John L. Fischer

Sports Writing - Mets.Blog.com; Major League Baseball Op-ed site, New York Mets - Back in December, there were some rumblings that the Mets might consider bringing back Young. Now, just three weeks shy of the beginning of training camp, the question still stands… By all accounts, Young, 32, is now healthy, and he’d certainly be a bargain – especially on a minor league deal. Having recovered from surgery last May, to repair a torn anterior capsule in his right shoulder, he might well ... (Read entire article at: http://www.metsblog.com/?s=Chris+YOung)

Economic Concerns - The Grinch & The Recession - Extract from above: Holiday Shopping 2008 may be a memory, but before we tuck it away and never think about it again, let’s be smart about this. Of course, no one knows for sure, but everyone’s favorite, green-skinned, holiday curmudgeon (Yep, the Grinch) might, once again, have little trouble stealing Christmas this year. After all, that guy with the green skin is pretty sneaky. (Read complete article at: http://emailinstitute.com/email-marketing/keep-eye-out-grinch)

Escape from Economic Woes - Meet Me at the Movies - Meet Me at the Movies: Tough Economy Calls For Escape Even during the Great Depression of the 1930s, people attended movies. Long before the days of television, in fact, it seems that trips to the movie house were the one thing that people weren't willing to give up. Now, some seven decades later, in an economic downturn... (Read complete article at: http://www.creditfyi.com/Credit-Library/Articles/escape-to-the-movies-during-tough-economic-times.htm)

Lifestyle Writings - How to Get a Kick Out of Your Super Bowl Party - Right or wrong, some people just aren't interested in football. That's why AP9 At Home Rewards advises planning ideas geared for two separate parties: one for the football fans who want only to yell and cheer for a competitive game and maybe munch down some pretzels and drink a few beers, and the other for everyone else -- those who want to chatter with their friends, dine on tasty hors d'oeuvres... (Read the entire article at: http://www.bizpodcasting.com/PressReleases/release15160.php)

Lifestyle Writings - Where Are They Now? - Pet Bakery Remembered - Founded as a wholesaler/retailer in Kansas City, MO, in 1989, Three Dog Bakery mailed its first 16-page catalog of “gourmet” dog treats in June 1995. It was featured in the “New Catalogs” section of our March 1996 issue... (Read complete article at: http://multichannelmerchant.com/mag/article_8/index.html)

Child Safety & Home Care - You can't be too careful - Child Safety You need to arm yourself with child safety information. Educate yourself so you can protect your kids at home and make sure they're safe on the Internet. Talk to your kids so they can take common-sense action when dangers arise.

ID Theft, Education & Prevention - CreditFYI.com - ID Theft Prevention

Industrial & Trade - Raymond Trucks, Green, NY - From family-owned beginnings in 1922, to our position as the North American leader in electric lift trucks, Raymond has the proven expertise developing and deploying custom material handling solutions that increase efficiencies and boost productivity. Raymond is widely recognized for its innovation and its consistent ability to improve warehouse operations.

Welcome to CreditFYI - *Introduction to CreditFYI.com and its various uses (copy intro & voice-over by John Fischer) *Voice-over and copy are on home page (hit play arrow to view/hear intro)

ID Theft Prevention - Shred Away the ID Theft Blues - Ever try reading the fine print on confetti? Not even a real crackerjack ID thief can do that. And that's all sensitive personal documents are, once you've shredded them properly: Paper scraps, just extra ticker-tape to toast a celebrity or honor a winning team... (Read complete article at: http://www.creditfyi.com/Credit-Library/Articles/Paper-Shredding-To-Prevent-Identity-Pheft.htm)

Medical - Controlling Male Pattern Baldness, surgical and non-surgical options - Male Hair Loss Overview Statistics indicate that hair loss, usually in the form of male pattern baldness, affects two-thirds of all men by the time they reach the age of 50. Experts say that for the most noticeable results in the least amount of time, the most logical choice is surgical hair restoration or hair transplant surgery. (Read complete article at: http://www.newimage.com/male-hair-loss.html)

Medical - Laser Hair Removal: Proven Methodologies - Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal Overview of Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is a proven tonic for the permanent reduction of unwanted hair virtually anywhere it appears on your face or body. One method is the Alexandrite laser hair removal procedure, which uses a specific wavelength of energy to pinpoint and destroy dark hair follicles without damaging... (Read complete article at: http://www.newimage.com/permanent-hair-removal/alexandrite-laser-hair-removal.html)

Medical - Tuck Away Your Tire - Tummy Tuck Procedure Overview Abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck or simply TT, is a cosmetic surgery of the abdomen to remove excess skin and fat, and to create a slimmer, more toned appearance. A protruding or saggy abdomen may be the result of pregnancy, obesity and/or rapid weight loss, or simply age. A full abdominoplasty can include the tightening... (Read complete article at: http://www.newimage.com/tummy-tuck/abdominoplasty.html)

Credit Advice & Money-Saving Tips - Get the Right Loan and Floor It! - Score The Best Auto Loan Rate To Finance Your Car Purchase What Are the Keys to Better Car-Buying Deals? Buying a car can be a gas! The sense of accomplishment you feel, the pride you take in your "new wheels," and the joys of the open road can be pretty exciting. But just as it is with any big-ticket purchase, car loans and car financing are more about what you can afford and how you... (Read entire article at: http://www.privacymatters.com/credit-information/car-buying-best-price.aspx)

Did You Know? Making Sense of Postal Logistics - Postal logistics” is one of those pieces of jargon that people toss around a lot but can't necessarily define. Generally speaking, it's a matter of picking and choosing from among the myriad transportation and delivery options to arrive at the distribution method that best suits your needs... (Read entire article at: http://multichannelmerchant.com/mag/making_sense_postal_1105/index.html)

Talking Technology - REAL-TIME MESSAGING: Customer Engagement 101 - Executive Summary In an age when consumers are able to interact in many channels and receive relevant information twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, marketers must capitalize on each and every interaction; real-time messaging is the tool to do just that and more. As a customer engagement vehicle, real-time messages deliver immediate one-to-one communications that are targeted, relevant and... (Read entire article at: file:///C:/DOCUME~1/Amy/LOCALS~1/Temp/Real_Time_Messaging.pdf)

Online Opinions - Election 2008 - Another Average "Joe" Gets His 15 Minutes n a presidential campaign that has referenced the likes of "Joe Sixpack," yet another average "Joe" found his way into the national news this week. Joe Wurzelbacher, who works in a plumbing company in the Toledo, OH, area, had his name mentioned 23 different times in... (Read entire article at: http://www.creditfyi.com/Credit-Library/Articles/Joe-the-plumber-finds-fame-789.htm)

Web - Around Town - Troubled Times Hit Small Business Owner If you look at the current economic conditions in terms of simple "cash flow," the bottom line is that there isn't enough money to go around. Lately, in fact, it seems like there's not much flow at all. And for small business owners, today's challenging economic conditions require improvising: Doing everything from... (Read entire article at: http://www.creditfyi.com/Creditpedia/Manage-Your-Money/Troubled-Times-Hit-Small-Business-Owner.htm)

Eye on Education - The Give and Take of College Loans - How Your Student Loan Dollars Make Good Sense "If you think education is expensive, try ignorance." Those words, courtesy of former Harvard University President Derek C. Bok, say a lot about the overall value of student loans. You know that the journey to higher education takes a whole lot more than ambition, but ... (Read entire article at: http://www.creditfyi.com/Credit-Library/Articles/How-Your-Student-Loan-Dollars-Make-Good-Sense.htm)

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