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[In Home] [July 4, 2009]Consumer Reports highlights best kitchen and bath productsThe August issue of
Consumer Reports’ features the top kitchen and bath products ranging from refrigerators, cooking appliances, dishwashers, to flooring, countertops, toilets and showerheads. Consumers can find top-performing products that fit within their budget without sacrificing style.
Chatham health department offers guidance on swine flu for children's summer programs[Jun. 22, 2009] Even though it is summertime and the school year has ended, youth are still at risk of contracting the swine flu. The H1N1 flu doesn’t fall into the regular flu season, which usually lasts from November through March. This is why it is important for parents, vacation Bible school teachers, day and overnight camp employees, and other groups working with young people during the summer to pay attention to H1N1 symptoms to stop the spread of the disease.
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Potato, corn and cherry tomato salad with basil dressing[Jun. 21, 2009] If you need inspiration to find a dish that stands up to the heat, author Debbie Moose has a new book out called, simply enough, "Potato Salad: 65 Recipes from Classic to Cool" (Wiley Hardcover, $16.95). An easy and refreshing potato salad recipe to try, Potato, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Dressing, comes from Carol Reuss in Pittsboro, N.C., who got the recipe from a neighbor, Cynthia Jones.
[In Food]
Consumer Reports best chain restaurant survey finds good eats at any budget[Jun. 15, 2009] The tough economy has put diners in the drivers seat to find good meals, good deals and choices for every budget and taste according to
Consumer Reports latest Restaurant Satisfaction Survey. The Capital Grille, First Watch, Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Maggiano’s Little Italy and McCormick & Schmick’s earned top marks among
Consumer Reports ratings of 101 of America’s most popular chains.
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Consumer Reports top laundry detergent picks can save up to $140 per year[Jun. 4, 2009] Consumer Reports’ latest tests of laundry detergents revealed that using top-rated detergents like Tide 2X Ultra for Cold Water in cold water cycles, can save people up to $140 per year. At 19 cents per average load, it costs roughly $80 per year less than the priciest detergents, and using cold water can trim another $60 in energy costs.
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Haggling for everything is new rule in a down economy[May 30, 2009] Negotiating for everything in a lousy economy is the new rule, according to the latest money publication from
Consumer Reports titled “Rebuild Your Finances.” Paying the sticker price for a product or service may be paying too much. In fact, a new poll by
Consumer Reports found that more than 66 percent of Americans have tried to negotiate for a better deal in the past six months.
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