Consumer Alert CHARITY LISTS: THE COST OF GIVING HU-061201 It's the time of year when many of us open up our hearts and wallets to those in need. And while giving is a good thing, do you ever feel like you're on some kind of endless charity chain letter? Charities send out millions of requests for donations year round, but as the holidays approach, the letters and little 'gifts' come non-stop. A word of caution: if you send a little something in return, another one will hit you up. Ever wonder how they got your name?
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Health Alert RINGING IN STRESS HU-061202 Ever heard a ringing in your ears? Like the sound you hear after a loud concert or a sporting event…only you weren't at one? You might be one of the 50 million people who suffer from tinnitus. Doctors say they're seeing more and more patients complaining about this debilitating condition. What causes it? And what can you do about it?
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Consumer Tip ONLINE REBATES HU-061203 We're all looking to get the most bang for our buck…especially at this time of year. Well…now you can actually get cash back when you shop, thanks to a slew of online rebate sites. With a click here and a click there, your shopping is done and you've got money in your pocket. It's enough to make you raise a glass of holiday cheer!
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Real Life KID-FRIENDLY DRINKS HU-061204
When most of us think of obesity, we think 'fatty foods'. Now, experts say fruit drinks---often considered good for you--- may be a leading cause of childhood obesity. What's a kid to drink? Parents, fret no more! Help is here in the form of some new kid-friendly beverages that won't have your child sipping on the pounds.

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Tech Talk SMART HOUSE HU-061205
Remember the Jetsons? The space-age cartoon family that could press a button to get just about anything they needed? Well, we may not be quite there yet, but we're getting closer! "Smart house" technology is becoming more affordable and easy to use and install. You can even do it yourself!

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Hot Trend HOLIDAY HOOPLA-A LOT OF HOT AIR! HU-061206
It seems the holidays are always coming….Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving. There's always one right around the corner. And for every one of them, there are lawn decorations…giant inflatables! There's one on every lawn practically! If you don't own one, your neighbor probably does. They're so popular, there are even clubs you can belong to! What's with the hoopla over these holiday decorations?

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