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Changes in law aim to protect kids' online data
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming to prevent companies from exploiting online information about children under 13, the Obama administration on Wednesday imposed sweeping changes in regulations designed to protect a young generation with easy access to the...
Tags: Google Inc., Car Safety Tips and Advice, Online Advertising, Online Media Industry, Photography and Video
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New kids' online privacy rules give pass to Apple, Google, Facebook
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tech giants such as Apple, Facebook and Google scored a victory in the Federal Trade Commission’s new rules governing kids’ online privacy that were announced Wednesday. Federal regulators exempted app purveyors such as...Tags: Social Media, Google Inc., Lobbying, Online Media Industry, Media Industry
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Gas price spikes disguise real problems with California market
Gasoline price spikes, such as the event that drove the average gallon in California to a stratospheric $4.67 in October, create two types of frustration. There's the immediate frustration of seeing the price at the pump soar almost overnight to a...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Hurricane Katrina (2005), BP Plc
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Oreck to pay consumers $700,000 for unfounded health claims
The claim: The Oreck Halo vacuum and the Oreck ProShield Plus air cleaner can reduce the risk of flu and other illnesses. An infomercial claimed, “The Oreck Halo has killed up to 99.9 percent of bacteria exposed to its light in one second or less,&...Tags: Allergies, Online Advertising, Health, Gaming, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Clamping down on beauty product claims
You've seen the advertising claims: a certain skin cream will make you look 10 years younger, a mascara will add a lush fringe around your eyes, a hair product will leave your hair smooth and sleek for months. And to prove it, there's an actress or...
Tags: Rachel Weisz, Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Barbara Lee, Food and Drug Administration, National Government
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The dish on Dish Network
Watchdog with Paul MuschickDish Network and its affiliates are accused of being pests by making sales calls to people who had already told Dish to bug off. The Federal Trade Commission sued Dish Network last week, seeking to stop the telemarketing phone calls....... -
ComScore leader focused on consumer interests and business assistance
Tribune staff reporterIt's not uncommon for Gian Fulgoni to be told how much he looks like Dustin Hoffman, or even to be mistaken for the Academy Award-winning actor and pressed for an autograph. It happens at least once a week. When it does, the typically gregarious,...Tags: Environmental Issues, Twitter, Inc., Movies, Market Research, Conservation
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Chicago BBB chief has navigated scandal to rebuild public trust
Tribune staff reporterWhen Steve Bernas took over as CEO of the Chicago region's Better Business Bureau, the only employer he's ever known as a professional, it was a baptism by fire. Bernas was being groomed to take over, but he only took the reins in 2007 because his...Tags: Psychology, Justice System, Tom Joyce, Naperville, Manufacturing and Engineering
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TBL: Morris Man Pays $1,600 To Reseller In November, But Timeshare Unsold
The Hartford CourantWith the possible exception of mold, mice and in-laws, nothing is more difficult to get rid of than a timeshare. Scammers have found steady revenue by telling prospective timeshare sellers they've found a buyer. All it takes, of course, is an upfront fee...Tags: Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection, Dominican Republic
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Stop the ringing
The Federal Trade Commission is offering a $50,000 reward through Jan. 17 to whoever comes up with the best technical solution to the robocall problem. The prerecorded nuisance calls have been illegal since 2009, but companies routinely violate the... -
Background check firms could use a background check
With jobs still scarce, employers can be choosier than ever before when deciding whom to hire. Many use background checks to help them make wise choices. But who's checking on the background check companies to make sure they are doing a good job? Several...Tags: Career and Workplace, Economy, Business and Finance, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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At stop in Glendale, Sen. Boxer joins calls for investigation into fuel prices
Speaking to a group of seniors at the Adult Recreation Center about healthcare reform, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) on Monday also took the opportunity to join a growing chorus of elected officials calling for an investigation into what caused the...
Tags: Los Angeles Times, Petroleum Industry, U.S. Department of Justice, Barbara Boxer, Energy Resources
Dec 19, 2012
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Dec 19, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Nov 27, 2012
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May 22, 2012
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Oct 28, 2012
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Aug 28, 2012
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Sep 3, 2012
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Aug 6, 2012
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May 26, 2012
|Column| Hartford Courant
Nov 1, 2012
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Jun 9, 2012
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
Oct 8, 2012
|Story| Glendale News Press
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