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Up to 99% of Car Alarm Activations are False Alarms. Does That Render Them Useless?

I have always felt like almost every car alarm I hear is a false...

The “Get a Second One Free” Marketing Ploy

As Seen on TV advertisements almost always end with the familiar spiel at the...

Do Slimming Belts Work?

Today we take a look at "slimming belts" which are often advertised as a...

Most Advertised Supplements Using Dr. Oz’ Name

Dr. Oz hosts a popular daytime medical show where he has discussed many weight...

Comparing Garcinia Cambogia Vendors

For our third article related to garcinia cambogia, we’re going to take a look...

Did You Receive a Bank of America Fraud Alert?

Have you received an alert from Bank of America about suspicious activity on your...

Review: The Incredibly Shrunken Arby’s French Dip

I've been enjoying Arby's French Dip sandwiches since the 1980s. While I don't partake...

The GDS International War of Words

An acquaintance of mine received a call the other day from 212-796-2000, which is a company...

Seeing Unwanted Text Enhance Ads?

The problem: Seeing certain words on web pages - maybe even on your own...

Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs For E.D.

The vitamins and herbs purported to ease E.D is significant. And the causes of E.D. are...

Daily Calorie Chart

Below is a chart to show how many calories the average, low-activity person should...

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The Adventurer Who Crossed The Atlantic Ocean In A Barrel

Most people who cross the Atlantic Ocean do it on an airplane or a...

From Fortune to Flea Market: The Gen-X Collections Nobody Wants Anymore

For Boomers and Gen-X kids, collecting things was practically a rite of passage. Whether...