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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Your Online Shopping Check List</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/your-online-shopping-check-list.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying online this year? Here are seven tips to make the experience a happy one. This list includes: Know the seller, read the return policy, and use a credit card to name a few. Read more&#8230;
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		<title>Written agreement with Flagler Bank</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/written-agreement-with-flagler-bank.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/written-agreement-with-flagler-bank.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Written agreement with Flagler Bank
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		<title>Media Release – NCUA Issues Prohibition Orders</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/media-release-%e2%80%93-ncua-issues-prohibition-orders.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/media-release-%e2%80%93-ncua-issues-prohibition-orders.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Credit Union Administration Board has issued orders prohibiting the following individuals from participating in the affairs of any federally insured financial institution.
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		<title>Draft Items for the 11/19/2009 NCUA Board Meeting are available</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/draft-items-for-the-11192009-ncua-board-meeting-are-available.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/draft-items-for-the-11192009-ncua-board-meeting-are-available.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
		
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		<title>Media Advisory – NCUA Board Proposes Landmark Corporate Reforms</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/media-advisory-%e2%80%93-ncua-board-proposes-landmark-corporate-reforms.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/media-advisory-%e2%80%93-ncua-board-proposes-landmark-corporate-reforms.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board today unanimously issued a proposed rule to reform the corporate credit union system by establishing a comprehensive new framework for safety and soundness. The proposed reforms are intended to enhance NCUA regulatory oversight and address deficiencies in the current rule.
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		<title>Media Advisory – NCUA Board Approves 2010 Budget to Strengthen Supervision</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/media-advisory-%e2%80%93-ncua-board-approves-2010-budget-to-strengthen-supervision.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/finance/media-advisory-%e2%80%93-ncua-board-approves-2010-budget-to-strengthen-supervision.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The NCUA Board today unanimously         approved a 2010 budget designed to strengthen supervision as troubled credit unions         are projected to continue growing both in number and size.
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		<title>FTC Settlements Bar Deceptive Online Marketing of &#34;Free&#34; Internet Auction Kits</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/general/ftc-settlements-bar-deceptive-online-marketing-of-free-internet-auction-kits.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/general/ftc-settlements-bar-deceptive-online-marketing-of-free-internet-auction-kits.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Defendants Could Pay More Than $1 Million for Failing to Disclose Terms of Recurring-Fee Plan
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		<title>New Orleans Bank Robber Sentenced to 51 Months in Prison</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/new-orleans-bank-robber-sentenced-to-51-months-in-prison.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/new-orleans-bank-robber-sentenced-to-51-months-in-prison.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Steven Lyle Fickes, 47 and a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced in federal court to fifty-one (51) months in prison for bank robbery.
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		<title>Utah Indictment for Attempting to Murder Witness</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/utah-indictment-for-attempting-to-murder-witness.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/utah-indictment-for-attempting-to-murder-witness.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Lane Mowen, 47, of Lindon, who was charged in a federal indictment returned in February with three counts of wire fraud in connection with an alleged fraudulent investment scheme, faces new federal charges today. A superseding indictment returned late Wednesday afternoon charges Mowen, who is in federal custody, with solicitation to commit a crime [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guilty Pleas in Providence, Newport Bank Robberies</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/guilty-pleas-in-providence-newport-bank-robberies.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/guilty-pleas-in-providence-newport-bank-robberies.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dennis Tasker, 38, of Providence, pleaded guilty today to robbing tellers at banks in Providence and Newport in July by using threatening notes. Quickly identified as a suspect, Tasker was arrested in Boston three days after the second robbery while allegedly trying to break into cars.
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		<title>Ex-Kentucky Jail  Chief Sentenced on Charges Related to Abuse of Detainees</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/ex-kentucky-jail-chief-sentenced-on-charges-related-to-abuse-of-detainees.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/ex-kentucky-jail-chief-sentenced-on-charges-related-to-abuse-of-detainees.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A former lieutenant and supervisor at the Lexington-Fayette County Detention Center was sentenced in federal court for her role in covering up systematic detainee abuse.
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		<title>VOLVO ( 09V445000 )</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/volvo-09v445000.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/volvo-09v445000.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dated: NOV 17, 2009 VOLVO IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 XC60 VEHICLES. THE DRIVER&#39;S SEAT SIDE COVER PANEL (SEAT CONTROL PANEL) IN CERTAIN DRIVER&#39;S SIDE IMPACTS MAY RELEASE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SEATBELT TO THE SEAT FRAME&#8230;.
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		<title>Texas Man Guilty of Dog Fighting Charges</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/texas-man-guilty-of-dog-fighting-charges.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/texas-man-guilty-of-dog-fighting-charges.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old Beckville, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal dog fighting charges in the Eastern District of Texas.
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		<title>FBI Seeks Suspect in Nevada Stabbing</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/fbi-seeks-suspect-in-nevada-stabbing.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/law/fbi-seeks-suspect-in-nevada-stabbing.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The FBI has obtained an arrest warrant for an Elko man wanted for the stabbing of another Elko man earlier this week. Terry Dale Jones is wanted by the FBI as the lone suspect in the stabbing, which occurred in the Upper Elko Colony during the early-morning hours of Monday, November 16.
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		<title>MEDTEC ( 09V442000 )</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/medtec-09v442000.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/medtec-09v442000.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dated: NOV 13, 2009 MEDTEC AMBULANCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 AD-170, FD-160 AND PD-168 AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA.  THE HEATER&#8230;
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		<title>TIFFIN ( 09V443000 )</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/tiffin-09v443000.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/tiffin-09v443000.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dated: NOV 17, 2009 TIFFIN IS RECALLING CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH NORCOLD MODEL 1200LR AND 1200LRIM REFRIGERATORS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 1, 2001, WITH SERIAL NUMBERS BETWEEN 1273701 AND 1536607, NON&#8230;
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		<title>MCI ( 09V446000 )</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/mci-09v446000.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/mci-09v446000.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dated: NOV 17, 2009 MCI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 D4000, MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 D4500 AND D4505 TRANSIT BUSES, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C13 ENGINE AND 50DN ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE MAY BECOME LOOSE&#8230;
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		<title>Stainless Steel Cookware Recalled by Cost Plus World Market Due to Burn Hazard</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/stainless-steel-cookware-recalled-by-cost-plus-world-market-due-to-burn-hazard.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/stainless-steel-cookware-recalled-by-cost-plus-world-market-due-to-burn-hazard.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
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		<title>Salomon USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/salomon-usa-recalls-ski-bindings-due-to-unexpected-release-fall-hazard.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/salomon-usa-recalls-ski-bindings-due-to-unexpected-release-fall-hazard.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
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		<title>Nassau Candy Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert Because Of Possible Undeclared Allergens on their Tasty Dish Snack Tubs of Chocolate Almonds, Chocolate Raisins and Sour Neon Worms</title>
		<link>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/nassau-candy-issues-nationwide-allergy-alert-because-of-possible-undeclared-allergens-on-their-tasty-dish-snack-tubs-of-chocolate-almonds-chocolate-raisins-and-sour-neon-worms.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.preferredconsumer.com/recalls/nassau-candy-issues-nationwide-allergy-alert-because-of-possible-undeclared-allergens-on-their-tasty-dish-snack-tubs-of-chocolate-almonds-chocolate-raisins-and-sour-neon-worms.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bindy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Nassau Candy Distributors of Hicksville, New York, is voluntarily recalling possibly unlabeled pegable snack tubs because they contain the following undeclared allergens; Tree Nuts {Almonds}, Soy and Milk and may contain the following undeclared allergens Peanuts, other Tree Nuts {brazil nuts, walnuts, filberts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts,  cashews and coconut}.  People who [...]]]></description>
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