What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week? Which consumer experiences cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best: Getting my bulk order of toilet paper just in time For... Read more →
It’s troubling to hear radio reports and read newspaper articles about the problems women veteran’s experience, including sexual assault.Women make up 8 percent of military veterans and within 10 years that’s expected to double. The Department of Veterans Affairs is working on improving its services for women veterans as the... Read more →
When the media reports came bursting forth about the troubles in the Greek economy, I wondered how better than average social programs could cause the downfall of a country.While overspending by the government on social programs may have caused some of the countries economic difficulties, the Greek crisis essentially comes... Read more →
For me, the food I need to avoid if I want to sleep is sugar. Also caffeine near bedtime. But in her article, “More Foods Hinder Than Help Sleep,” Washington Post reporter Jennifer LaRue Huget found that fat was the main nutrient associated with getting less sleep. Other culprits inhibiting... Read more →
How effective has the Americans With Disabilities Act been in its first 20 years of meeting the needs of the disabled? Opinions vary. Some say the law was an innovative political compromise that left enforcement up to individuals who file lawsuits rather than regulations. Others say the promise of the... Read more →
Last week, I saw a young woman in a wheelchair heading toward a long incline by a schoolyard. Years ago, I stopped to ask a man in a wheelchair who was working his way up a very steep hill if he needed help. “Are you kidding?” he replied. He was... Read more →
Baja Motorsports is recalling about 308,000 mini bikes and go-carts. The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Also, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle... Read more →
Which consumer experiences cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best: Having lunch with my family at an Italian restaurant I enjoyed a nice salad at Tutta Bella in Seattle with my... Read more →
Flickr Photo by Michael Foley As a regular listener of National Public Radio, I often marveled at Daniel Schorr as he continued his news commentary into his 90s.It’s the type of life many baby boomers want to experience as they grow older: continue making a contribution until they pass away.... Read more →
As expected, President Obama signed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act yesterday. The act is the most significant change in federal regulatory policies of Wall Street and financial institutions since the Great Depression. It creates a new bureau to protect consumers and sets out rules to curb Wall... Read more →