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Consumer Protection Week |
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“The economy is still in a slump
and, now more than ever, consumers
need to take control of their
spending habits and be vigilant
against fraud and scams,” said Bill
Thomas, BBB of Central Indiana
President/CEO.
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The
Auto Industry Outlook for 2010
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The situation at
Toyota seems
unlikely to settle
down anytime soon.
For those who
thought things in
the automotive world
couldn't get any
wilder, a look at
recent headlines
about Toyota and
other auto
manufacturers' woes
suggests that
turmoil and change
may be the
industry's only
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Sales at the
beginning of 2010
are sending mixed
signals about an
impending recovery.
Although sales
reached the 10.8
million mark in
January, they hit a
speed bump in
February.
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Longer Eyelashes |
 As
far back as Cleopatra, long eyelashes have had an aesthetic appeal, with the
only way to achieve this look being the use of cosmetic products that
temporarily give the appearance of thicker or longer lashes.
But achieving longer, thicker lashes is more than just cosmetic. Eyelashes form
a protective barrier to prevent debris from entering our eyes and people
suffering from hypotrichosis (insufficient growth) of the eyelashes could
benefit from medical treatment.
Diya Mutasim, MD, UC Health dermatologist and chair of the dermatology
department at the University of Cincinnati (UC), says that a newly approved
medication might be a viable option for cosmetic reasons, hypotrichosis
patients, and for cancer patients suffering hair loss due to chemotherapy or
radiation. More |
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Spring Recipes |
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Rain showers and blooming flowers
aren't the only things that will be
kind to your sense of smell this
spring. It's also the time of year
when you start to bake up homemade
breads, cookies, and moist crumbly
muffins.
This year, mix in some new recipes
with some longtime family favorites.
Here are some tips for making yummy
treats that will have the entire
neighborhood gathering outside your
kitchen this spring:
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Teens and Screen Time |
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The more time teens spent watching
television or playing on a computer,
the more likely they were to report
low attachment to parents (in other
words, difficulty forming a
relationship or emotional bond). More |
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Mold Destroys |
It’s easy to identify mold growing
on an old wheel of cheese, loaf of
bread or piece of fruit. Household
mold is a craftier organism, though.
It’ll hide on you. Some types are
toxic. And left unchecked, whether
it’s toxic to your health or not,
mold can damage your home. More
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Talking Your Way to Happiness |
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Is a happy life filled with trivial
chatter or reflective and profound
conversations? Psychological
scientists Matthias R. Mehl, Shannon
E. Holleran, and C. Shelby Clark
from the University of Arizona,
along with Simine Vazire of
Washington University in St. Louis
investigated whether happy and
unhappy people differ in the types
of conversations they tend to engage
in.
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It's Who You Kill |
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A defendant is much more likely to
be sentenced to death if he or she
kills a "high-status" victim,
according to new research by Scott
Phillips, associate professor of
sociology and criminology at the
University of Denver (DU).
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Bullying Down, Cyberbullying Rising |
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
applauded the news that physical bullying among children has declined steadily
since 2003 but stated the growing cyberbullying problem among kids should
concern us all.
In a study funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, the percentage of children
who reported being bullied physically over the past year has declined by seven
percent from 2003 to 2008.
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Packaged Salad and Bacteria |
Consumers Union issued a report urging the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) to set safety standards for greens, available
online at www.ConsumersUnion.org. FDA food safety legislation pending in the
Senate, and passed last summer by the House of Representatives, would require
the FDA to create just such safety standards.
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Low VOC Interior Paints |
Consumer Reports’ March issue
features the biggest interior paint
test ever of more than 50 paints.
For the first time, Consumer Reports
found nearly all top-scoring paints
to be among the lowest in volatile
organic compounds (VOCs), which are
linked to pollution, smog, and
respiratory problems.
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DWD Offering Free Classes |
The threat of additional damaging
earthquakes in Haiti will remain for
the next year.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
issued an update to its Jan. 21,
2010, statement, which includes the
aftershock probabilities for the
next 30-to-90-day period and for the
overall year.
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Taking Dangerous Drivers' To Task |
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The Pendleton, Indiana State Police
Post has announced they will be
participating in Blitz 62 of
Operation Pull Over. This blitz is
entitled Driving While
Intoxicated/Aggressive Driving.
Approximately 250 state and local
law enforcement agencies will
participate in this blitz targeting
intoxicated/impaired drivers and
aggressive drivers.
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