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You Are Being Lied to About Dams – truthout
September 8th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
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Malden Police Chief warns of money order scam – KFVS
September 8th, 2010. Published under Money Order Scams. No Comments.
Malden Police Chief warns of money order scam KFVS By Heartland News MALDEN, MO (KFVS) – The Malden police chief says he has received a lot of reports of a money order scam . Chief Jarrett Bullock says people … and more
Shining a Light on Company’s Deceptive Claims for its LED Bulbs
September 8th, 2010. Published under Fraud. No Comments.
The Federal Trade Commission has sued a California-based light bulb manufacturer and its principals to stop them from misleading consumers by exaggerating the light output and life expectancy of its Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs. As part of the FTC’s continuing work to stop deceptive advertising, the agency filed a complaint charging that since 2008, Lights of America, Inc. has overstated the light output and life expectancy of its LED bulbs on packages and in brochures. The agency also charges that Lights of America misled consumers about how the brightness of its LED bulbs compares to traditional incandescent lights. Manufacturers have recently begun selling LED bulbs for household use because they are a higher-efficiency, longer-lasting alternative to incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs. Although the initial price tag may be higher, well-designed and manufactured LED bulbs save on energy costs and last much longer than other types of light bulbs. The FTC alleges that in many instances, Lights of America’s LED bulbs produced significantly less light, as measured in lumens, than the company claimed in its promotional materials. For example, one bulb was promoted as producing 90 lumens of light output, but Lights of America’s own tests showed it produced only 43 lumens. Also, in many cases, Lights of America deceptively compared the brightness of its LED light bulbs with incandescent bulbs, the FTC alleges. For example, the firm claimed that one of its LED lantern bulbs could replace a 40-watt incandescent bulb. However, while the typical 40-watt incandescent bulb produces about 400 lumens, the Lights of America LED bulb produced only 74 lumens. Moreover, the FTC complaint states that in many instances, Lights of America’s LED bulbs would not last as long as the company’s promotional materials said they would. In one case, for example, the firm said that one of its LED recessed bulbs would last 30,000 hours. Independent tests, however, showed that the bulb would not last as long as claimed because it lost 80 percent of its light output after only 1,000 hours. In filing the complaint, the FTC is seeking a permanent injunction to stop the defendants’ allegedly illegal conduct, as well as monetary redress for consumers who bought the deceptively labeled products. The Commission vote authorizing the filing of the complaint was 5-0. It was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on September 7, 2010 against Lights of America, Inc.; Usman Vakil; and Farooq Vakil. NOTE: The Commission authorizes the filing of a complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the law has or is being violated, and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public interest. A complaint is not a finding or ruling that the defendants have actually violated the law. Copies of the Commission’s complaint can be found as a link to this press release on the FTC’s Web site. The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC’s online Complaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 1,800 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC’s Web site provides free information on a variety of consumer topics .
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Alien Forest, Alien Ocean, Alien Sky – Dissident Voice
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Alien Forest, Alien Ocean, Alien Sky Dissident Voice But, like the Cap and Trade scam , profit can be made so policy makers still support the idea. Beyond deliberate attempts at geoengineering, … and more
International Rivers Comments on two proposed CDM hydro projects – International Rivers (blog)
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International Rivers Comments on two proposed CDM hydro projects International Rivers (blog) In the past month, International Rivers has submitted comments on two nasty hydropower projects that have applied for carbon credits through the Clean …
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Insurers’ ray of sunshine
September 8th, 2010. Published under Tea Party. No Comments.
BECAUSE of the problems in banking and fund management there is a tendency to think the entire City is on the skids. But some parts of it continue to make a comfortable living and in others insura
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Two Elegant and Innovative Necklaces from Burberry
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The long necklace is priced at 995.00 sterling pounds. It is made of fine leather thread with long metallic tubular beads andlouis vuitton flowers. The flower details are made of leather in a metalli
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Blue Dior Cherie Zipped Bag for the Nostalgics of the 80’s
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AmeriBag Bag-Nothing but Comfort
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Three Burberry Candles Accompany You Througn a Cold Winter
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The candle details for 35 sterling pounds each and they are all the combination masterpiece of Christopherlouis vuitton ailey, creative director of Burberry, and L’Artisan Parfumeur. All are fea
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The advantages of wearing costume jewelry from www.bjbead.com
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Nowadays, costume jewelry is becoming more and more popular in people’s life. It is one of the most common types of accessories in the jewelry field to enhance people’s attraction. costume
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Finding a Cuckoo Clock Repair Service
September 8th, 2010. Published under Tea Party. No Comments.
As always, the handcrafted items that decorate the cuckoo clock are only repairable by an equally talented artist or craftsman, We had an American colleague working with us at the time, discount coach
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What You Should Know About Cheap Cuckoo Clocks
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Contemporary Grandfather Clocks
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The name “grandfather clock” instantly conjures up images of a dark, musty room, grandpa sitting in his rocking chair, smoking a pipe. We have all heard the phrase, cheap supra shoes “follow your nose
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The German Grandfather Clock Tradition
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Fresh Fruit Baskets
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