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Taking Ritalin to get smarter is a bad idea, experts say
Taking Ritalin to get smarter is a bad idea, experts say More kids, with the blessing of their doctors and parents, take drugs to improve their attention, focus, and memory, even when they don't have...
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More Samsung Galaxy S 4 features we look forward to testing
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Flummoxed by phlox? A garden coach can help.
Flummoxed by phlox? A garden coach can help. There are life coaches and love coaches, career coaches and retirement coaches. Now you can hire a coach to help you cultivate a plan for your home's...
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As poisoning cases rise, a call for safer laundry pod packaging
As poisoning cases rise, a call for safer laundry pod packaging Since 1961, the third week in March has been designated National Poison Prevention Week. The event was established by Congress as a way...
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Tomb Raider game review: This reboot gives Lara Croft new life
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Those leaky plumbing fixtures are draining your bank account
Those leaky plumbing fixtures are draining your bank account If the bathroom fixtures in your home were made before 1995 then you are flushing money down the toilet. By switching to a WaterSense...
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Can the MKZ save the Lincoln brand? We're about to find out
Can the MKZ save the Lincoln brand? We're about to find out We've just taken delivery of two 2013 Lincoln MKZs for our test program. Why two? We bought one of the standard, 231-hp EcoBoost...
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H&R Block At Home and TaxSlayer battle in online tax-prep face-off
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Love it or hate it, the 2013 BMW X1 proves polarizing
Love it or hate it, the 2013 BMW X1 proves polarizing Listen to hallway and office chatter at Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center and you'll find widely divergent opinions about the BMW X1. They mostly...
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GE's Adora washer cleans up in our tests
GE's Adora washer cleans up in our tests The plot is simple. People face one messy situation after another--some characters more eccentric than others--and all while dressed in their tennis whites or...
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Consumer Reports Index: Americans' sentiment improved as financial...
Consumer Reports Index: Americans' sentiment improved as financial difficulties declined Consumer sentiment climbed back to positive territory this month, and financial troubles continued a four-month...
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Hands on with Sony's 84-inch Ultra HD TV
Hands on with Sony's 84-inch Ultra HD TV For those of us fortunate enough to have both lots of wall space and deep pockets, a new wave of pricey Ultra HD TVs—with four times the resolution of a...
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Netflix ISP speed index now lets you know how bad your broadband is
Netflix ISP speed index now lets you know how bad your broadband is If you've ever wondered why Netflix movies look better at your friend's house than in your own living room, Netflix has launched a...
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First drive video: 2013 Buick Encore SUV blazes a tiny trail
First drive video: 2013 Buick Encore SUV blazes a tiny trail The Encore boldly goes where no Buick has gone before. This diminutive crossover is the first domestic-brand entry in a newly-emerging...
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Misadventures with tire-pressure monitoring systems
Misadventures with tire-pressure monitoring systems Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) have been standard equipment by federal law in all new cars for about six years now. Despite their very real...
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Upbeat name of unsafe product database confuses users
Upbeat name of unsafe product database confuses users Let's say you're shopping for a new washing machine. Would you check SaferProducts.gov for reports of dangerous models? Do you even know what...
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Tomb Raider game review: This reboot gives Lara Croft new life
Tomb Raider game review: This reboot gives Lara Croft new life Lara Croft, an iconic video-game character, is a pistol-wielding archaeologist who loves exploring ruins as much as she loves action....
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Our secret shoppers learn that when you buy a Cadillac or Lincoln, you get a...
Our secret shoppers learn that when you buy a Cadillac or Lincoln, you get a gift! You'd think that treating yourself to a shiny new $42,000 upscale sedan would be enough of a gift. But some car...
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The disappointing dozen: Cars that fail our tests
The disappointing dozen: Cars that fail our tests The Consumer Reports Annual Autos Issue is a great resource for researching the best cars. Flip through the magazine or tour the website, and it is...
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Top performing double wall ovens for multitasking cooks
Top performing double wall ovens for multitasking cooks One of the great things about a wall oven is that you don't have to contort your body into a pretzel to remove baked goods or a heavy roast. A...
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