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New Toy Safety Rule Has Collateral Damage: Handmade Toy Manufacturers
By 12.24.08
Thanks to big companies like Mattel, this may be the last Christmas season for a lot of handmade or custom toys from small businesses.
6 New CPSC Recalls
By 12.24.08
The CPSC announced 6 recalls today: some Foursquare jackets, Hallmark Jumbo Snow Globes, Gardner’s Supply Company Candle-Powered Carousels, Munrie “Newport Rubbed Black” Cribs and Furniture, Woodstock Percussion Toy Drums, and Atomic Skis Ski Bindings.
If Bank Of America Makes You Angry, Do Not Call 911 And Say The Bank Is Being Robbed
By 12.23.08
Here’s a suggestion for all of you who bank at Bank of America. If the bank makes you angry, do not try to get revenge by calling 911 and reporting a fake robbery in progress.
Criminal Complaint Against Embezzling Fry's VP Unsealed
By 12.23.08
Read the dirty details of the 26 page complaint against the Fry’s VP caught embezzling $65 million here. Post your favorite tidbits in the comments.
By 12.23.08
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Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme was one of the biggest, but he’s got a lot of company. Here’s a list of the “9 Most Brazen Ponzi Schemes in History,” from Charles Ponzi (yep, that’s why we call it that) to Social Security. [Neatorama]
As The Economy Sinks, Shoplifting Arrests Soar!
By 12.23.08
The New York Times says that police departments all over the country are reporting an increase in shoplifting arrests — up to 20%.
Fry's VP Arrested For Embezzling $65 Million
By 12.23.08
A Fry’s VP was arrested last Friday for embezzling $65 million from the electronics retailer to fuel a gargantuan gambling lifestyle and feed his appetite for excess.
RIAA To Stop Suing File Sharers
By 12.19.08
The Wall Street Journal and Ars Technica are reporting that the RIAA has announced a fairly dramatic change in its strategy to fight piracy.
Litigious $54 Million Dollar Pants Judge Loses His Appeal
By 12.19.08
Remember Judge Roy “Fancy Pants” Pearson’s $54 million dollar lawsuit against a dry cleaner that lost his pants? Well, he’s lost his appeal, says CNN.
Man Sues United Airlines For Getting Him Drunk — Causing Him To Beat His Wife
By 12.17.08
The Chicago Tribune says that a couple are suing United Airlines, claiming that the airline “negligently over served” the man — causing him to become drunk and to beat his wife.
SEC Ignored Warnings On $50 Billion Ponzi Scheme Since 1999
By 12.17.08
SEC’s chief announced they had repeatedly received since 1999″credible and specific allegations” about Madoff’s $50 billion pyramid scheme…
Homeland Security Boss: Before 9/12/01 Hijackings Were "Regular, Routine"
By 12.16.08
BoingBoing’s Joel Johnson recently interviewed departing Homeland Security boss Michael Chertoff — and we all know how much you love “security theater”…
New Enron Stock Settlement
By 12.16.08
If you bought individual Enron stock, you might get a piece of a new settlement against all the companies who supported Enron along the way and knew, or should have known, what was up. [TopClassActions]
Got Kids? Glass Coffee Tables Can Be Crazy Dangerous
By 12.16.08
An 11-year-old girl from Providence, R.I. recently died after falling into or jumping on a glass table. She suffered a severe puncture wound and died of uncontrollable bleeding.
MonsterCable Offers Wilted Olive Branch To MonsterMiniGolf
By 12.15.08
With the launch of monsterminigolftruth.com MonsterCable has offered a wilted olive branch to Monster Mini Golf. In summary:
5 Last-Minute Ways To Reduce Your 2008 Taxes
By 12.15.08
USAA Mag has 5 good ideas for getting in good shape for tax season before the closing bell rings on 2008:
Tell Monster Cable To Stop Suing A Monster-Themed MiniGolf Park
By 12.10.08
If you would like to tell Monster Cable that they’re jerks for trying to shut down the family owned and operated Monster MiniGolf…
