Many washer-dryer combos aren’t what they claim to be

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Though they may seem more convenient, recent reviews of washer-dryer combos are extremely telling. Critics say these compact appliances, which wash and dry laundry in the same unit, have a tendency to be problematic. Let’s run down some of the common complaints, as well as a couple of advantages the combos offer.
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Choosing a box grater that shreds the competition

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Pity the poor box grater. This simple, stodgy kitchen gadget has been upstaged by slick appliances like food processors and specialized devices like the zester and the mandoline. Adding injury to insult, box graters suffer from a reputation as dangerous — we’ve read more than one review that referred to them as “knuckle graters.” [...]

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Senate takes a stab at financial reform

Economy in NewsThe head of a key banking panel is expected Monday to release a draft bill of sweeping regulatory changes aimed at warding off future collapses in the financial system.By rss.cnn.comPlease visit individual blog and website for more info.

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Is the Fed blowing bubbles?

Economy in NewsIs the Federal Reserve forever blowing bubbles?By rss.cnn.comPlease visit individual blog and website for more info.

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High and dry: Clothes dryer considerations

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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 [...]

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Yellen in line for Fed No. 2

Economy in NewsSan 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.By rss.cnn.comPlease visit individual blog and website for more info.

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

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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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Mortgage help: 170,000 get aid

Economy in NewsMore 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.By rss.cnn.comPlease visit individual blog and website for more info.

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Retail sales beat expectations

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.

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Health care: Going from broken to broke

Economy in NewsA 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 [...]

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