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MAY

CONSUMER REPORTS tests celebrity knives and other sets - 9NEWS.com

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CONSUMER REPORTS tests celebrity knives and other sets
9NEWS.com, CO
KUSA - Consumer Reports' testers tried out 49 knife sets, which included anywhere from 3 to 20 pieces. The sets ranged from $50 to almost $600. Included in the tests some from TV celebrities such as Paula Deen, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse,

30th

Broken appliances: better to repair, or buy a new one? - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

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Broken appliances: better to repair, or buy a new one?
Santa Rosa Press Democrat, CA
But according to data from Consumer Reports, at least a fifth of gas ranges, dishwashers, and washing machines sold between 2003 and 2006 broke within three years. And pity the purchasers of side-by-side refrigerators with ice machines and dispenser:

29th
MAY

No need to toss and turn over mattress shopping - Chicago Tribune

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No need to toss and turn over mattress shopping
Chicago Tribune, United States
Consumer Reports, which said it receives more questions about mattresses than any product except cars, says all but the cheapest mattresses are fine for most people. That will likely mean spending $500 to $1000 for a queen-size mattress.

29th

Consumer Reports: Motorized Scooters - Central Illinois Proud

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Consumer Reports: Motorized Scooters
Central Illinois Proud, IL
WMBD/WYZZ TV - CONSUMER REPORTS — Scooters are an inexpensive, fuel-efficient way to get around town. Sales are more than ten times higher than a decade ago. Unfortunately, the number of accidents has increased, too. Besides being fun, scooters are

29th

Consumer Reports Finds Good Deals On Lawn Mowers - KDKA

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Consumer Reports Finds Good Deals On Lawn Mowers
KDKA, PA
So Consumer Reports tested dozens of mowers and found out that you don't necessarily have to pay top dollar to get a good one. Every mower is rated for its ability to cut in several modes: side discharge, mulching and bagging.

29th

US Economy: Consumer Sentiment Rose to 8-Month High - Bloomberg

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US Economy: Consumer Sentiment Rose to 8-Month High
Bloomberg
“Consumers are looking at things like the rise in stocks, they are listening to reports talking about 'green shoots' and they believe it,” Chris Low, chief economist at FTN Financial in New York, said in an interview with Bloomberg Television.
US Consumer Confidence Probably Rose, Business Climate Mended Bloomberg
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29th

US Economy: Consumer Sentiment Rises, Business Climate Sours - Bloomberg

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US Economy: Consumer Sentiment Rises, Business Climate Sours
Bloomberg
Rising confidence limits the risk that consumer spending, the biggest part of the economy, will peter out after increasing in the first quarter. Stocks were little changed following the report. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.1 percent to 905.92

29th

Capital Grille & McCormick & Schmick's earn top rankings in … - The Cooking Gal

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Capital Grille & McCormick & Schmick's earn top rankings in
The Cooking Gal, FL
The Capital Grille (left), First Watch, Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Maggiano's Little Italy and McCormick & Schmick's earned top marks among Consumer Reports magazine ratings of 101 of America's most popular chains. The tough economy has put diners

29th

Automated 'robo-calls' pitching dubious auto warranties are … - TMC Net

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Automated 'robo-calls' pitching dubious auto warranties are
TMC Net, CT
Marketers may be playing on the news of the auto industry's financial troubles, fueling fear that factory warranties won't be valid if a manufacturer goes bankrupt, said Jeff Bartlett, deputy editor for autos at Consumer Reports.

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US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Gained to 68.7 - Bloomberg

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US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Gained to 68.7
Bloomberg
The final Reuters/University of Michigan consumer confidence report reflects about 500 responses, compared with 300 households for the preliminary survey. Stocks have surged and Treasuries have dropped amid signs the worst of the economy's decline may
Consumer sentiment rises to 68.7 in May MarketWatch (press release)
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