Radio Shack Employees Say They Can't Force Donations

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Responding to the post about a customer who thinks Radio Shack forced him to donate a dollar to Livestrong, a couple Radio Shack employees wrote in and said that cashiers lack the ability to force such charges. More »

Scientific Proof That You Hate Christmas Creep

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We've never doubted the fact that Christmas Creep is a nefarious plot to destroy Thanksgiving, Halloween, Columbus Day and even Labor Day (it's run by a big eastern syndicate, you know). But we never had proof that our disgust with early Christmas promotions is shared by other consumers. That's why we commissioned the Consumer Reports National Research Center to find out the truth. More »

Morning Deals

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How Do I Reset My Password?

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We know there are some problems with the password reset process, and we're working on it. If you're having trouble logging in, even after responding to a password reset email, go to the Password Reset page, enter the email address you used when you set up your profile, and click Recover. You should receive a new temporary password, which should work the next time you try to log in. We'll keep working on this, and will make sure that all registered commenters are able to log in. More »

Hey, You Look Different!

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Something looks different about you. No, don't tell me, I can figure it out. New glasses, right? No? Haircut? You lost weight? You're pregnant? Wait, hang on. You redesigned your site? No way! Wait. Really? More »

Toys R Us Invites You To Save -$10

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We love when Toys R Us does this. Ah, yes. "While supplies last." Hurry, people. Hurry.  More »

Sushi "Tuna" Might Be Endangered, Dangerous, Or Fake

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Biologists testing DNA code identification technology discovered that the tuna they ordered at sushi restaurants was actually hazardous or fake fish, or even an endangered speciesMore »

CPSC Links Chinese Drywall To Home Corrosion

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The CPSC announced findings linking Chinese drywall to reports of home corrosion, and a possible link between the sulfuric gas emitting from them and health problems.   More »

Animated Map Of Rising US Unemployment Since 2007

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It's like watching a slow-motion video of cirrhosis of the lung.  More »

Watch Out For Changes To Your Flight Itinerary

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Alexandros received an update from Orbitz about his trip and realized that United had changed the time of his flight. For various reasons he couldn't make the new time, so he was lucky to have caught it—not to mention he could have missed the flight entirely had he not seen the change.  More »

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Buzzword: Teeth Bleachorexia "Can a person overdo it by wearing teeth whitening strips or trays too often? The American Dental Association thinks so." [Consumer Reports HealthMore »

Police Drop Theft Charges Against Pub Non-Tippers

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Police in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, are withdrawing charges against the two college students who refused to tip at a pub last month, says The Morning Call.  More »

Are You Cutting Back On Tips This Season?

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The end of the year is usually when you tip service providers, but if you're on a reduced budget then you're probably going to want to scale back this year. Here are some suggestions from etiquette experts contacted by Reuters.  More »

Don't Trust Best Buy Just Because The Open Box Item Is "Geek Squad Inspected"

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Reader Adam bought an open box Blu-Ray player from Best Buy and didn't notice for 10 months that it was the wrong model. When he mentioned it to Best Buy they told him it was too late and there was nothing they could do because Adam might be just making it up.  More »

Senator Wants Investigation Of Frequent Flyer Programs

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Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) is calling for a probe of frequent flyer programs to determine whether they deliver the value that they promise. In particular, he wants the Department of Transportation to look into the issue of evaporating miles, a relatively new phenomenon brought introduced via expiration dates in recent years.  More »

No Rebooking For People With H1N1 , So, You Know, Good Luck Flying

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When I look at flight attendants I do not see mere mortals. I see heroic flying immune systems. When the zombificating superflu does eventually strike, those who survive will no doubt be ruled by former flight attendants and elementary school teachers. In the meantime, they'll somehow continue working in a "flying petri dish" as some airlines continue to refuse H1N1 as an excuse to rebook.  More »

Cheap Package Design Tricks People Into Dropping Motorola Droid On Floor

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The Motorola Droid is a sweet phone, but the box it comes in is a case study in bad package design. Where every other gadget these days comes in boxes with lids, or boxes designed to be opened in a specific manner, the Droid box can easily be opened so that the brand new phone falls to the floor.  More »

Comments Off At 4pm

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Comments will be shut off at 4pm eastern today for maintenance.  More »

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