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  What have you wasted your money on?   The Conair Quick BraidErica Lynch, 14, from Petitcodiac, New Brunswick, says the Conair Quick Braid isn't what it claims to be. The product is supposed to braid hair, but it only twists hair. Street Cents rejects the Conair QuickBraid for being overpriced, complicated and for not living up to its claims. Click here for the full story.  Britney SpearsAlex Nursall, 14, from Sudbury, Ontario, says Britney Spears is a poor role model for young girls. Alex says Britney's video, I'm a Slave 4 U, is disgusting and it makes her want to puke.  A&W Root Beer MugsRichard Chan, 16, and Tyler McNall, 17, from Regina, Saskatchewan, say their local A&W restaurant was treating students unfairly. Students weren't allowed to have glass mugs while eating lunch at A&W. But adults could always receive the glass mugs. Could this have been age discrimination? Click here for the full story.  Online investingThe Internet is a great resource and tool for online investing. But, watch out for investment scams. Street Cents finds out how to recognize an online scam and gives out some safe investing advice. Click here for the full story. Missing Wide Mouth Mason posterAimee Randell, from Corner Brook, Newfoundland, won an autographed Wide Mouth Mason poster from Warner Music Canada. But its been two years and she still hasn't seen the poster. What the heck is going on? Street Cents solves the case of the missing poster. Click here for the full story.  SwimsuitsClara Pham, 16, from Montreal, Quebec is on a swim team and has to buy a new swimsuit every few weeks. What swimsuit lasts the longest? Street Cents gets Clara's team to put some popular brands to the test. Click here for the full story.  CloningScientists want to clone human embryos for medical research. These scientists believe cells in human embryos may be the answer to curing certain diseases, such as diabetes. But, opponents say tampering with embryos is wrong. This week on Street Cents, students at Armbrae Academy in Halifax discuss whether governments should fund research that involves cloning human embryos. Click here for the full story. Bad ReligionAlex Grigsby, from Montreal, Quebec says he doesn't tell people how to dress, so others shouldn't bad mouth his Bad Religion shirt. |
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 You want to check out the online investing scene. But there are so many sites out there. Many of them promise some sweet returns on your money. But how can you be sure the site is legit? This week on Street Cents, we find out how to recognize an online scam and look for ways to invest safely.  Clara Pham and her swim team pose for a picture before starting the swimsuit street test.  Who's paying for these suits?! Shopping for swimsuits.  Everyone gets a suit to try on. |
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