September 2008 HU Summaries

Consumer Tips HU080905 WORDS TO SELL BY When you put your house up on the market, odds are you want to sell it fast! We have a HeadsUp! on two new studies that might help bring in offers quicker-and for more money! ATTENTION CLIENTS:Sadly, we have been notified that the person we interviewed for this story, Mr Dolf Schmitz, tragically passed away the weekend of 1/10/09.
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Consumer Tip HU080906 STOP STRESSING, START PLAYING! Remember the carefree days of childhood? Sure, there was less to worry about then, but research shows kids may have a secret weapon in their stress-reducing arsenal-one that adults might be able to learn from, too. Play is no longer just for the younger set!
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High Tech HU080907 NICHE NETWORKING Who hasn't heard of Facebook or Myspace these days? They're hugely popular, but they can be overwhelming if you're looking for a small group of online friends with specific interests. Get ready for a slew of new networking sites that claim less is more, and subscribers appear to agree.
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Consumer Trend HU080908
GOTTA GET THOSE GLASSES
Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's eyewear is the talk of the campaign trail. While prescription eyeglass wearers are demanding opticians stock her frames, they're not the only ones looking to make a statement. Even people with 20/20 vision are making a "spectacle" of themselves this fall, all in the name of fashion.

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