A few months ago, a beauty editor hyped a hair straightening product called “Brazilian Blowout” that’s been used by the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Lindsay Lohan, and Reese Witherspoon. The editor raved that Brazilian Blowout “is formaldehyde-free, takes only 90 minutes, has no downtime, and best of all, eradicates almost all frizz without sacrificing body…. Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Facebook Accused Of Privacy Violations
Many popular Facebook applications transmit identifying information to advertising and Internet-tracking companies in breach of users’ privacy rights. The issue affects millions of Facebook users, even those who have their privacy settings set as strictly as possible. An investigation conducted by the Wall Street Journal has found that companies receiving the private information build detailed… Continue Reading
Life Insurance Companies Accused Of Shortchanging Their Policyholders
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recently announced that his office had initiated an investigation into the life insurance industry regarding profits on death benefits retained from the families of deceased policyholders. Two insurance companies in particular — MetLife and Prudential — marketed and sold life insurance policies which permit a beneficiary named under the… Continue Reading