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Mouse Print*-- April Fools' TV Ads: Whole Foods and Injury Lawyer Advertising

mouse print To celebrate April Fools' Day, we look at two current TV commercials that strain credibility of the claims being made, like Whole Foods claiming to have low prices throughout the store. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.


The Produce "Dirty Dozen" for 2026

veggies Every year, the Environmental Working Group comes out with its list of produce found to have the most pesticide residue based on government tests. This year's "dirty dozen" puts spinach at the top of the list followed by various greens. On the other end of the spectrum, the "Clean 15" lists those fruits and veggies with the lowest amount of pesticide residue. Topping that list is pineapples.


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How Much It Costs to Live Comfortably in Major US Cities

jhappy man SmartAsset just pushed the numbers to see how much a single person as well as a family of four needs to earn a year in order to live comfortably in 100 of the largest U.S. cities. [Beware false virus alerts; alternate related link.] No surprise, you'd need the most in NYC. Boston is sixth, Seattle is 13th, and New Orleans and San Antonio were the least costly cities.



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PA Lawyer Tells Senate of Frightening Scam

Here is a Phildelphia lawyer telling the U.S. Senate about a very sophisticated AI scam involving the arrest of his son.



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Bargain of the Week

First and Best Mulch Sale of the Spring

Lowe's is offering the two-cubic-foot bags of Sta-Green mulch (all colors) for $2 each. This price is the lowest price of the season (and a price that has been traditionally offered for decades). Pre-registered military and veterans get an extra 10% off too. Keep in mind that Home Depot bags are 1.5 cubic feet, so the Lowe's version is a better deal. Sale ends April 8th.

Walgreens Mixed Nuts - 50% off + BOGO

Online only: Walgreens Nice for You brand Roasted Mixed Nuts are regularly $5.99 for a 10.3 ounce bag. This week, they are $2.99 -- half price -- PLUS they are buy one, get one free. That makes each bag $1.49 when ordered online for in-store pickup. $10 minimum purchase required (does not have to be only nuts). This is another nutty offer that could be pulled at any time when the company realizes they made a mistake.

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Make the Most Out of Digital Coupons

Consumer Reports, in a not-very-critical story, explains how to save money using digital coupons at the supermarket. It does not get into the various state efforts to extend digital coupon savings to those without cellphones, internet, etc.

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