Some People Think Generics Are Somehow Inferior and more...

Tue Mar 31 2009

health
Some People Think Generics Are Somehow Inferior

There are people out there who really think the name-brand slapped on conveys some kind of magical properties to medicine not covered in the active ingredient list, as Janet's sad story of how she got humiliated by her boss shows: MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 18:28

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scary
Restaurant Owner Busted For Filming Women's Bathroom

Police say that the owner of the Poloros Restaurant in Mineola, NY had a hidden surveillance camera installed in the ceiling tiles of the women's bathroom. The device, which was used by the owner to watch customers and female employees alike, was spotted by a customer, who notified police. MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 15:21

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tax cat
Tax Break: IRS Announces New Car Buyers Can Deduct Sales Tax

The IRS just announced that new car buyers can deduct the state and local sales and excise taxes on their 2009 tax returns next year, according to our furry little tax adviser. MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 14:50

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student loans
A Big-Ass List Of Student Loan Resources

It's a tough economic climate to be graduating from school — and maybe an even tougher one for those of you trying to get financial aid. We've put together a list of some financial aid and student lending resources to help make things easier. MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 14:05

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wcia 2009
Worst Company In America: Home Depot VS Citibank

Did the Home Depot not improve your home? Did Citibank mess up your mortgage? Which is worse? MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 12:39

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wcia 2009
Worst Company In America: Verizon VS Sprint

Which phone giant will taste your fury? Did FiOS burn down your house? Did Sprint's wandering CEO step on your toes? MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 11:49

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odd
KFC Wants To Fix Chicago's Pothole Problem

Will sponsored pot holes sell chicken? KFC seems to think so. They've asked the City of Chicago if they can fix potholes — in exchange for including a white stencil saying the spot was "Re-freshed by KFC." MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 10:53

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auto bailout
Obama Administration To Chrysler, GM: Sorry, You Failed.

In accordance with the March 31st deadline for evaluating the restructuring plans of the bailed out automakers, President Obama is expected to address the nation today to present his administration's findings — and the news isn't too sunny for the automakers. MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 10:15

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bank of pwnage
Threat Of Small Claims Court Gets Wells Fargo Overdrafts Refunded

After he got some overdraft fees that he felt were unfair, Karney Hatch decided to put the banking system on trial, and make a documentary about it. MORE >>

POSTED: Mon Mar 30 2009 09:38

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