‘Consumer’ Articles
Written by Journalist on 03 April 2012
The Best Cars Under 21K – from Consumer ReportsFor the April Auto Issue Consumer Reports spotlights fourteen recommended vehicles priced under 21000. Best Cars Under 21K – CR Podcast Subscribe now! Subscribe to ConsumerReports.org … Click to continue reading "The Best Cars Under 21K – from Consumer Reports" [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 25 February 2012
Best new car deals for FebruaryWe&8217;re nearing the end of February and this last weekend of the month may translate into good car deals for consumers. Dealers are anxious to sell what they can in their slowest season. This helps putting car buyer … Click to continue reading "Best new car deals for February" Sphere: [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 09 January 2012
U.S heart-attack victims often sent home too soon If you have a heart attack in this country you&8217;ll probably go home from the hospital sooner than if you were in Canada Australia New Zealand or 13 European countries. But possibly as a result you… Click to continue reading "U.S heart-attack victims often sent home too [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 10 September 2011
Target recalls 447000 exercise resistant bands&8212;injury hazardThe Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 447000 exercise resistant cords from Target because the door anchor of the cord can unexpectedly release and hit the user…. Click to continue reading "Target recalls 447000 exercise resistant [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 12 August 2011
1.86 million CFL flood lamps recalled by Philips Lighting After getting 700 reports of breakage including two injuries Philips Lighting has recalled 1.86 million lightbulbs because the globe can detach from the base. There were also three reports of … Click to continue reading "1.86 million CFL flood lamps recalled by Philips [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 23 June 2011
Apps to go: Ford adds Sync AppLink to more modelsFord is broadening the availability of its Sync AppLink to several additional models giving more drivers access to voice-controlled smart phone apps on the go. The carmaker also announced plans to wide… Click to continue reading "Apps to go: Ford adds Sync AppLink to more models" [Continue]
Written by Journalist on 13 May 2011
Blood test for Alzheimer?s in developmentTesting blood samples for a brain-protecting steroid could help diagnose Alzheimer&8217;s disease according to new research.Although Alzheimer&8217;s disease is the most common type of dementia&8212;around 4.5… Click to continue reading "Blood test for Alzheimer?s in development" [Continue]