Joe Cuervo
I am a big sports fan, following mostly college football and basketball. Although I am a Big 12 fan in general, and a Kansas Jayhawk fan in particular, I cheer for most of the Big 12 teams as long as they don't play Kansas. I only have a passing interest in the profession
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Penn State and Joe Paterno: Are Both Going to Get What They Deserve?Will there be a real investigation into the truth here, or will everybody's silence be paid for, once the fines, jail terms, court costs, and lawyers' fees are settled?
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Penn State Scandal: Guilt by Association?Did Penn State act appropriately in firing Joe Paterno? What did Joe Paterno do to merit being fired, and over the telephone at that?
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Could This Simple Idea Be All You Need to Lose Weight?First, a study done in Japan, and now studies being undertaken at two universities in England, one at Coventry and another at Warwick, are indicating that a change in eating habits can help you lose weight, burn calories, and even sleep better.
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Making Money on the Internet with GurusIf you're just trying to make some steady money on the internet and not go for some pie-in-the sky internet guru marketing scheme, where do you look?
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NCAA College Football Conference RealignmentsKeeping track of conference football locations for your favorite college football team is getting to be too much of a sideshow.
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Simple Advice on How to Recognize a Work at Home ScamThe one thing all work at home scams have in common is to deflate your wallet. While you might think there isn't much else to say beyond that, there still remains some other things to watch out for.
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Would You Pay $150 to Participate in a Penny Auction Such as "SwipeBids?"Why should it be mandatory to pay $150 in advance to participate in a penny auction such as "Swipebids" and then rely on a guarantee to get your money back if you don't win an auction?
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Elena Kagan a Poor Choice for Supreme Court Justice, but at Least the Left Won't Have a MajorityAll the talk about whether Elena Kagan is a lesbian or a centrist is irrelevant. She was handpicked by Obama for only one reason: to be a rubber stamp for the left.
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"Free Trials" of Dermitage, Kumaara, or Prevage? Well, by Now We All Know What "Free" Means, Don't We?Should getting rid of wrinkles in your skin cost you $99.95 a month on your credit card, payable to an unknown company out of Ontario, Canada?
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"LowerMyBills.Com" Ads Claiming an Obama Housing Refinance Program Completely BogusEverything from credit card debt bailouts to mortgage payment bailouts are part of wild claims made by credit card scammers, preying upon the perception that Obama has passed some sort of law to help out consumers.
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"Home Income System" Making the Rounds on the Internet Just Another Google Cash Kit ScamDo you like the idea of participating in chain letters? Then you'll love the "Home Income System" being offered on the internet. You'll have to scam others if you want to make any money.
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"Magic Jack" Phone Service: You Get What You Pay ForWhile it's nice to get phone service from Magic Jack for only $19.95 a year, it works like a cell phone in a bad coverage area. That's even with a reliable, high speed internet connection.
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Verizon Stock Should Soar If They Reach an Agreement with Apple to Market the New IPhone 4If even the mere hint of Apple marketing its new iPhone 4 through the Verizon network is enough to make Apple's stock rise, imagine what could happen if it becomes reality.
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"Swipebids" and "QuiBids" Are the Same Penny Auction RipoffA week ago, "Swipebids" claimed they were auctioning iPads for "$23.48." The latest ad claims an iPad was auctioned for just "$17.00." The iPad was not listed at "Swipebids."
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Acai Berry "Diet Plan" Ripoff Artists Getting More Desperate, Falsifying Media Support for PlanWhat makes it fun to write about the Acai Berry "Diet Plan," as I have done on a number of occasions, it that it's a credit card scam that truly is one of the most inventive scams I've witnessed.
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The Difference Between Riding a "Shop-Quality Bicycle" and a "Wal-Mart Special"If you're considering riding a bicycle for fun or exercise, choosing the right bike will make the difference between whether you'll even ride it or not. Don't choose a bike solely based on price.
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QuiBids Claims that it Works Better Than eBay Don't Add UpQuiBids is making a lot of claims they can't support and appear to be using fake testimonials to support an outrageous statement that they're a better deal than eBay.
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Can You Turn Turn Your Compouter Into a TV?If it were really true that PCShowBuzz could turn your computer into a TV, wouldn't DISHNet and DirecTV have something to say about it? Just what are you really getting for $29.95? Read this article to learn more.
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Acai Berry "Diet" Promoters Asking People to Decide Whether It's a "Miracle Diet" or a "Scam"About the time you think the sellers of Acai Berry supplement pills are finished stealing from people, they try to at least raise some question in the minds of consumers about whether they're legitimate or not.
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Purchasing an Indoor Air Purifier Could Be Hazardous to Your HealthWhile hospitals and restaurants may use air purifiers to help with allergies and to provide atmosphere, many air purifiers used in private homes just give off harmful ozone.
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"Lower My Bills.Com" Not a Good Idea for ConsumersDo consumers realize they give out their Social Security number and other private information for the sake of getting bids on their insurance business that could do more harm than good?
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Acai Berry Diet Scam Continues with the Help of the Black Eyed PeasDoes the latest Acai Berry/Colon Cleanse scam really have the endorsement of the Black Eyed Peas? You hear "I Gotta Feeling" playing while being subjected to a sales pitch.
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The Crazy Health Claims of Nitric OxideSide by side, you can see advertisements for "The World's Greatest Treasury of Health Secrets" and "Force Factor." Health Secrets claims to heal every kind of disease, Force Factor will make you crazy, ripped.
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Male Enhancement Pills: Do They Work? What About ExtenZe and Enzyte?Advertisements on TV promoting male enhancement pills, such as "Smiling Bob," for Enzyte, and a couple talking about how "This could be fun," while claiming "a billion tablets" of ExtenZe have been sold, seem to be everywhere. What are the results?
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What Do Resveratrol, Acai Berry, and Colon Cleanse Products Have in Common?Resveratrol, Acai Berry, and Colon Cleanse marketers prey on the something-for-nothing mentality of many consumers, offering "free trials" that result in unauthorized credit card charges and debit card withdrawals.
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Book Promoted by Hugh Downs Makes Ridiculous Health ClaimsLearn why you should take the claims made in the book The World's Greatest Treasury of Health Secrets with a grain of salt.
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LiVea: The Latest in Diet Scams, Makes 79-lb. Weight Loss Promise Without a Lap BandAd for LiVea claims "in numerous scientific studies, test subjects who used LiVea regularly saw substantial weight loss. Up to 67 lbs." As usual, there's a "risk-free trial."
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"Force Factor" Supplement Making Dubious Claims About Building MuscleNutritional supplements prey on desire for better body and muscle gain without steroids and apparently without exercise, as well.
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How to Avoid Being Scammed on Your Cellular Telephone BillCellular or Wireless Phone Companies don't advise people about many charges that appear on your statement. You should review your bill every month and dispute invalid charges.
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Acai Berry Diet Scam Takes on New TwistNowhere in the ad for this miracle diet plan combining an Acai Berry product with a Colon Cleanse product is the price mentioned. The free trial is anything but free.
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Companies Promising Reduction of Delinquent IRS Tax Debts Fleecing ConsumersConsumers with IRS tax problems are seduced by TV ads from tax relief firms promising to settle their tax debts for pennies on the dollar, and in some cases, promising to wipe out the debt to the IRS in full.
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Acai Berry, Colon Cleanse, and Now There's Sensa: Do Any of Them Help with Weight Loss?Why take the risk of buying Acai Berry, Colon Cleanse, or Sensa Diet products online through unknown venders? When complaints arise, you can't locate the sellers, but you can locate their charges on your credit card statement!
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Internet Money-Making Gurus Just Take Your MoneyPeople turning to the internet to make money, click on ads to try to find like-minded people who will help them, only to shell out hard-earned money with no results
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Cash Gifting Clubs: Are They Legal? Do They Work?An in-depth analysis of cash gifting reveals illegalities. A look at why the cash gifting "clubs" don't work and why the promoters' claims don't add up.
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Google Cash Kit Another Credit Card ScamInstead of helping unemployed or underemployed persons make money using Google, websites offering "free trials" of a Google Cash Kit wind up charging over $100 a month to your credit card with no results. -
The Hour of the Planet: Turn Off Your Lights for an Hour to Save the Planet?According to the WWF, we need to get world governments involved to take action to stop a global warming "threat." But is this threat real, or is it some sort of plot to control people's lives?
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Negative Option Clauses Used to Sell Phony Colon Cleanse and Acai Berry Diet PlansThe phrase, negative option clause, should alert the customer that he's being scammed on his credit card. A legitimate free trial offer shouldn't require you to agree to recurring charges that aren't disclosed. -
Use of Plastic Bags Targeted by EnvironmentalistsFirst we were told that paper bags used up too many trees, now we're told that plastic bags waste petroleum and harms animals. -
Acai Patch with Green Tea Latest Variation on Credit Card ScamAcai Berry product mutates into a different form, this time a patch, in order to lure dieters into giving out their credit card number. -
College Basketball was Never Played like ThisOne good season and the coach was given a lifetime contract. The team hasn't had a decent record in five years and it's getting worse. -
How to Avoid Speeding TicketsWhile I'm not encouraging speeding, it is safer to drive 10 MPH over the limit than to drive too slow, especially if you'll note highways that post a minimum speed limit of 40
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Government Grant Scams Claiming President Barack Obama is Handing Out Free MoneyAds for free Government money promise to pay off your personal debts, finance a home-based business, and typically feature a picture of President Obama -
Acai Berry Deception Continues with Fictitious Diet BlogsTry to imagine an online sales pitch that customizes its sale based on where you live; suddenly all the testimonials from satisfied users live within fifteen miles of you! -
Acai Berry Diet Plan Not Endorsed by Oprah Winfrey or Rachael RayThe Acai Berry Scam is about to fold as attorneys for Harpo investigate.
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Acai Berry Diet Scam Teams Up with Ultra Slim XSVariations of the Acai Berry free trial diet scam appear all over the internet, teaming up with free trials of other diet products and claiming endorsements from Dr. Oz and Oprah -
Acai Berry and Colon Cleanse Diet Scams Clean Out Your WalletMarketers of Acai Berry and Colon Cleanse are offering free "samples" of each product, but are simply scamming their victims twice.
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Barack Obama's Energy Independence Plan Would Be a DisasterOil is in everything, from women's make-up products, to tires, and in the gas tanks of our cars. Barack Obama wants to do away with oil as a commodity. -
Cellular Telephones Rapidly Replacing Landlines and Public TelephonesMore households replacing their landlines with cellular telephones so they just have one phone bill Cell phones becoming a necessity as public or pay telephones disappear from the horizon
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Are Millionaire NCAA Football and Basketball Coaches Worth the Money?Is it any wonder that players consider turning pro before their NCAA eligibility expires? Especially when they have an opportunity to make more than their coach in their first year as a pro?
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Cultural Climate of America is Changing Rapidly: Longing for Nostalgia May Only Go Back Twenty YearsWho remembers the following cultural icons of yesteryear? The LP? The telephone booth? Rotary dial telephones? Long distance operators? Free television programming? Only one parent working while the mother stayed home with the kids? -
Internet Marketers Just Want Your Credit Card NumberYou receive an e-mail from someone offering a trial or sample for "free," that requires a $1.95 or $2.95 charge that sounds reasonable. -
Voter Apathy During ElectionsIf the typical number of registered voters who stay home during most election cycles got out and voted, they would decide the outcome in most elections -
E-Mail Phishing, Advance Fee Scams, Phony Lotteries from the United Kingdom and AfricaForeigners e-mail you with stories of dormant bank accounts with millions of dollars that they'll share with you for a percentage, or for which all you do is pay a security keeping fee, or your e-mail address was picked as a lottery winner
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Fake Credentials Used to Promote Dietary ProductThe American Diet Institute? American Dietary? American Health Association? All of these organizations claim to be endorsing the Acai Berry pills. Two don't exist, and the third one never endorsed Acai Berry.
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How to Get Ready for the Switch to Digitall TVFebruary 17, 2009 is the date by which virtually all TV programming will switch from analog to digital. Do TV viewers need to do anything about it now?
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Acai Berry Marketing Scam Strikes AgainWhile there may be nothing wrong with the Acai Berry product itself, the marketing of it through e-mail spam is deceptive and misleading
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Barack Obama is Wrong for AmericaDemocratic presidential nominee promises change in how Washington does business, but does he really represent a break with the past?
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Miracle Health Products for Sale on the InternetProducts claiming miraculous weight loss, increased energy, or cures for whatever ails you tend to have one thing in common: depleting your wallet
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Does America Have Too Many Lawyers?The United States is the most litigious society on the planet. Why is this the case and is it likely to change?
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America is Fast Becoming a Bilingual NationFrom simple grocery store purchases to dealing with government agencies, people are now expected to take the time to choose between Spanish and English
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Is it Possible for the Average Person to Make Money on the Internet?Why do they always want my money first before delivering on their promises? -
Do Solutions to the High Gas Prices Exist?How are we going to solve the problem of high gas prices? -
Presidential Elections: For the Elite OnlyDo Americans really have a choice at the ballot box?