Monthly Archives: December 2011

Choosing Our Seat Neighbor, the New Airline Trend?

December 23, 2011
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OK, I choose Halle Berry. Likely, though, Ms Berry would meantime wisely choose “any seat far, far away from Denis Horgan.” How will they square that? Rachel Klein at Fodor’s tells us that choosing your seatmate could become the new thing in air travel. “Travelers on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will soon be able...

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Ct Liquor Stores Closed Dec. 26 And Jan. 2

December 23, 2011
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In case you are running low on wine, beer or the hard stuff, you need to stock up because Connecticut laws will prevent stores from selling alcohol on Dec. 26 and an Jan. 2. The following release from the state Dept. of Consumer Protection will tell you all – and more – you need...

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GE Funding Pays $34 Million To Settle Improper Muni Bond Deals

December 23, 2011
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Connecticut  Attorney General George Jepsen today announced a $34.25 million multistate settlement with GE Funding Capital Market Services, Inc. (“GE Funding”) as part of an ongoing nationwide investigation of alleged illegal conduct in the municipal bond derivatives industry. Connecticut and New York led the investigation for the working group of 24 states and the...

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Check In The Mail For Victims Of Improper Currency Conversion Credit Card Bills

December 23, 2011
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Check In The Mail For Victims Of Improper Currency Conversion Credit Card Bills

Millions of credit cardholders are receiving an unexpected holiday surprise: an $18 check. The check is a refund from the Currency Conversion Fee Antitrust Settlement, a class-action lawsuit that was filed against credit card companies, accusing them of improperly disclosing fees for credit and debit transactions made abroad. The suit was filed several years...

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