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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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Carbon Dioxide Riches Disappear – Canada Free Press
August 31st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Canada Free Press Carbon Dioxide Riches Disappear Canada Free Press This is likely due to the complete market free-fall of their only product…carbon emissions.” In May and June 2008, the carbon credits were trading at $5.58 … Leading article: Three degrees is at least one too many Independent all 9 news articles
‘Global Warming:’ The ‘South Sea Bubble’ of the 21st century – Bristol Press
August 24th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
'Global Warming:' The 'South Sea Bubble' of the 21st century Bristol Press Political insiders and their corporate cronies can reap billions while controlling the government-rigged energy market under the cap-and-trade agreement. … and more
Why it’s Too Darn Hot – Canada Free Press
August 18th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Why it's Too Darn Hot Canada Free Press There are rumors that the Senate will attempt to take up yet another version of the Cap-and-Trade bill passed in the House during a lame duck session. …
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The Global Warming Fleecing of American Taxpayers – Canada Free Press
August 5th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.
The Global Warming Fleecing of American Taxpayers Canada Free Press “Global warming”, a hoax and a fraud, had nothing whatever to do with climate and everything to do with the creation of a scam called carbon trading. … and more
New York Trade Center
July 28th, 2010. Published under Tea Party. No Comments.
Where was the press coverage? Stop the Mosque at Ground Zero Part II June 16, 2010, New York, N.Y., – by El Marco Americans Stand Up A
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Quo Warranto in Arizona, Lithium in Afghanistan, and Operation Swift Fox in … – Canada Free Press
July 16th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Quo Warranto in Arizona, Lithium in Afghanistan, and Operation Swift Fox in … Canada Free Press (Link) The carbon – credit scam is tied in with the “green energy” movement, which is becoming more and more dependent on lithium. So, I'm increasingly asking …
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Witness The Recent Gold Market Takedowns – Canada Free Press
July 9th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Witness The Recent Gold Market Takedowns Canada Free Press This spring Andrew Maguire went public with a scam being pulled by JPMorgan Chase in the rigging of silver futures on the LBMA, an exchange similar to Comex … and more
Letters: Cap and trade is scam of highest caliber – Sheboygan Press
June 20th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Letters: Cap and trade is scam of highest caliber Sheboygan Press This cap and trade idea is a scam of the highest caliber. Unless all of us are prepared to go back to the days of outhouses, candles, well pumps, …
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The Magic of Persistence – Canada Free Press
June 17th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
The Magic of Persistence Canada Free Press Some people think that the global warming scam is finished, that the Ration-N-Tax Scheme is dead, and that there is no …
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‘Do You Fully Support the Obama Agenda?’ – Video Shows Just One Hard Question – Canada Free Press
June 14th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Canada Free Press 'Do You Fully Support the Obama Agenda?' – Video Shows Just One Hard Question Canada Free Press Then, let us ask for a full investigation of the unprecedented, monstrous scam of Cap and Trade , Climate Exchanges, and the Climate Treaty—a RICO …
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Private citizens take troubles to lobbyists – Asbury Park Press
May 31st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Private citizens take troubles to lobbyists Asbury Park Press Robertson declined to be interviewed, but his spokesman Fraser Seitel said Robertson thinks “it's critically important for the US to adopt a cap-and-trade … and more
“Deniers” Meet and the Media Ignores Them…Again – Canada Free Press
May 18th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
“Deniers” Meet and the Media Ignores Them…Again Canada Free Press It will, however, create the buying and selling of utterly bogus “ carbon credits ” to enrich utilities and those involved in the exchanges based on the … and more
Cap-and-Trade: A Scam Based on a Scam – Canada Free Press
May 11th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Cap-and-Trade : A Scam Based on a Scam Canada Free Press Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) will introduce the Cap-and-Trade Act on Wednesday, May 12th, for consideration by the Senate. It is being passed off as a “climate … and more
Green Scheme is Greatest Scam on Earth – Canada Free Press
April 30th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Green Scheme is Greatest Scam on Earth Canada Free Press A key feature of these [financial] markets is emissions trading, or cap-and-trade schemes, which allow companies to buy or sell “credits” that collectively … and more
Never Listen to Government, It Lies! – Canada Free Press
April 1st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Never Listen to Government, It Lies! Canada Free Press … planet-wide scam , many western governments, including America, are promoting Kyoto protocols, Copenhagen accords and cap and trade insanity. … and more
Drill Here, Drill Now, Despite Obama’s Lies – Canada Free Press
April 1st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Drill Here, Drill Now, Despite Obama's Lies Canada Free Press Others explain it as a political decision designed to encourage those members of Congress who do not want to vote for the Cap-and-Trade Act that is … and more
Esquire Mag. Profiles Climate Depot’s Marc Morano – Canada Free Press
March 30th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Esquire Mag. Profiles Climate Depot's Marc Morano Canada Free Press The senator who called cap-and-trade the “most significant revenue-generating proposal of our time”? That's all you need to know. This is an ideology. … and more
Let’s Call It What it is – Marxist Care! – Canada Free Press
March 26th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Let's Call It What it is – Marxist Care! Canada Free Press The forth coming Cap and Trade legislation, bank regulation legislation and amnesty for illegal aliens, will seal the deal. There will be no return from … and more
Mainstream Media Ignores Climategate – Canada Free Press
March 26th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.
Mainstream Media Ignores Climategate Canada Free Press In the same way they are studiously avoiding the full story of the collapse of the “global warming” fraud , they will continue to propagandize Cap-and-Trade … and more
The Audacity of Food Stamps and the Coming Great Obama Depression – Canada Free Press
March 24th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Xinhua The Audacity of Food Stamps and the Coming Great Obama Depression Canada Free Press When you add Cap and Trade and the other economy killing Democrat legislative priorities to the mix, it is clear that whatever their priorities are, … 8 Ways Health Reform Will Affect You U.S. News & World Report all 1,474 news articles
The Party of American Slavery in Full Abhorrent Power Again – Canada Free Press
March 24th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.
The Party of American Slavery in Full Abhorrent Power Again Canada Free Press Therefore, the logical thing to do is to disallow elections—altogether; or go the alternative of strictly managed and massive election fraud and … and more
Four arrested in cigarette scam – Pioneer Press Online
March 23rd, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Four arrested in cigarette scam Pioneer Press Online Since the gas stations no longer had the ability to verify the payment electronically, the attendants were forced to carbon copy the credit card information …
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The Empire of the Out of Touch – Canada Free Press
March 21st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
The Empire of the Out of Touch Canada Free Press The second was to be Cap and Trade , which would implement government control over American industry and turn the financial markets into a government program …
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Cap and trade thievery – Western Farm Press
March 17th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Cap and trade thievery Western Farm Press Hackers aside, there are many who contend that trading of carbon credits is itself a massive scam , with potential for an eventual disaster on the scale of …
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Shine a light in on “Earth Hour” – Canada Free Press
March 12th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Canada Free Press Shine a light in on “Earth Hour” Canada Free Press Average people everywhere can turn the tables on greedy environmentalists and governments getting reading to impose cap and trade legislation on the masses … and more
Rajendra Pachauri must be sacked for the UN to rescue its credibility on … – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)
March 12th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
The Hindu Rajendra Pachauri must be sacked for the UN to rescue its credibility on … Telegraph.co.uk (blog) They can trade carbon credits between cells. If you believe so strongly Mr Nelson, do us a favour and start the ball rolling – shut your mouth … Climate Wars! Canada Free Press all 872 news articles
Climate Wars! – Canada Free Press
March 9th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
TopNews United States Climate Wars! Canada Free Press Beyond the scientists are those who profit from the sale of “ carbon credits ” to permit “greenhouse gas emissions”, and the millions that environmental … Bringing Al Gore back to Earth: Goldstein Toronto Sun New evidence for man-made global warming Telegraph.co.uk all 190 news articles
Climate skeptics miss the point – Evansville Courier & Press
March 5th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Climate skeptics miss the point Evansville Courier & Press Cap and trade is a scam set up to redistribute wealth to poor nations. I am all for clean coal, nuclear, solar, hydrogen cars, wind, and other clean …
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Cap and trade emissions markets: a candy store for thieves worldwide? – Southeast Farm Press
March 1st, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Cap and trade emissions markets: a candy store for thieves worldwide? Southeast Farm Press Hackers aside, there are many who contend that trading of carbon credits is itself a massive scam , with potential for an eventual disaster on the scale of …
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Cap and trade: candy store for thieves? – Delta Farm Press
February 25th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Cap and trade : candy store for thieves? Delta Farm Press Hackers aside, there are many who contend that trading of carbon credits is itself a massive scam , with potential for an eventual disaster on the scale of …
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The Yucca Mountain Blues – Canada Free Press
February 18th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.
The Yucca Mountain Blues Canada Free Press The US has never accepted the Protocol and those nations that did have since discovered that it's been a very costly fraud . Cap-and-Trade is a fraud . … and more
Utah Formally Opposes Global Warming Scam – Men’s News Daily
February 12th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
New York Times (blog) Utah Formally Opposes Global Warming Scam Men’s News Daily Proposed cap and trade legislation before the United States Congress, together with potential state actions to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2), would result in … Joking About Climate Change Consortium News Snow buries global warming bill — and my balcony Los Angeles Times (blog) Inhofe Senate floor speech Canada Free Press Big Government (blog)
America’s Global Warming Terrorists – Canada Free Press
February 9th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
America's Global Warming Terrorists Canada Free Press The “ Cap-and-Trade ” Act, still waiting action in the Senate, would impose a massive tax on Americans for the crime of using energy for any reason. … and more
His Voice: Economic storm over America – Tracy Press
January 30th, 2010. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
His Voice: Economic storm over America Tracy Press Other Obama policies — such as cap and trade on carbon and the inability to expand energy independence through the hoax of global warming, which has been … and more
Carbon credits a scam to be feared – London Free Press
January 13th, 2010. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.
Carbon credits a scam to be feared London Free Press How many multi-billion-dollar fraud investigations by police into Europe's five-year-old cap-and-trade market, the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), … and more
Copenhagen a Failure – But Still Alive – Canada Free Press
December 21st, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Copenhagen a Failure – But Still Alive Canada Free Press Because it could gain £1.2 billion in carbon credits . Both India and China are making billions in profits from this kind of carbon trading, thanks to the … and more
Climate change is a genuine threat – Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 7th, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
ABC News Climate change is a genuine threat Atlanta Journal Constitution Why are we hanging mega-watts of Christmas lights (some leave them on 24 hours a day) at the same time Congress is proposing “ cap and trade ” and … I'm fixing to say I told you so. Monticello News UN climate panel to do its own 'climategate' probe CTV.ca Climategate: Melting the Chains of Tyranny Canada Free Press Center For American Progress
Climategate and Climate Change: Blowing hot and cold – Atlantic Free Press
December 3rd, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Telegraph.co.uk Climategate and Climate Change: Blowing hot and cold Atlantic Free Press And mighty convenient the leaks are as they dovetail perfectly into the Carbon Trading scam . “The Copenhagen Summit not only serves powerful corporate … The Crime of the Century Hot Air (blog) The 'science' of global warming Macleans.ca all 1,865 news articles
Freedom, Wallets and Weapons – Canada Free Press
December 1st, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Freedom, Wallets and Weapons Canada Free Press … the environment ahead of human life and tax the population into bankruptcy and eventual federal dependency, via so-called Cap and Trade legislation. …
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Climategate: the Conservative backlash begins – Telegraph.co.uk
November 28th, 2009. Published under Fraud, Political Scams. No Comments.
Telegraph.co.uk Climategate: the Conservative backlash begins Telegraph.co.uk It is a school cap and he should be wearing it !!!!! The political people need to explain costs. The MSM is letting Obama get away with saying cap and trade … Irrefutable Proof of a Scam – What Climate Science Really Says Canada Free Press Speaking Truth To Power: Global Warming Science Fraud Exposed Gather.com PRUDEN: Trouble afoot for high priests Washington Times Big Government (blog) all 635 news articles
The Green Slime – Canada Free Press
November 28th, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
The Green Slime Canada Free Press It's more important to move forward with cap-and-trade policies that will cripple the United States economy and make his Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers …
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Irrefutable Proof of a Scam- What Climate Science Really Says – Canada Free Press
November 27th, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
CBC.ca Irrefutable Proof of a Scam – What Climate Science Really Says Canada Free Press … will have far reaching negative consequences to the US economy. Like Cap and Trade , for most Americans, it will amount to another tax burden. Climate gate – A personnalized version of hide the decline Examiner.com all 31 news articles
Wall Street still not reined in – Winnipeg Free Press
November 23rd, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Wall Street still not reined in Winnipeg Free Press … bills on combating corporate crime, but progress has been slow because it has been occupied with health care, immigration reforms and cap and trade . …
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I Pledge My Allegiance to the Charters of Freedom – Canada Free Press
November 2nd, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
I Pledge My Allegiance to the Charters of Freedom Canada Free Press … government run industry, amnesty for illegals, gun control, First Amendment attacks, the Copenhagen Treaty, Cap and Trade and the Global Warming Scam , …
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Senate climate bill: unimpressed – Delta Farm Press
October 5th, 2009. Published under Political Scams. No Comments.
Senate climate bill: unimpressed Delta Farm Press While continuing to claim cap and trade would cause energy prices to sharply rise, agriculture advocates pointed out the Senate legislation would require … and more
Karma is Kicking the Debt Collection Industries Ass – New York AG Cuomo Sues 35 Debt Collection Companies
July 22nd, 2009. Published under Fraud, Scams. No Comments.
Greed, simply put that’s what has the debt collection industry in turmoil and *finally* illegal and abusive debt collection companies are getting their just desserts. It’s about time too. The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) seems about as useful as tits on a boar hog (as we say down here in the south) when enforcing violations of consumers rights. At least states attorney Generals like New York’s Andrew Cuomo and Michigan’s