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Electronic cigarettes may encourage teens to smoke regular cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes may encourage teens to smoke regular cigarettes Among the concerns expressed by critics of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, is that the devices could serve as a gateway...
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Detergent-less laundry systems lack cleaning power
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Best new-car deals on Consumer Reports’ Top Picks
Best new-car deals on Consumer Reports’ Top Picks It would be reasonable to assume that the best cars in the land would command a price premium, as it often seems to be that older, mediocre cars come...
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Most and least expensive cars to own
Most and least expensive cars to own It's important, of course, to get a good deal when you buy a car. But it's just as critical to look down the road at how much a vehicle will cost you to own....
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Men vs. Women: Who's a better smart phone shopper?
Men vs. Women: Who's a better smart phone shopper? Smart shoppers know their smart phones can help them land the best deals. You can use your phone's shopping apps while you're in a store to check...
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As interior paints get tougher, painting gets easier
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7 tips to avoid ID theft and fraud when shopping with an iPad
7 tips to avoid ID theft and fraud when shopping with an iPad Shopping online with your iPad need be no riskier than shopping online with a computer. Some of the risks may be unique to using a mobile...
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In a first, Frigidaire freezer converts to a refrigerator
In a first, Frigidaire freezer converts to a refrigerator Wouldn’t it be great if the stand-alone freezer in your basement could occasionally double as an extra refrigerator—say, to hold catering...
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Patience is key to getting a great rental car deal
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GM recall raises concerns about warning systems for auto safety
GM recall raises concerns about warning systems for auto safety General Motors has recalled 1.6 million vehicles because of a faulty ignition switch (PDF). GM said a heavy key ring or a “jarring...
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Dozens of funeral homes violate federal rule
Dozens of funeral homes violate federal rule When making funeral arrangements, don't assume the funeral home is following the law. Undercover visits by federal investigators to 122 funeral homes in...
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Beware that some performance tires can crack in the cold
Beware that some performance tires can crack in the cold Anything made with rubber can become more rigid as temperatures get very low, as evidenced by some ultra-high-performance summer tires being...
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KFC's Family Feast can be a nutritional disaster
KFC's Family Feast can be a nutritional disaster Don't give up on dinner. That's the advice the busy mom in one of KFC's latest commercials gives other women who have so much to do that they're...
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Is fish oil still worth taking?
Is fish oil still worth taking? Q. There's been a lot of negative news lately about dietary supplements—including that a lot of them don't work. Does that apply to my fish-oil pills? A. It might....
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My husband took off and now I can't get an Obamacare subsidy
My husband took off and now I can't get an Obamacare subsidy Q. I am married, no kids, and my husband took off three years ago. I have no idea where to find him so I can get a divorce. I’ve been...
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Fuel savings comparison
Fuel savings comparison If you're looking to buy a new car, the chart below can help you see how much money you could save in fuel annually by choosing a one that is more fuel-efficient. To compare...
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Solar-powered Ford C-Max Energi chases the sun by itself
Solar-powered Ford C-Max Energi chases the sun by itself It’s strange enough to ride around in a self-driving car. But it may be even weirder seeing a car drive itself around with no one inside....
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Top dehumidifiers get smaller and cheaper
Top dehumidifiers get smaller and cheaper Dehumidifier sales pick up in March and April, for obvious reasons—spring showers giving way to sultry summer heat make for damp basements and humid living...
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Beautify your bathroom with a paint job that lasts
Beautify your bathroom with a paint job that lasts Bathrooms have surpassed kitchens as the most frequently remodeled room in the house. Replacing the tile or fixtures calls for a professional but if...
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