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• Consumer Reports grades Subaru Legacy over Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry V-6

  
  AutoInsane.com — Authority: 117
  YONKERS, NY — The redesigned Subaru Legacy outpointed the freshened Ford Fusion in Consumer Reports’ latest tests of family sedans with all-wheel drive. The test included the freshened front-drive... Continue Reading @ AutoInsane.com
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• BPA: Avoid All Food/Bev Containers Numbered 3 Or 7

  
  BASIL & SPICE — Authority: 135
  Desiree Jones-- In June of this year, I had written an article on the results of a Harvard study published in the May 2009 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives regarding the leaching of a chemical known as as Bisphenol-A (BPA) from polycarbonate plastic bottles.  Bisphenol-A  has been used for years ...
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• Consumer Reports: Most Canned Foods Contain Deadly Chemical Only subscribers...

  
  Daily Cow — Authority: 502
  Consumer Reports : Most Canned Foods Contain Deadly Chemical Only subscribers to Consumer Reports will be told which canned foods. (Ironic Times)
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• Not-so-smart-smear tactics from Consumer Reports

  
  http://thestatsblog.wordpress.com — Authority: 418
  Here’s an update to Consumer Reports charge that STATS is funded by ExxonMobil. Apparently, because STATS received grants from the Sarah Scaife foundation (though not in recent years), and Scaife had stock in ExxonMobil,  therefore STATS was being funded by ExxonMobil. By the same logic, every employee for ...
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• Free Online Access to ConsumerReports.org Through the Library!

  
  Friends of Seattle Public Library Blog — Authority: 469
  Before you make your next big (or little) purchase, why not check out the product reviews and ratings on ConsumerReports.org? Now you can do that online for free through the Library’s web site at www.spl.org .  To find ConsumerReports.org, go to www.spl.org and click on “ Databases & Web Sites .”  Next, ...
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• The Warranty Psychology: Don’t Worry, Be Happy

  
  Through Your Body: — Authority: 427
  By DAMON DARLIN MANY people would not think of making a major purchase without doing research to find the best model and the lowest price. But at the checkout counter, all of that preparation often breaks down. There, shoppers are asked to buy a product that few have investigated: the extended warranty. New ...
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• Making car power windows safer

  
  Consumer Reports Cars Blog — Authority: 646
  Each year children die needlessly in and around vehicles. The Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act , signed into law in 2008, is aimed at helping to reduce the statistics and making vehicles safer for children. The Act requires the Department of Transportation to research a number of vehicle safety ...
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• Consumer Reports names Samsung N120-12GBK as best new netbook

  
  Mobilewhack.com — Authority: 642
  Consumer Reports magazine has recently released their “Best New Electronics” issue for December 2009, and topping the list for the best new Netbook is the Samsung N120-12GBK. The N120-12GBK scored a 58 out of 100 for its overall score, and very high ratings for portability and ergonomics. The average price for ...
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• Op-Ed Columnist: Something Scary in the Pantry

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 913
  Nicholas D. Kristof
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• Everybody’s Business: Don’t Worry, Be Happy: The Warranty Psychology

  
  NYT > Theater — Authority: 913
  Happy shoppers tend to be more risk-averse, so they are more likely to choose extended warranties on products, according to new research.
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• STATS responds to Consumer Reports smear tactics

  
  http://thestatsblog.wordpress.com — Authority: 418
  Consumer Reports posted a response on its blog to STATS criticism of its recent report on BPA. The following is a letter sent by STATS President, S. Robert Lichter Ph.D to the magazine: In their response to Trevor Butterworth’s criticisms, Andrea Rock and Urvashi Rangan devoted most of their efforts to trying ...
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• Child proofing your home

  
  News Moms Need — Authority: 128
  Our daughter is on the verge of crawling. I’m excited, but nervous at the same time. Everywhere I look around our house I see a potential hazard — the stairs, furniture, cabinets, outlets, lamp cords and book cases. We have a lot of work to do! We plan to go through one room at a time on our hands and knees to ...
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• The Cove and Food, Inc. Receive Cinema Eye Honors Nominations

  
  TakePart Social Action Network — Authority: 612
  The 2010 Cinema Eye Honors Nominees have been named and I am very very happy to report that The Cove has received a record-tying 7 nominations! It got nominations in the Production, Cinematography, Editing, Original Score, Debut Feature and the top prize, Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking ...
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• Consumer Reports Latex Mattress: Is This An Ideal Mattress?

  
  Lawn and Garden Blog — Authority: 129
  Consumer reports latex mattress as the mattress to win over. Most consumers who have purchased this mattress agree that it is the most ideal when it comes to nearly all mattress aspects. The usual mattress technology that garners positive testimonials is visco elastic memory foam mattress. When we speak of fame, ...
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• Confused About Condoms? The Seven Best Condoms Rated for You

  
  RHRealityCheck.org — Authority: 733
  And you thought Consumer Reports was only the place to go for the safest automobile or the best buy on a vacuum cleaner. How about the most reliable condom? One lucky, lucky mystery shopper was tasked with purchasing 15,000 condoms so that Consumer Reports products testers could provide you with a list of ...
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• New Blu-ray Releases Nov. 3rd, 2009: Full List

  
  Backseat Cuddler — Authority: 596
  Blu-ray is the new standard, DVD is on its way out and every week they are releasing many films on the relatively new format. Here’s the full list of Blu-ray movies out this week.Aliens in the Attic (20th Century Fox)The Answer Man (Magnolia)Blu-ray Batman Collection (Warner Brothers)A Christmas Carol (1951) ...
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• Color of Money Book Club

  
  loans-blog — Authority: 145
  Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary hosts a discussion with Noreen Perrotta, Money Editor for Consumer Reports. Source: Color of Money Book Club
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• BPA Found In Canned Foods

  
  TakePart Social Action Network — Authority: 612
  stevendepolos Flickr photostream/Creative Commons New research from Consumer Reports reveals that many canned foods , including soups, juice and vegetables, contain measurable levels of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that has been linked to a wide array of health issues such as reproductive abnormalities, cancer, ...
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• Tips for Buying and Using Gift Cards

  
  Woman Tribune — Authority: 475
  This is a guest post by Bill Hardekopf, CEO of LowCards.com . We are entering the holiday gift card season. While new studies show gift cards are the most popular presents to give and receive, the hidden costs may outweigh the convenience of the gift. It is important for consumers to give and use their cards ...
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• Reduce Your Medical Expenses by Negotiating

  
  Personal Money Store — Authority: 613
  Yes, you really can negotiate the cost of medical care (photo courtesy of picasaweb.google.com) Although many people are not aware of it, the medical industry is one of the few American industries where negotiating the price is not only acceptable, but common. The reason many uninsured or underinsured people ...
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