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Ford Car Named Motor Trend Car of the Year
Posted: 11/19/09 6:26AM
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Main, Consumer News
Motor Trend magazine's car of the year beat out the Toyota Prius, BMW 7-Series, Chevrolet Camaro and others in the closely watched competition.
It was yet another accolade for Ford Motor Co.'s midsize sedan, which got high reliability scores in the most recent rankings from Consumer Reports and was the top-selling car made by a Detroit automaker through October. Still, the mid-size Fusion continues to lag behind the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord - perennial leaders in the competitive U.S. mid-size market.
Recessionistas, Rejoice! Jimmy Choo Comes to H&M
Posted: 11/16/09 10:41AM
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Main, Consumer News, Retail
When top-tier clothiers align with mass-market retailers, there's a potential bonanza for everyone. Designers are happy with their increased exposure, the stores like the higher-end customers, and consumers like getting luxury labels at pocketbook-friendly prices.
Men Only Buy Underwear to Impress Women
Posted: 11/13/09 2:21PM
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Main, Consumer News, Weird Financial News
Finally, a survey confirms what women may have suspected all along: Dudes only drop dough on drawers when they're searching for a mate. A British retailer conducted a study which found that male shoppers don't buy their own underwear until they reach the ripe old age of 19. Who keeps them stocked in skivvies before that? Mom.
Real Estate Recovery Will Be Weak in Canada Due to Limp Demand, Report Shows
Posted: 11/11/09 4:57PM
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Main, Consumer News, Economy, Real Estate
The real estate market didn't fall as hard or as fast in Canada as it did in the U.S., but some spots did suffer steep losses and a recovery will be slow as investors worry about another potential economic dip, a new report suggests.
Savings Experiment: Does the Slap Chop Beat a Regular Knife?
Posted: 11/06/09 2:03PM
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Main, Consumer News
We put the Slap Chop to the test against a standard kitchen knife and an electronic food processor. Who won the day? Watch this week's savings experiment and find out, plus read the full review - after the jump!
Apple to Offer $30 Unlimited TV Package
Posted: 11/05/09 2:26PM
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Main, Consumer News, Inventions & Innovations, Personal Finance
Apple wants to revolutionize the way we get our television delivered by offering all you can watch TV for $30. (AP)
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In June 2001 Apple introduced the world to iTunes, a music marketplace that largely changed the way we buy music. And now, almost a decade later rumor has it that Apple wants to revolutionize the way we get our television delivered by offering all you can watch TV for $30.
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