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Best Deals for Over-the-Counter Meds
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Last Updated: 6:13 PM 03/14/10 - We buy more cough and cold remedies than any other type of over-the-counter medicine. Pain relievers come next, followed by heartburn medicine. Consumer Reports ShopSmart says you can save big on these drugs, if you know where to shop. (Full Story) |
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Resort Vacations for Less
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Last Updated: 11:12 AM 02/18/10 - Dying to go on vacation, but short on money? Consumer Reports ShopSmart says timeshare rentals offer a real bargain. That's because there's a glut of these kind of properties for rent and owners are eager to negotiate. (Full Story) |
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Best Tasting Coffees
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Last Updated: 11:08 AM 02/18/10 - Coffee is one of America's favorite drinks. And coffee blends... such as breakfast or house blends are our favorite kind. Consumer Reports tested 37 and has some surprises. (Full Story) |
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How Clean is Bagged Salad?
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Last Updated: 10:16 AM 02/11/10 - It seems like bagged salads are taking over the produce aisle. According to Mintel, a company that tracks consumer spending, almost three-quarters of all women buy prepackaged salads because of their convenience. Consumer Reports tested to see how clean they are. (Full Story) |
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Deadly Hospital Infections
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Last Updated: 10:17 AM 02/11/10 - They're hospitals' dirty and deadly little secret... central line bloodstream infections. At least 30,000 patients die each year from them. A Consumer Reports analysis of newly released data reveals hospitals that are following simple hygienic steps have virtually eliminated these infections... but all too many others are failing to act. (Full Story) |
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The Princess and The Frog Toy Recalled
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Last Updated: 11:08 AM 01/29/10 - Federal consumer safety regulators are announcing a recall of "The Princess and The Frog" movie-themed children's pendants, citing high levels of the toxic heavy metal cadmium. (Full Story) |
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Big Screen Audio
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Last Updated: 10:41 AM 01/29/10 - Sales of flat-screen TVs took off over the holidays. But the sound on that great-looking TV you bought probably doesn't match the picture in quality. Consumer Reports has some easy - and not so expensive - solutions for upgrading your TV's sound system. (Full Story) |
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Windows 7 Laptops
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Last Updated: 10:38 AM 01/29/10 - If you're in the market for a new laptop, Consumer Reports says now is the perfect time to buy. Windows 7 is now standard operating procedure. (Full Story) |
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Lawmaker Concerned About Toyota Recall
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Last Updated: 8:42 AM 01/27/10 - A House Democrat is expressing concern about a massive Toyota recall that has led the automaker to stop manufacturing and selling vehicles linked to problems with gas pedals. (Full Story) |
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Fingertip Amputations Prompt Graco Stroller Recall
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Last Updated: 8:39 AM 01/20/10 - Graco is recalling 1.5 million strollers after some children had their fingertips amputated. (Full Story) |
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At least 600,000 Cribs Recalled After Child Death
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Last Updated: 2:38 PM 01/19/10 - The death of a six-month old child has prompted the recall of about 635,000 cribs sold by Kmart, Sears, Wal-Mart and other stores. (Full Story) |
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24,000 Vehicles Recalled
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Last Updated: 4:55 PM 01/18/10 - Some 24,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles are being recalled to repair a defective part that could cause sudden and unexpected brake failure. (Full Story) |
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Energy Star Problems Persist
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Last Updated: 5:07 PM 01/15/10 - If you want that new appliance to be an energy saver, it may be tough to get what you want... especially if you're looking for a refrigerator. Consumer Reports' tests show there are ongoing problems with the Energy Star program. (Full Story) |
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Sudden Car Acceleration Safeguards
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Last Updated: 5:05 PM 01/15/10 - Toyota recently recalled almost four million vehicles because of a possible problem with unintended acceleration. Consumer Reports just completed an in-depth analysis of government data. It found Toyota isn't the only manufacturer with complaints. (Full Story) |
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Tylenol Recall Expanded
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Last Updated: 10:40 PM 01/15/10 - A Tylenol recall is expanding after a moldy smell made some users sick. (Full Story) |
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