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Food fake-out
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Chicken noodle soup taste test: Store-bought soups fall flat
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Most common hazards for older drivers
Most common hazards for older drivers Every day, 10,000 people in the United States turn 65 and many of them are still driving. But with new-vehicle technology, and more crowded and changing roadways...
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High-end Dualit blender makes a superb smoothie
High-end Dualit blender makes a superb smoothie Dualit is perhaps best known for toasters, which it's been making for more than six decades. But the British brand produces many other small appliances,...
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Giving Tuesday encourages philanthropy during the holiday season
Giving Tuesday encourages philanthropy during the holiday season Last week, millions of Americans went on their annual holiday-shopping spree. The gift-buying season got started on Thanksgiving night,...
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Just in: All-new 2014 Porsche 911 revs up for competition
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How to choose the best tablet for your child
How to choose the best tablet for your child Quite a few kids will find a tablet under the tree this holiday season, according to a recent PBS Kids study: It shows that 54 percent of parents plan to...
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Top-rated gifts for your favorite cook
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7 ways to manage smart phone data usage during the holidays
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How 2 'young invincibles' will save $7,200 on health insurance
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11 great post Black Friday deals in electronics
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7 cordless drills for the do-it-yourselfer
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How to get an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 before the holidays
How to get an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 before the holidays If you're determined to pick up an XBox One or PlayStation 4 in time for a holiday gift, don't expect the process to be all that easy or...
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The reality of child seats and rental cars
The reality of child seats and rental cars When renting a car, it is often possible to also secure a child seat from the rental agency for your little one, but is it a good idea? Consumer Reports’...
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New tire trends and testing gain traction
New tire trends and testing gain traction It looks to be a busy year coming up at the Consumer Reports Auto Test Center, with an expected 55 to 60 tire models in our evaluation of all-season,...
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New AT&T Mobile Share Value plans save you money
New AT&T Mobile Share Value plans save you money AT&T Wireless customers can save 10 percent to 15 percent a month with the No. 2 carrier's new Mobile Share Value plans, according to a...
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Great car care gifts for the holidays
Great car care gifts for the holidays As winter and the holiday season fast approach, now can be a great time to purchase a meaningful gift for the driver on your list—something that can give her...
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Make sure your donation counts Charitable giving often comes to mind this time of year. The holidays might have you thinking about the less fortunate, or charitable donations might be part of your...
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Michael Graves toaster is all style, some substance
Michael Graves toaster is all style, some substance The Michael Graves Design KT-3390 two-slice toaster, sold exclusively at JCPenney, is one of the niftiest models we've seen in years, with its...
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