I’ve been hearing from people about how gift cards from businesses can easily be scammed, but I just don’t see how that can be done. I mean, they’re not activated until you buy them, and then they’re just stored-value cards, right? Can you explain?
d) None of the Above
What is Ben Franklin’s Junta?
I’ve entered the Leadership Development Program in my County. It’s a ‘slim’ version of Ben Franklin’s Junta. Do you know if there is a specific publication on the Junta and its work? (Franklin has always been my hero — and I’d like to be involved in the upcoming celebration of his birth but have as yet found no avenue to do so.)
Should parents help students with college admission essays?
Dave, I’ve got a bit of a dilemma. My son is applying for college and his writing skills aren’t, well, that great. I’m a writer and I’m finding it quite difficult not to get involved with his admission essay! What’s your opinion on this? Do you think I should help him, or let him do the best he can and hope for the best?
Why are diabetics excited about Exubera?
I just read that Pfizers new drug Exubera (where do they come up with these weird names anyway?) has been approved by an FDA Panel and is expected to gain full FDA approval. What is Exubera and why are diabetics so interested in this new drug?
Why was Elvis Presley called the King of Rock ‘n Roll?
Alright, so today’s the 28th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. What I have never figured out is: why is he considered the “king” of rock ‘n roll when there have been so many better rockers since then? What’s your opinion?
How do I protect myself from identity theft?
I’m getting increasingly paranoid each day I read in the paper about thousands of credit cards stolen from one place, merchants being ripped off by false transactions, and criminals dumpster diving then selling credit information for a few bucks to criminal networks. How can I make sure I’m not a victim?
Hoyle’s Online and The Rules of Gin Rummy?
What are some of the best online libraries where we can read books online for free, especially reference books? For instance, I’m interested in looking up the rules of gin rummy according to Hoyle.
What’s “shoplisting”?
Dave, I just bumped into a kind of fraud called “shoplisting”. What is it and how to merchants avoid being ripped off by shoplisters?
