Buying a Car From a Dealer
Find out who the FTC is, how to spot deceptive car ads, negotiate financing and price, and report fraud. Get free resources and stay informed!
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Tech Support Scams: How They Work and What to Do
Learn how tech support scammers convince you to give remote access to your computer and pay for unnecessary software. Protect yourself by hanging up, never giving control of your computer, and never giving your credit card information to unsolicited callers. Start a conversation, share your knowledg
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Prevent Identity Theft: Tips and Actions
Understand identity theft, learn how to protect against it by safeguarding your information and spotting signs early on, and know the steps to take if it happens to you. Start a conversation and report any fraud promptly. Get informed at ftc.gov/PassItOn.
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Safeguarding Your Education Finances: Tips to Spot and Avoid Scams
Learn how to protect yourself from scams while paying for higher education, including spotting FAFSA scams, scholarship scams, student loan repayment scams, and more. Get insights on avoiding fraud, reporting suspicious activities to the FTC, and accessing free resources for education funding.
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Advancements in Miami-Dade Expressway Authority Projects
Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) is making significant strides in transportation projects, including long-range initiatives, open road tolling implementation, systemwide communication enhancements, and capacity improvements. Collaborative efforts with the Florida Transportation Commission (FTC)
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Privacy-Aware Smart Buildings: Ensuring Privacy Policies and Preferences
Smart buildings equipped with IoT technology raise concerns about privacy. This research explores capturing, communicating, and enforcing privacy policies and preferences in smart buildings, addressing issues like data collection, user preferences, and policy enforcement based on FTC and OECD guidel
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Study of Maraviroc-Containing Regimens for HIV PrEP in U.S. Women: HPTN 069/ACTG A5305 Phase II Study
HPTN 069/ACTG A5305 is a Phase II study evaluating the safety and tolerability of Maraviroc (MVC)-containing regimens compared to Tenofovir/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in at-risk women. The study involves a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design with
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Comparing TDF-FTC vs Placebo as HIV PrEP for Transgender Women in iPrEx Trial Substudy
Subgroup analysis from the iPrEx trial and open-label extension assessed the efficacy, drug concentrations, and adherence of TDF-FTC PrEP for transgender women assigned male at birth. Results indicate varying drug detection consistency and non-condom receptive anal intercourse among participants.
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The Evolution of Privacy and Security Regulation by the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plays a pivotal role in privacy and security regulation in the United States. Through enforcing Section 5 of the FTC Act, they target deceptive practices that may harm consumers. With a focus on creative enforcement methods, the FTC is reshaping traditional regulat
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Understanding Adjudications in Legal Systems
Exploring the historical significance and modern applications of adjudications in legal proceedings, including the evolution of jury trials, examples of adjudication types, and the role of adjudications in policy-making through court opinions. The process of adjudication is examined through various
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Understanding Adjudications: From Old Days to Setting National Policy
Delve into the history and process of adjudications, from the original meaning of "jury of your peers" to the role of courts in making law and policy through legal opinions. Explore examples of adjudications, including federal student loan applications and social security disability determinations.
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Comparison of NNRTI vs. NNRTI and RPV/FTC/TDF vs. EFV/FTC/TDF in STAR Study
STAR Study compared the efficacy and safety of RPV/FTC/TDF and EFV/FTC/TDF in treatment-naive HIV patients. The study included 394 participants in each group, assessing HIV RNA suppression rates, CD4 count improvements, treatment responses, and resistance analyses up to 48 weeks. Results showed RPV/
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Update on Pharmacy Legal Actions & Antitrust Cases
Explore the latest insights on pending class action lawsuits and antitrust claims impacting independent pharmacies, including discussions on current cases, the role of FTC, and the Rutledge v. PCMA lawsuit. Learn about class actions, certification processes, and important legal considerations in the
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U.S. Federal Trade Commission Highlights 2013-2014
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) focuses on consumer protection, challenging deceptive advertising, regulating the tech industry, and safeguarding children online. The FTC enforces laws against unfair competition and deceptive practices, ensuring that businesses comply with regulations. Throu
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Understanding Calculus: From MVT to FTC with Lin McMullin
Join Lin McMullin in exploring the transition from the Mean Value Theorem (MVT) to the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (FTC). Discover the significance of MVT, Fermat's Theorem, Rolle's Theorem, and the Mean Value Theorem, all crucial concepts in calculus. Engage in graphical explorations, proving m
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Comparison of INSTI vs. EFV in STARTMRK GS-US-236-0102
In the STARTMRK study, Raltegravir (RAL) was compared to Efavirenz (EFV) in combination with TDF/FTC for the treatment of HIV. The study aimed to demonstrate non-inferiority of RAL compared to EFV in achieving HIV RNA levels below 50 c/mL. Baseline characteristics and patient disposition were assess
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Comparing Efficacy of LPV/r QD vs. BID in Combination Therapy
Study M02-418 compared once-daily (QD) and twice-daily (BID) LPV/r in combination with TDF and FTC for HIV treatment. The primary endpoint was achieving HIV RNA <50 c/mL at week 48, aiming for non-inferiority of QD vs. BID dosing. Patient characteristics, treatment response at week 48, and pharmacok
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Comparison of NNRTI vs NNRTI and DRIVE-AHEAD Study: DOR/3TC/TDF vs EFV/FTC/TDF
The comparison study explores NNRTI regimens alongside the DRIVE-AHEAD trial, focusing on DOR/3TC/TDF vs EFV-FTC/TDF. DRIVE-AHEAD assesses the efficacy and safety of DOR in ARV-naïve HIV patients, aiming for non-inferiority based on virologic response, with DOR exhibiting potential neuropsychiatric
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Robotics Competition Journey: Team #6389 Lazybotts FTC Res-Q CAD Design Review
Follow Team #6389 Lazybotts from concept to competition as they share lessons learned, design strategies, and their iterative CAD design process in preparation for the RES-Q challenge. Discover insights on robot speed, scoring tactics, and autonomous capabilities, all aimed at achieving success in r
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Antitrust Overview and Application to Big Tech Companies
Antitrust laws are enforced by agencies like the DoJ, FTC, and European Commission to prevent anti-competitive practices. Violations include conspiracies to fix prices or reduce output and unilateral actions by a single firm. Cartels and conspiracies are illegal, and companies can face severe penalt
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Noise Control Measures and Community Preferences at the Corn Exchange
Various images and references discuss the history of amplified music events at the Corn Exchange, noise complaints leading to control methods by the FTC, impacts on events and community preferences post-control, and survey findings on participant demographics, noise effects, and desired public event
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Comparison of Protease Inhibitors in ARTEMIS Study
This study compares the efficacy and safety of different protease inhibitors (PIs) including ATV, ATV/r, LPV/r, FPV/r, DRV/r, and SQV/r in HIV treatment. The ARTEMIS study specifically focuses on comparing DRV/r and LPV/r in combination with TDF/FTC in ARV-naive patients. Results show non-inferiorit
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