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August 2012

America needs to quickly figure out why mass killings are occurring, and take action to stop them

Century 16 Theater in Aurora, Colorado Photo: Algr By Rita R. Robison Recently a gunman stormed a movie theater where a Batman movie was showing. While Americans paused in shock and political leaders offered their sympathy, no one talked about the fact that at a violent movie a horrific act... Read more →


Watch out for scam artists if you’ve had damage to your home from a wildfire

Major property damage after a disaster can attract criminals who are looking for ways to make money fast. Repair workers often travel from city to city following disasters. Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt warns consumers affected by recent wildfires to make sure the contractors they select are reputable. Pruitt suggests... Read more →


Recall of the Week: Kenmore dehumidifiers due to fire and burn hazards

Model No. 580.54351400 - 35-pint (2004) By Rita R. Robison Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corp. are recalling about 795,000 Kenmore dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt, and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in... Read more →


Food from my garden is this week’s best consumer experience, while dinner out disappoints

By Rita R. Robison My garden makes me happy, but I had more bad consumer experiences this week than I would have liked. My best consumer experience: My garden is beginning to produce Although I planted my garden in June, I’m getting produce already. When I returned from a week’s... Read more →


Best olive oil? Consumer Reports says it’s McEvoy Ranch and Trader Joe’s California Estate

Olive oils produced in California are better than those with an Italian heritage in Consumer Reports’ latest taste-tests of 23 extra-virgin varieties, oils which the consumer testing organization says represent the best quality on the market. McEvoy Ranch and Trader Joe’s California Estate earned the highest scores and were the... Read more →