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Getting burned - Part 2: SNEWS reveals how sunscreen chemical ingredients really work -- or don't
May 28, 2010
SNEWS® investigates the world of sunscreens and finds out the Wild Wild West created by a true lack of FDA guidelines leaves us all at risk for a lot more than wrinkles. In today’s story, the second of three parts, we take a look at the fine print on labels, some hyperbole and marketing claims, and proposed sunscreen rating systems. Buyer or user, you won’t want to miss this investigative shocker. Stay tuned for Part 3 on May 31 in our exclusive three-part series.
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Getting burned - Part 1: SNEWS uncovers sunscreen confusion, misinformation and FDA inaction
May 26, 2010
SNEWS investigates the world of sunscreens and finds out the Wild Wild West created by a true lack of FDA guidelines leaves us all at risk for a lot more than wrinkles. In today’s story, the first of three parts, we take a look at the confusion, misconceptions, what the FDA is up to, and the ins and outs of UV-radiation. Buyer or user, you won’t want to miss this investigative shocker. Stay tuned for Part 2 on May 28 in our exclusive three-part series.
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Black Diamond, Gregory acquired by Clarus Corp.
May 10, 2010
Black Diamond Equipment, which helped put the outdoor industry on the map in Utah, is becoming a publicly traded company through acquisition, and buying Sacramento-based Gregory Mountain Products. Black Diamond CEO Peter Metcalf says the deal will raise needed capital and create a lasting company that can compete on the global stage. SNEWS talked with all the players and has insights you’ll only find here.
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Life Fitness’ Better Business Bureau rating leaps from ‘F’ to ‘A’
May 7, 2010
While SNEWS was investigating inconsistencies at the Better Business Bureau, we informed Life Fitness it had an “F” rating. Shocked, Life Fitness set out to find out what was up. We take a look at what it did and how the rating changed.
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Housing Scam Alert Update: Elite Locations appears to be legit travel biz, but….
Apr 7, 2010
In a follow-up to our March 5 alert on Elite Locations soliciting business to book rooms during trade shows, we confirm Elite has a business license, according to the Better Business Bureau, and has successfully sold some room nights for Outdoor Retailer. But questions still linger.
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BBB surprises Johnson Health with ‘F’ rating; SNEWS questions broader BBB inconsistencies
Mar 24, 2010
A surprise “F” rating by the Better Business Bureau for fitness supplier Johnson Health is only the tip of the iceberg for both fitness and outdoor companies. SNEWS peeks behind the BBB curtain and finds broader inconsistencies. Do you know your rating?
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Climb X launches, generates swirl of confusion in the wake of announcement
Feb 10, 2010
A Climb X news release announcing Joe Garland’s new climbing company generates questions -- and SNEWS took the time to find answers. Not all is as it seems in the release when it comes to who is who and what is what in the changing worlds of Mad Rock and Climb X.
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Article Thumbnail Patagonia ends marketing and sales relationship with SIGG after BPA news
Sep 7, 2009
Patagonia has informed SNEWS® that it has ended its co-branding and co-marketing relationship with SIGG as a direct result of the news first published by SNEWS on Aug. 19 that SIGG knew its bottles were lined with an epoxy coating that contained BPA prior to August 2008.
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Laken disclosed BPA in liners to those who asked
Aug 31, 2009
In the Aug. 19, 2009, SNEWS® article, "Aluminum bottles you are selling may NOT be BPA-free," we stated, "At no time prior to this article did either SIGG or Laken admit or deny their linings contained BPA to the consumers…" Laken, which has been leading the push for transparency and BPA standards in bottles since early 2009, subsequently contacted SNEWS with proof that it did, in fact, disclose that its liners contained BPA to retailers who asked, beginning as early as April 2008.
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Aluminum bottles you are selling may NOT be BPA-free
Aug 19, 2009
When concern over BPA in polycarbonate bottles reached a feverish pitch in late 2007 and early 2008, those selling aluminum bottles, including Sigg and Laken, benefited greatly as retailers and consumers scrambled for water-carrying alternatives. Sigg reported at one point it could hardly keep up with consumer demand. Consumers, retailers and most mainstream media assumed incorrectly aluminum bottles were BPA-free. In truth, until quite recently, the lining of all aluminum bottles contained BPA. Even today, it appears most aluminum bottles coming out of China still are coated with epoxy linings that contain BPA. * Want to read this article but aren't a SNEWS subscriber? No worries...paste the following link into your browser to activate your free access today -- www.snewsnet.com/SNEWSFreebie/BPA-free.html
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Dec 22, 2011
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Dec 21, 2011
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Dec 21, 2011
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Dec 21, 2011
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