Consumer News for Dec. 17th

-If loving your signifigant other isn't reason enough to buy her jewelry, some stores are now offering free pizza and beer to urge men to shop. (Chron.com)

-The worlds oldest profession (and consumer service) is popular among all social classes in Columbia. "It can be 50,000 pesos ($22) or less, up to 200 million pesos ($88,000) for someone such as a famous model who is on the TV." (The Daily Journal)