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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18643623536005524072024-08-29T22:58:57.152-07:00Get a Clue NewsDo you sometimes overlook the obvious? Do your good intentions sometimes overshadow your common sense? Ms. Nonny gets a clue so you don't have to!M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-90823470997055959292007-02-13T11:36:00.000-08:002007-02-13T11:52:48.897-08:00Don't Do it Wrong on Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is tomorrow, so you don't have much time to buy a little something for the one you love. Here are some tips to do it right (and save money):Consumerist has some suggestions on how not to get screwed on Valentines Day when buying flowers or selecting cards and gifts.SmartMoney.com has 10 Things Your Florist Won't Tell You.Mort Rosenblum talks with Travel+Leisure about best and

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-28068077605179618752006-10-14T00:42:00.001-07:002006-10-14T19:36:18.668-07:00Don't Get Fooled by Financial Urban Legends

When it comes to money, there are lots of things that we wish were true that simply are not. Catherine Williams, VP of financial literacy at Money Management International, shares some of the legends she has heard from clients. All of these ideas have a grain of truth in them, but are largely false:1. You can float a check longer if you write in red ink2. Income tax is illegal3. If you are

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-84258617239735447722006-10-13T19:06:00.000-07:002006-10-13T18:03:25.485-07:00Healthy Computing

After a long day in front of the computer, does your back ache? is there pain when you move your wrists? MacWorld has some useful guidelines for setting up an ergonomic computer workspace. Get the right chair, set up your computer at the right height and angle and maintain good posture, and you'll feel a lot better. This information is good for Windows users too!Read the article: Rearrange Your

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-53190811796720610722006-10-12T20:46:00.000-07:002006-10-12T20:57:05.022-07:00Prevent the Flu This Winter

The CDC suggests the following tips to avoid getting the flu:• Get Vaccinated, preferably in October or November• Practice Good Health Habits: 1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick2. Stay home when you are sick 3. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough4. ** Wash your hands often **5. Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth6. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-42913677598162651322006-10-11T11:32:00.000-07:002006-10-11T12:03:54.680-07:00Are you an inventor? Don't get scammed.

Are you always tinkering in your garage? Have you got the greatest idea since the Bass-O-Matic? In short, are you an inventor?You've probably seen those ads on TV that promise to help you get a patent. They make it sound so easy: they do the work and you end up with a patented marketed product. You send away for the "free" inventor's kit, fill out a form, and you get back a nice report explaining

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-569897985867193362006-10-10T11:08:00.000-07:002006-10-11T02:46:35.517-07:00Protect Yourself When You Respond to a Personal Ad

A few months ago an ethics-challenged (at least to my mind) guy named Jason Fortuny posted an explicit female classified ad on Craigslist. This fake ad drew a lot of responses, and Jason posted all the personal information the responders sent online. Since then, there have been copycats. So, how do you protect yourself if you do want to respond to a personal ad? Sex and sexuality writer Violet

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-91413019392230221532006-10-09T15:06:00.000-07:002006-10-06T18:06:44.659-07:00Draft a Good Complaint Letter

Have you ever been dissatisfied by a purchase? Were you rudely treated in a store? Did you pay for a service that didn't live up to your expectations? Write a letter! Consumerist tells you how to write a complaint letter that should be effective.Technorati Tags: consumer protection, business, complaintSubscribe to Get a Clue News

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-15460928585684270842006-10-08T14:44:00.000-07:002006-10-11T12:03:18.219-07:00Rules for Advertising and Marketing on the Internet

If you are doing business in the United States, you need to follow the rules enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. They have created a nice overviewIn brief:• Advertising must tell the truth• Advertising must not mislead consumers• Claims must be substantiated• Disclaimers must be "clear and conspicuous"• Demonstrations of a product must show how it will perfomr under normal use.• If you

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-78540284379335262432006-10-07T14:59:00.000-07:002006-10-07T15:14:02.208-07:00Prevent and Detect Breast Cancer

October is national breast cancer awareness month. In that spirit, I'd like to point out the National Cancer Institute's guide to breast cancer prevention. There are many risk factors that you cannot control, and even without any risk factors you might still get cancer. There is no form of "prevention" that is %100 perfect. What you can do is reduce the risk as much as you can. The overview

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-29828431536791159882006-10-06T17:59:00.000-07:002006-10-06T18:06:13.372-07:00Beware of Work-At-Home Scams

CNN exposes six of the most common work-at-home scams:1. Nigerian Check Cashing Scams2. Reshipping Scams3. Envelope Stuffing Scams4. Medical Billing5. Work-at-Home Job Lists6. PhishingThey give some common sense advice, including:- never forward or transfer money from your personal account on behalf you your employer- do not give out personal financial information- do not fax copies of your ID or

M Nonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654823503813717900noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864362353600552407.post-80134193828010784472006-10-06T17:43:00.000-07:002006-10-10T20:05:16.478-07:00Welcome to Get a Clue News

Sometimes the obvious doesn't become clear until someone points it out to you. Sit back while Ms. Nonny shares common sense and wisdom from around the web!Technorati Profile

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