Hate spam? Here's a solution that everyone can immediately benefit from: Please...sit down and get ready for some cyber-life changing strategies guaranteed to help you manage your Inbox. That saying "what's old is new again" comes to mind.....

Wanna give those sterile computer components a "new" look? Forget boring black, white or gray computer cases, CD burners or other peripherals. Think "Toys 'R Us" meets "CompUSA"...

Got an aging Mom, Dad, grandparent or other special person that you need help keeping an eye on? Here's a solution to a challenge all of us are going to have to deal with sooner or later-and another example of why we should all thank Al Gore for inventing the Internet.....

NostraDover, Part I-Bad credit can mean more than just paying higher interest rates. Texas lawmakers are finally going after the insurance companies for holding consumers hostage over negative credit information: I've been warning you about this for over a decade.  My biggest beef against the insurance industry: While they might be right to make a connection between bad credit and higher insurance risks, the assumption that they're making decisions using accurate credit information is wrong.  As I've consistently proven over the years, an unacceptably high percentage of credit reports contain outdated, erroneous or just flat-assed incorrect information. Hopefully one lawmaker's mission will take root and spread throughout all 50 states; read why you'd better pray he's successful.....

Anyone else feel the same impulse to crank up the Village People's "Macho Man" after watching the new "Brawny man" paper towel TV commercials? They've re-made the image of the nation's #2 paper towel maker, thinking that a lumberjack hawking their product will be just the remedy for their mustachioed-face leftover from the 1970s. Apparently, "women love him." Yeah, and I'll bet he's got a fair-share of male fans too; read more about the great make-over of 2003.....

Here's one more example of our tax dollars being wasted! The Senate's spinning its wheels passing a law by a 97-0 margin that will never be enforceable: Why'd they do it? Either because it'll make 'em look good when they come up for re-election or because no one wants to vote against anti-spam legislation. Read more about the latest "cause" pursued by the Silly Bastards Inside the Beltway.....

Want to predict a heart attack with enough notice to possibly avoid it altogether? Doctors appear to have discovered a new blood test that may help thousands of coronary patients avoid a ride in an ambulance...and then, a hearse. Great news since 47% of the 1.1 million people suffering heart attacks every year die; read more about a new procedure that may put you in the 53rd percentile.....

Better living through alcohol-Part One: Now you can skip lifting weights or working out to improve your muscle strength! Drink vodka! At least that's what Liza Minnelli's punching bag soon-to-be-ex-husband is claiming: Oh yes, the truth really is stranger than fiction...

Popeye ate his spinach, Bruce Banner lost his temper to gain his super-strength...and Liza pounded vodka: Read what a Russian bartender and expert on the subject thinks about David Gest's claims.

Better (more profitable) living through alcohol-Part Two: I think I know why portraits George Washington always portray a rather depressed-looking demeanor. Maybe he was hung-over: Yes, the father of our country liked his whiskey, and started his own distillery after he left office in 1979. He made a profit of over $105,000 (in 2003 dollars) in his first year of business by warming the souls of early Americans with over 11,000 gallons of whiskey. Now his estate is preparing to auction off 96 bottles of hooch-here's how you can get a sip of George's Private Stock...

 

It's time to level the playing field with the long-awaited new edition of Back Off! The Definitive Guide To Stopping Collection Agency Harassment:

    Read sample chapters from the new book!

    Get the inside scoop on those "non-profit" credit counseling agencies.

    Read all about the biggest thugs operating under the noses of authorities, rogue collection agencies that terrorize unwitting consumers.

 

And since we're on the subject of credit problems...do you know anyone who's got some of their own? It's time to learn more about the inner-workings of that black hole known as the credit reporting bureaus: You can get a digital copy of Ben's 1993 (#5) bestseller Life After Debt on-line, right now.  Read how right here..... 

If you (or someone you know) is even remotely thinking about paying some non-profit credit counseling service, hiring a debt re-negotiation company or filing for bankruptcy, you might wanna read this first:  Trust me, you'll be more informed and a lot more grateful 10-minutes (or less) from now.....

Speaking of brain-damage, Californians should check out this new section on my site that'll help you get a handle on your rights if you do decide to pull the ripcord (that's slang for filing for bankruptcy) on your creditors: It's a Q&A with one of the top bankruptcy attorneys in the state, and a chance to debunk the half-truths being spewed by those bottom-feeding tele-terrorists.

Here's why your wallet's about to shrink while your waistline expands: Some of the nation's biggest restaurant chains are poised to raise prices. Find out if one of your favorites is on the list.

Do you know what to do if you happen to miss your weekly Dose of Dover?  Aside from blaming your ISP (taking anti-spam measures) for it, take the path of least resistance: Read the latest edition in the Dose of Dover archive right here!

NostraDover, Part II-I warned you this product was a scam...I wasn't surprised when the FTC went after them for promoting false claims and now they're going out of business: Oh sure, anyone can lose weight while they sleep...not. Say buh-bye to Body Solutions.....

Instead of trying a flaky weight loss strategy like Body Solutions, why not try something guaranteed to work every time? It's called creative labeling. Women have been jamming their feet into shoes two sizes too small forever because they don't wanna admit to wearing a larger shoe. Find out how some manufacturers are cashing in-it's another reminder that perception is reality...

Wanna avoid a stay in your local hospital's burn unit? Don't talk on your cell phone while you put gas in your car: Yeah, I know I know I know...I've read the assorted "urban legend" like stories about cell phones and static electricity and all of that. But now comes official word from Nokia that exploding cell phone batteries is indeed, a real possibility. If you're one of the millions of Nokia users (like I am), you might want to read this.....

Dontcha hate being wedged into an airplane seat, only to have the clown in front of you recline-away what little space you have left? The newest gadget to protect your airline space is being banned by Northwest Airlines. Here's why.  

You'd better get off your rear and start making travel plans for the Thanksgiving holidays now! (Especially since it's just 30 days away):  Get more bang for your turkey buck by getting Thanksgiving and Christmas-time travel planning handled now.  Check out Ben's reliable, no-brainer choice for consistently affordable and competitively priced hotel room or condo deals: www.hotels.com.  

Speaking of Thanksgiving...wanna be a hero this year for a change? Instead of showing up at someone's house with a cheapo bottle of wine that either nobody will drink or it'll end up being "re-gifted" somewhere down the road, bring something that's sure to set you apart!  Screw-off tops or canned cranberry sauce can be the quickest way to be de-invited for future events so spend a few bucks and do a little planning today to bring beautiful flowers, direct from Hawaii with you.  Ben's affordable choice?  Tropical Colors.  Order on-line or give 'em a call toll-free (remember to call after 1p ET/12n CT/11a MT and 10a PT because of the time difference): (800) 965-9732.

Prostate cancer-you talkin' to me? Robert DeNiro goes public about his condition, spiking public awareness about this condition. Riddle of the week: What do prostate cancer and rattlesnakes have in common?

Think your cell phone bill is high? Try getting a $39,000 bill in the mail: It happened to a guy in Michigan; apparently someone stole his identity to open an AT&T Wireless account in his name and started saying more than "can you hear me now?" to points in Kenya, Nigeria and Germany. But is this guy responsible for the bill?

This story serves as another reminder of the damage caused by identity theft...and it's another chance to remind you about my comprehensive resource section for ID theft victims...

Internet ID fraud complaints have tripled: What's the biggest reason for this spike? Gullible victims. Yes, you're your own worst enemy I'm afraid...read how and why.

Do you use AOL? Did you know that your Big Brother in Virginia has quietly deactivated some of your computer's features by remote control? You see, they know what's best for you so just lean back and let them do whatever they want to your private property.....

As long as we're on the topic of Big Brother and computers, don't forget that your employer owns that computer you're working on at the office or for the company...especially helpful advice if you spend any amount of time on porn sites: Read why you really need to remember this little detail or risk embarrassment-or even a firing.

Yo yo yo!!! Have you heard about the newest update of one of America's classic board games? Instead of trying to corner the real estate market by buying up properties like Park Place or Boardwalk, Ghettopoly's "playas" build crack houses on Cheap Trick Avenue...moving game pieces like a marijuana leaf around a game-board emblazoned with a caricature of a black man with outstretched arms, holding a submachine gun and bottle of malt liquor. Needless to say Hasbro, Monopoly's owner isn't terribly amused, nor is the NAACP.....

You're not gonna believe the name of a street in northern England: Sure, the three keys to succeeding in the real estate game is still location, location, location. So why would anyone buy a home located on a street with such an offensive name?

Why do Americans continue to be penalized for being innovators? We get stuck with higher prescription costs and many consumers are buying their medications outside U.S. borders at deeper discounts. Now students are using the same strategy to save cash on textbooks. Something's incredibly wrong with this picture...