Videos of the week: Ad games, Toughbook (Laptop consumer reports)

Videos of the week: Ad games, Toughbook
Consumer brands are looking to use user-created video ads. Also: A CNET News.com reporter roughs up a Toughbook laptop.
Source: news.com.com

Charges Filed Against Dressmaker
OKLAHOMA CITY -- An Oklahoma City woman has been charged with four felony violations of the state consumer protection act for leaving brides at the altar without their wedding gowns.
Source: www.channeloklahoma.com

Furor Over People's Counsel: Consumer Advocate Chief Responds to Blame for Rate Rise
By Kelly Brewington, The Baltimore Sun Apr. 7--Many of those on the front lines of the battle over rising electricity costs say one voice has been noticeably absent from the debate - the state's top consumer advocate, the Office of the People's Counsel.
Source: www.redorbit.com

Consumer confidence up, even as fuel prices, borrowing costs rise
Automotive
Source: news.rgj.com

Bill would make utilities fund consumer advocate's office
Utility bills soon could include another small, hidden charge - this one to fund the state office that fights for low utility rates on behalf of consumers.
Source: www.newstribune.com