In that case, though, a market adage, and my adaptation of an often-repeated tip, should come in handy, even in the Twitter age: Before acting on uncertain information, "buyer beware, " and "don't trust, verify".

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Virginia is a "buyer beware" state, meaning that homeowners aren't legally required to disclose a mold problem.

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You don't have to wait for Verizon to roll it out -- just follow the read link and look for the XV6700-related files on UTStarcom's site (user beware, of course, since this hasn't been announced).

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But it is to say that rather than try to do the impossible, whereby we try to abolish reality through regulations that won't work, we should make plain that going forward "buyer beware" is real, that no mistakes will be cushioned by politicians, and that just as investors are free to succeed, they're also free to fail.

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Beware the coaches who demand large fees upfront and don't offer an initial free appointment.

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If you're interested in swapping covers, snap-on backs will be available -- but beware, the actual back of the device itself isn't removable.

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And investors should always beware of myths--because, by definition, they aren't really true.

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Car buyers need to beware: Good performance, sleek design and cutting-edge technology don't always add up to good quality.

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Beware: Lots of "energy-efficient" products advertised as meeting Department of Energy standards aren't efficient enough to merit a tax credit.

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