August 22, 1997

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Halogen lamps, ruled a fire hazard by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, have been banned from University of Tennessee-Knoxville housing, the director of residence halls said Friday. James Grubb said about 10,000 residents of campus dormitories, fraternity houses and apartments have been notified by mail that halogen lamps are prohibited.  Six

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– Family and friends may be more effective than consumer education in helping the elderly avoid becoming victims of unfair business practices, a University of Tennessee researcher said Friday.  Dr. Jinkook Lee, an assistant professor in the UT-Knoxville College of Human Ecology, said her research shows the elderly tend to trust businesses that others