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Tests show that big-rig bumpers pose risks to cars in certain crashes
Tests show that big-rig bumpers pose risks to cars in certain crashes Big-rig trailers are required to have underride guards on the back, essentially "bumpers" to prevent cars from running beneath the...
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Best used cars for under $15,000
Best used cars for under $15,000 Buying a used car can be a great way to save money. The trick is to find a not only a good deal, but a good car—one that will be safe, reliable, and enjoyable for...
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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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Ace Hardware's free paint giveaway is deja blue all over again
Ace Hardware's free paint giveaway is deja blue all over again Without spending a dime here's your chance to try an interior paint that performed impressively in Consumer Reports' tests and that we...
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Buying the top-rated Samsung Galaxy S III can save you money
Buying the top-rated Samsung Galaxy S III can save you money The Samsung Galaxy S4 smart phone will debut this evening at a press event at Radio City Hall in New York City, much to the excitement of...
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First look: Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some things borrowed, some things new
First look: Samsung Galaxy S 4 has some things borrowed, some things new Samsung tonight took the wraps off its new Galaxy S 4 smart phone, the new flagship for its innovative S brand line whose other...
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Can coffee-bean supplements really help you lose weight?
Can coffee-bean supplements really help you lose weight? Q. I've read lately that supplements made from unroasted coffee beans can help you lose weight. Is that true? A. We wouldn't bet on it. Yes,...
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Confusing laundry caps can lead to overdosing
Confusing laundry caps can lead to overdosing You know your life isn't what it should be when you have to use a flashlight to find the appropriate fill line on the inside of a laundry detergent cap....
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After flaw is fixed, the Mutsy Evo stroller passes our tests
After flaw is fixed, the Mutsy Evo stroller passes our tests Consumer Reports has removed its "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" designation from a stroller it tested last year after finding that a newer model...
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First look: Redbox Instant is like the old Netflix, but with kiosks
First look: Redbox Instant is like the old Netflix, but with kiosks If you were bummed when Netflix split its hybrid streaming/disc-by-mail service into two separate (and higher-priced) offerings,...
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Redesigned-for-2014 Subaru Forester joins our test fleet and makes a good...
Redesigned-for-2014 Subaru Forester joins our test fleet and makes a good first impression The Subaru Forester is one of the most researched cars on the Consumer Reports website. Consequently, buying...
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3 ways to defeat your printer's error messages
3 ways to defeat your printer's error messages It's the weekend, and you're at home trying to get your personal work done—but your printer quits on you, sending a warning or error message. Here are a...
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Q&A: Is my credit score affected by opening or closing a credit card?
Q&A: Is my credit score affected by opening or closing a credit card? Q: You wrote that applying for a new credit card lowers a credit score about five points. How long does that loss in score...
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More Samsung Galaxy S 4 features we look forward to testing
More Samsung Galaxy S 4 features we look forward to testing The just-announced Samsung Galaxy S 4 is loaded with smart, innovative capabilities: so many, in fact, that we didn't cover them all in our...
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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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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
H&R Block At Home and TaxSlayer battle in online tax-prep face-off My friend Chris and I recently sat down to prepare her taxes and compare two online tax-prep products: the venerable H&R...
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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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