Archive for January, 2008
McDonalds Invades Starbucks’ Space
Starbucks stock has reportedly lost half its value over the past 12 months. A weakening in the economy has something to do with it, as well as a new competitor of sorts… McDonalds.
McDonalds? Yeah, I said the same thing at first. But after thinking about it for a moment, I guess it did not sound that strange after all. You see, I have been drinking McDonalds’ coffee for the past two years of my own volition - meaning, I like it. In fact, I like it a lot (with 9 sugars and 5 creams in my large, please). It, like Starbucks, both beat the heck out of gas station or restaurant coffee. But often times Starbucks coffee tastes burned or over roasted to me.
Video Games a Health Danger?
How could a video game pose a potential health threat you might ask? - apart from gaining weight, due to lesser exercise from sitting in your comfortable chair, playing your favorite video game…
There are potential health hazards you may not have known of before.
Did you know people have died from excessive video gaming?
Blu-ray Edges Ahead in the Format Battle
In the ongoing saga over whether HD DVD or Blu-ray will be the ultimate DVD standard, Blu-ray just moved ahead with backing from Warner Brothers Studios.
We’ll find out soon enough if the format battle will finally be over, it surely will make things easier for the consumer and prevent any inconvenience due to movie releases only being available in one particular format.
Watch for Oil Change Place Scams
Sometimes I get my oil changed at Wal-Mart or Kwik Kar because the trouble saved with messing with the under pan on a Lexus is worth the extra money. But with my Suburban, I do it myself because it is so high off the ground it doesn’t need to be jacked up. It takes less than 15 minutes, and I save enough money for a dinner out.
There is nothing wrong with using an oil change services provider, unless…
Airline Passenger Rights Law Is On The Move!
Well, at least for the state New York - being trapped due to flight delays may in the future not be as horrible as it can be now. Under a new state law that is expected to take effect on January 1st, called the Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights, airlines must provide “fresh air” and [...]
Power Wheels Hummer of a Humdinger!
The Fisher Price Power Wheels Hummer had great reviews from Wal-Mart purchasers, so I decided to give it a try as a Christmas gift for two of my little ones. Retailing for $394 at Wal-Mart, it was sold out and not available before December 24th. However, my wife found one at Toys-R-Us for [...]
KYMCO ATVs Recalled for Suspension Failure; Can Lose Control of Vehicle
Recall Alert
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
January 2, 2007
Alert #08-532
ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product [...]
February 17, 2009 Ends the Era of Analog TV. Get Converter Coupons, or Get HDTV.
Yesterday, Jan. 1, was the first date that you could apply for coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxes. They will take the digital-TV signals and convert them to analog so that your current or older analog set will still be usable after analog transmitters are turned off on Feb. 17, 2009.
The boxes are expected to sell [...]
Government Restricts Lithium Batteries From Checked Bags
Due to a new federal safety rule that is effective January 1, 2008, passengers are no longer be able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage. Batteries are still allowed in their respecitve devices, regardless of whether checked or carry-on (in plastic bags), or extra batteries can be loose if carried on. [...]
