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Friday, February 03, 2012
Obnoxious Airline Passengers
Legends about obnoxious airline passengers demanding special treatment.
Georgia Ballot
Georgia held a hearing to determine Barack Obama's eligibility to appear on that state's ballot as a presidential candidate.
Debt Free America Act
Congressional bill proposes a 1% tax on debit card usage and/or banking transactions.
Halal Meat
Article describes conditions under which Halal meat is produced.
Mitt Romney
Text describes Mitt Romney's assisting in the search for his business partner's missing daughter.
#77 / *112
Claim that calling #77 (or *112) from a cell phone in any state will connect you with highway patrol dispatchers.
Cell Phone Numbers Given to Telemarketers
Claim that cell phone providers will soon be releasing customers' phone numbers to telemarketers.
Thyroid Guards
Recommendations that patients should request the use of thyroid guards during x-ray procedures.
Jane Fonda
Claim that Jane Fonda betrayed U.S. POWs during the Viet Nam War.
I'm Tired
Opinion piece attributed to Bill Cosby details political and social issues he's tired of.
Cancer Baby Facebook Appeal
Claim that Facebook will pay 3 cents to help a child with cancer every time an appeal for help is shared.
Mechanically Separated Chicken
Text describes the process of producing mechanically separated chicken.
809 Area Code Scam
Warning about scammers' sending pages from the 809 area code.
Onion Contamination
Article warns about contamination dangers with cut onions.
Invitation Virus
Information about the 'Invitation/Olympic Torch' computer virus.
Zicam Warning
Warning about consumers' experiencing a loss of smell after using Zicam cold remedy.
Egg Whites for Burns
Claim that the application of egg whites will prevent burns.
#-9-0 Phone Scam
Warning about scammers' running up long-distance charges by asking victims to press #-9-0 on their telephones.
Military Speakers at Faith-Based Events
Does a new federal government policy prohibit U.S. service members from speaking at 'faith-based public events'?
Dhimmitude
Discussion of whether various religious groups are exempt from requirements to obtain health insurance.
Home Cash System
Scammers advertise various "work from home" systems.
Stella Awards
A bouquet of outrageous lawsuits that demonstrate the need for tort reform.
Burundanga
Alert warns that criminals are using burundanga-soaked business cards to incapacitate their victims
Tim Tebow
NFL quarterback Tim Tebow was born after his mother experienced a life-threatening illness during her pregnancy.
PPA Recall Alert
FDA health advisory regarding drugs containing PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
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