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Some High-End Appliances and Electronics That Earned Top Marks in Our Tests

Feb 17, 2013

That glimmer of hope some are seeing in the economy may be the glint of a diamond or the sheen of a silk scarf. Buoyed by signs of life in the real estate and stock markets, wealthy Americans are spending more freely on luxury goods, ...

Tags: luxury goods, refrigerator, electronic products

Visi-Flash Was The Trade Name Used by R. E. Dietz Company

Feb 17, 2013

Visi-Flash was the trade name used by R. E. Dietz Company for their line of battery powered transistorized barricade warning lights. In 1958, Dietz was the first company to offer battery powered barricade lights. These lights are commonly ...

Tags: Visi-Flash, Lighting Brands, warning light

Accidental Deaths From Guns Gone Down But Other Deadly Accidents at Home on The Rise

Feb 17, 2013

Contrary to what you might expect from all the news about gun violence, accidental deaths from guns in the home are relatively uncommon, and have actually gone down slightly in recent years, according to a new study. But other deadly ...

Tags: gun violence, accidental deaths, healthcare

How to Keep out of Harm of Using a Snow Blower

Feb 17, 2013

Trying to remove the piles of snow currently falling on a wide swath of the country can be a frustrating affair. The heavy wet snow can jam even the best snow blower. But don't be tempted to clear a jam with your hands. Doing so is almost ...

Tags: Snow Blower, safety, safety risks

Republic Wireless Delivers Pretty Much What You Might Expect at That Price

Feb 17, 2013

Republic Wireless is a relatively new no-contract cell service with a seemingly compelling offer for budget-conscious smart-phone users: unlimited calls, texts, and data for only $19 a month. Our review of this service found it delivers ...

Tags: Republic Wireless, no-contract cell service, smart phone

Tips May Help Keep You Safe When Snow Falls

Feb 17, 2013

Nemo and other winter storms can make travel treacherous. The key to safe driving is to simply wait out the storm. And remember, even after the snow falls, the roads can still be slippery. When the sun breaks through, and it is time to hit ...

Tags: Winter Driving, driving safety, car

How to Save Energy at Home Meeting Obama's Energy-Saving Challenge

Feb 17, 2013

Many of the goals outlined by President Obama last night in his State of the Union speech will take time, and the cooperation of Congress, to meet. But work on his challenge to Americans to save energy at home can begin right away by taking ...

Tags: Energy-Saving Challenge, energy, electronics

We Measure Snow-Traction Performance to Provide Expert Insights for Winter-Tire Ratings

Feb 17, 2013

We are just thawing out after spending a few days testing tires at Jay Peak Resort in northern Vermont. No, we weren't skiing. We were measuring snow-traction performance in severe conditions to provide expert insights for our upcoming ...

Tags: Winter Tire Testing, driving safety, winter-tire ratings

Not The Frigidaire Affinity He Top-Loaders Consumer Reports Just Tested

Feb 17, 2013

High-efficiency top-loading washers usually offer several advantages over front-loaders, including faster wash time. But not the Frigidaire Affinity HE top-loaders Consumer Reports just tested. They took almost two hours. That's twice as ...

Tags: top-loading washers, washer, washing machine

Five Simple Things You Can Do to Keep Your Heart Ticking for Many More Valentine's Days

Feb 17, 2013

Let's hope that the pounding you feel in your chest today is love. But let's face it, while it may not seem romantic, the best gift you can give a loved one is a healthy heart. So here are five simple things you can do to keep your heart ...

Tags: Valentine's Days, healthcare, health

The Popular Drug- Viagra,Might Also Give a Boost to Wilting Plant Life

Feb 17, 2013

Just in time for Valentine's Day comes this, ahem, uplifting tidbit from our director of health research, who stumbled upon it while looking into the erectile-dysfunction drug sildenafil (Viagra) for entirely work-related purposes. It seems ...

Tags: Valentine's Day, health research, erectile-dysfunction drug sildenafil

Your Digital Devices Can Help You Deal with Whatever Weather The Storm Bring

Feb 17, 2013

As a huge winter storm descends on the Northeast U.S., bear in mind that your digital devices can help you to deal with whatever they bring. Here are some tips to help keep you safe: Make sure you can quickly and easily find the latest ...

Tags: digital devices, emergency, laptop

Two of The Five Drip Coffeemakers We've Just Added to Our Coffeemaker Ratings Are for You

Feb 17, 2013

For some coffee drinkers, there are two states of existence—either "I have coffee" or "I need coffee." If you're someone who wants a coffeemaker without all the bells and whistles, especially first thing in the morning, two of the ...

Tags: coffeemaker, coffee, industry knowledge

Turbine Components Weaken Under Turbulent Air Flow Conditions

Feb 17, 2013

A new approach is being developed for monitoring the structural health of wind turbine components during exposure to turbulence in real time. Physicists have developed a new method for analyzing the elastic characteristics of ...

Tags: structural health, turbine components, turbulence

Hendrix Molded Products Is Introducing Its Cradle-to-Cradle Recycling Program

Feb 17, 2013

Hendrix Molded Products is introducing its Cradle-to-Cradle recycling program for the return and recycling of its HPI polyethylene insulators products constructed using #2 recyclable plastic. Familiar household products made from High ...

Tags: Hendrix Molded Product, recycling program, HPI polyethylene insulators