Five Debit Card Don’ts
March 22, 2012
Five Ways to Protect Yourself Against Dangers
Yonkers, NY – Using a debit card may seem like the best choice when you don’t want to use cash or a credit card to make a purchase. However, the latest issue of ShopSmart identifies five scenarios that can put consumers at risk when using their debit cards.
The April 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports also features five ways consumers can protect themselves from common debit card dangers. [Read more]
ShopSmart Three Step Guide to Finding the Perfect Bra
March 21, 2012
Yonkers, NY – Experts estimate that 80 percent of women do not know their true bra size. Many women wear bras with bands that are too big and cups that are too small, or simply pick out cuts that are inappropriate for their shape.
The April 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, has an easy three-step guide to help women discover the best size and cut for their shape, plus amazing bra makeovers and staff’s top picks. [Read more]
ShopSmart tells you How to Clean Better and Faster
March 20, 2012
Yonkers, NY – If you’ve been cleaning the same way for years, it might be time to re-think your routine. The April 2012 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from the publisher of Consumer Reports, shares timesaving tips and tools and identifies great sites to find cleaning products.
“Nobody likes to clean, so why not make your routine as efficient and effective as possible?” said Lisa Lee Freeman, editor-in-chief of ShopSmart. “We went to the pros for their best tips on how to get it done with just a few simple tweaks. You’ll be shocked how you can use your household cleaning products in new ways to save yourself time.” [Read more]
2011-12 Hunting, Fishing Licenses now Expired
March 10, 2012
New Licenses Valid Through February 2013
Nashville, TN – Tennessee’s 2011-12 hunting and fishing licenses expired Wednesday, February 29th. The 2012-13 licenses went on sale February 18th and are valid through February 2013.
License sales provide the primary funding for the TWRA, which does not receive any funding from the state’s general fund (i.e. state sales tax). [Read more]
Land Between the Lakes temporarily closes Turkey Bay Off Highway Vehicle Area
March 9, 2012
Golden Pond, KY – Turkey Bay Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is temporarily closed, as of March 9th, due to receiving nearly 4 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period resulting in extremely saturated soil conditions. Turkey Bay staff will re-evaluate trail conditions as the weather improves.
Turkey Bay staff strongly encourages users to “Call Before You Haul” to check current trail conditions at 270.924.2000, option 3, or visit us on the web at www.lbl.org, then click on Alerts & Notices on the left side of the page. [Read more]
Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktop Computers Due to Fire Hazard
March 9, 2012
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. ThinkCentre Desktop Computers recalled due to fire hazard by Lenovo.
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
ThinkCentre Desktop Computers recalled.
Locker Brand Recalls Rx Lockers Due to Failure Leading to Allowing Unauthorized Access to Medicine Containers
March 8, 2012
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Rx Lockers recalled by Locker Brand Inc. due to latch failure.
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Consumer Reports Index: Consumer Sentiment Drops After Three Straight Months of Improvement
March 7, 2012
Americans show little interest in spending more on retail items since holidays
Yonkers, NY – March’s Consumer Reports Index, a measure of overall consumer financial health, showed that the confidence of the American consumer is waning, with a drop in overall signs of mounting financial difficulty emerging.
After three months of improvement, the Consumer Reports Sentiment Index fell this month to 46.1, from 49.6 last month. Further challenging consumer confidence, The Trouble Tracker Index increased slightly this month to 52.2 from 49.1 in February, and is now at its highest level since August 2011. [Read more]
Tennessee Guard’s Maj. Gen. Mike Maloan retires
March 3, 2012
Nashville, TN – Memphis resident Maj. Gen. William Maloan, who served as the Deputy Commander, Joint Force Headquarters, Tennessee Army National Guard, retired February 17th, in ceremonies at the Tennessee National Guard Joint Force Headquarters.
General Maloan has served as the Deputy Commander since June 2007. He also serves as Presiding Judge and Chancellor of the 27th Judicial District for Weakley and Obion Counties in Tennessee.
Maj. Gen. William Maloan.
Consumer Reports Automaker Report Cards 2012: Subaru Drives Into Top Spot as Honda Slips
March 3, 2012
Mazda’s score improves most while Ford’s falls the farthest
Yonkers, NY – Riding a wave of impressive redesigned models in the last few years, Subaru for the first time has earned the top score in Consumer Reports automaker report cards for 2012.
Subaru’s score of 75, two points higher than last year, reflects better test scores for such redesigned models as the Impreza, Legacy, and Outback over the last few years. The 2012 Impreza, which Consumer Reports just tested, now tops the small-sedan class and is the Consumer Reports Top Pick in that category. Subaru’s average road-test score of 82 is the highest in Consumer Reports analysis. [Read more]
