Check out Consumer Reports’ new kitchen-remodeling special

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 30-06-2010

Consumer Reports Kitchen Planning Guide

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Gardener’s Forecast: Consumer Website of the Week

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 30-06-2010

roof gardenThis year, I’ve launched Operation Brown Thumb.

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Friedrich goes for Kühl factor with new line of air conditioners

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 29-06-2010

Friedrich Kuhl Air Conditioner

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Telephone denial-of-service attacks: Naughty Business of the Week

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 29-06-2010

You might have heard of denial-of-service attacks, where a hacker floods a website with traffic so no one else can use it. 

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Q&A: What’s the magnet test for grills?

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 28-06-2010

best gas grills
We're buying a new gas grill and want a stainless-steel model. A neighbor told me about a "magnet test" recommended by Consumer Reports to find better-quality stainless steel. What's this test?

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Maryland’s College Savings Plan Reduces Fees

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 28-06-2010

Good news for parents saving for college in Maryland’s 529 savings plan.

The College Savings Plans of Maryland announced this morning that fees in the plan are being cut by 20 percent starting in July.

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Sears adds major appliances to layaway program

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 26-06-2010

Sears has extended its layaway program to major appliances.

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Jessup-based produce company recalls spinach sold in Maryland

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 26-06-2010

Jessup-based Lancaster Foods has recalled 67,000 bags of packaged fresh spinach sold in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia due to possible Listeria contamination, according to the company.

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Tip of the Day: Get ready for July 4th

Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 25-06-2010

4th

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50 free business cards: Cheap Trick Thursday

Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 25-06-2010

It’s getting late, but don’t think I forgot about Cheap Trick Thursday!

Kodak Gallery is offering 50 free "Mommy" business cards — upload a picture of your child/ren, and add your contact information on the back.

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