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Why Consumer Reports pulled its recommendation on certain Toyotas
Why Consumer Reports pulled its recommendation on certain Toyotas Last month, Consumer Reports announced that it had removed its recommendation from four popular models: the Audi A4 and Toyota Camry,...
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Some of the best space heaters cost $100 or less
Some of the best space heaters cost $100 or less Space heaters today come in all shapes and sizes. Some are tall and thin, others short and squat, and some wood-paneled heaters resemble a piece of...
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The top mattress brands and retailers
The top mattress brands and retailers Shopping for a mattress can be a nightmare. Prices bounce up and down and if you don’t try a mattress in the store before buying it, you can end up with years of...
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Blowing the whistle on the TV sports-blackout rules
Blowing the whistle on the TV sports-blackout rules November is a pro-sports fan's delight, with four major-league sports (NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS) offering seemingly endless viewing opportunities on...
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Surprise! You might be eligible for Medicaid or CHIP
Surprise! You might be eligible for Medicaid or CHIP While politiicans and pundits fret over policy cancellations, Obamacare is quietly bringing new Medicaid and CHIP coverage to millions of un- or...
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Get the best Black Friday deals on tablets
Get the best Black Friday deals on tablets Once you've resigned yourself fo the fact that you're not going to get a brand-new iPad Air for, say, $100 on Black Friday, you can still find a few good...
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Does xylitol make your teeth healthier?
Does xylitol make your teeth healthier? Q. I've heard that chewing gum sweetened with xylitol helps prevent cavities. Is that true? A. Maybe. Xylitol, a sugarless sweetener usually derived from birch...
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Most fun to drive Fun to drive is a subjective measure—an elusive quality that can mean different things to different people. From our experience, a car can have a very powerful engine and accelerate...
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Best off-road vehicles
Best off-road vehicles At our Auto Test Center, we have the ability to systematically evaluate the off-road capability of SUVs and 4WD pick up trucks. Ascending our "Rock Hill," a 23-degree slope of...
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First-aid moves every host should know
First-aid moves every host should know Think you’d know what to do if you found yourself in the middle of a medical emergency? The key to keeping your head in a crisis is to take a few seconds to...
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Best Black Friday deals on video-game consoles
Best Black Friday deals on video-game consoles This holiday season, the gaming world is buzzing about the release of the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One. But many shoppers may not be willing...
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Don’t rush to take a cholesterol-lowering statin drug
Don’t rush to take a cholesterol-lowering statin drug Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor and Crestor are already the most commonly prescribed drugs in the country, taken by nearly one in four...
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Cut your heating costs without sacrificing comfort
Cut your heating costs without sacrificing comfort More than half of your utility bill is devoted to heating and cooling your home. And with temperatures dropping, homeowners are cranking up their...
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First drive: Nimble, efficient 2014 Mazda3
First drive: Nimble, efficient 2014 Mazda3 The all-new 2014 Mazda3 looks well positioned to take on such direct rivals as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, and Subaru Impreza. We’ve been fans of the Mazda3...
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Remember health insurance before Obamacare?
Remember health insurance before Obamacare? Here’s a question for pundits and politicians outraged over people whose individual insurance plans are being canceled because they don’t meet the new...
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Average gas prices
Average gas prices Gas prices are mixed around the country this week with decreases on the west and increases in other areas. The national gasoline average is up about three cents from this time last...
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How to remove white haze from your good dishes
How to remove white haze from your good dishes Soon it’ll be time to get out the good dishes and glassware for holiday entertaining. If you have hard water in your home, chances are your dishware is...
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Americans are in a good mood as 2013 holiday season nears
Americans are in a good mood as 2013 holiday season nears It would be understandable if Americans weren't overly excited about the holiday season, given the seemingly endless economic recovery, the...
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Don't fall for the celebrity hype on dietary supplements
Don't fall for the celebrity hype on dietary supplements When earlier this year Katy Perry tweeted a photo of herself boasting, “I'm all about that supplement & vitamin LYFE,” the message she...
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ShopSmart’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Shopping
ShopSmart’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Shopping Money-saving shopping strategies, gift-card gotchas, DIY gift-wrapping tips, and more YONKERS, NY — Overall, holiday shopping can be stressful – from...
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