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| | Consumer protection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Consumer protection is government regulation to protect the interests of consumers, for example by requiring businesses to disclose detailed information about products, particularly in areas where safety or public health is an issue, such as food. | | | Consumer protection covers a wide range of topics including but not necessarily limited to product liability, privacy rights, unfair business practices, fraud, misrepresentation, and other consumer/business interactions. | | | In Australia it is the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission or the individual State Consumer Affairs agencies. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_protection
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| | Consumer Surplus |
| | Stated differently, consumer surplus measures the difference between what is person is willing to pay for a commodity and the amount he/she actually is required to pay. | | | In purchasing these 4 units, the consumer receives $30.00 worth of value ($9.00, $8.00, $7.00, $6.00) and spends $24.00 ($6.00 x 4 units). | | | Consumer demand is a measure of willingness to pay. |
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http://www.digitaleconomist.com/cs_4010.html
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| | Consumer Information |
| | Consumer Pricing and Advertising Act (Act 449 of 1976) regulates the pricing of consumer items and the advertising of consumer items in order to provide a level playing field for all merchandising establishments and to protect the welfare of the consumer. |
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http://www.michigan.gov/mda/0,1607,7-125-1566---,00.html
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| | Consumer Action - CA News - Credit Card Survey 2005 (Summer 2005) [English] |
| | Consumer Action’s Linda Sherry appeared before the Senate Banking Committee on May 17, along with other consumer advocates and credit card company executives who had been invited to testify on credit card industry practices. | | | Regulators had expressed concern that making small minimum payments—especially payments requiring only 2% of the balance—would cause consumers with high credit card rates to increase their debt because they are not even paying all the interest being charged. | | | Maximum charges protect consumers from higher fees, but minimum charges can result in a higher payment than would be necessary under a strict per-centage approach. |
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http://www.consumer-action.org:16080/English/CANews/2005_Credit_Card_Survey/index.php
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| | Consumer World: Everything Consumer |
| | Consumer Reports says that not all certified used car programs are created equal, so be careful when you buy. | | | Consumer World is a public service, non-commercial* guide with over 2000 of the most useful consumer resources. | | | Here is Consumer World's annual survey of retail return policies, including this year's ploys, but also listing stores with generous extended holiday return deadlines. |
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http://www.consumerworld.org
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| | Consumer Protection-PIRG |
| | The bill is especially harmful to consumers from smaller states, where classes of victims might be too small to spread the costs of a single-state lawsuit. | | | Last week, PIRG joined Consumer Federation of America, Free Press and Consumers Union to release a new report and announce a new campaign to preserve economic and consumer benefits of peer-to-peer file sharing. | | | By the way-- we urge consumers to check up on the credit bureaus by getting their free credit reports, but to reject offers to pay $40-100 or more for over-priced unnecessary credit monitoring products. |
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http://www.pirg.org/consumer
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| | USATODAY.com - Consumer confidence highest since mid-2002 |
| | But other measures offered a more muted picture of consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of the economy. | | | The New York-based Conference Board's consumer confidence index jumped to 101.8 in June from 93.1 in May. Those saying current business conditions were good rose to 25.6% from 22.2%. | | | "Looking ahead, consumers expect the economy to continue to grow at a healthy clip and to continue to generate additional jobs," says Lynn Franco, director of Conference Board's Consumer Research Center. |
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http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/confidence/2004-06-29-conf-board_x.htm
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| | CONSUMER |
| | The idea of consumer rights is dependent upon whether all citizens, in their actions as business persons, government employees, and as consumers, carry out certain responsibilities. | | | To implement the various consumer protection laws passed by Congress and state legislatures, many government agencies issue regulations that affect consumers. | | | The benefits of effective consumer education are many, and it can be delivered in many ways. |
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http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/frm/pubs/fcs244.html
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| | Consumer advocacy on dealmac. |
| | But for everyday consumers, cash discounted prices are confusing and misleading. | | | Cash purchases offer little consumer protection in the event of a conflict with a merchant. | | | Some of the most popular are Consumer Reports, Consumer World, the Federal Trade Commission, |
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http://dealmac.com/consumer.html
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| | Consumer Expenditure Survey Home Page |
| | Consumer Expenditures in 2002 (annual report) (PDF 94K) | | | Consumer Expenditures in 2001 (annual report) (PDF 193K) | | | Consumer Expenditures in 1999 (annual report) (PDF 87K) |
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http://www.bls.gov/cex
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| | Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation |
| | Massachusetts Consumer Affairs Director Beth Lindstrom joined investigators with the Division of Standards today to release results of an annual survey of retailer pricing accuracy and call attention to deficiencies in compliance by retailers using in-aisle remote scanners. | | | State inspectors checked for pricing accuracy at thirteen retail chains statewide, scanning 4,900 items at 90 locations and finding only 51 overcharges at the checkout counter. | | | Consumer Alert: Illegal Mortgage Broker Ordered to Cease |
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http://www.consumer.com
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| | Division of Consumer Services Homepage, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| | Scammers May Impersonate Government Agencies (11/3/05) The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert for consumers warning that sweepstakes scam artists may be impersonating government agencies in an effort to convince consumers that they have won a monetary “prize.” Learn more... | | | A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months. | | | The Division of Consumer Services has created a monthly electronic newsletter for Florida consumers. |
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http://www.800helpfla.com
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| | Consumer Price Index Home Page |
| | The Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) program produces monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. | | | Consumer Price Index Detailed Report Tables 1A-23A, Annual Averages 2004 (PDF 111K). | | | How to Use the Consumer Price Index for Escalation (PDF 12K) |
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http://www.bls.gov/cpi
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| | Consumers Online - Welcome to the Consumers Online Website |
| | The Consumer Handbook Online can help you find the right organisation or agency to contact if you need more information or wish to make a complaint. | | | Welcome to Consumers Online - your consumer reference and referral centre provided by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). | | | This web site is here to help you find resources and assistance on a wide range of consumer issues. |
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http://www.consumersonline.gov.au
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| | Division of Consumer Affairs |
| | Consumer Affairs: Delivering service excellence-Prime Minister's Public Service Award | | | Trinidad and Tobago in the Development of Global Consumer Standards | | | Common Problems Encountered by Consumers When Purchasing Computers-Part one |
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http://www.consumer.gov.tt/news2.htm
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| | Welcome to Consumer Voice |
| | The site also allows consumers to process complaints that are then forwarded and reviewed by appropriate consumer agencies. | | | ConsumerVoiceUSA.com coordinates with America's most active consumer advocates including government agencies, publications, and consumer groups to provide consumer safety, comparison and educational information with the click of a mouse. | | | is a consumer oriented website designed by professionals with an expertise and special interest in protecting and educating the consumer. |
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http://www.consumervoiceusa.com
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| | Consumers Union |
| | Congressional budget agreement yields only $1.4 billion to help consumers | | | CU's animation takes aim at credit card lending abuses; Congress urged to protect consumers | | | Study: Seniors can save big money in Medicare drug plans |
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http://www.consumersunion.org
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| | Consumer World: Consumer Resources |
| | This section contains links to consumer booklets from government and corporate consumer offices, consumer rights sites, and TV consumer transcripts on a variety of consumer topics. | | | Here you will find airline rules, consumer price index links, college and scholarship resources, and general resource lists. | | | For a directory of consumer agencies and organizations, see the Agencies page. |
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http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/resource.htm
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| | KTVU.com - Consumer |
| | Consumer Reports looks at the different companies offering this VoIP and compares their fees and services. | | | See your Free Credit Report online in seconds when you sign up for a free 30-day credit monitoring trial! | | | Consumer Reports has identified a dozen widely-prescribed drugs and drug types that are linked to rare but potentially serious reactions that were either not identified or underestimated at the time the drugs were approved by the government. |
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http://www.ktvu.com/consumer
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| | CPSC Home Page |
| | CPSC promotes safety by participating in, and preparing information about, voluntary standards activities for a wide range of consumer products. | | | View and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues. | | | Medical Professionals and Fire/Police Investigators: file MECAP, incident reports. |
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http://www.cpsc.gov
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| | NBC 10 NEWS - Consumer Unit |
| | The NBC 10 Consumer Unit reports on consumer, financial and business issues affecting viewers in Southern New England. | | | I-Team: Consumers Complain They Can't Break Dating Service Contracts | | | The unit is headed by Audrey Laganas, who brings to the job more than 10 years of experience reporting news. |
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http://www.turnto10.com/consumerunit
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| | The Independent Latvian << C o n s u m e r - G u i d e >> |
| | The Consumer Guide is run by the Club for Protection of Consumer Interests within the framework of Latvian National Association for Consumer Protection and is an independent Latvian consumer gateway to their rights, online assistance and accurate information to help consumers make an individual choice when purchasing goods and services. | | | This Guide focuses on the issues causing concern among consumers and provides online access to useful information in order to educate consumers in the field of their rights and legislation and to provide them with practical advice to reduce the number of complaints and violations of rights. | | | It is the only consumer resource site of such kind on Internet in Latvia. |
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http://www.consumer-guide.lv/english
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| | ACR Consumer Section |
| | The Association for Conflict Resolution Consumer Section provides members with information on dealing with a wide variety of consumer disputes, including business-consumer; consumer-consumer and business-to-business. | | | Robbins also established some innovative priorities to enhance member marketability such as providing outreach promotion of ADR services to consumer organizations. | | | She holds a master's degree in conflict management and has been a mediator/arbitrator for nine years, performing family mediation and consumer arbitration. |
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http://www.mediate.com/acrconsumer
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| | The Foundation For Taxpayer & Consumer Rights (FTCR) |
| | The Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) | | | Holiday Shopping Alert: Consumers Warned on “Rebate” Rip-Offs; | | | FTCR is a non-profit, non-partisan consumer watchdog group. |
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http://www.consumerwatchdog.org
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| | Open Directory - Society: Activism: Consumer |
| | The Swedish Consumer Coalition - An organisation for consumers and other organisations, who has the goal to increase the influence of the consumers on the market and in the politics. | | | Lists the card status of supermarkets across the U.S. Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights - A nationally-recognized, California-based, non-profit consumer education and advocacy organization. | | | CASPIAN: Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering - Consumer group opposed to supermarket "club cards" and loyalty programs. |
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http://dmoz.org/Society/Activism/Consumer
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| | KDKA - Pittsburgh's Source for Breaking News, Weather and Sports: Consumer |
| | KDKA Consumer Editor Yvonne Zanos has covered the consumer beat, from battles with bureaucracy to personal finance, for over 20 years and is a reliable source for consumer news in the market | | | KDKA - Pittsburgh's Source for Breaking News, Weather and Sports: Consumer | | | Gluten-Free Foods Becoming Mainstream In U.S. Food allergies and intolerances have created a whole new trend in the food industry and gluten-free foods are at the top of the list. |
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http://kdka.com/consumer
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| | Consumer Online: |
| | Test reports and independent advice on the products, services and issues that affect you and your spending power. | | | Consumer Guarantees Act, Advertising standards, Car buyers' rights, more... | | | Consumers' Institute - New Zealand's trusted source of independent consumer information since 1959. |
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http://www.consumer.org.nz
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| | PPG Industries Serve the Consumer Market |
| | Click on the one most applicable to your business to discover how our products and services can add value to yours. | | | PPG Home > Consumer > PPG Industries Serve the Consumer Market | | | Make a splash — in crystal clear pool water or on the walls of your home. |
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http://corporateportal.ppg.com/PPG/consumer
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| | Welcome to the New York State Consumer Protection Board |
| | More information on the free credit report program | | | New Yorkers should prepare for higher winter energy prices | | | New York State now has a law that requires businesses and government agencies to notify three state agencies when a personal information data breach has occurred: the Consumer Protection Board, the Attorney General’s office and the New York State Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure. |
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http://www.consumer.state.ny.us
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| | FCIC - The Handbook - ConsumerAction.gov Main Page |
| | The Handbook also includes information on how to solve consumer problems, as well as addresses, telephone numbers, and websites where you can file consumer complaints with consumer organizations, corporations, trade associations, BBBs and government agencies at the city, county, state and Federal level. | | | The Handbook features general advice on steps to take when shopping for goods or services, along with warnings on what to watch out for when shopping for cars, credit and home improvements. | | | Extended warranties or service contracts are rarely worth what you pay for them. |
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http://www.consumeraction.gov
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| | Consumer Direct |
| | Consumer Direct - help and advice for consumers in Great Britain. | | | The telephone service will be closed on 26 and 27 December and 2 January | | | To complain online about a trader or speak to a trained consumer adviser, Contact us. |
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http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
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| | Consumer Sentinel |
| | learn how U.S., Canadian, and Australian law enforcers work together with private sector companies and consumer organizations to combat fraud. | | | Consumer Sentinel is a registered trademark of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. | | | see trends and the types of complaints consumers file. |
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http://www.consumer.gov/sentinel
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| | EUROPA - Consumer Affairs - Home Page |
| | Consumer credit: Commission adopts revised proposal to facilitate agreement | | | EUROPA > European Commission >DG Health and Consumer Protection > Consumer Affairs | | | Consumer policy is a core component of the Commission strategy objective of improving the quality of life of all EU citizens... |
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http://europa.eu.int/comm/consumers/index_en.htm
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| | Ethical Consumer |
| | 25% discount if you subscribe to both Ethical Consumer magazine and www.ethiscore.org. | | | Ethical Consumer is based in the United Kingdom | | | The UK's only alternative consumer organisation looking at the social and environmental records of the companies behind the brand names |
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http://www.ethicalconsumer.org
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| | ABC 7 Consumer Reports |
| | Click Here For More ABC 7 Consumer Reports | | | If you can't spell what you are looking for, just enter part of the word. |
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http://www.wjla.com/news/consumer.html
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| | nbc4.com - Consumer |
| | See your Free Credit Report online in seconds when you sign up for a free 30-day credit monitoring trial! | | | Make sure possible inaccuracies aren't hurting your credit | | | Tonight, Consumer reporter Liz Crenshaw is putting that claim in her Claim Checker. |
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http://www.nbc4.com/consumer
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| | Consumer Affairs Victoria |
| | providing information and education on the rights and responsibilities of businesses and consumers | | | Third National Consumer Congress'); return true" onMouseOut="(window.status=''); return true" onBlur="(window.status=''); return true"> | | | View your Rental Bond details (Landlord or Tenant) |
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http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au
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| | NewsNet5.com - Consumer |
| | The Internet is a great place to buy and sell, but some scams popping up could cost you a lot of money. | | | Each week he keeps the community updated on the latest consumer information. | | | 5 On Your Side Consumer Specialist Angie Lau shares information that will make you a smarter consumer. |
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http://www.newsnet5.com/consumer
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| | Health Consumer Alliance |
| | Made possible thanks to the generous financial support of HCA's major funder, The California Endowment | | | The Health Consumer Center of San Mateo County is hiring a Project Coordinator. | | | Also, the Health Consumer Center of Los Angeles is hiring a Supervising Attorney. |
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http://www.healthconsumer.org
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| | Research CONSUMER legal topics at Martindale-Hubbell's Lawyers.com |
| | On the federal level, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the main agency enforcing consumer protection statutes through the use of "industry guides" and enforcement of consumer protection statutes such as the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and the Consumer Credit Protection Act. | | | The terms "consumer law" and "consumer protection law" refer to state and federal consumer protection and product safety statutes and regulations that restrict or prohibit deceptive trade practices. | | | These laws cover many topics, such as credit repair, warranties, internet scams, food safety, and identify theft. |
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http://www.lawyers.com/lawyers/P~P~Consumer~OYA.html
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| | FDA Consumer Magazine |
| | FDA Consumer is the official magazine of the Food and Drug Administration. | | | FDA Consumer is the official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. | | | It also reports on current FDA activities to ensure that the products the agency regulates--food, human and animal drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, radiation-emitting products, biologics--are fit to use. |
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http://www.fda.gov/fdac
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| | Consumer |
| | Digital consumer applications cover a very broad range of markets including home networking and information appliances. | | | More importantly, even when changes in standards or functionality occur after your product has been introduced into the market, the reprogrammability feature of Xilinx FPGAs and CPLDs allow you to make changes even after the product has shipped. | | | Learn about the Xilinx suite of development tools created to ease development of video and imaging technologies. |
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http://www.xilinx.com/esp/consumer
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| | Consumer - Tampa Bay's 10 News - WTSP |
| | Consumer Reports' tests find one that’s very good for $8. | | | If you're one of those people, Consumer Reports has advice on how to pick the right service. | | | Consumer Reports' survey finds those who’ve switched are generally happy, but there are downsides. |
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http://www.tampabays10.com/consumer/index.aspx
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| | KIROTV.com - Consumer |
| | Consumer Investigator Wayne Havrelly shows how some use the little-known state law to keep the government in the dark. |
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http://www.kirotv.com/consumer
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| | Federal Trade Commission |
| | Education is a key tool to prevent consumer injury. | | | In this section of our website, you'll find publications with advice on avoiding scams and rip-offs, as well as tips on other consumer topics. |
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http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm
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