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How Cheesy Can You Get? - 14 days ago
MrConsumer found a lactose-free parmesan cheese substitute at his local supermarket, and decided to try it.Beside bearing more resemblance to sawdust in flavor than grated cheese, the package contained another surprise. Had MrConsumer been Superman, he... Topics: cheese, packaging, Retail, slack fill
The Limits of Unlimited Cell Service - 21 days ago
More and more cell companies are advertising unlimited service packages these days. Here’s one from a company you have never heard of:Their “unlimited” plans range in price from $39.99 to $69.99. So do they really give you... Topics: Electronics, fine print, Internet, limit, Telephone, unlimited service
Sears: They Only Call it a Refrigerator - 28 days ago
Walletpop reports that a senior citizen recently bought one of those mini dorm-size refrigerators from Sears, and was having a problem. Her food was spoiling after only a day or two, as the interior temperature of the refrigerator reportedly hovered... Topics: Health, refrigerator, Retail, Sears
Acai Berry “Reports” Misleading - 35 days ago
The buzz on many websites seems to be about acai berry supplements that purportedly can help you lose weight. Here is one such site (click to enlarge):This looks like a local TV news station’s report on acai berries, reporter and all, who tested... Topics: acai berry, free trial offers, Health, Internet, testimonials
Hidden Fees Discovered for “Free” Windows 7 Upgrades - 60 days ago
Since June 26, retailers and computer manufacturers have urged shoppers to buy computers already on store shelves loaded with the much-maligned Windows Vista operating system because they would qualify for a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it was released. Topics: Computers, free upgrade, Internet, Microsoft, Retail, software upgrade, Windows 7, windows 7 upgrade













