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Driving after a storm
Driving after a storm Superstorm Sandy left a wake of destruction, leaving millions without power. Many people are now emerging from debris-strewn neighborhoods, seeking supplies or trying to return...
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Did the storm ruin your drugs?
Did the storm ruin your drugs? The ravages of Hurricane Sandy may have ruined your medications. Follow this advice from the Food and Drug Administration to make sure the drugs you take are safe:...
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Most and least reliable new cars by brand
Most and least reliable new cars by brand If you are looking for a reliable car, don't assume that certain brands are always the best. Each manufacturer has models that offer a range of reliability,...
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Food safety when the power goes out
Food safety when the power goes out If you lost power during Hurricane Sandy, don't taste the food to see if it's OK. Instead, follow this advice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Keep the...
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Finding clean water after a flood
Finding clean water after a flood Floods can contaminate the water you drink, making a bad situation worse. Obviously, the simplest step is using bottled water if you can. If that's not available,...
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What to do after a hurricane if you use a home medical device
What to do after a hurricane if you use a home medical device If you rely on electricity for home medical equipment like an oxygen tank, ventilator, medical bed, wheel chair, or blood glucose monitor,...
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In Sandy's wake, roll up your sleeves—for possible fight with your home...
In Sandy's wake, roll up your sleeves—for possible fight with your home insurer As survivors of Superstorm Sandy start cleaning up the estimated $20 billion in destruction, homeowners need to prepare...
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Did the storm ruin your drugs?
Did the storm ruin your drugs? The ravages of Hurricane Sandy may have ruined your medications. Follow this advice from the Food and Drug Administration to make sure the drugs you take are safe:...
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Soaked by Sandy? Here's how to prevent a mold outbreak
Soaked by Sandy? Here's how to prevent a mold outbreak Storm Sandy is retreating but leaves behind a threat that can ruin home furnishings and pose problems for residents with allergies, asthma and...
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Cordless Phone-Answerers - from Consumer Reports Consumer Reports electronic techs recently tested cordless phone-answerers. Here's what to look for when shopping. Cordless Phones Subscribe now!...
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Consumer Reports Poll: Outcome of Presidential Election Could Be Drag on...
Consumer Reports Poll: Outcome of Presidential Election Could Be Drag on Holiday Spending Nearly a Third of Americans Expect Holiday Season to be Less Cheerful if Their Candidate Loses YONKERS, NY –...
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Consumer Reports Names Top Ten Electronics of 2012 for Performance and...
Consumer Reports Names Top Ten Electronics of 2012 for Performance and Innovation Nikon S800c, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 are among those on CR’s Short List of Standouts YONKERS, NY — While Consumer...
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Consumer Reports poll: Election outcome will impact holiday mood and spending
Consumer Reports poll: Election outcome will impact holiday mood and spending With the presidential election looming and millions of Americans trying to piece their lives back together following the...
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How car reliability varies by vehicle type
How car reliability varies by vehicle type Paying more for a new car doesn't guarantee that it will be reliable. Fuel-efficient hatchbacks, wagons, compact sports sedans, compact pickups, and small...
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Boxee TV launches at Walmart exclusively for the holidays
Boxee TV launches at Walmart exclusively for the holidays Boxee TV, the new streaming media player that offers a cloud-based DVR service for subscribers, is now available. But you can only get it at...
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New 401(k) and IRA limits could make saving a little easier
New 401(k) and IRA limits could make saving a little easier The IRS's recent announcement of new, higher limits on 401(k) and IRA contributions didn't make a lot of headlines. And no wonder, given...
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How to safely clean up the mess Sandy left behind
How to safely clean up the mess Sandy left behind In Ossining, N.Y. Sandy tossed a 40-foot boat onto the tracks of the commuter rail line. And scores of homeowners across the Northeast lost cars and...
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Toro debuts new two-stage snow blowers in time for winter
Toro debuts new two-stage snow blowers in time for winter If you went shopping for a Toro snow blower last winter, your was a single-stage model or a significantly larger and more expensive two-stage...
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FTC cracks down on robocalls hawking deceptive credit card rates
FTC cracks down on robocalls hawking deceptive credit card rates Consumers Union, the policy and advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, praised the Federal Trade Commission's legal action today against...
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What to do if your car is damaged in a storm
What to do if your car is damaged in a storm If you find your car has been damaged, flooded, or are otherwise rendered inoperable by Superstorm Sandy, there are steps that need to be taken...
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