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  1. Consumer Reports Outs Thirsty Printers

    Wed, 26 Jun 2013

    In its latest test of printers, Consumer Reports says certain maintenance cycles can the Worst, Best Laundry Detergents Consumer Reports ' new tests confirm that some thirsty printed until a cartridge runs out. In Consumer Reports ' latest tests, they turned the printer

  2. Most Americans Don't Have Emergency Savings; Here's How to Change That

    Tue, 25 Jun 2013

    for this healthy purpose. Cancel cable. The average American spends more than $720 a year on cable TV, according to Consumers Union . The website CancelCable.com shows you how to watch your favorite shows for free so you can cut the cable cord -- and

  3. 6 Sneaky Cancer Culprits

    Mon, 24 Jun 2013

    medieval assassin. Today, it's probably in your pantry. A Consumer Reports study found that some brands of brown rice contain more cancer-causing mutations, says Michael Hansen, Ph.D., a Consumers Union senior scientist. Shield Your Cells Rinse rice before

  4. Consumer Reports' Best, Worst Laundry Detergents

    Thu, 20 Jun 2013

    is perennially a top performer in Consumer Reports ' annual laundry detergent study players, the magazine reported. Consumer Reports senior editor Daniel DiClerico laundry environmental green features or performance. Consumer Reports tests each detergent for things like

  5. Car Quality Dinged by Tech Glitches, Survey Finds

    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

    Tom Mutchler, program manager of vehicle interface at Consumer Reports . This year's survey questioned 83,442 owners and giving consumers the high-tech features they expect, said Consumer Reports Mutchler. He thinks the issues will get sorted out in the

  6. Best Toilet Papers Wipe Out Top Brands

    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

    (Image credit: Amazon.com) Consumer Reports revisited its toilet paper ratings strength and disintegration," said Consumer Reports ' Daniel DiClerico . The products soft but not as strong as those in Consumer Reports ' recommended list. Costco's Kirkland

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  1. Ford Flex Styling Is Standout Feature

    Wed, 19 Jun 2013

    250-horsepower, non-turbo V-6 with 253 foot-pounds of torque at 4,800 rpm that's the only engine available in the Pilot. Consumer Reports lists the Flex as a recommended buy with average reliability overall, but prices — particularly for a Flex with EcoBoost

  2. New Fuel Economy Standards: Cars Will Cost More to Buy, Less to Drive

    Tue, 18 Jun 2013

    loony, but I believe it, because Consumer Reports says so. This is not a group of people about 78-percent after undergoing Consumer Reports ' battery of tests. These folks don't Efficiency Standards And yet this is what Consumer Reports has to say about the government's

  3. Chrysler Not Budging on SUV Safety Showdown

    Tue, 18 Jun 2013

    touch-screen interface. The hi-tech features also respond to voice commands. But the system received poor reviews from Consumer Reports magazine and others who complained that "simple tasks have been made time-consuming and distracting." Netflix's

  4. The Identity Theft Flu: 5 Ways to Keep Yourself Healthy

    Sun, 16 Jun 2013

    were little more than a marketing ploy cooked up by communications departments at identity theft service providers. Even Consumer Reports recently said that they believed the threat of identity theft was "overblown." While your risk of becoming ill fluctuates

  5. Travel Quiz: Cheap Flights, Crazy Passengers and Naked Pictures

    Fri, 7 Jun 2013

    the most money. 10. According to the latest survey from Consumer Reports , the best airline in the United States is: A. American middle while Spirit ranked dead last, garnering what the Consumer Reports analysts called, "one of the lowest overall scores for any company

  6. Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy Sheets

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    set of linens for your budget? Watch ABC's "The Lookout" on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET Textile expert Pat Slaven at Consumer Reports gives her advice on what customers should be on the lookout for when buying their next set of sheets. 1. Watch Out for

  7. J.C. Penney Admits to Marking Up Prices to Put Items on Sale

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    unreasonably high price and selling it at a lower price," he said. Tod Marks, a senior editor and shopping expert at Consumer Reports , said the accusation against J.C. Penney is reminiscent of past court decisions that determined a product had to be

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  1. The Truth About Sunscreen Protection

    Fri, 28 Jun 2013

    wearing sunscreen. No. You're not! Reporter: But you buy expensive sunblock, so you're safe, right? Well, " consumer reports " found one of their highest rated sunscreens costs just $5 a bottle. And if a higher dollar amount isn't the answer

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    not! Reporter: But you buy expensive sunblock, so you're safe, right? Well, " consumer reports " found one of their highest rated sunscreens costs just $5 a bottle. And if a higher dollar amount isn't the answer, is
  2. Putting Sunscreen to the Test

    Thu, 23 May 2013

    at least when it comes to street. Consumer reports tested twelve broad spectrum sunscreens standards the problem according to consumer reports . These protect against but do not the most common cancer in the US. Consumer reports says the best advice is a broad spectrum

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    always mean better quality at least when it comes to -- street. Consumer reports tested twelve broad spectrum sunscreens that claim to protect against cancer causing UB EA and UBB raised. Eight found some of --
    like -- -- and -- fell below standards the problem according to consumer reports . These -- protect against -- -- but do not provide as much UVB protection. That pact doesn't protect against TV you read that -- -- and you could and that's getting a little unborn. -- it makes sense to look at one of our products that provide very good UVA and UVB protection -- get that all around. Action protection in the fight against skin cancer the most common cancer in the US. Consumer reports says the best advice is -- a broad spectrum sunscreen has an SPF of forty and is also waterproof. Make sure you
  3. TechBytes: Galaxy S4, Xbox

    Tue, 21 May 2013

    In today's tech consumer reports crown Samsung's galaxy S four as the best Smartphone on the market they the device for its high definition touch sensitive screen

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    In today's tech -- consumer reports crown Samsung's galaxy S four as the best Smartphone on the market they -- the device for its high definition touch sensitive
  4. Thread Count Challenge

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    number of threads in one square inch of sheet. To prepare for our field test we consulted a real textile expert packs made consumer reports . five via thousand count in May to spend more money for my getting a superior. not necessarily. But. Higher thread

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    field test we consulted a real textile expert packs made -- -- consumer reports . -- five via thousand count in May -- to spend more money for my getting a superior. -- not necessarily. But. Higher
  5. Memorial Day Sunburn and Increased Cancer Risk

    Mon, 27 May 2013

    you get what you pay for when it comes to sunscreens? True or false? Yes or no? The real answer is no. Yeah. " Consumer reports " did a study. They found that the target and the walmart brand were the best and the cheapest. Spf lower than 15. Is

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    True or false? Yes or no? The real answer is no. Yeah. " Consumer reports " did a study. They found that the target and the walmart brand were the best and the cheapest. Spf lower than 15.
  6. Nightline 6/5: The Lookout

    Wed, 5 Jun 2013

    number of threads in one square inch of sheet. To prepare for field test we consulted a real textile iceberg packs made consumer reports . five via thousand count and maybe to spend more money for my getting a your not necessarily. Blend. Hired is not necessarily

  7. Instant Index: Best and Worst Airlines for Price and Service

    Wed, 22 May 2013

    the index and we just some numbers you might to see if you're planning summer break. A survey out today from July's consumer reports reading the airlines for things like comfort and cleanliness. Number one on the list virgin America scored 89 out of 100

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    see if you're planning summer break. A survey out today from July's consumer reports reading the airlines for things like comfort and cleanliness. Number one on the list virgin America scored 89 out of 100. On
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