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Consumer and Media Alert: The Small Print That's Devastating Major Con
This 2003 article discusses the use of mandatory arbitration clauses (which preclude a resort to a court of law) to govern the resolution of disputes arising under many types of consumer contracts. The article notes that such clauses may appear in "loans, phone bills, home construction and repair contracts, stock brokerage agreements, pest-control contracts, bank depositors' agreements, college loans, mobile home purchases, [and] employment agreements."From the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC). Gear Gallery: Cushy Air Bed Recliner, Point 'n' Shoot for Pros and Mor
Browse this week's Wired News gadget reviews for a luxurious inflatable mattress (incline your head, boost your knees -- mmmm, comfy), Canon's new G9 with features even a pro would love and more of the latest tech. Understanding How We Hear
A new understanding of how we can hear such a wide range of sounds is reported in the online issue of Nature. The study, by researchers at the universities of Bristol, Wisconsin and Cambridge, describes a new mechanism for amplifying sounds within the inner ear. Substance Protects Resilient Staph Bacteria
Researchers have identified a promising new target in their fight against a dangerous bacterium that sickens people in hospitals, especially people who receive medical implants such as catheters, artificial joints and heart valves. How Would The Avian Influenza Virus Be Transmitted In Human Households
Scientists have used data from a small but well-defined study of H7N7 avian influenza virus transmission in human households to estimate transmissibility in humans living in close contact. Growing nanowires: European research paves way for faster, smaller mic
European researchers have developed state-of-the-art nanowire 'growing' technology, opening the way for faster, smaller microchips and creating a promising new avenue of research and industrial development in Europe. Never Before Seen 'BSOD' Debuts at Microsoft CES Keynote
The lights go out temporarily at Microsoft's CES keynote Thursday, causing a half-hour delay. Geeks are quick to nickname the ordeal "Black Stage of Doom."
 Recording Labels to Offer New Online Music Options
Music fans will see more online options this year as the recording industry scrambles to develop new business models and find new sources of revenue to offset losses from plunging CD sales. Vintage Styled Speakers Have Retro Looks, Spiritless Sound
You'd think that with such impressive styling and with such a high price tag, these shelf speakers from Specimen would have top-notch sound quality too. You'd be wrong.
 American Boat &Yacht Council (ABYC): Boater Information
This compilation of consumer resources for boaters includes a FAQ on standards and technical topics, a pre-launch boat checklist, a publication about carbon monoxide, a boating and marine business directory, and boating safety links. Other technical reports are only available for purchase. From a "not-for-profit membership organization that ... [develops and updates] the safety standards for boat building and repair."
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