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Rival e-readers get touchy
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Q&A: How long should I keep paperwork for mortgage refinancing?
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FDA bans use of BPA in infant formula packaging
FDA bans use of BPA in infant formula packaging Thanks to action by the Food and Drug Administration last week, parents and caregivers who rely on formula to feed their babies can rest a little easier...
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Surprise! The Chevrolet Impala is better than…
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3 ways to take better photos of your kids
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What you need to know about prepaid cards
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Test driving electric car battery swapping with Better Place
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Is the latest product packaging new and improved?
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Best sedans over the past 20 years
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Indoor HDTV antennas get a warm—but hopefully not fuzzy—reception
Indoor HDTV antennas get a warm—but hopefully not fuzzy—reception With cable and satellite TV bills steadily climbing, it's no surprise that cord-cutting is the most-mentioned reason for connecting...
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Here come the sub-$1,000 Ultra HD TVs
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Calphalon Blender Blade Breaks In Consumer Reports’ Tests; Metal Piece Could...
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3 prepaid cards worth considering
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Google Nexus 7 tablet review
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Start the year right with a backpack that fits Students enrolled in every grade from pre-K to a Ph.D. program need a sturdy backpack that fits. It's best to try one on in the store whether you're...
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The BMW i3 electric car promises to be the ultimate recharging machine
The BMW i3 electric car promises to be the ultimate recharging machine The much-hyped BMW i3 four-seat hatchback was unveiled yesterday New York City, where we got up close and personal with this...
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How to choose an assisted-living facility
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Resources for Hospitals: Surgery Ratings
Resources for Hospitals: Surgery Ratings For the first time, Consumer Reports has rated U.S. hospitals on how patients fare during and after surgery. The Ratings include an overall surgery Rating,...
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The high cost of wasted printer ink
The high cost of wasted printer ink It's enough that printer ink might be the most expensive liquid you buy. Even the cheapest ink, at about $13 an ounce, costs more than, say, fine Champagne, while...
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