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Contact 2: Roofing Scam Video

A woman and her niece say a roofing contractor scammed them out of thousands of dollars. The four... more
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By now, most of us know America has a problem with childhood obesity. But what you may not know is... more
Contact 2: Mystery Shopping Video

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New Credit Card Rules For Consumers Video

Brand new credit card rules take effect this weekend; they cover everything from penalty fees to... more
Contact 2: Scammers Target Senior Citizens Video

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The myth of the Social Security system's financial shortfall

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Work in retirement? It might sound like a contradiction in terms, but we're looking for ways to achieve financial security over a retirement that could last 20 years or more. more

Technology

'Quiet' smart phone maker HTC starts to build brand as it competes with iPhone

BEIJING (AP) — East Asia is the world's electronics factory, yet unless they are Japanese, producers are largely anonymous. Now HTC Corp., a Taiwanese maker of smart phones, is moving out of the shadows and trying to establish its own brand name as it competes with Apple's iPhone. more
AP source: Ousted HP CEO Mark Hurd in talks with Oracle over job

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd is in talks to take a top executive job at Oracle Corp., the database software maker run by his friend Larry Ellison, a person with direct knowledge of the discussions said Sunday. more
Israeli partner of Microsoft's new Kinect game controller envisions a remote-free future

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Inon Beracha envisions a world where your movements control the gadgets and devices around you. There's no remote control to lose, no buttons to push. The air conditioner senses your presence and changes the temperature to your liking. more
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NEW YORK (AP) — Craiglist's "adult services" section has been shut down in the U.S., but prostitution on the Internet is alive and well — even, quite possibly, on Craigslist. more

Consumer News

Exchange traded funds may be hot, but investors should look before they leap

At a recent social event, Orlando financial planner Frank Arnall met an investor who talked as if he were the King of Exchange-Traded Funds. more
Orlando now has two Premium Outlets

Shoppers may think they're seeing double: Prime Outlets – Orlando on International Drive will now become Orlando Premium Outlets, bearing the same name as a similar center several miles down Interstate 4. more
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At first glance, the 2011 Kia Sorento may not seem like that much of a revelation. After all, the original 2003 Sorento, like the test model, was powered by a 3.5-liter V-6, and had a starting price of $19,995. more
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