Did you know that this is National Consumer Protection Week? Now you do.

According to its sponsors — dozens of consumer groups and government agencies — "National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) is a coordinated campaign that
encourages consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer
rights and make better-informed decisions. NCPW 2013 will take place
March 3 through March 9, 2013." Go to this comprehensive website for all sorts of information.