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High and dry: Clothes dryer considerations

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:14:29 +0000

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Need a new dryer? Today’s drying technology is fairly standard. Instead, current clothes dryers mainly differ in terms of noise insulation, capacity, appearance, and extra features. For instance, pricier dryers may feature more bells and whistles like electronic control panels and stainless-steel drums, but experts say all these extras aren’t essential. Recent reviews demonstrate that some budget brands also perform very well.

By Sarah Burns
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Kenmore Black Friday doorbuster: get a “free” dryer with a so-so washer Product Review One of the headliners in the Sears Black...
Kenmore Black Friday doorbuster: get a “free” dryer with a so-so washer Product Review One of the headliners in the Sears Black...

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Yellen in line for Fed No. 2

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:13:58 +0000

Economy in News
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen is the leading contender to be the next vice chairman of the central bank, a senior Obama administration official told CNN Friday.
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Obama to tap Bernanke for 2nd term Economy in NewsPresident Obama is expected to nominate Ben Bernanke...
Obama to announce bank fee plan Economy in NewsPresident Obama, looking to recoup billions in expected...
Obama defends the Fed Economy in NewsPresident Obama offered a passionate defense of the...

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Green pieces: Is an energy-efficient washer right for you?

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:13:44 +0000

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Forget Kermit the Frog. Today, “being green” has taken on a whole new meaning. An increasing number of planet-friendly products is being spawned every day, and washing machines are no exception. Are these appliances truly as advantageous as they seem?

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Energy dept. admits flaws in Energy Star certification Product Review As The New York Times reported this week,...
Appliance rebates coming this fall Product Review Call it “Cash for Clunkers” for washing machines....
Washers: front-loading or top-loading? Product ReviewExperts that front-loading washing machines clean better and are...

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Mortgage help: 170,000 get aid

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:13:34 +0000

Economy in News
More than 170,000 troubled homeowners are breathing a lasting sigh of relief now that they’ve received permanent modifications under the Obama administration’s foreclosure prevention program.
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Obama mortgage rescue: Only a few get lasting help Economy in NewsOnly a tiny percentage of troubled homeowners have...
55,000 helped by Obama mortgage rescue Economy in NewsMore than 55,000 troubled homeowners have received loan...
Obama expands foreclosure fix Economy in NewsThe Obama administration said Tuesday it is expanding...

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Retail sales beat expectations

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:12:45 +0000

Economy in NewsRetail sales rose in February, the government said Friday, surprising economists who expected a decline.By rss.cnn.comPlease visit individual blog and website for more info. Related posts:Retail sales drop points to slow recovery Economy in NewsRetail sales fell in September after a popular...Retail sales beat expectations Economy in NewsRead full story for latest details.By rss.cnn.comPlease [...] Related posts:

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Health care: Going from broken to broke

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:12:34 +0000

Economy in News
A few nights ago in the historic Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis, Mo., President Obama reassured a crowd of Senator Claire McCaskill supporters that health-care reform wouldn’t just be good for their health, it would be good for the health of the country: “I said at the beginning of this thing we would not do anything that adds to our deficit,” he said to the clapping audience. “This plan does not do anything to add to this deficit. And that’s how we should be operating.”
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Do any fitness gadgets give you an accurate read on calorie burn?

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:12:29 +0000

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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 be obtained in a human performance lab using a bunch of computers and a VO2 analyzer — an unwieldy contraption that’s totally impractical for daily use by normal people. For the rest of us, heart-rate monitors, sports watch/HR-monitor combos, and a few other gizmos like the BodyBugg are easier to use, but experts are dubious about their calorie-counting accuracy.

By Christine Frietchen
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Polar heart-rate monitors are best overall Product Review Heart-rate monitors are available as basic $30 models...
Polar heart-rate monitors are best overall Product Review Heart-rate monitors are available as basic $30 models...
Can you handle the truth? Picking the most accurate bathroom scales Product Review If you’re making a concerted effort to watch...

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Clear winners: Weighing in on water filters

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:12:09 +0000

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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 a specific location, in this case the kitchen sink), currently include either containers (pitchers or larger dispensers) that store water in a refrigerator, or permanently-installed faucet-mounted and under-sink models.

By Sarah Burns
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Top picks in BPA-free plastic and metal water bottles Product ReviewGiven the concerns over the chemical bisphenol A (BPA),...
You don’t have to settle for a lousy shower with today’s water-saving showerheads Product Review While past water-saving showerheads received hefty criticism from...
You don’t have to settle for a lousy shower with today’s water-saving showerheads Product Review While past water-saving showerheads received hefty criticism from...

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They’re here: 3D TVs, Blu-ray players hit retailers’ shelves

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:11:51 +0000

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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, there’s still more than enough skepticism to go around. Some new bumps in the path to 3D have also surfaced, such as concerns that Samsung’s first 3D Blu-ray players might not actually be able to show content in 3D. For now, at least, we have a clearer picture of what 3D will actually cost early adopters, and that’s a mixed bag.

By Carl Laron
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Standard DVD players still have their place Product ReviewHigh-definition Blu-ray players have dropped in price, but standard-definition...
Portable DVD Players: Is Blu-ray worth the cost? Product Review Panasonic generated some buzz when it first announced...
Portable DVD Players: Is Blu-ray worth the cost? Product Review Panasonic generated some buzz when it first announced...

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Fast food chains face tomato famine

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:10:09 +0000

Economy in News
Fast food joints are scrambling to find alternate sources for one of America’s favorite sandwich toppings after a winter freeze took a huge bite out of Florida’s tomato harvest.
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How truthful are today’s food labels? Product Review Experts have long told us that reading food...
How truthful are today’s food labels? Product Review Experts have long told us that reading food...
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