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News31 new results for fine print
 
Well: When Aging Eyes Can't Read the Fine Print
New York Times (blog)
Try as I might, even with reading glasses, I couldn't decipher the tiny print. Personally, I think the solution is for companies to use larger print on packages and labels for those of us with aging eyes. But until that happens, there's useful advice ...
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What to Do When You Can't Read the Fine Print
New York Times
But at some point, even the longest-armed person can no longer read the fine print on a menu. That's when it is time to find some help. Both optometrists and ophthalmologists can perform eye exams and prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses. ...
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Read the Fine Print and Ignore the Spin: HRZ, YRCW
Wall Street Pit
HRZ isn't completely out of options yet, but its best-case scenario is gradually slipping away from renewed health and toward outcomes like forced asset sales. The company admits its troubles in its own regulatory filings. Read the fine print and ...
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Metzger/Hunt case may turn on non-compete fine print
Bizjournals.com
Veteran commercial real estate broker Tracy Metzger claims she isn't bound by the terms of a three-year non-compete agreement with her former employer because of "gross mismanagement." HUNT Real Estate ERA, in turn, claims Metzger violated the ...
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Beware of insurance myths when renting a car
San Jose Mercury News
That's particularly true if you haven't read the fine print to understand the limitations. Exceptions and exclusions could end up costing you hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you assume you're covered but find out later you're not. ...
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Buyer beware: Charlie Sheen's "Violent Torpedo of Truth" tour offering no refunds
AHN | All Headline News
TMZ got a hold of a ticket to Sheen's upcoming one-man show and it's got a lot more fine print than tickets to Taylor Swift, we're sure. The fine print on the back reads that as long as the show is rescheduled within 12 months, the ticket-holder would ...
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New Questions About Prepaid 529 Plans
New York Times (blog)
The plan, however, markets itself aggressively, so much so that many people don't read the fine print. And now that the plan is underfunded due to losses in its investments, everyone is worried about this program and similar ones. ...
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Not a Wet Suit
E! Online
I don't know if people just didn't read the fine print, but it sounds a little stupid to buy a bathing suit that you can't bathe in. It's being called a "sun-suit" in hopes to not confuse people, but I don't think that it's taking. ...
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Basingstoke experts look for catches in the Budget
Andover Advertiser
By Richard Garfield » BUSINESS experts in Basingstoke have been poring over the fine print of last week's Budget – and Chancellor George Osborne has been getting a mixture of plaudits and brickbats. Basingstoke-based RSM Tenon tax partner Nick Parker ...
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Horror Story
Curbed National
A cautionary tale comes to us from Baltimore and reminds us all to read the fine print. Back in 2005 a homeowner in Park Heights planned to build a pool on two lots she had purchased in 1997, but the city required her to consolidate the two parcels of ...
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Gluten Free Entertaining 101
Patch.com
This gluten free thing is, at first look, a very complicated issue, with many prepared foods which may seem safe, having gluten ingredients hidden in their fine print. Initially, it seems all the good stuff we know and love is off limits. ...
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Charlie Sheen Show -- No Refunds
Peace FM Online
When you read the fine print on the back of the ticket -- standard language -- it sounds a little like a dice roll, because if Charlie doesn't show up, the ticket holder would only be entitled to a refund if the event is not re-scheduled within a year ...
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Peace FM Online
Shocking Credit Card Terms: USA Bank Zirconia Select
Credit.com News (blog)
It looks like a pretty good offer—after all, that $100 sign-up bonus might be tempting to some—until you get to the fine print. In fact, the USA Bank Zirconia Select agreement is a classic example of why you should always read the fine print of your ...
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Credit.com News (blog)
Business Journal has distinct print and online products
The Business Journal
It's a moment many in the business of print publications have been waiting for. See, the model of most publications is to sell a print publication, but then place all that content online for free viewing. That theory worked fine when print publications ...
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Combo Plate: Foolish hijinks, bacon candles, sweet buns and more
Los Angeles Times (blog)
--The fine print: Should canned food come with a warning label? Check out this opinion piece that says that many canned foods have been bathing in BPA, a chemical linked to breast and prostate cancer, as well as infertility, early puberty in girls, ...
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Cha-ching! (4-1)
Garden Center Magazine
It turned out he was caught in a web of fine print. Hidden fees and surcharges were beginning to take a toll on the bottom line. And that toll ultimately was huge -- as in $11000 worth of huge before his processing contract expired. ...
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Garden Center Magazine
Talking clubs and coaches
The Detroit News (blog)
I'm not sure of the fine print, but considering the money raised by those raffles, the University would probably like the groups to stick around, maybe just tweaked a bit in how they are run. Talked with basketball coach Tom Izzo on Thursday just as he ...
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Scammer rips off Trade Me listing
Stuff.co.nz
The email used a convincing Trade Me template and included fine print which said Mr Arthur had five days to inspect his purchase once payment was confirmed. If he did not like it, he would be entitled to a full refund. But Mr Arthur smelt a rat, ...
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Frugal Family: Online Deals
Patch.com
There is fine print so please read before purchasing. The one I got required a $35 purchase. My husband and I ended up having a great date night for $12!!! (2 dinners and a scorpion bowl was exactly $35 before tax.) Vista Print…their FREE items make ...
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Big Ten Friday mailblog
ESPN (blog)
Adam Rittenberg: George, you've got to read the fine print, my friend. I wrote that Nebraska hadn't played a regular-season game against a Big Ten team since 2003. I used this to indicate that the Huskers haven't actively planned to play a Big Ten ...
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Is the joke on you? Today's pop culture April Fool's pranks
USA Today
A funny customer notice in fine print reads, "Refrain from using two Toshiba Spectacle 3D devices simultaneously in each eye. Doing so may cause each device to render the corresponding 3D image in 3D yet again, resulting in an uncomfortable and ...
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USA Today
BB&T: New debit rule will lead to new fees, fewer rewards
Charlotte Observer
So for example, most people who have gotten a mortgage loan will tell you about how complex it is, how much paper there is, about fine print. We didn't do that. All of that is because of previous regulations intended to protect the consumer. ...
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Charlotte Observer
Seven More Questions for Gil Elbaz, CEO of the Data Mercenary Factual
All Things Digital
If you're a search engine the fine print can probably be ignored. That's maybe not surprising, but it is interesting that ignoring them has become the norm because it's simply impossible for a computer to consider them. Creative Commons created six ...
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All Things Digital
Spring Cleaning: Who Will Take Your Excess?
Hartford Courant
Read the fine print on the side of the box before tossing in your unwanted clothes. If you just want to get rid of your stuff, this may be a fine option. If you want your merchandise to go to a charity, drive on by. Do test all electrical and ...
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Best buy back? Navigating the e-trade-in system
Gaston Gazette
In the fine print: You can pay up front to guarantee a buy back but if your gadget breaks before then, you won't get anything. Best Buy's trade in offers no guarantee or up-front cost and you can bring in electronics you bought elsewhere. ...
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NDP promises deserves no credit: Sa
Toronto Sun
The fine print on those contracts may be small, but it is legible. No one can claim to be ignorant of the interest rate on a new card. A credit card is not a right. Granted, they are becoming something of a necessity. But guess what? ...
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Channel 11 Helps Man Get $350 In Unauthorized Charges Returned
WPXI Pittsburgh
After doing some research, Channel 11's Robin Taylor said in the fine print of the Haband privacy policy there's a link to a thank you page that directs customers to another website, where they can sign up to receive discounts for a monthly ...
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Forbes figures on Padres may need a recalculation
San Diego Union Tribune
Yet attached to the magazine's calculation is a fine-print footnote that also acts as an asterisk: EBITDA is accountant-speak for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. In this context, what it means is that looking at the ...
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Dear friends, spend your money wisely
Arab News
There was an abundance of fine print, but the salesman just brushed things off swiftly, and taking Ali into his confidence, told him, "Hey, this is all mumbo jumbo for headquarters. The important thing is that we know each other. ...
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Advertorials still common: media activists
Taipei Times
On most of the clips, the word "advertorial" is written in fine print in a corner below the article. "The labeling is not very obvious, and some do not have labels at all," Lin said. Environmentalists who attended the press conference voiced their ...
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Public Meets School Board Candidates At Forum
Benton County Enterprise
He said that fine print needs to be examined when deciding how to vote, and that all opinions need to be examined. He believes that collective bargaining allows a level playing ground and is a great way for teachers and administrators to come together ...
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Blogs15 new results for fine print
 
Beyond Reading Glasses: Options for Reading the Fine Print ...
By By TARA PARKER-POPE
If you're struggling to read the fine print as you age, there are options beyond drug store reading glasses, explains this weeks' Patient Money.
Well - http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/
March Madness | The Fine Print
By Chelsea Hetelson
If we were able to do The Fine Print as a full-time job, we'd jump at the opportunity. But unfortunately, we all have to pay rent or go to class (and pass ) and therefore need to keep our boring but real full-time jobs or continue to go ...
The Fine Print - http://www.thefineprintuf.org/
Patient Money: What to Do When You Can't Read the Fine Print ...
By By MICHELLE ANDREWS
As people age and find it harder to read small print — a common condition called presbyopia — glasses or contacts might be necessary.
eWallstreeter - http://ewallstreeter.com/
jasminsblog - Charlie Sheen Show -- No Refunds
By jasminsblog
TMZ got hold of a ticket to Charlie Sheen 's one-man show, and TicketMaster is hedging its bets if Charlie goes off the rails. When you read the fine print on the back of the ticket -- standard language -- it sounds a little like a dice ...
jasminsblog - http://jasminsblog.livejournal.com/
Create your 'moment' with our 'Don't miss a moment' | Official ...
By jakeduhaime
The fine print: - Videos should be 1-3 minutes in length. They can go over or under, but with good reasoning, like a really great video. - Videos should stay within the 'Don't miss a …' theme. - Videos should be uploaded to your own ...
Official Blog for the Detroit Red Wings - http://hockeytownblog.com/
jmkays - Charlie Sheen Show -- No Refunds
By jmkays
When you read the fine print on the back of the ticket -- standard language -- it sounds a little like a dice roll, because if Charlie doesn't show up, the ticket holder would only be entitled to a refund if the event is not ...
jmkays - http://jmkays.livejournal.com/
LivingSocial National Deals: Vistaprint, MyPix2Canvas + More
By Jennifer
As always, be sure to read the fine print for any exclusions and purchase limits . These deals are available to anyone, regardless of what city you live in: Akron/Canton- $10 for $50 worth of business cards, invitations, photo books and ...
Stretching a Buck - http://www.stretchingabuckblog.com/
Patient Money: What to Do When You Can't Read the Fine Print, Even ...
By marketmaker
The IRS says you can do your taxes free online. First, read the fine print. OCC Reminds Consumers To Read Fine Print on Gift Cards. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency reminds consumers to read the terms and conditions of gift ...
Bullfax.com - Market News & Analysis - http://www.bullfax.com/
Rosalyn Hoffman: 3 Rules for Buying From "The Flash Sale Mob"
By Rosalyn Hoffman
The only problem is we neglected to read the fine print. Unlike, most online tickets that you buy and print out, this one required us to print the voucher and take it to the box office days ahead of the scheduled performance to redeem ...
The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/theblog/
Exclusive: YPG to Buy Dex, SuperMedia
By Greg Sterling
I really need to read the fine print. Love your work (include the breaking news) . Ha Ha. Kevin Cheng says at. April 1st, 2011 at 10:38 pm. Nice. As the "MLB The Show" commercial says…. well played, Mauer. Greg Sterling says at ...
Screenwerk - http://www.screenwerk.com/
Rebecca Tushnet's 43(B)log: less sodium soup should have less ...
By Rebecca Tushnet
Second, even the fine print "confusingly uses the singular 'soup,' when it refers to a composite of soups. It also states that the 25% less sodium soup has 480 mg of sodium compared to 830 mg for the 'condensed soup,' a difference of ...
Rebecca Tushnet's 43(B)log - http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
Kudlow Urges Obama to Unleash American Energy Industry | The Americano
By Editor
He says that even though President Obama made it seem as if a convert to a " drill baby drill" if you read the fine print, that is not what the president really wants. "In the fact sheet that accompanied the speech, there's a lot of talk ...
The Americano - http://theamericano.com/
Ford discloses exec salaries, Mulally package worth over $26M ...
By Chris Shunk
The Blue Oval filed its annual proxy with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the fine print reveals some very happy executives. At the top, CEO Alan Mulally scored $1.4 million in salary, as well as $9.45 million in cash ...
Autoblog - http://www.autoblog.com/
The Travel Troubleshooter: An unmarried driver fee? How enterprising
Question: A couple of weeks ago, my family and I took a trip to Hilton Head Island. We booked a rental car with Enterprise and the fine print in the contract said there would be an additional charge of $5.
elliott.org - http://www.elliott.org/blog/joes-holiday-air-travel-tips-its-us-vs-them/comment-page-1/
Swappin' Cycles | swerve
By Drew Anderson
... Apr. 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Following that, sellers return to pick up either their cheque or their unsold bikes (anything not picked up will be donated to charity). For all the fine print, check out calgarybikeswap.ca. ...
swerve - http://swervecalgary.com/

Web4 new results for fine print
 
Reading the Fine Print of a 529 Plan - NYTimes.com
An Illinois program that let parents save for their childrens college education promised peace of mind. Now, it faces a shortfall, reports the New York ...
dealbook.nytimes.com/.../reading-the-fine-print-of-a-529-plan...
The Importance of Reading the Fine Print of Credit Agreements ...
Last week a concerned mother wrote to us here at GetOutOfDebt.org with a predicament with her son's BillMeLater Account. Her concerns are as follows: " This ...
https://getoutofdebt.org/.../the-importance-of-reading-the-fine-...
Read the fine print
The expression "Read the fine print" is often associated with insurance policies . And it couldn't be more true! One of the biggest and most dangerous ...
pyramid.delislewalwyn.com/index.php?...id...
Focus On The Coast - Fine Print
Fine Print, PDF, Print, E-mail ... of a previous winner of that prize, Hillary Jordan's Mudbound, which was reviewed here in Focus May 2008 Fine Print. ...
www.focusonthecoast.com/index.php?option=com...


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