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      Forty-three recommendations across 12 categories.

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      Haven’t thought about buying a certified preowned vehicle? Think again. 

    • test1 160 106 test3 Top Tires: Get a Grip

      Low-rolling-resistance tires soon might be standardized.

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    • AAA study finds vehicle talk-to-text feature highly distracting

      June 12, 2013—A vehicle feature that’s designed to reduce driver distraction doesn’t deliver the intended benefits and is more distracting than is talking on a cellphone, according to a new study.

    • VW iBeetle will turn iPhone into car’s infotainment system

      April 22, 2013—Apple iPhone 5 owners will have a new accessory option—a car.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Home Cookin’: Ranges, Cooktops & Wall Ovens

      More ranges and cooktops that have five burners or cooking elements exist than ever before.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Feature Attractions: Best Values in Microwave Ovens

      New features appear to deliver limited cooking benefits.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Refrigerators: The Newest Space Stations

      Enhanced versatility is the rule of the day.

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    • Plan to reduce HFCs won’t increase prices on air conditioners or refrigerators

      June 12, 2013—Air-conditioner and refrigerator manufacturers will phase out the use of coolants that harm the ozone layer over the next few years, but experts tell Consumers Digest that the change likely won’t have a significant effect on prices.

    • GE’s newest washer dries clothes overnight

      April 22, 2013—General Electric’s newest front-loading washing machine also can dry your clothes.

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      Streaming-video boxes deliver more features than ever.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Viewer’s Choice: Inside the Streaming-Video Maze

      It’s difficult to judge which service best suits your demands.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Sound Opinions: Today’s Best Home-Theater Audio

      The number of sources of digital media is on the rise. 

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    • Microsoft creates iPhone app for Office documents

      June 17, 2013—Microsoft created a version of its Office software for Apple’s iPhone.

    • Report: Apple could introduce larger versions of iPhone

      June 13, 2013—Apple might launch new iPhones in 2014 that have larger screens than current iPhone models do, according to Reuters.

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

      Manufacturers struggle to introduce innovations.

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      Makers of kitchen countertops and flooring have cooked up new features on their latest products.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Pouring It On: Innovative Kitchen Faucets & Sinks

      The latest faucets have higher spouts than ever before.

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    • Amazon.com might expand grocery-delivery service nationwide

      June 4, 2013—You might be able to purchase groceries through Amazon.com in 2014, according to a report from Reuters.

    • AT&T enters home-security-system market

      April 26, 2013—AT&T is the latest telecommunications company to launch a home-security and home-monitoring service.

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       Some medical mobile applications do what they claim to do, but others just siphon bucks from your pocket.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Energy Drinks: Monster Claims, Empty Promises, Marketing to Children

      Consumers aren’t any closer to understanding what exactly is in energy drinks.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Home Fitness Equipment: A New Interactive Experience

      Ellipticals • Exercise Bikes • Home Gyms • Treadmills

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    • Preventive mastectomies benefit a select few

      June 10, 2013—Movie star Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a pre-emptive double mastectomy in an effort to reduce her exposure to breast cancer has made waves in both Hollywood and health-care circles. However, Jolie’s radical approach is one that very few women should follow.

    • FDA makes it easier to report side effects of medications

      June 4, 2013—Food and Drug Administration revised the form that consumers use to report adverse side effects or interactions from prescription medications.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Waterparks: Is Public Safety Going Down the Tubes?

      Because of a lack of nationwide regulation, waterpark visits might be an accident waiting to happen.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Game Day: Game Tables that Score

      Consumers should expect to pay more for the latest in game tables, particularly pool tables.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Bicycles: Tailor-Made Rides

      Expert Picks in Road, Mountain, Hybrid & Comfort Bikes

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    • Latest waterpark-injury estimates raise more questions for consumers

      June 11, 2013—School’s out for summer, which means that it’s waterpark season again. However, the latest government estimates for waterpark injuries reinforce the notion that no reliable safety statistics exist.

    • United Continental checked-bag subscription adds up for frequent travelers only

      June 6, 2013—United Continental introduced an annual subscription service that allows you to bypass fees for checked luggage each time that you fly.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 The Fleecing of America’s Elderly

      Government could do a lot more to protect seniors.

    • test1 160 106 test3 High-Tech Hearing Aids: Hearing Is Believing

      As technologies change in hearing-aids, consumers still must navigate a maze of confusion when it’s purchase time.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Baby Gear: Playing It Safe

      New safety concerns have emerged about soft bedding and infant car-seat weight limits.

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    • CFPB creates guidelines to detect financial elder exploitation

      June 14, 2013—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have published handbooks that are designed to help consumers to identify financial elder exploitation more easily.

    • FTC to field consumer questions during identity-theft workshop for senior citizens

      May 6, 2013—Senior citizens who have questions about identity theft can submit questions to Federal Trade Commission on May 7, 2013, as part of an agency workshop that will be broadcast on the Internet.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Swing Shift: Backyard Playsets Evolve

       You’ll want more space and you’ll spend more money to add horizontal climbing bars to your playset.

    • test1 160 106 test3 Grass Seed: Turf Wars: Separating Fact from Filler

      It’s unclear whether grass-seed manufacturers’ claims about their products are accurate.

    • 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.

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    • Cub Cadet introduces first electric ZTR lawnmower

      April 5, 2013—The first Cub Cadet electric-powered zero-turn-radius riding lawnmower will arrive in stores this month.

    • First hybrid riding lawnmower can double as portable generator

      March 25, 2013—This spring, you can buy a riding lawnmower that cuts grass and saves gasoline—sort of.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 The Truth About Estate Sales

      An unqualified agent might take no security measures at an estate sale, which makes it easier for someone else to steal.

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    • test1 160 106 test3 Reality Check: Third-Party Bill-Payment Services

      Third-party bill-payment services, though desirable in theory, still are in their infancy.

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    • CFPB creates guidelines to detect financial elder exploitation

      June 14, 2013—Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation have published handbooks that are designed to help consumers to identify financial elder exploitation more easily.

    • United Continental checked-bag subscription adds up for frequent travelers only

      June 6, 2013—United Continental introduced an annual subscription service that allows you to bypass fees for checked luggage each time that you fly.

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      Consumers aren’t any closer to understanding what exactly is in energy drinks.

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      A lack of regulation can lead to unlicensed workers installing home-security systems.

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      It’s bad enough that Americans pay $18 billion annually in cellphone fees and taxes. Now state and local governments are diverting that revenue to plug budget holes.

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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.

    • Grave Concerns: Digging Up the Dirt on Cemetery Scams

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

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