Monthly Archives: August 2009

Ct AG Blumenthal accuses firms of predatory lending scheme in lawsuit

August 25, 2009
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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a lawsuit against several companies and individuals allegedly engaged in a massive predatory lending scheme to provide unaffordable mortgages to Hispanic consumers, many of them unable to speak English.

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Real Estate statistics on Hartford metro and rest of country from Zillow

August 25, 2009
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Latest statistics from Zillow on Hartford metro  – and all other parts of the country – real estate sales. Worth checking out here.

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College Textbooks: The Great Ripoff Of Students And Their Parents

August 24, 2009
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Bill W. of New Britain - who works in the energy sector in Connecticut - wants to start a national conversation about the outrageous cost of college textbooks, publications costing $175 and up.

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Mophie Juice Pack Air: great battery/protective case for iPhone/iTouch, but reception diminished

August 24, 2009
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Mophie Juice Pack Air: great battery/protective case for iPhone/iTouch, but reception diminished

Gadget Of The Week If you own an iPhone or an iPod Touch, check out the Mophie Juice Pack Air — a combination lithium rechargeable battery and hard case. Us iPhone (available for all models) and Touch owners know how quickly the batteries drain on our units. The $80 to $100 units double your battery...

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