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Actresses Fooled by Audition Scam for ‘May the Best Man Win’ Prank Film

June 28, 2013

An actor will do anything to land a role. Recently, a group of actresses in Los Angeles learned that the hard way by unwittingly participating in a prank intended to cast a fictional film. The young women be...

New Study Shows Regular Sunscreen Use Decreases Signs of Aging

Leah

June 6, 2013

Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

Summer's here, and with it comes beach days, outdoor barbecues, and a whole lot of exposed skin. We all know that using sunscreen can decrease your risk of cancer by blocking the UV rays that cause melanoma and...

Costco Health Scare: Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Frozen Berry Mix

Leah

June 3, 2013

Article, Consumer, Featured, General Consumer

Recall Alert: A Hepatitis-A outbreak has occurred in 5 states as a result of contaminated organic frozen fruit mix sold in Costco stores. The Food and Drug Administration announced this past week that customers...

Spoiler Alert! 6 Ways to Block TV and Movie Gossip on Facebook and Twitter

Leah

May 31, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Mobile Services, Technology

Hate spoilers but love social media? For many fans, there's nothing worse than browsing Facebook or Twitter and accidentally reading about the Game of Thrones season finale before you've watched it. But you ...

Traffic Safety: When to Call 911 to Report Unsafe Drivers

Leah

May 29, 2013

Article, Consumer

Ever been cut off by a driver using their cell phone, or nearly caused a collision because a truck suddenly swerved into your lane? Road incidents with unsafe drivers can be scary, but remember that you can pro...

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5 Surprising Foods To Boost Your Energy Naturally

Leah

May 24, 2013

Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

Feeling sleepy? Put down that Red Bull! We all need a jolt of motivation from time to time, but most mass-produced, energy-boosting substances can be harmful to the body... even your precious Venti Americano co...

Know Your Air Travel Rights and How to Fight for Them

Leah

May 23, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

For some people, the mere mention of an airport can cause an immediate blood pressure spike. From late check-ins to lost luggage, air travel can be incredibly stressful, and mistakes by airlines can cost you va...

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Bargain Hunting for Beginners: 10 Things You Should Always Haggle For

Leah

May 20, 2013

Article, Consumer, Financial Services, General Consumer

Think you only need to haggle when you buy a new car? Think again. From household needs to utility bills, there are actually many common expenses that you may be able to lower, or eliminate altogether, simpl...

MTV and Viacom Under Fire for Sending Spam Text Messages

Leah

May 17, 2013

Article, Culture, Mobile Services

A new class action lawsuit is alleging that Viacom sent spam text messages to MTV viewers following the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The 2011 how was one of the biggest TV events that spring, attracting viewers...

Is Big Brother Watching You at Nordstrom? Customer Cell Phone Tracking Triggers Privacy Concerns and Complaints

Leah

May 14, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

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Is Big Brother watching you while you shop? Not at Nordstom -- at least, not anymore. The retailer announced this month that store sensors would no longer track data from customer smartphones. The cancellati...

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Sit Up Straight! Why You Need to Improve Your Posture

Leah

May 10, 2013

Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

If you work at a desk all day, you're no stranger to poor posture and back pain. Sitting for hours at a time, especially if you need to stare at a computer, usually means that you find yourself with shoulders s...

Facebook Hoax Alert: Fake Virus Warning Scares Microsoft Windows Users

Leah

May 10, 2013

Article, Technology

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Is your Facebook full of "dire warnings" about a new Windows virus? Relax. There's a good chance that this Facebook virus alert is actually a hoax. The false warning, which is reportedly being shared by tens...

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NY Attorney General Shuts Down Breast Cancer Charity Scam

Leah

May 7, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Scam Alerts

New York's Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is currently cracking down on some of the most unethical scams out there: fraudulent charities. Just last week, the Coalition Against Breast Cancer was revealed ...

7 So-Called Health Foods to Avoid at All Costs

Leah

May 6, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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Whether it's antioxidant supplements or risky juice fasts, it seems there's a new health food craze every other week. Ads and the media constantly tout the benefits of diet must-haves like vegetable oil and ene...

Netflix Drops Almost 1800 Popular Movies & TV Shows due to Expired Licensing Deals

Leah

May 3, 2013

Article, Culture, General Consumer

TV and movie binge watchers may have to adjust their expectations. Unfortunately for screen addicts everywhere, Netflix will be dropping almost 1,800 titles from their streaming library soon. The swift elimi...

Top 4 Activities for an Unforgettable, One of a Kind Mother’s Day

Leah

May 1, 2013

Article, Culture, General Consumer

For years you've been giving your mom the same old Mother's Day treatment: flowers, dinner, a nice card. But why not make May 12th, 2013 the most awesome Mother's Day ever? This year, spice up Mother's Day with...

No More Bogus Benjamins: Federal Reserve Designs New Anti-Counterfeit $100 Bill

Leah

April 29, 2013

Article, Financial Services, General Consumer, Money

For money counterfeiters across the nation, it really is all about the Benjamins. Unbeknownst to the average consumer, the U.S. is currently experiencing a growing trend of fake $100 bills making their way into...

New Study: Facebook and Twitter Addicts May Perform Better at Work

Leah

April 26, 2013

Article, Culture, Dating Profile

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The next time your boss catches you using Facebook at work, you've got an excuse: it may make you better at your job! According to a study by the tech startup Evolv, usage of popular social networks includin...

The Juice Fast Myth: How a Liquid Cleanse Diet Can Actually Harm Your Health

Leah

April 25, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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Recently, the juicing craze has completely taken over. Supporters insist that an all-liquid regimen can help you detox your body and lose pounds fast in a natural, healthy way. Juice fasts, say supporters, will...

Making Cents Off Our Senses: How Retailers Manipulate Us to Impulse Buy and Spend More Money

Leah

April 22, 2013

Article, Consumer, General Consumer

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When we shop, random store items often catch our eye and we end up buying things we don't necessarily need. But there's more to impulse shopping than thoughtlessly grabbing -- in reality, consumers are constant...

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Smart Shopper Health: 3 Simple & Cheap Ways to Relieve Spring Allergies

Leah

April 20, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

If you're an allergy sufferer, you probably don't fear anything as much as the end of winter. Because we all know what's next: Flowers. Pollen. Puppies. Leafblowers. Spring is a magical season, but for those wh...

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