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| 66 Consumer Information Resources |
| 44,000 pink baby blankets recalled |
| Giraffe decorations may pose choking threat |
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| Affluenza |
| online companion to PBS show that explores this condition caused by overconsumption and materialism, and marked by stress, overwork, shopping and indebtedness. |
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| Angie's List |
| consumer-driven organization that collects customer satisfaction ratings on local service companies in more than 250 categories. |
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| Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) |
| provides consumer information, a searchable database of facilities, links, and information for providers. |
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| Avoid recalled products with these iPhone apps |
| Firestone tires, Toyota hybrids, Iowa farm eggs – a globalized economy means that flawed products can be distributed to every corner of the world, and fast. But globalized communications technology means information about potential problems can be disseminated even faster. |
| View Source | August 23, 2010 | Provides Information |
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| Bell Tolls, A |
| long distance rate comparison, consumer advice, complaint resolution service, and more. |
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| Better Business Bureau, The |
| This nonprofit group issues online scam-watch alerts, a reporting form and info about its new Web-watch program. |
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| Canadian Consumer Information Gateway |
| extensive directory of sites and services for consumers, prepared by the Government of Canada. |
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| Chicken of the Sea Tuna Recalled |
| Loosely Sealed Tuna Cans Promopt 10-Sate Recall |
| View Source | July 1, 2010 | Provides Information |
| Computer Review |
| Profiling computer, telecom and new media companies, the CR Review is a printed directory distributed worldwide and on the Web. |
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| Consumer Guide |
| includes reviews, ratings, and pricing for new and used vehicles, electronics, home office equipment, and family products. |
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| Consumer Information Center |
| full text versions of hundreds of federal consumer publications. From the U.S. General Services Administration. |
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| Consumer World |
| compendium of useful online consumer resources, news, and related information. |
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| Consumers' Checkbook |
| offers information and guides to buying a car, and choosing a doctor, hospital, or insurance. Also includes information on leases, bargains, and restaurants. |
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| ConsumerAffairs.Com |
| offers consumer complaints and comments, consumer news, and recall information. |
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| ConsumerReview.com |
| product reviews by consumers for electronics, sports gear, computers, and more. |
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| ConsumerSearch.com |
| reviews, analyzes, and ranks products in various categories. |
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| DealNews |
| price tracker and consumer advocate providing information on current specials for computers, software, travel, electronics, and other products. |
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| DealTime |
| Online comparison shopping service. Compare price, products, models, features, merchants; localize results to your State. |
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| Department of Financial Institutions |
| with information on regulation and licensing of financial services, and consumer information. |
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| eBuyingGuides |
| provides ratings and recommendations on what, where, and how to buy consumer products. |
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| Energyshop.com |
| Cost comparison of natural gas and electricity and energy cost calculator. |
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| Energy Star reenergized, but at a cost |
| Following a spate of recent coverage questioning the Energy Star label certification process, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy have announced immediate changes to the certification process. |
| View Source | April 14, 2010 | Provides Information |
| Epinions |
| Read others' opinions of computer products, and leave your own. |
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| eSmarts |
| Find an extensive consumer shopping guide resource and directory here. Hot sites, reviews and special features are highlighted. |
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| Euro Changeover Board of Ireland (ECBI) |
| oversees the implementation of the changeover to the euro and provides public and consumer information. |
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| FightBack! with David Horowitz |
| if you've been ripped off or improperly treated by business, you can register your complaint at this site. |
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| Free Consumer Information |
| offers introductory shopping guides. |
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| Garmin Nuvi Recall Affects 1.25 Million Devices |
| GPS device maker Garmin is voluntarily recalling 1.25 million of its Nuvi personal navigation devices, nearly 800,000 of which were sold in the United States. |
| View Source | August 26, 2010 | Provides Information |
| GE Recalls 32,000 Front-Loading Washers |
| General Electric has recalled 32,955 front-loading washers sold in Canada. |
| View Source | June 10, 2010 | Provides Information |
| GlobalReviews |
| addresses the concerns of online consumers by providing independent evaluations of e-tailers. |
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| Gomez.com |
| maintains online broker, banker, auction, travel agent, and other e-commerce rating scorecards and reviews to help consumers evaluate their options. |
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| Gromco |
| offers sites that compare consumer goods and services. |
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| Help Center |
| consumer information and resources for individuals about when and how to seek help for problems with work and family. |
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| HP laptop batteries recalled for overheating |
| After two reports of flaming laptop batteries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday that Hewlett-Packard is voluntarily recalling 70,000 lithium-ion batteries that shipped with several models of its HP and Compaq laptops. |
| View Source | May 14, 2009 | Provides Information |
| HP Recalls Another 15,000 Batteries |
| HP today announced another notebook battery recall; 15,000 are being recalled in China due to the risk of overheating. HP will replace the batteries in the laptops, manufactured in late 2007/early 2008, for free. |
| View Source | May 27, 2009 | Provides Information |
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| Infomercial Ratings |
| provides discussions and reviews of infomercial products. |
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| Insight Central |
| provides news, FAQs, comparisons, and other consumer information. |
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| Intuitfocus HF-IF1 hands-free follow-focus system system for DSLRs |
| German manufacturer Intuitfocus has released what it calls the first hands-free follow-focus system system for DSLRs. The Intuitfocus HF-IF1 is built a motorized belt-drive system that attaches around the lens and is remotely controlled by scroll wheel. Aimed at videographers who shoot movies with HD enabled DSLRs, this system is designed to offer smooth and shake-free focus or zooming. |
| View Source | August 9, 2010 | Provides Information |
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| LifeGuide |
| life insurance analysis, survey, comparison and information software and informative consumer information about life insurance and financial planning |
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| Long Term Care America |
| provides consumer information about long term care insurance, policies, asset protection, financial planning, and publications. |
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| LowerMyBills.com |
| information and advice for lowering and managing monthly bills, including insurance, utilities, and credit cards. |
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| MidSouth Citizen Site |
| a citizen friendly site of online small businesses, consumer information, and police tips for Citzens of Memphis and the MidSouth. |
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| My Simon.com |
| Price comparison shopping. |
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| MyRatePlan.com |
| information on, and links to services for finding the best rates for phones, insurance, travel, financing, delivery, satellite TV, and Internet access. |
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| National Fraud Information Center, The |
| Protect yourself against unscrupulous business practitioners. Read daily reports, learn how to protect your personal information and ask questions about fraud issues that concern you. |
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| Netcheck Commerce Bureau, The |
| The watchdog group helps resolve disputes arising from electronic business transactions. |
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| Newborn Death Prompts Recall of Baby Slings |
| The death of a 10-day-old boy in Texas has prompted the recall of some handmade baby slings. |
| View Source | June 2, 2010 | Provides Information |
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| Office of Consumer Protection (Hawaii) |
| provides consumer information, landlord-tenant information, and deals with complaints about general business transactions. |
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| Office of the Comptroller of the Currency |
| regulates national banks. This site offers agency information, releases, publications, software, and consumer information. |
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| Open Ratings |
| independent, unbiased ecommerce rating service designed to increase the level of trust, reliability and brand recognition between buyer and seller. |
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| P&G Pet Food Recall May Involve About 800,000 To 950,000 Bags |
| Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling about 800,000 to 950,000 bags of pet food as part of a recall that included some varieties of the company's Eukanuba and Iams dry pet food. |
| View Source | August 2, 2010 | Provides Information |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Quick Review |
| This is the latest in our series of new 'Quick Reviews.' We will be using this format for cameras that are operationally similar and identical in terms of output to models we've already reviewed. We test to confirm the image quality is identical (noise tests and shots of our 'compared to' studio scene at all ISOs), then concentrate the review on the differences between the two cameras. |
| View Source | August 9, 2010 | Provides Information |
| Panasonic Lumix GF1 gets serious alloy casing from INON |
| Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-GF1 is one of the company’s hottest cameras right now being a well-reviewed interchangeable lens model. INON has shown some interest in the GF1 as well with an intense-looking waterproof casing. |
| View Source | August 10, 2010 | Provides Information |
| Price.com |
| helps users make product decisions by offering price comparisons for a variety of items. |
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| PriceScan.Com |
| Price and product information. |
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| RateItAll.com |
| including consumer products, travel, sports, people, entertainment, and more. |
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| SafeDragon |
| offers links to safety information for consumers and businesses. |
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| SafeShopping.Org |
| created to help protect and educate consumers about the legal and practical issues involved in online shopping. From the American Bar Association. |
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| ShopServe.com |
| merchant directory with buyer-based rankings. |
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| Sony announces 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-mount lens availability |
| Sony has announced its 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E-mount telephoto lens will be available from September 10, 2010 at an estimated retail price of $800 in the US and £699 in the UK. The image-stabilized zoom lens with an equivalent zoom range of 27-300mm is designed for the company's NEX series of interchangeable lens cameras and camcorder. |
| View Source | August 12, 2010 | Provides Information |
| Sony says 535,000 laptops at risk of overheating |
| More than half a million Sony laptops sold this year contain a software bug that could lead them to overheat, the company said Wednesday. |
| View Source | June 30, 2010 | Provides Information |
| Strategis |
| provides detailed Canadian industry, business, and consumer information. |
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| Tele-Track |
| central source of sub-prime or high risk consumer information. Provides risk assessment, fraud alert, and skip tracing services. |
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| Timeshare Users Group |
| non-profit membership organization of timeshare owners who provide info and reviews on timeshare resorts and ownership; forums, classifieds and more available. |
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| Tylenol Recall Expanded, Includes Products Sold in U.S. |
| The latest recall by Johnson & Johnson's McNeil consumer health care unit covers 21 lots of products, including Children's Tylenol. The lots involved are sold in the United States, Fiji, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica. |
| View Source | July 9, 2010 | Provides Information |