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    What do you believe is the future of technology, both military and consumer wise?

    I expect jets that go the speed of light, missiles that dead image planets. Televisions that are paper thin, surgeries that alter the human body, for example electronic eyeballs with a heads up display, or some type of contact lens that has a display and that is connected to the body which...
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    What are the consumer trends for womenswear apparel?

    More specific to the older age groups ~40-65+ (late generation X and early baby boomers)
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    Vodafone New Zealand introduces 4G services to consumer

    Commercial 4G from Vodafone is available now in Auckland, expanding to other areas soon, including Christchurch in May and Wellington by September 2013.
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    Increased Prescription Drug Advertising Efforts Linked To Improved Consumer Welfare

    More people are better off thanks to the impact of an influx of direct-to-consumer advertising spending than they would be without those marketing efforts, according to a study recently published by Jayani Jayawardhana, an assistant professor in the University of Georgia College of Public...
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    Under The Influence: Reminders Of Money Impact Consumer Decision-Making

    When reminded of money (not cost), consumers are more likely to evaluate a new product based on its primary features or brand name, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. "Money and symbols of money are ubiquitous in our daily consumer environment, and money is linked to...
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    New POM Wonderful Ads Spit In The Face Of FTC Ruling…And Consumer Trust

    Earlier this week, a judge ruled that POM Wonderful lied to consumers about the health benefits of their pomegranate juice in response to FTC complaints. The judge's ruling—which concluded that their advertising was based on sham studies, but that food companies didn't need to conduct rigorous...
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    Need Help On My Consumer Skills Quiz (18 Questions/Problems)?

    1. The health care plan that has the main advantage that you will still have coverage even if you go outside the plan is a/an a. Fee-for-service plan b. HMO c. PPO d. POS 2. The formula for calculating simple interest is Principal X Rate X Time = Interest, where a. Principal...
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    Anti-Viral Agents For Consumer Products Could Soon Contain Pig Stomach Mucins

    Scientists are reporting that the mucus lining the stomachs of pigs could be a long-sought, abundant source of "mucins" being considered for use as broad-spectrum anti-viral agents to supplement baby formula and for use in personal hygiene and other consumer products to protect against a range...
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    How do I get back to my original Windows 7 from the consumer Windows 8 preview?

    ALRIGHT so I feel as if I made a huge mistake... in which I know I did. I downloaded and installed the windows 8 preview on my brand new lenovo laptop 2 nights ago without really thinking of what I was actually doing. I didn't backup anything and let me tell you - i'm not too smart with...
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    How do I get back to my original Windows 7 from the consumer Windows 8 preview?

    ALRIGHT so I feel as if I made a huge mistake... in which I know I did. I downloaded and installed the windows 8 preview on my brand new lenovo laptop 2 nights ago without really thinking of what I was actually doing. I didn't backup anything and let me tell you - i'm not too smart with...
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    CONSUMER WARNING: FDA says drop that Spinbrush electric toothbrush

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    Will banks face any consumer setback with their newly introduced fees?

    Actually I was able to meet the daily balance requirement to avoid fees at my bank, however my concern is towards those who weren't so lucky. It's as if our country is moving in a direction where the less fortunate people are being penalized. Though I I hear constant complaints no one is...
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    Sports Authority has a new warranty plan: Can the consumer benefit?

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    Consumer alert: Cantaloupe recalled after two deaths and 22 sick

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    Consumer Reports now recommends extended warranties? Well, no.

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    Consumer Alert: Purina voluntarily recalls some dry cat food

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    Consumer beware: Free bottles may not be a good deal

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    What is the consumer interest rate on revolving store cards?

    Sears whose parent company is CITIBANK is charging me 21.24 on a charge card. I closed the account when they sent a notice that they were raising the rate to 29.99. However, I pay them dutifully, and on time to pay off the balance. I pay them 175.00 a month on a balance of what is now 3875.88...
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    Where's my Consumer Reports subscription? and other queries

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    Photocure Announces Positive Preliminary Results From The Allumera Consumer Trial

    Photocure (OSE: PHO), a Norwegian specialty pharmaceutical company focused in dermatology and oncology, announces positive preliminary results from its consumer trial on Allumera™, demonstrating that the product can improve the appearance of skin. The RevitAll ™ study was designed to...
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