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Odd Blog Happenings

by Flexo

For some reason, some time this weekend Consumerism Commentary reverted to the default WordPress display style. To anyone who viewed the site and was slightly confused, I apologize. It took me by surprise as well. Here’s what was happening this past week across the MoneyBlogNetwork and beyond: Free Money Finance began a series highlighting 20 ... Continue reading this article…

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Brave New World

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My vision of the future is almost like an alternative universe, a bizarro world if you will. Here’s what I see: Cartoon characters peddling cell phones as they walk around amusement parks, Macs that run Windows XP, Google staying above $400 a share and people getting psyched about ethanol. It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad ... Continue reading this article…

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Who Wants To Buy a Millionaire Show?

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If you’ve ever wanted a hit television program franchise without having to do the development work, now is your chance. The rights for the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? hit television show is being auctioned off. If you happen to be the top bidder, you’re getting more than just an international television sensation. All ... Continue reading this article…

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News Tomorrow

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I apologize for the relative silence lately. A number of projects have been stealing my attention in addition to some social events. I can’t stay away; tomorrow I will be able to share my latest experience in negotiation. A phone call tomorrow morning will determine how successful I am with this particular art. In either ... Continue reading this article…

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HOWTO Deal With Winning the Lottery

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Are you more likely to play the major lottery when the jackpot is more than $250 million? If you happen to play, and if you’re really lucky, there’s a chance, however slim, you might win it all. Let’s say you just realized you’re taking home the grand prize and you’re the only winner. Now what? ... Continue reading this article…

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Retire to the Road

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When it comes to talking about retirement, there is often discussion about where in the country or the world to go to live out the rest of life after working responsibilities have ended. Where I live, it’s not uncommon for retirees to migrate to Florida. Lately, there have been more retirement communities being developed around ... Continue reading this article…

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Cell Phones and Radiation

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A while ago, I used to hear those “exposé” news stories present reports on the health hazards of cellular phones, usually with hints that extensive use of the devices leads to exposure to radiation (in the form of radiofrequency absorbed by the body) and possibly cancer. I was happy to see a CNET report on ... Continue reading this article…

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Tax Bill or Tax Refund, Which is Better?

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There are two typical responses when a person finishes preparing his tax return, depending on the result. If he owes money, I hear, “Do’h! I have to pay the government more. I wish they’d use my money more efficiently.” If he is due a refund, I hear, “Woohoo! I’m going to get a big fat ... Continue reading this article…

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