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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Defeat on field, in stands for Yankees as they slash ticket prices
I wish I could feel bad for the Yankees and their fans, but I just can’t. My Reds-lovin’ heart is just holding me back.
Although I can’t get too excited — the Reds and the Yankees have identical 11-10 records (which is somehow considered good for the Reds and bad for the Yankees.)
However, what is refreshing is that Wallet Pop noted today, April 30, the new $1.5 billion New York Yankees stadium is off to a rocky start.
Twenty-six home runs were crushed in the first six games of the season — setting a Major League stadium record — but the majority were not hit by Yanks. Physics experts are even reportedly trying to figure out what the heck is wrong with the stadium.
Add to that insult, the Wall Street Journal reports that the Yankees are slashing prices on the high-end seats that were embarrassingly empty during the team’s first home game.
According to the WSN:
“The Yankees cut season-ticket prices on some of their premium seats by as much as 50 percent to $1,250 from $2,500 for some seats and to $650 from $1,000 on others. Customers who purchased such season tickets will receive their choice of a refund or a credit.”
Of note as well is that the comparable seats, behind home plate, in Great American Ball Park go for a bargain $230.
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Can your computer catch swine flu?
Apparently so — at least an offshoot electronic strain of the swine flu, according to Consumer Reports.
The consumer watchdog reported Wednesday, April 29, that a new variant of the swine flu is looking to make your computer sick.
E-mail phishers are now sending unsolicited messages using subject lines like “First US swine flu victims” and “Swine flu worldwide” to entice readers to follow harmful links or open malicious attachments.
CR recommends that, if you receive such an e-mail, delete it immediately. McAfee’s Avert Labs Blog has a list of other known subject lines, including ones claiming that Madonna and Salma Hayek have been infected.
Readers with real swine flu questions should visit the FAQ at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And of course, stay healthy and informed by visiting the Consumer Reports Health Blog, which is covering the swine flu daily.
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Macy’s celebrating Mother’s Day
Macy’s is in the midst of Mother’s Day sale that began Wednesday, April 29, and continues through May 7. Mother’s Day is May 10.
Dresses, tops, suits and sandals are marked down up to 50 percent, and there is an additional 15 percent off storewide with the “Macy’s Mother’s Day Sale Savings Pass,” which can be found in today’s Dayton Daily News.
If you shop online, you can qualify for free shipping as well. There is also a gift guide at various price ranges.
If your mom is a fan of Macy’s, now might be a good time to shop.
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Under Armour Athletic Cups recalled
No one wants any kind of sports injury, but it can be worse when you think you are protected but you are really inviting more trauma.
That is the case with this latest recall from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The CPSC announced Wednesday, April 29, that Under Armour Athletic Cups were being recalled because the cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.
Under Armour has received five reports of cups breaking, including an injury involving cuts and bruising.
The equipment was sold at sporting good stores and Under Armour outlets nationwide and at www.underarmour.com from January 2006 through March 2009 for about $15.
The CPSC noted that the recall involves all athletic cups that have the Under Armour logo, including adult, teen, and youth sizes. The cups were sold individually and as part of a set with compression, slider, or jock shorts.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the athletic cup and contact Under Armour for a $20 voucher for use online or at any Under Armour specialty or outlet store.
For more information, contact Under Armour toll-free at (888) 823-0343 or visit www.underarmour.com/productsafety.
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