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Broderick Perkins returns to his roots as the National Consumer News Examiner. During his more than 30-year career, he worked as an award-winning consumer writer for daily newspapers on both coasts. He has covered the beats of art, business, consumer, fashion, features, food, jazz, police, science, sports, real estate and travel -- almost always with a consumer angle. Perkins, owner of the DeadlineNews Group, is also the National Real Estate News Examiner and the National Offbeat News Examiner.

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Crib recall to remove 2.1 million cribs in largest ever such recall

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Revealing the bulked-up efforts of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) enforcement, the federal consumer protection agency today announced the...
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ID theft can bring you to tears

It's not just about losing money to identity theft. And it's more than the time-is-money spent recovering from the...
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CPSC: Craig's List, eBay, garage sale sales could cost you a bundle

Sell a banned toy at a garage sale and risk fines of up to $100,000. Repeatedly sell banned items on eBay or Craig's List and risk a fine of up to $15...
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Cell phone electrocution myth, others busted

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Emailed warnings about the threat of electrocution, if you use a cell phone while it's battery is being recharged, are gross exaggerations. It's...
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One-in-five urinate in swimming pool

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One in five Americans admit to urinating in the swimming pool. That's just wrong. And it's nasty. But, hold onto your stomach. That's not all....
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Air conditioning without an air conditioner

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A pack of dog days of summer have arrived in the Southwest. The heatwave has targeted Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley with high humidity and...
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Consumer 101: How do I survive a heatwave?

How hot is it? The heatwave plaguing the Southwest is doing away with the need for a grill to sear hot dogs. You need that sense of humor to...
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Connectile dysfunction rampant, drivers ignore hands-free cell phone laws

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Get off the phone and drive! Most drivers who own cell phones use them while driving -- without a hands-free device -- even though most of them...
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One in five urinate in swimming pools

One in five Americans admit to urinating in the swimming pool.That's just wrong.And it's nasty.But, hold onto your stomach. That's not all.About half...
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Zicam alternatives natural, cheaper, plentiful

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From a few flakes of cayenne pepper to a steaming mug of herbal tea, there are many alternatives to those Zicam cold remedy products the Food and Drug...
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