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UAB Testing Software to Teach Kids, Dogs to Interact Safely
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are testing a software program designed to teach children to interact safely with dogs. Each year as many as 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs. Nearly one … Continue reading
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Governor Riley Thanks DAs for Opposing Bill
MONTGOMERY – Governor Bob Riley on Thursday thanked district attorneys from across the state who came to Montgomery this week to voice their opposition to a bill that would have disastrous consequences for local DAs, sheriffs, police agencies and other … Continue reading
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FTC Returns $1.6 Million to Consumers Scammed by Bogus Debt Collector
Checks Will Arrive This Month The FTC will distribute $1.6 million to thousands of consumers who were scammed into paying money they did not owe by con artists who threatened, harassed and lied to them. In 2003, the FTC sued … Continue reading
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Three CPSC Recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product, done in cooperation with the companies that produce them. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. 1. Rechargeable Batteries Used with … Continue reading
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Love Me Tender(loin): Steak Hits a Sweet Spot this Valentine’s Day
Survey Reveals Americans’ Passion for Beef as their Most-Loved V-Day Meal February 1, 2010 – “During this month of romance, many Americans will share special moments with their significant other, often centered around a delicious meal,” said Dave Zino, executive … Continue reading
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FTC Tells House Subcommittee it will Help Identify Ways to Strengthen Consumer Protections in the Funeral Industry
The Federal Trade Commission today told the U.S. House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce that the FTC will use its expertise to help the Subcommittee address the problems highlighted by last … Continue reading
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Planned Lane Closure to begin Thursday for Geotechnical Investigation on I-20 in Birmingham/Leeds Area
BIRMINGHAM – Weather permitting, beginning Thursday, January 28, ALDOT will perform a Geotechnical Investigation on I-20 eastbound, on the outside (right) lane from Milepost 138 to Milepost 142.9, in the area between Birmingham and Leeds. The drilling operation should be … Continue reading
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Haiti Earthquake Relief Deductible on 2009 State Return
MONTGOMERY — Alabama taxpayers who contribute to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim those donations on their 2009 state income tax returns, Governor Bob Riley and State Revenue Commissioner Tim Russell announced Wednesday. Only cash contributions (as opposed … Continue reading
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UAB Engineers Without Borders Seeks Community Support for Work in Zambia
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) student chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) will travel to the African nation of Zambia this May to begin construction projects that will help bring clean water and more to … Continue reading
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Five Product Recalls From the CPSC
From the offices of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission come five recalls. The CPSC advises consumers to cease using the products immediately. If you have been injured by one of these products or know of other unsafe products, you … Continue reading
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