GARDEN OF DECEIT? HU-M050501
Buy a 12 ounce can of soda, and you can be sure it has 12 ounces… same goes for a 16 ounce bottle of shampoo….BUT, buy a gallon container filled with your favorite summertime flower….and don't count on it holding the full 4 quarts! While the law says plant labels must be accurate, everyone…including those in the industry…acknowledge that many are not! Now, the government is cracking down, and nurseries…. from the Mom and Pop variety to Home Depot and Lowe's… are making changes fast. Find out why you may not be getting exactly what you pay for….and why it may matter when it comes to how your garden grows.

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PHISH OR CUT BAIT HU-M050502
It's the latest phishing scheme… and it looks so real, it's fooling even the most savvy computer users. You get an email from a friend, family member or business associate asking you to update your contact information for their online address book. But Heads Up! Fill it out and you could be handing a scam artist all your information….opening yourself up to endless spam, or even worse, identity theft! Find out how you can stop yourself from taking the bait on this one.
*****COMING UP SOON IN SWEEPSFEED: Phishing is the fastest growing scam on the Internet…one that can wipe out your bank account and your identity. Now, new anti-phishing software promises to prevent you from becoming a victim. Does it work? We team up with PC World to let you know which programs do the best job of keeping your private information safe. Watch for this story on June 6th.

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COLOR ME HEALTHY! HU-M050503
What kind of skin do you have? Dry? Normal? Oily? These aren't questions you ask yourself when you buy a sunless tanner….but Heads Up! You should! When it comes to color in a bottle or tube , there's a lot more to consider than ease of use, and bronze or brown. Your skin type plays a big role in how well a sunless tanner works. We put some popular products to the test. Find out which ones came out on top.

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NOW THAT'S ROOM SERVCE! HU-M050504
There was a time when vacation or business travel meant eating more and exercising less. Get ready for a new focus on fitness as you hit the road this summer! More and more hotel chains are fighting the battle of the bulge by turning private rooms into mini-gyms! How about a treadmill next to that King-sized bed….a weight station near the courtesy bar…or a daily visit from a trainer? It's the latest trend. So, before you check in, you might want to check out the fitness features.

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YOUR HOME'S HIDDEN HISTORY HU-M050505
You buy your dream house only to find out it has a history of flooding, or major mold. But wait; those problems weren't listed on the seller's disclosure form! What's your recourse? Is that form a legal document that will hold up in court? The answer may surprise you…whether you're the buyer… or the seller! Here's a Heads Up! that can save you a lot of money and heartache.

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JET SET PET HU-M050506
Have pet, will travel! That could be the new motto these days! That's right. More and more of us are packing for our pets. So, what does a jet setting animal need? How about a pet stroller, a special car seat, toys and DVDs to keep entertained? Believe it or not, these creature comforts are selling like the cat's meow!

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