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Simple clear advice in plain English Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 10:11AMDo I have to return an incorrect battery to Hong Kong for a refund? Before ordering I checked that the UKbattery.net website had a UK mailing address but have been told I have to return the battery to Hong Kong.
Festivals use beer and crisps to whet tourists' appetites Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 7:10AMTHE Capital's line-up of summer festivals could feature on beer cans and crisp packets as part of a drive to bring in new audiences.
Final report of the bipartison election panel appointed by the mayor Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 5:13PMFinal report of the bipartison panel appointed by Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch to assess election procedure and make recommendations to improve the process. (The panel, also called the Mayor’s Election Advisory Panel, is referred to as MEAP in the report).
Email: Why are people disconnecting from you? Thursday, February 10, 2011 @ 2:53AMOver 90% of consumers have unsubscribed from permission-based emails because they are too frequent, irrelevant or uninteresting, according to a new study released this week by ExactTarget and CoTweet.
Internet's End of IPv4 Addresses Grows Closer Monday, January 24, 2011 @ 2:23PMAccording to several measures by experts, the IANA has run out of IPv4 address blocks to assign to RIRs (Regional Internet Registries). We are close to that point, but the situation is more complicated than it may seem.
Calendar Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 4:52AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Consumer Reports Poll: Only One-Fifth of Americans are Aware They Purchased a Recalled Product Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 5:00AMYONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new Consumer Reports poll finds that only one-fifth of U.S. adults were aware of having purchased food, medication, or a product (other than a car) that was recalled in the past three years.
Plastic-pushers target young adults Thursday, October 28, 2010 @ 6:09AMWhen will we stop pushing plastic on our young adults? For years, institutions of higher learning and affiliated groups have struck deals with credit card issuers to market their cards to students, many of whom don’t have any significant source of income.
5 Lessons in Social Networking Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 9:34AMSince its inception just a few years ago, social networking has provided both hype and hope for businesspeople. Social networking practitioners in the insurance industry have demonstrated over the ...
College ties to banks, credit-card companies making them millions Saturday, September 18, 2010 @ 7:18PMDENVER — Colleges, universities and theiralumni associations pocket millions of dollars a year via lucrativedeals with banks and credit-card companies that peddle to students,faculty and alumni.
Publisher's Clearing House owes Ill., other states $3.5M Thursday, September 9, 2010 @ 2:09PMSweepstakes contest organizer Publishers Clearing House will pay a total of $3.5 million to Illinois, 31 other states and Washington, D.C. to cover their investigative costs as part of a new settlement that also toughens solicitation practices.
New credit card law protects college students Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:21PMCredit card reform came too late for 20-year-old Tamaira Shaw. The junior at the University of the District of Columbia got a preapproved credit card from Bank of America in the mail her freshman year of college. It had her name on it and a $500 limit, and... Credit card - Student - College - Bank of America - Washington DC
Top 3 ways to build your email list Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 8:21PMIn the email realm, list building is a huge time commitment. Each month marketers need to cull lists, add more consumers and take care of existing list members. The problem? Most small businesses don't have four or five hours each day or week to spend on list maintenance and so it falls to the wayside.
Calendar Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:02AMSubmissions for "Community Calendar" are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495.
Senior deals with a mountain of junk mail Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:15PMFORT WORTH, Texas — A Texas woman is more than a little concerned about her 87-year-old father. "My father," she said, "is being buried alive."
Texas senior faced with mountain of junk mail every day Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 12:44PMFort Worth woman is more than a little concerned about her 87-year-old father.
NBTY Agrees to Be Acquired by the Carlyle Group for $55.00 Per Share in Cash; Transaction Valued at $3.8 Billion; NBTY ... Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:15AMNBTY, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements, today announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which The Carlyle Group will acquire NBTY in a transaction valued at $3.8 billion.
Roy Greenslade: Journalism students want to work for national newspapers Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 1:44AMWhy are there so many young people desperate to get into mainstream media? Every year since I've been teaching journalism at City University London , the post-grad courses have been oversubscribed. The same is true at other universities offering journalism degrees. And don't get me started on the numbers taking media studies who also believe it will provide an entrée to newspapers, magazines ...
Is direct mail on its deathbed? Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 11:34AMAs consumers communicate more via e-mail, the US Postal Service is considering cutting Saturday home delivery altogether. Is direct mail dead? Our experts debate the topic
Guest comment: Email marketing- Giving consumers the power to choose Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 3:36AMHow can email marketers ensure their messages reach consumers in the right manner? Luke Griffiths at e-Dialog International looks at the latest market research, revealing just how much consumer attitudes have changed in the past year.
Humberto Cruz: Expenses only one factor when choosing funds Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 10:32PMQ: I often read about avoiding high expenses in mutual funds,but when I talked to my broker he said expenses don't matterbecause rates of return have to be stated after all expenses andfees.
Innovative Bank Scam - Criminals Steal Account Numbers Using One-Cent Transfers Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:59PMCriminals in Germany are exploiting a loophole in the banking system to get hold of customers' account details. They transfer one cent to random account numbers - if the transfer goes through, they know they've hit the mother lode.
All Dates for this Event: Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:11PMANNOUNCEMENTS FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR: A free seminar for business owners and prospective business owners, "Opportunity North Dakota Financing and Contracting Through the Small Business Administration Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act." will be offered March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Minot Public Library, 516-2nd Ave. SW. The seminar will offer information on SBA's financing options ...
Pillars of the Earth-friendly Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:51PMConsumers seek products that are good for the environment, as long as green choices don't make a dent in their wallets. In response, marketers are trying to promote sustainability messages that are meaningful to consumers, economical and effective at driving immediate sales.
What is a pyramid scheme? Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 9:14AMPyramid schemes can have many names, but they all end with people losing their money. Here is a look at what a pyramid scheme is, and what to look out for.
What is a pyramid scheme? Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 9:09AMA pyramid scheme is a fraudulent investing plan that has unfortunately cost many people worldwide their hard-earned savings. The concept behind the pyramid scheme is simple and should be easy to identify; however, it is often presented to potential investors in a disguised or slightly altered form.
Avery Shipping Solutions Can Ease The Stress Of Last-Minute Holiday Shipping Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 10:44AMAvery Dennison Office Products, a business unit of Avery Dennison Corporation , is helping to make last-minute holiday shipping easier and less stressful with innovative products and solutions. Â
Hopewell Valley resident outwits telephone scam artist Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 10:21AMCounty Executive Brian Hughes uses the incident as a way to warn other potential victims.
Building the right metaphor Tuesday, December 15, 2009 @ 9:37AMI was fortunate to take part in a planning session in New York last week, hosted by Fractured Atlas , to begin sketching out an open-source solution to a vexing but central part of engaging audiences with art: ticketing.
Best Practices for Managing Controlled Digital Edition Circulation Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 4:13PMKnowing readers' preferences can help balance the digital-to-print sub ratio.
Apartment hunting in Silicon Valley moves online Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 4:43AMWith rents falling and vacancies rising in Silicon Valley, finding decent new rental digs may be easier, especially for those who take their hunt for an apartment online.
Buyers get bargains in this jammed wine market Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 1:19AMIn a jammed wine market, producers are reducing prices and advertising hard to win consumers. That means there are plenty of good wines at reasonable prices these days. Here is a list of recommended good buys, compiled in three "cases" — one featuring excellent Washington wines under $20, one highlighting wines made from unusual grapes and a third highlighting Washington rieslings.
Don't spook credit companies Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 2:26AMDear Action Line: I've always paid off credit cards as soon as bills arrived. I'm paying off dental and medical expenses, now, to the providers (not credit cards) but need one more procedure before ...
Good Housekeeping Reports » Learn the secrets of bargain shoppers Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 7:46PMEverywhere you look these days, sale signs are wallpapering store windows, and e-mail accounts and mailboxes are being deluged with special-discount coupons.
Gmail's task list can now be e-mailed Friday, August 21, 2009 @ 5:02PMGmail's task list can now be sent to friends, family, or contacts via e-mail. Previously your task list was stuck inside of Gmail, or other Google properties.
Check out details before deciding on health plans Friday, August 21, 2009 @ 3:34AMDear Action Line: How do we understand the health insurance needs of younger people and older folks as far as the types of coverage and whether to keep employer-sponsored plans or switch to private plans ...
Trusteer CEO criticizes Adobe, touts better patch deployments Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 9:04AMDespite critical Flash and Adobe Reader updates July 30, only a fraction of Adobe users have installed them, Trusteer says. Trusteer's CEO urges better patching mechanisms.
Email marketing: 5 holiday campaign tasks you should be doing now Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 10:39AMLong summer evenings and BBQs may not exactly put you in mind of sleigh bells and snow, but as any email marketer knows, now is the time to be planning your holiday email campaign.
Action Mailing Services Acquires Denison Mailing Service Friday, August 7, 2009 @ 12:16PMPLYMOUTH, Minn.----Action Mailing Services Inc., a provider of mailing, fulfillment and digital print services, today announced that it had acquired the assets of Bloomington-based Denison Mailing Service Inc., forming one of the region’s leading mailing and fulfillment organizations.
Junk Mail After Miscarriage Monday, July 13, 2009 @ 12:53AMGetting baby-related email or mail can be devastating after a miscarriage. Here's how to make it stop.
Is your identity secure: Social Security Numbers and their problems Wednesday, July 8, 2009 @ 7:04AMWASHINGTON, D.C.- Researchers have found that it is possible to guess many -- if not all -- of the nine digits in an individual's Social Security number using publicly available information, a finding they say compromises the security of one of the most widely used consumer identifiers in the United States.
Researchers find Social Security numbers can be guessed Tuesday, July 7, 2009 @ 12:24AMWASHINGTON — Re-searchers have found that it is possible to guess many — if not all — of the nine digits in an individual's Social Security number using publicly available information, a finding they say compromises the security of one of the nation's most widely used identifiers.
Social Security Numbers Guessable, Study Finds Monday, July 6, 2009 @ 11:00PMResearchers have found that it is possible to guess many -- if not all -- of the nine digits in a person's Social Security number using publicly available information, a finding they say compromises the security of one of the most widely used consumer identifiers in the United States.
Researchers: Social Security Numbers Can Be Guessed Monday, July 6, 2009 @ 5:05PMResearchers have found that it is possible to guess many -- if not all -- of the nine digits in an individual's Social Security number using publicly available information, a finding they say compromises the security of one of the most widely used consumer identifiers in the United States.
High cost of getting around Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 10:07AMDear Action Line: Gasoline prices are creeping back up, and once again transportation is becoming my biggest expense. So how do I cut transportation costs? — S.S., Tulsa.
USADATA Announces Memorial Day Promotion Friday, May 22, 2009 @ 10:10AMToday USADATA kicked off a Memorial Day promotion that will provide customers with a $50 discount on mailing list orders of $200 or more. This promotion runs through May 31, 2009 and will also reward customers who place orders between $500-$999 with a $50 Lowe's Gift Card, and customers who place orders of $1000 or more with a $100 Lowe's Gift Card.
Olympia radio to go all news Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 2:21PMKOMO Newsradio, AM 1000 will simulcast on 97.7 FM in Olympia as the "The Eagle" shifts from a classic rock format to one that offers all news. The deal will take affect Friday. ...
Write to Know Sunday, May 10, 2009 @ 1:10AMStudent needs tires to get on the road to work
Register for 'Don't Call List' to stop phone solicitation Tuesday, May 5, 2009 @ 2:36AMDear Action Line: Sunday you mentioned the "don't call laws" but didn't elaborate on what these were. I need to get on the Don't Call List, or whatever, to stop some of these solicitation calls. — C,M., Bartlesville.
Fiserv pushes online bill payment Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 11:11AMFiserv (NASDAQ: FISV), the leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, is reminding consumers that they can "go green to save ...