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Obesity is an epidemic in the United States. It has become a major health problem, ironically among the poor, who have literally too much to eat. And more and more, we are seeing morbidly obese folks, weighing 300, 400 pounds or more - rising around in little electric scooters. It is a very sad situation.However, that is not what this article is all about. The Fat Trap is a technique that marketers use to make people feel...
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Gun Trap - do you really need one?
The Gun Trap - do you really need one?With the election of President Obama, gun and ammunition sales have skyrocketed in the USA. To some extent, this is a reaction to perceived fears by some right-wing folks that the country will...
Thursday, July 2, 2009
The Jet Ski Trap
Jet skis lose their allure rather rapidly. I pick on Jet Skis as sort of the epitome of silly purchases that end up squandering a lot of hard earned money. While I use them as an easy example, other types of purchases could fall along...
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