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Consumer Confidential: Jobs picture brightens (sort of), Facebook gift cards

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:19:25 +0000

Here’s your whoppingly Wednesday roundup of consumer news from around the Web: –Some interesting news on the jobs front (no, not Steve Jobs). The latest data suggest that companies have stopped firing people. The only problem is that they aren’t… read more here….

The chef Marc Murphy shopped for good things to put in the basket while the weather is still nice.

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A Consumer Watchdog group is airing a cartoon that is named “do not track me.” The video depicts Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt has seducing children to come get their “free ice cream.” read more here….

Here’s your traditionally Tuesday roundup of consumer news from around the Web: –Is it OK to eat Frankenfish? Our friends at the Food and Drug Administration say they’ll look into whether genetically modified fishies are safe to eat. The fish,… read more here….

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On Location: In Versailles, a House With a Famous Neighbor

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:19:03 +0000

On Location: In Versailles, a House With a Famous Neighbor
Behind a green door in Versailles is a secluded four-bedroom duplex apartment, with a garden for inspiration and a guesthouse for income.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

Consumer calendar 8/26/10
To get news of your consumer event in The York Dispatch, send it to Business Editor, The York Dispatch, 205 N.
Source: www.yorkdispatch.com

German Consumer Confidence Strong
German consumer confidence strong
Source: www.forbes.com

Consumer Cellular Earns Spot on Inc. 5000 List for Second Year in a Row
PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consumer Cellular (https://www.consumercellular.com), AARPs exclusive wireless provider, has been named to Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for the second consecutive year. Consumer Cellular achieved a 262 percent revenue growth rate from 2006 to 2009. Consumer Cellular is …
Source: www.businesswire.com

Consumer Confidence to Increase on Stronger Growth, Employment, GfK Says
German consumer confidence will rise in September as stronger economic growth and declining unemployment boost income expectations, GfK AG said.
Source: www.bloomberg.com

Currents | Goods: Dedar Brings its Vibrant Fabrics to the United States
Known for its vibrant fabrics and wallpapers, the Italian company now has a collection at Bergdorf Goodman.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

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Currents | Open: Nightwood’s Pop-Up Store Opens in Brooklyn

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:19:04 +0000

Environmentally friendly furniture is the specialty.

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The graphic designer Katherine Rasmussen shopped for decorative objects with seaworthy style.

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Consumer confidence rose only marginally in the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey. read more here….

A Swedish-Italian architect and artist populated an old industrial building on the outskirts of Milan with sculptures of horses and dragons.

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Wall Street rose on Wednesday, led by gains in consumer stocks after a reassuring sales forecast from discounter Target Corp fueled optimism about the retail industry. read more here….

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Consumer confidence gains in July

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 01:19:05 +0000

Consumer confidence gains in July
Consumer confidence rose for a third straight month in July as people are feeling more at ease as the political climate cools and economic recovery is gaining pace, driven by rising exports and local demand.
Source: www.bangkokpost.com

Consumer confidence rises in San Diego County
Consumer confidence in San Diego County last month rose to its highest point since September 2009, according to telephone surveys by The San Diego Union-Tribune. But it still has a way to go to get to pre-recessionary levels.
Source: www.signonsandiego.com

Consumer morale falls in UK
British consumer morale fell last month to its lowest level since May 2009 as households took a bleaker view of the outlook following June’s austere budget, building society Nationwide said today.
Source: rss.feedsportal.com

On Location: The Hills in the House on the Hill
In a house on a hill outside Prague, floors are pitched at an angle, as in a movie theater.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

Consumer confidence surges in August
Consumer confidence has surged as Australians maintain a positive outlooks about the Australian economy.
Source: bigpondnews.com

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Consumer Spending Flat in June, Savings Rate Rises

admin — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:19:22 +0000

Consumer spending and personal incomes were flat in June while savings rate rises United States Department of Commerce – Consumer spending – United States – Home – Consumer Information read more here….

Introduced in the 1930s and coveted for decades for their sculptural forms, vintage concrete planters are now sold at Inner Gardens in Los Angeles.

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The painter Michael DesRosiers has filled the farmhouse and other buildings on his property in Lyme, Conn., with playful follies.

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Consumer spending and incomes were unexpectedly flat in June while personal savings were the highest in a year, implying an anemic economic recovery for the remainder of this year. read more here….

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In the Garden: Helping a Flower Garden Survive Summer

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:19:06 +0000

Solutions for battling pests, drought and other scourges.

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Consumer confidence sank in July to its lowest since February on job market worries, underscoring the slow path to economic recovery, and home prices rose in May but without signs of a sustained rebound, reports released on Tuesday showed. read more here….

The designer’s colorful plastic floor lamps were a flop when he first introduced them in 1969, but times have changed.

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Two murals recently painted on the walls of a Midtown building were the winners of a contest sponsored by the developer.

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Consumer Confidence Index erodes further in July to 50.4 as job worries take toll on outlook Consumer Confidence Index – Social Sciences – Economics – Indicators and Statistics – Official Statistics read more here….

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Consumer fora can’t direct award of certificates: SC

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:19:03 +0000

Consumer fora can’t direct award of certificates: SC
New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) The Supreme Court has held that the consumer fora cannot direct a statutory examination board to award certificates to students as it is beyond the purview of the Consumer Protection Act.
Source: www.ptinews.com

Currents | Décor: Walls That Invite Children to Make Their Marks
Skyline Design now makes glass panels that can be drawn on with markers; a spray of glass cleaner makes them sparkle again.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

Brazilian Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Decline for First Time Since 2006
Brazils consumer prices unexpectedly declined in the month through mid-July, the first monthly deflation reading in four years.
Source: www.bloomberg.com

Consumer electronics boost
MANAMA: The Bahrain consumer electronics market is set to increase to BD159 million ($421.7m) this year, according to a recent forecast by Business Monitor International.
Source: www.gulf-daily-news.com

Currents | Bathrooms: A Stylish Sink for Tiny Spaces
A bathroom basin from AF New York protrudes only 12 inches into the room.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

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Consumer Reports Won’t Recommend iPhone 4

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:19:03 +0000

Consumer Reports said Monday that the consumer testing organization can not officially recommend the Apple iPhone 4 because of its “death grip” antenna issues. read more here….

Consumer Reports, the influential magazine for product reviews, gave the thumb’s down Monday to Apple’s new iPhone because of reception problems it said were caused by a design flaw. read more here….

Consumer Reports has declined to recommend Apple’s iPhone 4 handset. read more here….

Teich Garden Systems creates gardens wrapped in mesh netting, protecting them against marauding animals.

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Though demand for condos has dipped in recent years, prices have remained relatively stable in the downtown area.

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Consumer Reports says the iPhone 4 has reception problems caused by its antenna design. read more here….

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Taiwan Consumer Prices Climbed 1.18% in June, Sixth Straight Monthly Gain

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:19:04 +0000

Taiwan Consumer Prices Climbed 1.18% in June, Sixth Straight Monthly Gain
Taiwans consumer prices rose in June for a sixth month, driven by higher international energy costs on the island that imports 99 percent of its crude oil.
Source: www.bloomberg.com

Consumer Product Makers Under Chemical Attack
Lobbyists for consumer product manufacturers are scrambling to prevent the state from listing chemicals in their products as potentially harmful.
Source: labusinessjournal.com

A Curving Roof ‘Bounces’ Light Into a Dark Home
Rather than a tall tower by the sea, this “lighthouse” in Melbourne was designed to be filled with sunshine.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

Design Notebook: Peter Buchanan-Smith’s Ax Is a Tool and a Work of Art
Made by a secret source in Maine and hand-painted in TriBeCa, the designer’s sturdy hatchets have a following.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

UAE consumer morale still high
DUBAI Consumer confidence is still high in the UAE for the rest of the year despite a slight decrease, compared to first half of 2010, according to the latest survey by MasterCard.
Source: www.khaleejtimes.com

Consumer Protection Could Derail Financial Reform
How President Obama’s consumer-protection plan threatens his plan to rein in Wall Street excess.
Source: www.newsweek.com

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On Location: In Istanbul, From Ransacked to Revived

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:19:06 +0000

On Location: In Istanbul, From Ransacked to Revived
A Turkish town house caught in the crossfire of a divorce gets a $100,000 renovation.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

On Location: Dream of a Home Takes the Shape of a Victorian Retreat
One woman’s cottage, which stands near the trailer she shares with her husband, is a dream of Victoriana.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

A Garden Crawl Through the Garden State
Visiting five public gardens in five counties across New Jersey.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

Currents | Lighting: Windmill Lamp Uses Rustic Recycling
A new table lamp features a shade made from real flour sacks, so no two are identical.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

New IN consumer laws take effect next week
New consumer protection laws involving abandoned medical records and prevention of mortgage fraud take effect July 1.
Source: www.wave3.com

In the Garden: Roses That Lack Bugs, but Also Perfume
New hybrids of roses bred to survive without pesticides are on display at the New York Botanical Garden. But there is a (fragrant) cost.

Source: feeds.nytimes.com

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