Gas bills rise as rates bite utility costs and profits loom
A column critiques rising gas and electric charges amid a cold month and rate hikes. It notes the need for a solid cost study by regulators, cites investment valuation methods, and highlights profit figures. It also reviews deceptive ads for bandages and contact lenses and FTC actions on misrepresentation in TV repair guides.
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Public Utilities Commission
FTC
Chicago
Invisible Lens
Washington
Fort Wayne
Pittsburgh
Lessons From a Near Ice Accident for Parents
A parent reflects on a five year old's river ice outing and the balance between pushing children to grow and allowing moments of childish play. The piece considers parental maturity, unpredictability in child behavior, and the value of warning voices from strangers as a reminder that all adults share responsibility for children's safety and development.
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Westinghouse TV
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