Consumers often pay the price for not reading the fine print in trial offers for a service, such as a gym membership, a book club, subscription services or travel clubs. Some may forget that it is their responsibility to cancel during the trial if they do not want the product or service. Following these tips from the National Consumers League…
Category: Society
The Knife Culture In Britain
Britain has currently got a knife amnesty in place. This where people are able to hand in their knives without the fear of prosecution, the amnesty is in place until the end of June. The hope is that it will reduce the amount of crimes involving knives including of course murders. The last amnesty was very successful according to the…
Hydropower As A Major Player In The Energy Game
Hydropower has been a slumbering giant in the energy game. Since the 1960s, its use has actually gone down compared to other energy sources. This is beginning to change. Hydropower As A Major Player In The Energy Game Hydropower is the massive production of electricity through the conversion of kinetic energy in water into electricity. This is typically undertaken in…
Keep Halloween From Breaking The Bank
Halloween costumes are creative and they continue to evolve each year with new and innovative materials, ideas and technology. The price can also evolve, thus, if you are strapped for cash, but still want to have a memorable Halloween, here are some tips for you. Keep costumes traditional The majority of the budget is often spent on Halloween costumes. The…
Thrifty Tips For Buying Christmas Gifts
Being thrifty doesn’t mean becoming cheap. It’s simply a way to express your thoughtfulness and care to your loved ones this Christmas season without having to spend all of your savings. As the saying goes, “It’s the thought that counts.” Of course giving away something as tacky as a piece of candy is not being thrifty, it’s just plain cheap.…
Charity Commits 1m To Help Tsunami Survivors In Long Term
Heifer International, an organization working to end world hunger, has committed $1 million for programs that will help tsunami victims in South and Southeast Asia rebuild their lives over the long term. “After the important relief efforts ensure the victims’ immediate survival, Heifer International will reach out to help families in communities to rebuild their lives and livelihoods for the…
Celebrities Tear Up The Track For Kids Charity 30th Anniversary Toyota Pro Celebrity Race
For the past 29 years, celebrities from film, television, music and sports have taken their spots on the starting grid behind the wheel of a revved-up Toyota sports coupe while racing through the streets of Long Beach, California as part of the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. Over 370 fan favorites such as Cameron Diaz, George Lucas, Ashley Judd, Lil’ Kim, Sean…
Honor An Outstanding Older Worker
Do you know of a relative, a neighbor, or a co-worker who is 65 or over and still working? Would you like them to receive national recognition for their life’s work and for contributing to their local community? Nominations are now being accepted for the Experience Works Prime Time Awards program, which recognizes an outstanding older worker from each state,…
Magazine Subscriptions For Senior Citizens
One way that many senior citizens enjoy passing time is through reading. They enjoy reading books and enjoy reading different magazines. Perhaps you are such a person, a senior citizen who enjoys passing the time by reading. If that is the case, you may be interested in learning more about what is available in the way of magazine subscriptions for…
Sports Betting Tips How To Bet On Sports Successfully
Sports betting is one of the most exciting types of gambling. The suspense, the tension, the great satisfaction when it turns out that you have made the correct prediction, not to mention the added bonus of winning cash money… Even if you are not a particular sports fan, betting on sports certainly adds an interest in sports. There is more…