Posted March 12th, 2010 by admin
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Yesterday, we reported on several studies, all of which agree that the calorie counters on treadmills, elliptical trainers and other cardio machines routinely (and sometimes, wildly) overestimate your calorie burn. So, if you’re trying to get an accurate read on how many calories you’re burning, what’s the best way? The most accurate measurements can [...]
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Posted March 12th, 2010 by admin
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Worried about your water? You’re not alone. Many consumers today rely on kitchen water filters to quickly and conveniently improve the taste, odor and ingredients of their H20. Current filtration systems fall into two categories: point-of-use and point-of-entry. Kitchen water filters, which all fall into the point-of-use category (work to filter water only in [...]
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Posted March 12th, 2010 by admin
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In separate press events in New York this week, Samsung and Panasonic officially announced that 3D-capable TVs and Blu-ray players are now on sale, with even more models expected over the coming months. Despite the hoopla and some rosy projections over how many sets will be sold this year and in years to come, [...]
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by admin
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A phallic, gyrating device made especially for women? No, this isn’t a sex toy. It’s the Shake Weight, the latest As Seen on TV fitness product to take the nation by storm. Although the Shake Weight hasn’t received many favorable reviews, it has been the butt of countless YouTube spoofs and TV parodies, including [...]
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by admin
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Wine is big business in the U.S., where per-capita consumption has steadily been rising for more than a decade. It’s no wonder that wine of the month clubs — be they affiliated with publications like The New York Times, or offered by retailers or wineries — are proliferating. But are wine clubs worth the [...]
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by admin
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Attention multivitamin mavens: Storing products in the wrong place can quickly degrade their healthful ingredients, according to a new study from Purdue University. In their evaluations, experts found that kitchens and bathrooms can be particularly problematic areas due to their extra heat and humidity. Plus, contrary to popular belief, tightly-sealed containers don’t always help. [...]
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by admin
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We really didn’t need official confirmation, but we now have it: Scams, schemes and other ways to separate you from your bankroll are on the rise. According to its latest report, the Consumer Sentinel Network — an online database that compiles consumer complaints received by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Better Business Bureau, Internet [...]
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by admin
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Recycling consumer electronics can be a hassle, and computers offer an extra layer of complexity because they typically contain personal information (passwords, credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, etc.) that can be accessed by hackers once its out of your hands. Experts say, to avoid risk of identity theft or other fraud, you should [...]
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by admin
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The Geneva Motor Show (as in, Switzerland) kicked off today, meaning that the blogs and newswires are alive with buzz emanating from the massive exhibition. Thanks to the big time differential, Day 1’s basically over now, so we can weigh in with a quick synopsis of some stuff you might actually find interesting, along [...]
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Posted March 11th, 2010 by admin
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Sony has officially advised owners of certain PlayStation 3 gaming consoles to avoid using their systems while company engineers work to resolve a bug involving the console’s clock. The glitch doesn’t impact owners of the current PS3 “slim” systems, but does send older PS3 “fat” systems to the sidelines for the next day or [...]
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