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We May Be Entering The Oxycontin Baby Era
I'm currently on Kadian (time-release synthetic morphine) and immediate release oxycodone (generic oxycontin) for serious wounds on my foot.
My doctor prescribed them several months ago for a similar (but much worse) wound on the same foot after I tried all the other less effective options.
This time, she prescribed them right away, and I can't thank her enough for it.
I went through narcotic withdrawals the last time, but I knew there would be a relatively minor price to pay for the pain relief.
This time, I'll know to ask for some help with the expected withdrawals.
It is so nice to have ready access to a doctor who knows me and knows that I will not abuse or sell my medications, so that I can get effective pain relief when I need it, without having to beg.
Bikini-Clad Walmart Shopper: I Was Booted From Store And Told I Was Violating Health Codes
Wow, so people who aren't attractive in your opinion shouldn't wear certain clothes? Excuse me, I forgot for a moment what country I was living in, and you must have as well.
If you don't think they look very palatable, then don't look at them!
You have no right to "suggest" that people not wear certain clothes.
If The Debt Ceiling Isn't Raised, You'll Pay For It On Your Credit Card
I feel so lucky to have a credit card from my old CU. 12.99% fixed rate, and the same rate for cash advances.
Please people, quit giving heartless banks your money, and give it to institutions that actually give a damn about their customers!
Report: Using Your Phone Or iPod On A Plane May Actually Be Dangerous
That FM radio interference you hear is typical for GSM devices (AT&T, T-Mobile, overseas), not CDMA devices. (Sprint, Verizon)
How To Make Your Home More Environmentally Friendly On The Cheap
Hey Consumerist Phil - I can see how you might have thought this "article" would be something good to post. After all, it is somewhat relevant to consumers, as it might help some to save money. Though I personally fail to see how it furthers Consumerist's agenda, which is summed up in the site logo "Shoppers bite back".
I agree with Sniveler - I've read these same tips for the lsat several years, and they're the same tips 95% of the time. If you're going to crib this post from another blog, at least add your own original tips to it to justify it!
Nickelodeon Keeps Its Broadcast Schedule Secret For "Competitive Reasons"?
Water?
[SPLASH]
Perhaps The Weirdest Craigslist Room Rental Ad Ever
Normal, right up to the end. All I can say is.. W...TF?
Rent-A-Center Responds To Predatory Lending Infographic
Let me first say that I am fully in favor of financial reform. The system is broken and we dearly need to fix it.
I see a positive place in the economy for Rent-to-own businesses. (RAC, Aarons, etc.) While the items they sell are luxuries and the by the week payments will certainly result in you paying 2 to 3x the retail value of the items..
The fact remains that these types of places serve a purpose in the economy.
One, they employ people. With a profit margin of 5.8%, I'm surprised they don't go out of business. I also thought it would have been much higher.
Two, they teach customers how to use credit responsibly. Getting your stuff repossessed is embarrassing, and they make it known that if you let your obligation lapse with no notice to them, they'll come take the items back. Last I knew, if you have an honest problem paying for the items - Say your paycheck goes missing in the mail and you have to wait for a re-issue - They will work with you, usually by adding the missed payment to the life of the loan, extending it by one week. As another poster said, once you successfully pay for an item through these places, it is reported as a positive on your credit report.
Three, while the items they offer are most definitely luxuries, things that people can do without - Have any of you considered the effect that say, having a nice computer (to them, at least) means to them? The desire to keep these items and successfully pay them off and therefore join a slightly better class of living can sometimes be a very powerful motivator to keep a job and work on bettering their situations.
While there are many places preying on vulnerable consumers, I don't think rent-to-own places can be placed in that category. They have too many positives, and frankly, a 5.8 profit margin just doesn't seem like they're ripping people off.
How Predatory Lending Works, From Payday Loans To Rent-To-Own
I personally say we as a nation should close the predatory lenders down. There may be some temporary (and possibly quite severe) pain,such as being forced to lose your apartment due to your inability to pay the rent while you juggle the predatory payday loan, but we will be better for it after a relatively short time.
It's sort of like using illegal drugs, crack for example. While it may cause the addict less immediate pain if they have a continuous supply of the drug, it is doing damage to them, and as society, we have an obligation to cut them off, help them detox, and then pick up the pieces of their lives.
Everyone, including the addict (whether that be a crack or a payday loan addict) benefits as a society when we stop people from being taken advantage of.
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Burger King To Offer "All The Whoppers You Can Eat In 30 Minutes" Deal To Customers In Japan
#SheCannaeTakeMuchMoreCapn!