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Last week, ABC's "World News with Charles Gibson" made the case for socialized medicine when it suggested the VA hospital system is a successful example of government-run medicine. This time the December 20 "World News" played on the emotions of one of its core audiences - senior citizens. "Millions of older Americans are facing an important decision right now," anchor Charles Gibson said. "And some hard sell insurance agents see them as easy targets. Every December, seniors choose between Medicare or any of dozens of private plans that compete with the government. This year, almost 9 million opted for the private plans. And as ABC's David Muir reports, some now have serious regrets." .
Nation's Sheriffs Recommend Seniors Make a Safety List and Check it ...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are often synonymous with shopping -- on Main Street, in malls, and online. Unfortunately, not everyone is looking for the best deal, but instead, the easiest opportunity to steal from unsuspecting Americans. Identity theft, robbery and check fraud are increasingly prevalent during the holidays -- and seniors are often the targets of such crimes. To safeguard against financial crimes this holiday season, the National Sheriffs' Association offers these timely tips for seniors and those who care for them: -- Don't carry important personal information in your purse or wallet. As the holiday shopping season gets underway, purse snatchers and pickpockets are on the prowl, looking for distracted shoppers from whom they can steal cash and personal information.
The New Beauty.com Launches First Multi-Brand Personalized Skin and ...
BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beauty.com, one of the fastest growing prestige beauty e-commerce sites in the U.S. is launching new industry-leading features to its recently redesigned web store. For the first time, consumers will have direct online access to personalized, comprehensive recommendations for skin and hair care regimens across multiple brands and price points. "These innovative tools are bringing the traditional makeup counter experience closer to our online beauty customers by showing them products specifically selected for their individual needs and concerns," said Dawn Lepore Chairman and CEO of drugstore.com. "This compelling and informative shopping experience makes is easier for customers to make choices that are right for them." The individually designed plans recommend products from more than 200 prestige beauty brands now available on http://www.beauty.com, which is wholly owned by drugstore.com, inc., (NASDAQ: DSCM) a leading online provider of health, beauty, vision and pharmacy products.
Pronto.com Adds Product Buying Guides to Compliment Thriving Social ...
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Pronto.com(TM), an Operating Business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) , today announced that, just in time for the holiday season, it has added product Buying Guides to its industry-leading social shopping site. Pronto.com's new Buying Guides provide a digestible amount of information on a wide range of products, including reviews, unbiased advice and helpful, category-specific facts, so shoppers can make educated buying decisions without being experts. With the holiday season fast approaching, Pronto.com's Buying Guides have arrived at a perfect time. According to a recent study by Burst Media, more than half of consumers expect to purchase either a portion or all of their holiday gifts online this year (50.7%), up from 37.6% in 2006. The survey also revealed that more than two-thirds (68.6%) of consumers shop online and use the Internet as a resource to research products.
EDITOR'S CHOICE
The board are looking at new ways of delivering the product to our fans. What a crock of ****. What is wrong with a winning team or a team that gets beaten, but at least has a bloody good go? A set of fans that gets behind the team whatever the situation. It can be done, I bet a large proportion of those that went to Munich didn't expect a draw or a win. It is time that the board looked closer to home and sorted out the problems themselves. It is very easy to say that there are not enough coming through the gates. Make it more attractive. It says on my season ticket 'This is My Club'. Well it doesn't feel like it. I feel like we are people they see as a money making opportunity, who can be sponged for every penny they can get out of us. Even outside with those idiots trying every week to flog me a BWFC credit card.
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