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    • test1 160 106 test3 Consumers Digest’s 2012 Automotive Best Buys

      Forty-two recommendations across 12 categories.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Top Tires: Get a Grip

      Low-rolling-resistance tires soon might be standardized.

    • test1 160 106 test3 New MPG Labels: Fueling Debate & Controversy

      Labels designed to provide a better comparison of how much fuel and energy vehicles consume tend to oversimplify the differences.

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    Automotive News

    • Ford to add driver-assist features on Explorer, Fusion

      May 11, 2012—Ford Motor says its first vehicles to have a full complement of driver-assist technologies will arrive at dealerships in fall 2012.

    • Automakers eye electric vehicles that can be charged in 20 minutes

      May 4, 2012—Electric vehicles that can be charged in just 20 minutes will arrive sometime in 2013, automakers tell Consumers Digest.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Washers & Dryers Evolve

      Manufacturers are making washing machines more efficient to meet stricter federal standards.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Steam Cleaners: What’s Hot, What’s Not

      Don’t get swept away by models that produce the highest temperatures of steam.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Mixing it Up: Blenders, Food Processors & Stand Mixers

      Larger capacities and more power are the rule of the day.

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    Appliances News

    • Caloric brand makes a comeback

      May 1, 2012—An iconic, post-World War II appliance brand will be getting a 21st-century upgrade. 

    • Electrolux, LG and Samsung won’t face duties

      April 18, 2012—Three overseas refrigerator manufacturers who faced allegations that they sold bottom-freezer models for less than U.S. market value won’t have to pay tariffs on their products that were imported and sold in the United States.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Headphones: Sound Decisions

      Notable innovations are in headphones at all prices.

    • test1 160 106 test3 How to Improve Your Photos & Videos

      Editing software has become easier to use.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Notebook Computers: Rise of the Ultrabooks

      Consumers can look forward to the emergence of better operating systems, processing chips and storage drives.

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    Electronics News

    • Twitter to honor no-tracking requests by users

      May 18, 2012—Twitter announced that it no longer will collect personal information from its users who don’t want their online behavior to be tracked.

    • Small batteries pose greater risks for young children

      May 16, 2012—A new study indicates that parents shouldn’t let young children play with electronic devices that use button-size batteries.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 The Latest in Siding, Decking, Roofing & Fencing

      Manufacturers struggle to introduce innovations.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Flood Control: Today’s Best Sump Pumps

      New technology might not be ready for prime time.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Finding Your Comfort Zone

      Best Buys in Innerspring & Specialty Mattresses

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    Home News

    • Moen introduces kitchen faucet that operates by sensor

      May 1, 2012—Moen introduced a kitchen faucet that activates with a wave of the hand.

    • CFPB proposes clearer mortgage-servicing rules

      April 12, 2012—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rules that would require mortgage servicers to be more transparent when they work with homeowners.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Under the Influence

      How Doctors Are Courted By Drugmakers

    • test1 160 106 test3 The Truth About Anti-Aging Devices

      The jury is still out on effectiveness.

    • test1 160 106 test3 New Age of Dentistry: Choices, Costs & Cautions

      Dental services and alternatives: alluring but suspicious.

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    • Annual prostate-cancer screening unnecessary, task force says

      May 22, 2012—Men who don’t have a history of prostate cancer should avoid annual screenings for the disease, a government task force says.

    • Study finds combat soldiers have brain-disease risk

      May 17, 2012—Soldiers who are exposed to explosions during combat can develop the same degenerative brain disease that has been discovered in boxers and football players, a new study says.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Next-Generation ATVs

      Manufacturers are increasing their number of sport UTVs at higher prices than ever before.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Cruises: Troubled Waters—Why Passenger Safety & Security Must Improve

      The cruise industry continues to fight attempts to reduce problems for consumers.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Baggage Claims: Today's Best Lightweight Luggage

      New materials make luggage lighter. That can mean lower costs at baggage check-in, but you’ll pay more in a retailer’s checkout lane.

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    • American Airlines to phase out first-class seating on some planes

      May 11, 2012—American Airlines will phase out the first-class seats on some of its international flights, according to a Dallas Morning News report.

    • US Airways offers expedited service for check-in, boarding

      May 7, 2012—US Airways passengers can pay extra for a service that expedites airport check-in and airplane boarding.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 The Hidden Costs of Higher Education & Consumers Digest's Top 100 College Values

      It’s easier today to get a student loan from a university’s financial-aid office, but it’s tough to decipher the hidden fees that you will pay.

    • test1 160 106 test3 'Premium' Pet Food: Begging for the Truth

      There is little evidence that cats and dogs benefit from costly and unusual ingredients in their food.

    • test1 160 106 test3 New Age of Retirement: How to Revitalize Your Plans

      Shrinking private pensions might dim your golden years.

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    • Small batteries pose greater risks for young children

      May 16, 2012—A new study indicates that parents shouldn’t let young children play with electronic devices that use button-size batteries.

    • Report says sippy cups, pacifiers increase injury risk for toddlers

      May 15, 2012— American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should wean toddlers from pacifiers and “sippy cups” because a new study indicates that doing so will reduce the risk of injury.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Underground Sprinkler Systems Evolve

      New irrigation systems are more precise and less expensive.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Grounds Keepers: Top-Rated Lawnmowers & Tillers

      There are more zero-turn-radius riding models than ever before, and you’ll find more cordless electric walk-behind lawnmowers.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Easy Listening: Innovative Outdoor Speakers

      Now you have a wider choice of how your sounds fit in with your outdoor living space.

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    • EPA denies petition to ban common herbicide

      April 10, 2012—Environmental Protection Agency rejected a request to ban a common herbicide that’s used in weed killers and other lawn-care products.

    • Geographic region should factor into snowthrower purchase

      Dec. 15, 2011—Consumers who seek a new snowthrower and aren’t sure whether to buy a single-stage model or a dual-stage model should take their geographic region into consideration, experts say.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Life-Insurance Companies: Bad-Faith Policies

      Some insurance companies use tactics to delay death-claim payments to increase their profit.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Waves of Uncertainty: Smart Moves for Another Challenging Year

      Caution is the byword for your personal finances.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Serious Charges

      The Relentless Banking Money-Grab

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    • CFPB warns consumers against sweepstakes scam

      May 14, 2012—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a warning to consumers about a potential sweepstakes scam.

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      April 27, 2012—Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., wants the federal government to investigate whether one of the nation’s largest medical debt-collection agencies violated federal law.

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      Why the Ultimate Numbers Game Is Out of Control

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Life-Insurance Companies: Bad-Faith Policies

      Some insurance companies use tactics to delay death-claim payments to increase their profit.

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      Think twice before you take your computer to the nearest repair specialist. Many people are scammed by technicians who are moved more by profit than principle.

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      You might face more than the grief of the loss of a loved one: grave desecration and double-sold plots.

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Exceptional Values in Outdoor Fireplaces

Manufacturers have improved the design and functionality of their outdoor fireplaces at all prices.

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Easy Listening: Innovative Outdoor Speakers

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Weather Beaters: Great Values in Outdoor Furniture

The variety of fabric coverings for outdoor furniture has expanded in all price ranges.

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Outdoor Living Articles

Going Out to Eat: Best Buys in Outdoor Dining Sets

The latest in outdoor dining has upped the ante on comfort and table space.

Material Changes: The Latest in Siding, Decking, Roofing & Fencing

Manufacturers struggle to introduce innovations.

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Exceptional Values in Portable Spas

New energy regulations won’t increase the cost of a spa, but new models will run slightly more efficiently than they did before.

All Fired Up!

Hot Picks in Gas, Electric & Charcoal Barbecue Grills

Manufacturers now give consumers more variety in grills, but you’ll find higher prices as well.

Bright Ideas

Outdoor Lighting That Earns Glowing Reviews

Outdoor Lighting That Earns Glowing Reviews

­­New Steps for Backyard Playsets

Climbing walls are popular, but a few factors, such as adjustability of the wall and climbing-grip variations, can make prices steep.

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