Termite inspections confuse real estate trade in California
The AP probes termite inspections amid buyer pressure and industry costs. Six firms quoted 44 to 350 dollars for fumigation in Altadena as brokers push low prices, while inspectors warn staged findings and hidden damage threaten honest assessments.
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California
Associated Press
Bill McCormick
Western Exterminator Company
Los Angeles
Blake Widmeyer
Termite
Western
Oakland
LLE Margulies Los Angeles
Altadena
Herb Pencille
Pest Control Board
Aydrex
Control Corp
Southern
Lhey
Dan Silva
Sacramento
Wren
Help-Mate Readers Seek Help With Consumer Question
Readers are invited to write Help-Mate for consumer questions. A case concerns acupuncture treatment reimbursements under a state university health plan. Northeastern Insurance contested a $125 claim, later offering $100 after delays and staff errors. Experts note policy coverage varies by licensure and medical context.
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Consumer News Inc
Acupunctured T
Illinois State University
Northeastern Insurance Company
Northeastern
Paul Yardley
Yardley
Herbert Jdenenberg
Pennsylvania
Continental Casualty
Tate
Gem firm edits colors in custom earrings dispute
A customer sues Truly Capra Gem Co for a yellow-tinged custom emerald cut pair bought for 136.95 and says the firm refused returns, though negotiations with HELP-MATE offered a stone swap for 19.38. Capra acknowledges a tint and a nonreturn policy for personalized items, while Kleenex latch hook kits disappoint consumers due to yarn shortages. Kimberly-Clark reports partial yarn shipments and rising kit production to meet demand.
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Capra Gem Co, Inc
Bert Tanen
Capra
Lunen
Kleenex ‘T
Kimberly-Clark Corp
Kimberly-Clark
William Yankus
Consumer Products
Ramle Prison shown as escape-free for years in Israel
The Ramle facility near Massa yahhu is described as heavily guarded with barbed wire fences and armed guards. Inmates number about 350 in small housing blocks while “The Safe” area is cited as a security feature. Massaya hu and nearby Ramle prison distinctions include security levels and holiday visitation norms.
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Massa
Ron
Ramle
Ruvin
Raek Peniteniaries
Kuzo Oka
Mote
SohotAeput
Iban Cer
Une Laden
TV BH
A. Tift
Camo
Nir
Ramie
Cinls
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Western [Exterminator Co
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