Eating in Downtown Punxy over Groundhog Weekend

The good, the bad, and the tasteless.
Also, a close look at The Monkey Steps!
http://newsblaze.com/story/20100126092933mcco.nb/topstory.html

Don't pay for FREE Credit Reports - The FTC says they are really FREE

Don't fall for the TV ads offering credit reports, they want to sell you something.
Federal law REQUIRES that the credit agencies give you a free report if you ask.
No subscriptions, no special services - just free for asking.

For details see my newsblaze.com story
http://newsblaze.com/story/20100125075947mcco.nb/topstory.html


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John

Groundhog Day - Planning to party down at any age!

Young or old, it is time to start making plans if you are going to attend the big annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney. Attending Groundhog Day at least once is considered a right of passage for colleges from Pittsburgh to Penn State.

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100121082046mcco.nb/topstory.html

Finding Relatives in Haiti

My story with links to a survivor database for Haitians and phone numbers
for those seeking Americans who were in Haiti.

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100114190405mcco.nb/topstory.html

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John

International Organization Certifies Online Medical Information

HON, an NGO affiliate of the world health organization,
certifies web sites as providing reputable medical information.

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100113095352mcco.nb/topstory.html

Is there a better place for your money than your mattress? or a bank?

Big banks aren't interested in your community.
Small local banks or credit unions are the way to go.

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100112120630mcco.nb/topstory.html

What DO they say about high-fructose corn syrup?

Among other things, "they" say it often contains mercury and we
eat far too much of it because it is in too many processed foods.

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100108134602mcco.nb/topstory.html

Why do TV investment shows give such bad advice?

Why do TV business shows always ask the same advisors what
stocks to buy even when their picks are really poor investments?

Simple, they don't care if you make money, just so you keep watching.

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100101074327mcco.nb/topstory.html

Will the $ be devalued and gold confiscated (again)?

Fools and Their Money -
Will gold be confiscated by the U.S. Government (again)?
Would silver be better for a small investor?

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100106180217mcco.nb/topstory.html

Fools' Gold

Newsblaze.com column about scams and other bad ideas including
buying fake gold goins from TV ads.

http://newsblaze.com/story/20100105122418mcco.nb/topstory.html

Fools and their Money - Secret Shopper

http://newsblaze.com/story/20091220071213mcco.nb/topstory.html

This is a topic you see every week on TV Court shows where someone gets a big check, tricks a friend into cashing it, and then it bounces a week later.

What keeps people hooked is, SURPRISE, the there really are secret shoppers!

I investigated this several years ago by applying and becoming a secret shopper entirely over the internet. It was a 100% legitimate operation.

What made that secret shopper "job" different was the way it operated.

Fools and their Money - Expensive space heaters

http://newsblaze.com/story/20091217133012mcco.nb/topstory.html

Fancy space heaters give the same amount of heat as inexpensive ones
provided the wattage rating is the same.