opportunities for our employees. What we offer: Full/Part time employment Compensation 45.000 � 55.000 USD + 13th salary An excellent growth platform and a great working environment Zero cost health insurance, matching 401(k) Annual Partnership Exchange Programs Free Regular Seminars What are we looking for: Must be US citizen or legal alien authorized to work in the US High School degree (college degree is a plus) Experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping is a plus Must be willing to work overtime during certain parts of our month-end process Ability to handle multiple tasks within a strict timeframe Must have strong communication skills and customer service background Should be able to work independently in a team environment MS Office System Skills Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. This company will appreciate your contributions and you will be valued for your dedication. AG Int. Is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minority and disabled candidates. To Learn more about this position please contact Human Resources Department representative by replying to this E-Mail: alex.nuberg@gmail.com . Your request will be forwarded directly to a Recruitment Officer. more

Resolved Question: Hankook Optimo H727 rated number 2 (very good for most scores) on Consumer reports? Is this possible?

I find it very suspect that Hankooks are rated number 2, and tops in winter handling on Consumer Reports. I can't link it because you need a membership to view the report.. but does anyone else find this odd? or even suspect? Would you trust this review? It rated number 2 in category: All Seasons. more

Resolved Question: As the HR department, what is your responsiblity in this case? What are the legal implications here?

On Thursday, district spokesman Charles White said the teachers had been placed on administrative leave with pay pending an investigation. The fight broke out Monday morning after the women learned they both were involved with the same male teacher, who also teaches at the school. Cobb, who told police she is expecting a child with the man, said she found a letter from Smith on the man's Facebook page. "I am in love with you. I am tired of being your every blue moon [expletive]," the letter read. Cobb responded on Facebook with a "tumultuous" message, police said. On Monday morning, the fight moved from Facebook to the school halls. That's where Smith approached Cobb and told her to "never do that again," the report states. Cobb summoned an assistant principal, but the fight didn't stop. Instead, it spilled into a classroom where Smith began to swing at Cobb, the report states. Several other teachers broke up the fight and Cobb stormed down the hallway while threatening to post the letter on the blackboard. The assistant principal told police she pulled Cobb into another classroom, with the children present, to calm her down. But Cobb continued to curse in front of the students. That's when Smith ran into the room again and "attempted to attack" Cobb, the report states. Police interviewed several students, who said they heard Smith yell "[Expletive], you don't want none of this" and "get the [expletive] off me" while teachers were holding her down. After talking to students and teachers, police charged Smith with simple assault and disorderly conduct. Cobb was charged with disorderly conduct. "Due to the serious nature and children being present during this altercation, it would have been inappropriate for me not to pursue prosecution into this matter," Officer K. Singleton wrote in the report. Both women were released on citations and released on their own recognizance instead of being booked in the jail, police said. Cobb, 33, teaches seventh and eighth grade language arts. Cobb did not return a phone call left at her Rex home Thursday night. Smith, who teaches family and consumer science, could not be reached. School officials said they could not comment further. “The incident is a personnel matter, which is presently under review by the district’s human resources office,” White said. "They are on leave while the district completes its review and determines an appropriate course of action." The fight occurred the same week as Clayton school board member Trinia Garrett is scheduled to go on trial for assaulting her live-in boyfriend. Garrett, who remains on the board, is out on bond on charges of simple assault, simple battery and criminal trespass. Her trial is on the calendar for this week, but has not started yet, her attorney Herbert Adams Jr. said. The fight also occurred while the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is reviewing the school system's probationary accreditation. more

Resolved Question: What do you think of these people?

Subject: What a den of thieves! What a den of thieves! Somebody spent a lot of time putting this together. Pretty good summary of what is known - how much more is hidden? $34,000 : The amount of federal taxes that Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner (D) failed to pay during his employment at the International Monetary Fund despite receiving extra compensation and explanatory brochures that described his tax liabilities. True: cleveland.com/nation/index.ssf/2009/01/timothy_geithner_obamas_nomine.html $75,000:The amount of money that the head of the powerful tax-writing committee, Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY), was forced to report on his taxes after the discovery that he had not reported income from a Dominican Republic rental property. His excuses for the failure started with blaming his wife, then his accountant and finally the fact that he didn't speak Spanish. True: nypost.com/seven/09102008/news/regionalnews/rangels_spanish_excuse_128444.htm $93,000: The INCREASE in the amount of petty cash each of our Congressional representatives voted to give themselves in January 2009 during the height of an economic meltdown. That's a $40 + million INCREASE! gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/01/its-recession-congress-gives-lawmakers.html See video here from Fox $133,900: The amount Fannie Mae "invested" in Chris Dodd (D-CT), head of the powerful Senate Banking Committee, presumably to repel oversight of the GSE prior to its meltdown. Said meltdown helped touch off the current economic crisis. In only a few years time, Fannie also "invested" over $105,000 in then-Senator Barack Obama. True: opensecrets.org/news/2008/07/top-senate-recipients-of-fanni.html $140,000: The amount of back taxes and interest that Cabinet nominee Tom Daschle (D) was forced to cough up after the vetting process revealed significant, unexplained tax liabilities. True: & nbsp;online.wsj.com/article/SB123335984751235247.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Wall Street Journal $356,000: The approximate amount of income and deductions that Daschle (D) was forced to report on his amended 2005 and 2007 tax returns after being caught cheating on his taxes. This includes $255,256 for the use of a car service, $83,333 in unreported income, and $14,963 in charitable contributions. True: online.wsj.com/article/SB123335984751235247.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Wall Street Journal $800,000: The amount of "sweetheart" mortgages Senate Banking Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) received from Countrywide Financial, the details for which he has refused to release details despite months of promises to do so. Countrywide was once the nation's largest mortgage lender and linked to Government-Sponsored Entities like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Their meltdown precipitated the current financial crisis. Just days ago in Pennsylvania , Countrywide was forced to pay $150,000,000 in mortgage assistance following "a state investigation that concluded that Countrywide relaxed its underwriting standards to sell risky loans to consumers who did not understand them and could not afford them." True:rightvoices.com/2008/08/21/more-sweetheart-loan-details-on-senator-chris-dodd-d-ct-chairman-of-the-senate-committee-on-banking-housing-and-urban-affairs/ $1,000,000: The estimated amount of donations by Denise Rich, wife of fugitive Marc Rich, to Democrat interests and the William J. Clinton Foundation in an apparent quid pro quo deal that resulted in a pardon for Mr. Rich. The pardon was reviewed and blessed by Obama Attorney General and then Deputy AG Eric Holder, despite numerous requests by government officials to turn it down. True: articles.latimes.com/2008/nov/20/nation/na-holder20 $12,000,000: The amount of TARP money provided to community bank OneUnited despite the fact that it did not qualify for funds, and was "under attack from its regulators for allegations of poor lending practices and executive-pay abuses." It turns out that Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), a key contributor to the Fannie Mae meltdown, just happens to be married to one of the bank's former directors. True: online.wsj.com/article/SB123258284337504295.html Wall Street Journal $23,500,000: The upper range of net worth Rep. Allan Mollohan (D-WV) accumulated in four years time according to The Washington Post through earmarks of "tens of millions of dollars to groups associated with his own business partners." True: washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/14/AR2006051401032.html Washington Post $2,000,000,000: ($2 billion) the approximate amount of money that House Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-WI) is earmarking related to his son's lobbying efforts. The son, Craig Obey, is "a top lobbyist for the nonprofit group" that would receive a roughly $2 billion component of the "Stimulus" package. True: .newwest.net/topic/article/a_plan_for_stimulus_money_national_parks/C530/L37/ and this as a list of these more

Resolved Question: Where can I find free unbiased reviews for mattresses?

I'm looking for a mattress right now and want to know of any places like consumer reports but with free reviews that might rate mattresses or have a list of some kind. more

Resolved Question: Have you received an email from Barry Reeds barryreeds@yahoo.com Testokis Inc.?

If you have, please do not respond to the email as this is a fraudulent scheme aimed at getting contact information and bank information from you. There is no such company as Testokis, Inc!!!! DO NOT RESPOND. Contact the FBI, or your state attorney general. These schemes are exactly the ones shown on "how to catch an identity thief." Here is the email I received . . Dear XXXXX, Your application has been reviewed and your zeal is deemed appropriate for the tasks of a mystery shopper. You are hereby offered the opportunity work for Testokis Inc. You have been assigned Staff ID "TXXXXXX". This should be quoted when sending a report to us. Testokis Inc. is hired by restaurants, retail businesses and other service businesses to help them determine how the consumers perceive the quality of their services and products. We send shoppers anonymously into their locations to order meals in restaurants, make purchases in a retail establishments or make inquiries about service businesses. The shoppers act like normal customers. After the visit, the shoppers send in reports, and comment about the events that happened during the visit. The information must be objective and should contain only the facts about the visit.. REMUNERATION: You will be provided with mobilization fee when a task is assigned to you. This will enable you to carry out the tasks as a normal shopper would.You will be entitled to a flat fee of $200 for every task.You would also have to yourself whatever you shop for during the tasks assigned to you. TERMS: * Please bear in mind that tasks could be assigned to you as frequent as 5 times in a month. * If you decide to become a Teskosis Inc. shopper, you would be an independent contractor. * You would have the option to accept or decline any assignment we offer you. * However, if you do accept an assignment, you must fulfill the requirements of the assignment according to our instructions. * Once you accept an assignment, your report must be completed and Submitted within 24 hours after the visit. We look forward to your acceptance of the offer and a good working relationship with you. Best Regards, Barry Reeds for: (Testokis) more

Resolved Question: Who thinks this a scam?

I went on a website called kijiji looking for employers. I found a job that had a title that said $14.50/hourly, Easy Job, Pefect for Part Timers‏. In the descritop i just told me I would be able to work from home. I sent the owner of the ad an email asking what the job required, and telling them I am interested. In reply I got an email which said (*I put brakets infront of the stuff I thought should not be posted online*): Hello (my name), Thank you for responding. Due to the current recession, companies are feeling their websites are not interacting well with regular customers. Our company simply puts average consumers as yourself on their website and you review them online. You indicate to them things an average person would like and dislike. Its a really easy job, where you work at your own pace. The only credential we stress is when you do submit a review is to make sure it is well written and not gibberish. Here at Prestigious Online Marketing, you get paid to surf the web. We are an international agency with over 240 employees world wide. Please register with the link below. Once you have logged on with our agency you will have an online timer on the bottom right hand of your screen. The control panel will indicate which sites to visit and who to send the email to. Because you are located in Canada, our pay periods are every second Friday. If you start today (or this week sometime) your next pay day will fall on October 31. The cheques from Canada get mailed from Montreal on the Wednesday and almost always arrive on the Friday, or the following Monday. For website reviewers starting is $14.50 hourly, you must visit at least 3 of our network websites each hour. In order to qualify for a raise, you must submit at least 15 website reviews per 4 hour shift. You will receive an email and contact numbers before your first shift indicating your team leader. You are to report only to the team leader. To keep track of your activity online, we use ProBabySitter Online Website Tracking / Hourly Worked Software. To log in simply use the user name and password indicated below. Your employee number will be (cant post it online) user name: (cannot post it online) pass: (sorry cant post it online) http://www.probabysitter.com/hourlyrecorder/Clicker.exe Sincerely, (His name) Recruiter ************************* Should I accept the offer or what, do you think this is a scam? more

Resolved Question: Would you buy a smoothtop range again?

In the market for a new electric range. While the smoothtops look much nicer than coil burners, I have read that they (1) must be cleaned with a special cleaner (EVERY time?) (2) stain easily (3) chip easily (4) must have flat (HOW flat?) cookware, etc. I've read reviews from people who say they would never buy another. I was GOING to go the coil route to begin with (bad memory--afraid I'll leave something on it while hot and not realize it--already did once with my coil burners), but most are very ugly. Also, though I have SEARCHED, I cannot find ANY range that gets consistently good USER reviews (Consumer Reports and users apparently do not agree.) I really don't want to spend more than $1,000 at most. So basically, my questions are (1) Would you buy another smoothtop? (2) Comments re: the 4 numbered comments at beginning of this? (3) Does anybody have a freestanding electric range (smoothtop or coil) that they've had more than a few months (or better, a year or more) that they really like and would recommend? (Lots of questions--don't feel you must answer them all unless you want to!) Thanks SO much! more

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Resolved Question: Dehumidifiers, which is better between LG or Kenmore?

According to Consumer Reports, the LG LHD45EL and the Kenmore 54501 models are the best buys for the medium-capacity. I've read reviews on both and still cannot figure out which is better. Anyone have experience with either of these? Or any other model? Serious answers only. more

Resolved Question: Where can I find reviews of the best iPhone golf GPS applications?

I know that there are user reviews on the App Store, but I was hoping to find a web site like Consumer Reports that covers all of the different choices out there. more

Resolved Question: Who knows sites like Amazon.com there consumers post their reports on things they bought, plz write urls?

ONLY home appliances (cellphones, Tvs, microwaves and so on) And im searching for sites giving bonuses for writing reviews on goods too. more

Resolved Question: 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse gt HELP!!?

My last car a 2001 Ford Taurus, was totaled in an accident sadly. Ive been in 4 all together (none were my fault and the accident in my car was the only one i was driving ... still wasn't my fault lady blew a red) But aside from that, Its all about will i walk away from an accident and will the passengers walk away as well in a eclipse. Ive always been mocked for having an old lady car, but at 16 having a Taurus was a good starter car, and she served me well. I'm 19 now and am looking at something a little sportier. Now im only getting around Kelley blue book for my car, so the thing im running into are mustangs (a tad bit pricier) and eclipses (as far sport like cars, that i like) I have my heart set on a 00 Mitsu Eclipse GT, but i know that side airbags weren't very popular for Mitsu until 05, I have read that Only the GT's had side airbags, but im a little iffy. I cant seem to find a crash test rating, ANYWHERE! I'm finding a bunch of Stuff that was recalled on the car, but that goes with any vehicle. Ive tried alot of sites, including carfax, kelley blue book, etc etc.. Ive also heard that parts will cost me an arm and a leg to find and repair. Even if you cant find a report and you just have one, can u just list some pros and cons, pls. I don't want to go off half ******, and get a #1 unsafe vehicle or #2 something i cant imagine to repair if something breaks. Ty fer taking the time to read this, i can read all the consumer reviews, but hey... better be safe than sorry... right? more

Resolved Question: What is the BEST point & shoot digital camera in $250 range?

Hello... I am driving myself crazy trying to buy a new camera. I had an $800 camera for years that was too professional for me, therefore I never used it. I am wanting something that is easy to use, will fit in my purse, and won't cost me an arm & a leg. Around $250... maybe $275, if worth it. Your advice would be greatly appreciated! I tried to look at the Consumer online reports, but you have to subscribe. And once I figure out which camera I think I want, I find really bad reviews somewhere about it. WAY too many reviews online for everything! :) more

Voting Question: Do you think Apple iPhones are overpriced garbages?

Marie-Dominique Kolega, whose 18-year-old son was struck in the eye by a piece of glass when the screen shattered on his girlfriend's iPhone, has threatened to file a complaint against Apple following the incident. According to Kolega, the phone began making a hissing noise and the screen suddenly broke, sending pieces flying in the air. SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A French teenager's claim that an Apple iPhone shattered in his face is a first involving the device but similar incidents have occurred with the iPod according to a US television station. "My son was frightened but he did not lose an eye," Kolega, of Aix-en-Provence in southern France, told AFP. The report is the first such incident involving an iPhone. But US television news station KIRO reported in late July that an "alarming number" of iPods "have suddenly burst into flames and smoke, injuring people and damaging property." The station said that Apple lawyers tried to stop it from getting hold of hundreds of pages of iPod-related documents from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in California, where Apple has its headquarters. It said the 800 pages of documents included information on "15 burn and fire-related incidents blamed by iPod owners on their iPods." There were no reports of serious injuries, and the cause of the trouble appeared to be overheated lithium ion batteries, according to the Seattle-based television station's review of the paperwork. The CPSC indicated that the number of incidents was low considering the tens of millions of iPods sold and that such reports diminished after Apple evidently changed the battery technology, according to KIRO. There was no immediate response from Apple to AFP requests for comment. who cares if i accidentally put s after garbage, probably only people who wear a helmet and velcro shoes. English is not my native language anyway. I would be pretty pissed if that thing blew up on my face. I hope it doesn't happen to you. more

Resolved Question: I have a bill collector that is harassing me for a very old debt?

Actually its my wife and sorry for the repeat question but there is more at the bottom. She has received two different calls last two on voice mail from Tim Peterson from Reliant recovery. Yesterdays message was you need to call me Tim Peterson from Reliant Recovery by the end of the day, we are reviewing your employment and assets for possible seizing assets to a legal matter. To avoid this serious consequence please call us by the end of the day. Today she got another message from Tim Peterson this one said we have completed a review of your assets and employment background and ready to seek a judgment against you, If you would like to handle this voluntary call our office by the end of the day. I called back this #, he told me that this was from a Capital One Card that was opened in 2000 and was charged off in 2001. The charge off amount was 5k he is demanding 8k. I asked him isnt there Statue of Limitations protecting Consumers, he laughed and said No we have a signed contract SOL there is no SOL when there is a written contract. I told him we have a credit report for every year from 2002 and on it it showed it was charged off in 2001. I then made it clear to him I am getting Legal advice on this, he then got all quite and told me he could settle this with a payment plan of 20 dollars a month for 5 years or a lump sum of 1k. I said I will discuss this with my lawyer and asked for his address. He then hung up the phone on me. I have seen good post on here and recomendations on what to do, my wife saved those messages. She lived in Iowa when she opened it and has lived in MN seince 2001. I called my parents attorney and left a message but he is out on vacation for 2 weeks. This debt dose not even show up on her credit report anymore We just learned also these people would call my wifes parents looking for them, they would call with the caller ID blocked and leave a almost computer text to speech these calls would come in at as late as 11PM. However, yesterday this Tim Peterson left two messages stating my wife is in serious trouble and we have two assests we have identified to seize a 2005 Ford, and a 2004 Dodge. Please foward this message good day. more

Resolved Question: Got Threaten to get my assets froze by Reliant recovery, collection agency?

Actually its my wife, She has received two different calls last two on voice mail from Tim Peterson from Reliant recovery. Yesterdays message was you need to call me Tim Peterson from Reliant Recovery by the end of the day, we are reviewing your employment and assets for possible seizing assets to a legal matter. To avoid this serious consequence please call us by the end of the day. Today she got another message from Tim Peterson this one said we have completed a review of your assets and employment background and ready to seek a judgment against you, If you would like to handle this voluntary call our office by the end of the day. I called back this #, he told me that this was from a Capital One Card that was opened in 2000 and was charged off in 2001. The charge off amount was 5k he is demanding 8k. I asked him isnt there Statue of Limitations protecting Consumers, he laughed and said No we have a signed contract SOL there is no SOL when there is a written contract. I told him we have a credit report for every year from 2002 and on it it showed it was charged off in 2001. I then made it clear to him I am getting Legal advice on this, he then got all quite and told me he could settle this with a payment plan of 20 dollars a month for 5 years or a lump sum of 1k. I said I will discuss this with my lawyer and asked for his address. He then hung up the phone on me. I have seen good post on here and recomendations on what to do, my wife saved those messages. She lived in Iowa when she opened it and has lived in MN seince 2001. I called my parents attorney and left a message but he is out on vacation for 2 weeks. This debt dose not even show up on her credit report anymore. more

Voting Question: Consumer Reports.com photofinishing results? Snapfish=best?

I don't want to buy an online subscription, just want to know the results as far as quality of prints. It seems that Snapfish/Mpix are the best reviewed on the net but I'd like to know Consumer Reports top 3 in quality. more

Voting Question: Used Infiniti I30 or Subaru Forester (both '98)?

I've got a tough decision coming up right now. I'm about to buy my first car ('I'm 17). Both have four doors. Both have 183,000 miles and are the 1998 model. Here's what I know about the two cars: Suburu: Book value: $1,500 Selling for $2,500 Good in the snow, 4 wheel drive. Front breaks didn't work well but the dealer said he fixed them. Radio/speakers may not work. I have read reviews, and they are in the middle. Some say it's the best car they've had, others say to never buy a Suburu after the experiences they've had. The clock doesn't work anymore as well, which is usual for the '98 Forester. I live in NH, so it's always good to have a car with good handling in crappy conditions. Since we would be paying $1,000 more than the book value is, I'm skeptical... Looks kinda gay. It sold for around $22,000. It is inspected and has a sticker on it. Infiniti: Book value:$8,000 Selling for $2,000 Rated consumer report's #1 used car. Very reliable. Best looking car I've probably ever seen, it's my dream car. It has front wheel drive. It was $30,000 new and rated one of '98's best sudans. Has all power options, including sunroof!! All reviews I read praised this car on all aspects. It is not inspected and it does not have a sticker. (I'm sure it would pass with flying colors, looks beautiful. Which one should I choose and why? Thank you and sources would be much appreciated. I have researched both cars for hours on end, just wondering what you people are thinking! I lied the Infiniti was actually $31,500 new. more

Resolved Question: Used Infiniti I30 or Suburu Forester? (both '98)?

Resolved Question: Has anyone had trouble with Dell Financial Services closing your preferred account for no reason?

I was approved for a Dell account with a credit limit of $2000 a year ago. I made my payments on time with them and had no trouble with them until last month. When I sent my online payment in June it wasn't posted until after my due date that was on a saturday so Dell charged me a $39 late fee. When I called and emailed customer service trying to negotiate to have the late fee removed of course they wouldn't. Well, a few weeks later I received a letter in the mail stating that after reviewing my credit report and my payment history that Dell decided to close my account. Well, that's just wrong and should be illegal because now they expect me to pay the balance I have on my account. If I don't pay it than it's going to list as negative on my account and really make me look bad and I don't need that. It's just nonsense that I have to pay for something that I can no longer use but they had the nerve to tell me I can reappyly for account in the future. I read consumer reports online from other Dell customers who's had similair problems and other problems with Dell ripping them off and some people received letters just like I did. It stated something about a lawsuit being filed against Dell years ago but I don't know much about it. Does anyone know what I can do to resolve this issue so I'm not held responsible for paying this balance? Yes, I made this balance but they ripped me off by closing my account for no reason at all and their interest rates are sky high. If anyone has experienced problems with Dell and can help me than I'd be very greatful. Thank You more

Resolved Question: How do I obtain a credit card? discover said "insufficient credit history"?

So as I was looking around sendearnings.com (get paid to read emails and all that), I seen a thing for discover card. It says to sign up and i'll get $15 to my sendearnings account. So I went ahead and went to the link it gave me (https://www.discovercard.com/cardmembersvcs/acqs/app/getapp?sc=KWZP&aid=10514163&pid=3120907&sid=se2226842x121147769) and I applied. When I was finished, it told me: We sincerely appreciate your interest in Discover Card. After carefully considering your application we are unable to approve your request at this time for the reason(s) listed below. INSUFFICIENT CREDIT HISTORY After reading below, does anyone know how I can sign up for this credit card? THANKS! Here is the whole page it showed me after trying to sign up. I'll copy and paste: We sincerely appreciate your interest in Discover Card. After carefully considering your application we are unable to approve your request at this time for the reason(s) listed below. INSUFFICIENT CREDIT HISTORY We recommend obtaining a copy of your credit report (from the reporting agency listed below) and review for inaccuracies. If any are found, contact the credit bureau agency to correct the discrepancies. If you find your credit bureau report to be accurate, we recommend a few things that can greatly increase your ability to become a Discover Cardmember. We encourage you to take these important steps to help improve your credit score: 1. Minimize applications for other credit cards or loans 2. Reduce outstanding balances by paying more than the minimum payment 3. Make all credit payments on-time and avoid becoming over limit 4. Close any unused or unnecessary accounts Following some or all of these steps will put you back on your way to improving your credit score. Once you have completed these steps, we encourage you to reapply with Discover Card once again. We would like to be your card of choice. If you have any questions, please write to the following address: PO BOX 15410 WILMINGTON, DE 19850-5410 New Accounts Department Application Number: 092081658122300 Your Discover Card application was processed by a credit scoring system that assigns a numerical value to the various pieces of information we consider in evaluating an application. These numerical values are based upon the results of analysis conducted on repayment histories of a large number of customers. The information you provided in your application did not score a sufficient number of points for approval of the application. Our credit decision was based in whole or in part on information obtained from the reporting agency listed below. You have a right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to know the information contained in your credit file at the consumer reporting agency listed below. This agency played no part in our decision and is unable to supply specific reasons why we have denied credit to you. You also have a right to a free copy of your report from the consumer reporting agency, if you request it no later than 60 days after you receive this notice. In addition, if you find that any information contained in the report you receive is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to dispute the matter with the consumer reporting agency. For a free copy of your credit bureau report, contact: TRANS UNION-CONSUMER RELATIONS PO BOX 1000 2 BALDWIN PLACE CHESTER, PA 19022-1000 WWW.TRANSUNION.COM/DIRECT If you have any questions, you should contact Discover Bank, issuer of the Discover Card, at P.O. Box 15410, Wilmington, DE 19850-5410 more

Resolved Question: Should I buy a 2000 volvo s40?

I've read the review on consumer reports and they aren't so good. I have also read reviews from edmunds and they aren't too bad. Consumer reports has put this vehicle on the worst used cars to buy list. Can anyone who owns this car give me some advice? Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: how can i decide between a kia forte or honda civic?

I test drove a honda civic, mazda3, and ford fusion... I had my mind pretty much set on buying the civic because i just liked it better... A few days ago, I saw a commercial for the kia forte so I decided to test drive it, the look, price, and features caught my eye... Needless to say, I like the kia forte a lot better. Compared to the civic, its cheaper and has more features and space. However, when this was brought upon my dad, he quickly refused and told me that he is not letting me buy a kia (he is somewhat helping me pay for it so he does have a say in it)because they have bad maintenance reviews, he is all about consumer reports and everything... The car did not drive bad at all compared to what he thought it to be... I really like the kia forte but I don't want to buy it if it is just going to break down more quickly then the civic, which is what he thinks will happen... more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know any good websites for reviews of products other than Consumer reports?

Specifically laptops. more

Resolved Question: Consumer Report charges a fee to give out information on items' reviews. Is it worth it to subscribe?

I always thought that you could go to consumer report and check on any items, any categories for reviews and feedback. But, now they charge a subscription fee in order to give you information on anything. Is it worth it? or is there another reliable consumer report site that is free and does give you the correct reviews? NO SPAM PLEASE! more

Resolved Question: Used the InStyler Flatiron?

I am considering purchasing an InStyler since seeing their ads, but would like to hear from someone who actually owns one. I checked at Consumer Reports, but they do not have reviews for this product yet. I have frizzy, kinky curls and live in very dry climate. Thanks for all help! more

Resolved Question: Is the touch pad on the Acer Netbook really that bad?

I was just looking at the consumer reports reviews on it and that was one thing that everyone commented on. Can anyone elaborate on what is so bad about it? more

Resolved Question: Why was I denied and American Express Blue Cash card?

Thank you for your recent application for the Blue Cash SM from American Express. After reviewing your request, regrettably, we are unable to open an account for you at this time for the following reason(s): Your American Express Acquisition Risk Score is too high (See below) Your application was processed using our American Express Proprietary Acquisition Risk Scoring System which assigns a numerical value to the various items of information we consider in evaluating an application. Your application's total score exceeded our threshold for approval at this time. Listed below are the reasons that you did not score well compared with other applicants. (For reasons based on information in a credit report, the name of the consumer reporting agency is identified.) Number of trades (Experian) Amount of credit available on accounts (Experian) Ratio of your card account balances to your income is too high, or cannot be determined(Experian) Our credit decision was based in whole or in part on information obtained in a report from the consumer reporting agency(ies) listed in this letter. Please understand that the reporting agency(ies) played no part in our decision and cannot supply you with specific reasons why we denied credit to you. You have a right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to obtain a free copy of your report from the reporting agency, if you request it no later than 60 days after you receive this notice. If you find that any information contained in the report you receive is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to dispute the matter with the reporting agency. An important notice concerning your rights is included. The creditor is American Express Centurion Bank. It has been our experience that applicants who do not meet our basic requirements at one time may qualify later on. We invite you to submit a new application at a later date when your circumstances have changed. Thank you for your interest in our service. Sincerely, Robert Garinger Business Leader New Accounts Now anyone who can tell me why I was denied? It clearly states it but I want to know MORE about it. And Im going to send a copy of it to experian so I can get a report from them. I know my credit is good. No bad marks whatsoever. I'm blaming it on the credit crisis! =D lol oh well. I'll live. more

Resolved Question: Question for '09 Hyundai Elantra Owners?

Would like to know your opinion of this vehicle. I've read the other reviews from Edmuds, Consumers Reports, etc. What is your opinion of the gas mileage, steering, braking, ride and handling, traction control, etc? How close are the internet reviews to the actual owning of the vehicle? Thanks, more

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The Internet-Consumers-Report (ICR) Enhances its Guidelines for Consumer Reviews

Source: www.prweb.com --- Monday, February 01, 2010
Internet-Consumers-report.org (ICR) now with new enhanced guidelines for consumer reviews helps make it easier to understand the ICR service standards. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2007) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb535724.htm ...

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