http://www.mouseprint.org Exposing the strings and catches in advertising fine print. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:22:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en MrConsumer found a lactose-free parmesan cheese substitute at his local supermarket, and decided to try it. Beside bearing more resemblance to sawdust in flavor than grated cheese, the package contained another surprise. Had MrConsumer been Superman, he could have used his x-ray vision at the store and discovered that the container ... http://www.mouseprint.org/2009/11/16/how-cheesy-can-you-get/ More and more cell companies are advertising unlimited service packages these days. Here's one from a company you have never heard of: Their "unlimited" plans range in price from $39.99 to $69.99. So do they really give you "unlimited" service? *MOUSE PRINT: From their FAQ: Q: Is there a cap on the unlimited program. ... http://www.mouseprint.org/2009/11/09/the-limits-of-unlimited-cell-service/ Walletpop reports that a senior citizen recently bought one of those mini dorm-size refrigerators from Sears, and was having a problem. Her food was spoiling after only a day or two, as the interior temperature of the refrigerator reportedly hovered between 50 and 65 degrees, and higher on hot days. When she ... http://www.mouseprint.org/2009/11/02/sears-they-only-call-it-a-refrigerator/ The buzz on many websites seems to be about acai berry supplements that purportedly can help you lose weight. Here is one such site (click to enlarge): This looks like a local TV news station's report on acai berries, reporter and all, who tested the stuff herself.  The station, News 8, ... http://www.mouseprint.org/2009/10/26/acai-berry-reports-misleading/ Lock manufacturer Schlage has just begun an advertising campaign on TV promoting a new front door lock that can be unlocked remotedly.  Their commercial depicts a homeowner in Seattle unlocking a door far away for a friend just by pressing a few button on his cell phone. *MOUSE PRINT: In case ... http://www.mouseprint.org/2009/10/19/schlage-unlock-your-front-door-remotely-but-not-cheaply/