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Index of previous Consumer Reports articles not available on this site (1990-2001)
ConsumerReports.org includes test Ratings, projects and other reports published in Consumer Reports magazine since 2003.
This is an index that includes reports published in the magazine 1990-2002. Bold type indicates Ratings reports or brand-name discussions; italic type indicates corrections, followups or updates. Instructions on how to obtain a copy of one of these reports can be found at
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Acupuncture, Jan 94, 51
Adoption, Feb 96
Advertising
cigarettes (to teenagers), Mar 95, 142
in schools, May 95, 327; Jul 95, 496; Sep 98, 45
AIDS, and needle-exchange programs, Jul 94, 466
Air cleaners
room, May 05, 22; Oct 05, 39
whole-house, Oct 92, 657; Oct 03, 26
Air-conditioners
central, Jun 93, 374, Jun 97; May 01, 34
room, Jul 05, 40
split-ductless, Jun 93, 370
windowless, Jun 99, 11
Air travel, May 02, 10
Airline consolidators, May 96
Airlines, Jun 95, 381, Jun 99, 12
frequent-flyer programs, Jul 98, 45; May 03, 18; Jul 03, 10
Airplane seats, Jul 03, 24
Airplanes, air quality, Aug 94, 501
Airports, Oct 00, 18
Alarms, burglar, May 94, 329
Alternative medicine, May 00, 17; Aug 05, 39
American cheese, lowfat, Feb 99, 11
Answering machines, telephone, Dec 94, 807
Antacids, Jul 94, 443; Sep 02, 42
Antibiotics, overuse, Jan 01, 60
Antidepressants, Oct 04, 22
Appliances, shopping for, Sep 05, 32
Arthritis and dietary supplements, Jan 02, 18
Asbestos, Jul 95, 468
Assisted living, Jan 01, 26; Jul 05, 28
Audio equipment overview, Nov 02, 36
Audio-video chain stores, Oct 98, 16
Auditing your records, Nov 96
Automobiles & automotive equipment
air-bag, new system, Jan 98
air-bag scare, Feb 97
alarms, installed, Feb 97
auto-shopping Web sites, Apr 00, 15
backup warning devices, Oct 04, 19
batteries, auto, Oct 97; Nov 03, 53; Nov 04, 57
battery booster cables, Nov 95, 718
battery boosters, portable, Jan 02, 53
battery chargers, Nov 95, 718
bicycle carriers, Jul 99, 48
brake pads, Aug 99, 50
brake-repair investigation, GM, Nov 97
brake-repair shops, Sep 94, 596; Oct 00, 30
buying a new car, Apr 02, 18; apr 03, 17
buying a used car, Apr 02, 73
car dealers, Apr 02, 7
child-friendly vehicles, Apr 04, 12
child safety seats, Sep 95, 580; Nov 95, 694; May 05, 19; June 05, 10
collision-repair parts, Feb 99, 12
CR Safety Assessment, Apr 03, 31
CR wholesale price, Apr 00, 15
crash-test critique, Apr 02, 10
crash tests and safety equipment, Apr 03, 38
CR's dream car, Oct 05, 18
defects, Apr 90, 228
emergency gear, Apr 92, 248
fifty-year auto retrospective, Apr 03, 7, 21; Aug 03, 10
financing options, Apr 05, 20
Firestone tire recall, Nov 00, 48; Nov 01, 8
frequency-of-repair records, Apr 03, 90
fuel economy
inaccurate ratings, Oct 05, 20
vs. performance, Aug 04, 48
fuels, alternatives, Oct 04, 15
gasoline, Jan 98, 11
gasoline containers, Jul 02, 9
HID headlights, Apr 03, 14
jacks and jack stands, May 93, 305
leasing, Jan 01, 12; Apr 01, 21
lemon-law claims, Jan 93, 40
load capacity, Apr 02, 28
model-year 2002 overview, Apr 02, 8
model-year 2003 preview, Oct 02, 14
model-year 2004 preview, Apr 03, 12; Oct 03, 19
model-year 2005 preview, Oct 04, 12
model-year 2006 preview, Oct 05, 12
muffler-repair shops, Sep 94, 596; Oct 00, 30
new models, Oct 05, 16
new or redesigned for 2006, Oct 05, 15
old cars, keeping vs selling, Aug 00, 12
polishes, Jun 94, 410
portable navigation systems, Jun 03, 47
portable video systems, Jul 03, 54
price, getting the best, Apr 04, 24
profiles 2002, Apr 02, 30
profiles 2003, Apr 03, 38
profiles 2004, Apr 04, 32
profiles 2005, Apr 05, 40
Preview 1998 cars, Oct 97
radio, satellite digital, May 02, 56
Ratings, model year 2002, Apr 02, 24
Ratings, model year 2003, Apr 03, 36
Ratings, model year, 2004, Apr 04, 25
Ratings, model year, 2005, Apr 05, 30
rebuilt wrecks, Jan 02, 28; Mar 02, 4
ramps, drive-on, May 93, 305
reliability, Apr 05, 16
2004 forecasts, Apr 04, 77
detailed ratings, Apr 05, 82
used cars, Apr 04, 80
rooftop cargo boxes, Jul 01, 52
safety assessments, Apr 05, 26
satellite-based navigation systems, Oct 99, 18
specifications, Apr 03, 81
theft claims, Aug 02, 8
tire-pressure gauges, Feb 93, 96; May 02, 57
tire-pressure monitors, Nov 03, 7
tires (See Tires)
top picks of 2003, Apr 03, 10
top picks of 2004, Apr 04, 8
transmission-repair shops, Sep 94, 596
used cars, best and worst, Apr 05, 80
warranties, Apr 95, 226; Jun 95, 376
hidden, Oct 99, 20
wiper blades, Oct 00, 36
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Baby carriers, soft, Jul 01, 34
Baby cribs, May 04, 42
Baby food Sep 96
Baby monitors, Jan 04, 48
Baby products, plastic hazards, May 99, 28; Jul 99, 11
Backpacks, Aug 03, 6
Bandages, Aug 02, 38
Banking online, Feb 02, 28
Banks, Jun 00, 19
mutual funds, Mar 94, 148
rating your, Mar 96
Basements, damp, Jun 02, 42; Nov; 02, 4
Bathroom remodeling, May 98, 38; Aug 05, 20
Bathroom scales, Jan 93, 32
Batteries
alkaline, Mar 01, 54
auto, Oct 97; Nov 03, 53
dry-cell, Dec 94, 784, Dec 97
rechargeable, Dec 94, 784
power gauges, Dec 96
Battery booster cables, Nov 95, 718
Battery boosters, portable, Jan 02, 53
Battery chargers, Nov 03, 6
Battery chargers, auto, Nov 95, 718
Beef, safety of, Nov 02, 29
Beer, Jun 96; Aug 01, 10; Nov 01, 4
Bicycle helmets, Jul 02, 22; Jul 04, 44
Bicycles, Jul 04, 40
buying advice, Jul 02, 20
carriers, for autos, Jul 99, 48
for kids, Nov 96
hybrid, Aug 94, 512
mountain, Jun 99, 38; Dec 99, 11
Binoculars, May 02, 28
Biometrics, Aug 02, 12
Blankets, electric, Nov 95, 724
Blazers, Mar 95, 136; May 95, 369
Blenders, Feb 97; Jul 03, 43
Blood (for transfusions), Sep 99, 61
Blood-glucose meters, Oct 01, 34
Blood-pressure monitors, Jun 03, 22
Blue jeans, May 96; Aug 02, 34
Bond mutual funds, Jan 02, 11; Jun 02, 49
Bookstores, Jan 02, 22
Boom boxes, Dec 94, 775
Brake and muffler shops, Sep 94, 596; Oct 00, 30
Bread, Jan 94, 7; May 99, 18
Breadmakers, Nov 01, 17
Bulbs, spring flowering Sep 97
Bunk beds, Aug 00, 49; Oct 00, 4
Burglar alarms, May 94, 329
Butter, May 94, 304
Butter and margarine, Jul 00, 24
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Cabinets, kitchen, May 97; Aug 04, 21
Cable television, Mar 95, 156
Cable television vs satellite systems, Sep 01, 36; Nov 01, 4
Caffeine and health, Oct 94, 650
Caffeine and kids, Jul 03, 28
Calcium supplements, Aug 95, 510; Jan 05, 22
Camcorders, Nov 04, 28
Camera lenses, zoom, Dec 93, 807
Cameras
35mm SLR, Dec 93, 807
compact (APS & 35mm), Nov 01, 40
digital, Jul 05, 14; Nov 05, 16
online photo labs, Nov 02, 26
photofinishing, Nov 04, 27
Can openers, Sep 94, 588
Car seats, Sep 95, 580; Nov 95, 694; Jul 01, 26; Sep 01, 49
Carbon-monoxide detectors, Oct 01, 40; Sep 05, 42
Career change, midlife (finances), Sep 02, 56
Caregiving for parents (finances), Oct 02, 56
Carpet Cleaners/deep-cleaning, Jul 97
Carpeting, Aug 98, 35
Cassette decks, Feb 96
Caulks, exterior, Oct 93, 653
CD-ROM cookbooks, Dec 96
CD-ROM drives, Jun 96
Cereals, Oct 96; Sep 02, 29
Chain saws, Feb 91, 133; May 01, 46
Chairs, reclining, Feb 98, 24
Champagne and sparkling wine, Nov 99, 18; Jan 00, 47
Checking up on doctors, Nov 96
Cheese, American, lowfat, Feb 99, 11
Chicken, safety of, Oct 98, 26; Jan 03, 24
Child-protection products
safety gates, Aug 04, 39
Child-protectors, alert, Jun 96
Child-rearing costs, Oct 01, 60
Child-safety alert, play yards, Sep 97
Child safety seats, Sep 95, 580; Nov 95, 694; Jul 01, 26; Sep 01, 49
Chippers/shredders, Sep 96
Chips
potato, May 01, 16
tortilla, Sep 05, 28
Chiropractors, Jun 94, 383; Mar 95, 132
Chocolate bars, Mar 99, 37
Chocolates, Feb 96
Chocolates, boxed, Feb 05, 27
Chocolate snacks, lower-fat, Feb 99, 11
Cholesterol drugs, Oct 98, 54
Chronic fatigue syndrome, Sep 96
Cigarette advertising and teenagers, Mar 95, 142
Cigarettes and kids, Jun 96
Circular saws, Nov 92, 708; Aug 05, 44
Cleaners
all-purpose, Sep 93, 589
household, Jul 00, 33
Cleaners, all-purpose, Sep 93, 589
Cleaners, household, Jul 00, 33
Closet organizers, Aug 96
Clothes dryers, Feb 05, 42
Clothing, mail-order, Nov 99, 32
Clothing stores, Nov 98, 12
Cocoa mixes, Dec 97, 29
Coffee
brewed, Oct 94, 640; Jan 00, 29; Dec 04, 47
caffeine and health, Oct 94, 650
instant, Oct 94, 646
Coffeemakers, Nov 99, 43; Dec 04, 50
Cold medicine, Jan 96
Colds and flu, Jan 99, 12
College costs, Aug 98, 27
loans, repaying, Jul 02, 54
Colognes, Dec 93, 765; May 94, 301
Comforters, Nov 95, 724
Compact-disc players
multidisc, Feb 99, 26; May 00, 55
players/recorders, Nov 00, 36
portable (boom boxes), Dec 94, 775
walkabout, Sep 02, 46
Compact-disc products, Jul 94, 452
Composting, Feb 94, 112
Computers
desktop, Dec 04, 41; Mar 05, 40; Jun 05, 44; Sep 05, 25
Pentium III preview, Jul 99, 23
desktop-publishing software, Dec 98, 52
firewalls, Jun 02, 16
furniture, Sep 01, 20
home networking, Sep 02, 15
Internet (See Internet)
laptop, Dec 04, 41; Mar 05, 40; Jun 05, 44; Sep 05, 25
low-priced, Dec 99, 54
monitors, Jun 05, 46
notebooks, Sep 95, 603
operating systems, Sep 93, 570
PDAs, Jul 04, 32
photo-editing software, May 04, 26
printers, May 05, 26
off-brand ink cartridges, May 04, 31
scanners, May 05, 30
software
anti-spam, Sep 05, 12
anti-spyware, Sep 05, 12
anti-virus, Sep 05, 12
for kids, Dec 99, 48
surge suppressors, Nov 94, 696
technical support, Sep 03, 12
Conditioners and shampoos, Sep 00, 18
Condoms, May 95, 320; Aug 95, 506; Jun 99, 46
Condoms and other contraception, Feb 05, 34; Mar 05, 10; Apr 05, 11
Consumer help online, Mar 96
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Nov 94, 732
Consumer-protection agencies, May 93, 312
Consumers Union
50th Anniversary Auto issue, Apr 03, 7, 21
Cookbooks, Dec 01, 46
Cookies, chocolate-chip, Oct 93, 643
Cooktops, Jul 94, 457; Nov 05, 46
Cookware, Dec 95, 769; Nov 98, 40; Jan 99, 4
Copiers, May 98, 11
Corkscrews, Dec 02, 41
Countertops, Aug 05, 24
Credit cards, Jan 96, Nov 05, 12
problems, Feb 04, 27
purchase protection, Jul 92, 432
Credit-counseling services, Jul 01, 20
Credit reports, May 91, 356; Jul 91, 452; Jan 01, 20
Credit scores, Aug 05, 16; Nov 05, 10
Cribs, May 93, 284; Sep 93, 558; Dec 93, 761
mattresses, May 93, 287
portable, May 93, 288
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Dairy products, low-fat, May 96
Dangerous products, Nov 04, 12
Debt management, Jul 99, 12
Decks (for homes)
alternative materials, Jul 04, 22
treatments, Jul 05, 45
Deer repellents, Oct 98, 32
Dehumidifiers, Jun 95, 408; Jun 02, 45
Dental implants, Jul 96
Dentistry, Dec 96
Department stores, Nov 94, 712; Nov 98, 12
Deregulation, impact on consumers, Jul 02, 30
Desserts, mail-order, Nov 00, 50
Detergents
dishwasher, Oct 95, 672; Mar 05, 39; Jun 05, 10
dishwashing liquids, Aug 02, 32
laundry, Feb 95, 92; Aug 03, 42
Diabetes, self-care, Oct 01, 34
Diapers, Aug 98, 53; Mar 04, 34
Diet books, Jan 98, 60
Dieting, Jun 02, 26
Dieting & weight loss, Jun 93, 347; Dec 93, 763
weight-loss programs, Jun 93, 353
Diets, Jun 05, 18
Digital video recorders, Dec 01, 37; Nov 05, 38
Dishwasher detergents, Oct 95, 672; Mar 05, 39
Dishwasher recall, Aug 96
Dishwashers, Mar 05, 34
Dishwashing liquids, Aug 02, 32
Disposal of durable goods, Feb 94, 101
Doctor-patient relationship, Feb 95, 81; Mar 95, 132
emailing, Jan 02, 60
Door locks, Sep 98, 54
Doors, entry, Oct 04, 45
Drain cleaners, Jan 94, 44; Jun 94, 371
Drawstrings (on clothing), Dec 99, 8
Drills, power (cordless), Jan 94, 60; May 04, 39
Drug advertising, Jun 96
Drug companies
Dryers, clothes, Mar 97
influence on the news, Mar 92, 142
marketing to doctors, Feb 92, 87; May 92 345
Drugs
generic, Jul 01, 36
online, Feb 01, 19
pharmacies, Oct 99, 38
prescription
advertising, Feb 03, 33
costs, Dec 02, 8
prices, Oct 93, 668
Drugstores, Oct 03, 30
Dryers (See Clothes dryers)
Durable goods, disposal of, Feb 94, 101
DVD players, Dec 04, 24
portable, Dec 04, 28
DVD recorders, Dec 04, 27; Mar 05, 24
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Echinacea, Feb 04, 30
Egg substitutes, Jan 95, 34
Electric blankets, Nov 95, 724
Electric shavers, Oct 95, 647
Electronic stores, Dec 04, 18
Electromagnetic fields, May 94, 354
Emergencies, preparing for, Jan 02, 8
Energy bars, Jun 03, 19
Environment. (See also Water)
awareness quiz, Nov 94, 725
hazardous household wastes, Feb 94, 101
ozone layer, Aug 94, 546
recycling, Feb 94, 92
Ephedra hazards, Jan 04, 22
Estrogen therapy, Sep 91, 587
Exercise, Feb 99, 31; Jan 05, 12
and diet, Oct 00, 60
stress relievers, Feb 00, 38
Exercise equipment, home, Jan 05, 17
elliptical, Mar 02, 16
exercise bikes, Jan 96
home gyms, Nov 93, 729
riders and walkers, Jan 98, 26; Jul 98, 11
ski exercisers, Sep 94, 582
stair climbers, May 92, 315
treadmills, Feb 04, 33
Eyeglass chain stores, Jun 01, 10
Eyeshadows, Feb 91, 96
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Fabric softeners, Feb 91, 109
and flammability, Aug 00, 44
Facial tissues, Jun 02, 32
Fans
bathroom, Jan 04, 32
ceiling, Jul 97
portable, Jul 92, 415
whole-house, Jun 93, 380
Fast-food chains, Aug 94, 493; Mar 01, 44
"healthy" men items, Sep 04, 28
low-fat food, Sep 93, 574
Fat, dietary, Jun 95, 389
Fat, dietary, transfat, Mar 03, 28
Faucets, Aug 02, 31
Fax machines, standard & multifunction, Dec 98, 48
Fertility clinics, Jun 98, 11
Film and film processors, Jun 96
Financial disclosure, May 01, 63
Financial planners, Jan 98, 31
Financial services, hidden fees, May 04, 34
Fine print, Jan 02, 15
Fire extinguishers, May 94, 340
Fish, safety of, Feb 01, 25
Fitness myths & truths, Dec 96
Flashlights, Sep 92, 573
Flavr Savr tomato, Jul 95, 480
Floor cleaners, May 03, 10
Floor varnishes, Feb 01, 40
Flooring, Feb 01, 44
Flower bulbs, Sep 00, 38
Food and Drug Administration, Nov 94, 735
Food labeling, Jul 94, 437
deceptive, Feb 00, 24
stand, Nov 94, 708
Food processors, choppers, & mixers, Dec 03, 39
Food safety, Oct 99, 60
chicken, Oct 98, 26
fish, Feb 01, 25
ground beef, Nov 02, 29
livestock feed and, Jan 05, 26
meat, irradiated, Aug 03, 34
Food wraps, Mar 94, 143
Foods (See also individual foods)
diet meals, Jun 04, 16
frozen (See Frozen foods)
genetically engineered, Sep 99, 41; Jan 00, 13; June 00, 48
labels, Jul 94, 437
low-carbohydrate, Jun 04, 12
mail-order entrees, Dec 03, 36
organic, Jan 98, 12; Jul 98, 11
and weight gain, Jan 04, 12
no-fat, May 93, 279
stand, Nov 94, 708
Freezers, Oct 05, 46
Frequent-flyer programs, Jul 98, 45; Oct 05, 24
Frankfurters, Jul 93, 415
Frozen foods
desserts, low-fat, Aug 92, 483
ice cream, Jun 94, 373; Sep 94, 556; Jun 02, 16
light entrees, Jan 93, 27
meals and entrees, Feb 99, 51
pancakes, Jan 92, 56
pizza, Jan 02, 39
Frozen pops and sorbets, Jul 96
Frypans
electric, Dec 97, 48
nonstick, Feb 01, 52
Funeral services, May 01, 28
Furnaces, Oct 93, 660; Oct 98, 28; Nov 02, 9 (See also Heat pumps)
Furniture
cleaners and polishes, Jun 93, 358
computer, Sep 01, 20
outdoor, Jul 05, 40
ready-to-build, Mar 96
upholstered, cleaning, Feb 92, 128
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Gadgets, kitchen, Dec 97
Games, Dec 94, 764
Gas fireplaces, unvented, Nov 98, 46
Garage-door openers, Jan 94, 20; Jan 02, 36
Garbage bags, Feb 94, 107
Garbage disposers, Feb 94, 102; Feb 04, 41
Garden carts, May 03, 42
Garden hoses, May 93, 290
couplers, May 93, 298
Garden pests, Jun 91, 419; Oct 91, 640
Garden sprinklers, May 93, 292
couplers, May 93, 298
hoses, May 93, 290
timers, May 93, 298
Garden tools, Jun 99, 30
Garment bags, Mar 93, 134
Gas fireplaces, unvented, Nov 98, 46
Gasoline, Nov 96; Jan 98, 11
Generators, Nov 03, 42
Generic drugs, May 90, 310
Getting in shape, Jan 96
Gifts, Dec 04, 12
pens, Mar 98, 11
returning, Jan 99, 38
Glass cleaners, Jan 92, 22
Global warming, Sep 96; Sep 03, 36
Glues, household, Jul 95, 470 Aug 99, 30
Greenhouse effect, Sep 03, 36
Grills
electric, Dec 03, 44
gas, Jun 05, 24
indoor, Feb 93, 90; Dec 99, 32
Ground beef, safety, Nov 02, 29
Gutters, gutterless draining, Aug 97
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Hair care (permanents and relaxers), Sep 99, 49
Hair-coloring kits, Jul 98, 18
Hair dryers, Aug 92, 532
Hair loss, Aug 96
Hair removal, Oct 95, 647
Hammer drills, cordless, Nov 00, 39
Hand soaps, Nov 95, 730; Oct 01, 32
Hazardous waste (household products), Feb 94, 101
Headphones, Nov 02, 47
Health care
interest groups, Feb 94, 116
reform proposals, Aug 92, 519; Sep 92, 579; Jun 94, 396
waste and abuses, Jul 92, 435; Oct 92, 625
Canada, Sep 92, 579
Hawaii, Sep 92, 589
Health discount cards, May 02, 8
Health insurance
employer-provided, Jul 02, 48
HMOs, Aug 99, 23
HMOs vs. PPOs, Sep 05, 44
Medicare, Sep 94, 572; Sep 98, 27
Medicare HMOs, Sep 98, 27; Oct 98, 4; Jun 00, 48
Medigap policies, Aug 94, 523; Sep 94, 556; Sep 98, 27; Oct 98, 4; Jun 00, 48
self-purchased, Sep 02, 35
uninsured persons, Sep 00, 42
Health clubs, Jan 96
Health insurance,
HMOs, Aug 99, 23
Medicare, Sep 98, 27
Medicare HMOs, Sep 98, 27; Oct 98, 4
medigap policies, Sep 98, 27; Oct 98, 4
uninsured persons, Sep 00, 42
Hearing aids, how to buy, Nov 92, 716
Heart attacks, Feb 01, 64
Heart disease, women, May 93, 300; Aug 98
Heart-rate monitors, Jun 03, 18
Heat pumps, Oct 93, 662. See also Furnaces
Heaters, portable electric, Oct 95, 652
Hedge trimmers, May 00, 38
Hepatitis B vaccine, Apr 96
Herbal supplements, Nov 95, 698; Mar 99, 44
safety, May 04, 12; Jul 04, 10
Herbal therapy for prostate problems, Sep 00, 60
High blood pressure (See Blood pressure)
Hiking
boots, Mar 96
shoes, Jul 01, 46
HMOs, Aug 99, 23
Medicare HMOs, Sep 98, 27; Oct 98, 4; June 00, 48
Home buying and selling, Nov 02, 12
buying, May 05, 12
Home centers (hardware retailers), Jun 99, 18
Home construction, shoddy, Dec 04, 26
Home gyms., Nov 93, 729 (See Exercise equipment, home)
Home improvement, guidelines, Aug 03, 18
Home-office furniture, Sep 96
Home remodeling, May 97; Nov 02, 12
Home security
alarm systems, May 02, 12
door locks, Sep 98, 54
Home Siding, aluminum and vinyl, Aug 97
Home-theater systems, Nov 04, 40
Home security, May 94, 322
Homeopathy, Mar 94, 201
Hoses, garden, May 93, 290
couplers, May 93, 298
Hospitals
bills, Nov 93, 736; Jan 03, 19; Mar 03, 4
quality of care, Jan 03, 12
Hotel and motel chains, Jul 94, 432
Hotels, Jul 04, 12; Oct 04, 10
Humidifiers, Oct 04, 33
Hypertension (See Blood pressure)
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Ice cream, Jun 94, 373; Sep 94, 556; Jul 02, 16; Nov 02, 11
Iced tea, ready-to-drink, Jul 95, 450
Identity theft, Oct 03, 12
Indoor grills, Feb 93, 90
Inline skates, Jul 96
Insect repellents, Jul 93, 451; May 03, 15
Insurance
agents, scamc, aug 04, 40
automobile, Oct 02, 19
disability, Jul 99, 64
health (See Health insurance)
homeowners, Oct 93, 627; Jan 99, 16; Sep 04, 36
life (See Life insurance)
long-term Care, Oct 97; Nov 03, 20; Mar 04, 10
travel, Nov 02, 8
workers compensation, Feb 00, 28
Interactive multimedia, Jun 92, 388
Internet
appliances, Jan 01, 18
broadband service, Sep 02, 19
filtering software, Mar 01, 20; Mar 05, 36
high-speed access, Jan 01, 19
home networking, Sep 05, 22
investment-planning sites, Mar 00, 36
music, Feb 02, 60
privacy, May 00, 43; Nov 00, 16
security, Sep 05, 12
service providers, Sep 01, 12; Sep 05, 19
shopping online (See Shopping online)
travel, Jan 95, 15
wireless surfing, Sep 03, 20
Investing in gold, Aug 96
Investment risk, Sep 96
Iron supplements, Mar 96
Irons, steam, Jan 95, 13; Sep 01, 42
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Jackets, tailored, Mar 95, 136; May 95, 369
Jeans, Aug 02, 34
Juice extractors, Dec 92, 747
Juicers, Dec 92, 747; Dec 99, 34
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Karpatkin, Rhoda H., Dec 00, 7
Khakis, Mar 99, 32
Kitchen gadgets, Dec 97, 36
Knives
kitchen, Aug 93, 511; Dec 98, 32; Nov 05, 43
pocket, Dec 93, 796
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Labeling
deceptive, Feb 00, 24
food, Jul 94, 437
Lamps, halogen, floor, Mar 97; Jul 97; Dec 97
Larium (malaria drug), Mar 02, 60
Laundry detergents, Feb 95, 92; Aug 03, 42
Laundry products and environment, Feb 91, 105
Lawn mowers
push-type (manual, elec., and gas), Jun 95, 394; Jun 05, 32
riding (tractors), Jun 93, 388; Jun 98, 11; May 05, 39
Lead in faucets, Jun 96
Lead in paint, Jul 95, 460
test kits, Jul 95, 462
Lead in water (national test), Feb 93, 73; Mar 93, 126; Jul 95, 463
Leaf blowers, Sep 95, 586; Sep 03, 44
Legal services, Feb 96
Leasing, auto, Dec 97
Life insurance
"final expense," Nov 93, 700
interest-sensitive whole life, Aug 93, 525
term, Jul 93, 431; Jul 98, 34
universal, Aug 93, 525
viatical settlements, Feb 01, 37
whole-life, Sep 93, 595; Jul 98, 42
Life jackets, May 99, 30
Light bulbs, Jan 90, 20; Feb 90, 133
compact fluorescent, Oct 92, 664; Aug 94, 492; Jan 99, 36; Feb 99, 11
dimmers, Oct 92, 669
halogen, Oct 92, 664
room, Jan 99, 3
Lighting
outdoor, Jul 04, 18
room, Jan 99, 32
Lipsticks, Jul 95, 454
Loans, subprime, Jan 01, 20
Locks, door, May 94, 324; Sep 98, 54; Oct 05, 36
Long-distance telephone service, Sep 95, 570
Longevity products, Jan 92, 7
Loudspeakers
bookshelf, Nov 03, 30
budget, Feb 96
center-channel, Nov 03, 30
floor-standing, Nov 03, 30
home-theater, Nov 03, 30
mid-priced, Mar 95, 192
rear-surround, Nov 03, 30
six-piece, Nov 03, 30
three-piece, Nov 03, 30
Luggage, Dec 01, 38
flight-crew, Dec 95, 790
soft, May 94, 309
Lunchmeat, Sep 01, 31
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Macaroni and cheese, Dec 99, 38
Mail-order
clothing, Nov 99, 32
companies, Oct 94, 621
desserts, Nov 00, 50
entrees, Dec 03, 36
Managed-care plans, Aug 96
Margarine, May 94, 304
and butter, Jul 00, 24
Mattresses, Jun 05, 12
crib, May 93, 287
pads, electric, Nov 95, 724
Meal-replacement drinks, Sep 03, 9
Meat, irradiated, Aug 03, 34
Medical records, Oct 94, 628; Aug 00, 22
Medical tests
at home, Oct 96
self-tests, Jan 00, 19
Medicare, Sep 94, 572
Medigap policies, Aug 94, 523; Sep 94, 556; Sep 98, 27; Oct 98, 4; June 00, 48
Mental health, Nov 95, 734; Dec 95, 752
Menopause, Jan 99, 50
Mexican foods, Mar 00, 22
Microwave ovens, Dec 97; Feb 05, 39
Milk, Jan 00, 34
Mind/body medicine, Feb 93, 107
Miniblinds: a hazard, Sep 96
Minidisc gets cheaper, Dec 96
Mixers, stand & hand, Dec 00, 16
Mobile homes, Feb 98, 30
Moisturizers, Sep 94, 577; Jan 00, 38
Money moves, smart, Jan 96
Money-investment strategies, Jan 99, 62
Money-management strategies for kids, Dec 97, 16
Mosquito traps, May 03, 16
Motel and hotel chains, Jul 94, 432
Motor oil, Jul 96
Mouthwashes, Sep 92, 607
Moving companies, Aug 90, 527
MP3 players, May 02, 46
Multimedia, interactive, Jun 92, 388
Mutual funds, Mar 05, 28
bank, Mar 94, 148
bond funds, Mar 03, 34; Jun 03, 4
ultrashort, Jun 02, 49
exchange-traded funds, Oct 02, 39
families, Mar 01, 27
gains, Feb 96
hidden dangers, Mar 03, 32
high-yield, Jan 03, 40
hybrid, Aug 02, 41
mutant, Jul 96
smart, Jan 96
stock funds, Mar 04, 12
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Nail polish, Feb 95, 104
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Nov 94, 734
Nearsightedness, surgery for, Feb 94, 87; Jan 95, 6; Jun 99, 56
Noise, Sep 99, 19; Nov 99, 13
Notebook computers, Sep 95, 603
Nursing homes, Aug 95, 518
alternatives to, Oct 95, 656
Nutrition, Oct 92, 644
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Olive oil, Sep 04, 32
Online shopping (See Shopping online)
Oral irrigators, Sep 92, 614
Orange juice, Feb 95, 76; Aug 98, 40
Organic food, Jan 98, 12; Jul 98, 11
Oriental rugs, Aug 99, 12
Outlet malls, Aug 98, 20
Ovens, wall, Aug 04, 28
Ovulation test kits, Feb 03, 48
Ozone layer, Aug 94, 546
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Package-delivery services, Dec 98, 12
Packaging and labeling, deceptive, Feb 00, 24
Pain relievers Sep 96
Paints & stains
exterior house, Sep 93, 610; Jun 05, 29
interior, Jun 01, 36
latex interior, Jun 01, 36
lead in, Jul 95, 460
lead test kits, Jul 95, 462
removers, May 91, 340
Pancake mixes, Jan 92, 56
Pancake syrups, Jan 92, 60
Pancakes, frozen, Jan 92, 56
Pantyhose, Feb 99, 40
Paper shredders, Oct 03, 15
Paper towels, Jan 92, 28; May 92, 345; Feb 98, 52
Parkas, Nov 96; Dec 98, 11
Pasta, May 92, 322
and sauces, Mar 96
sauces, Jun 02, 12
Peanut butter, Sep 95, 576; May 02, 24
update, Sep 96
Pedometers, Oct, 04, 30
Pens, gift, Mar 98, 11
Pension safety, Apr 96
"Perc" exposure, Mar 96
Perfumes, Dec 93, 765; May 94, 301
Personal finance
annuities
home equity, Nov 02, 12
books on, Sep 03, 24
Pet food (cat and dog), Feb 98, 12; Mar 98, 4; Apr 98, 7; May 98, 35; Nov 98, 11
Pest control, home services, Jun 97
Pesticides in produce, Mar 99, 28; Sep 00, 53
Pet food (cat and dog), Feb 98, 12; Mar 98, 4; Apr 98, 7; May 98, 35; Nov 98, 11
Pharmacies, Oct 99, 38
online, Feb 01, 19
Phone cards, Sep 96
Phones, corded update, Dec 96
Photo editing, digital, Jul 05, 19
Photo organizing, digital, Jul 05, 20
Photo printing, Jul 05, 22
Physical examinations, Aug 98, 17
Pizza, frozen, Jan 02, 39
Playpens, mobile, Jul 01, 32
Pocket knives, Dec 93, 796
Poor consumers, exploitation of, Jul 98, 28
Potato chips, May 01, 16 (See Chips, potato)
Pots and pans, Dec 95, 769; Nov 98, 40; Dec 02, 48
Power blowers, Sep 95, 586; Sep 01, 46
Power drills (cordless), Jan 94, 60; Nov 00, 38
Prescription drugs, prices, Oct 93, 668
Pressure cookers, Jul 93, 427
Pressure washers, Jul 05, 46; Oct 05, 10
Printers, computer (See Computers: printers)
Privacy, May 00, 43
and marketers, Nov 00, 16
financial, May 00, 48
identiy theft, Sep 97, 10
medical, Aug 00, 22
medical records, Oct 94, 628
Probiotics, Jul 05, 34
Produce, pesticides in, Mar 99, 28; Sep 00, 53
Property taxes, Jun 96
Prostate disease, Jul 93, 459
Psychotherapy, Nov 95, 734; Dec 95, 752; Oct 04, 22
Public-interest groups, phony, May 94, 316
Pumps, electric air, Oct 90, 676
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Radial keratotomy, Feb 94, 87; Jan 95, 6
Radios
portable (boom boxes), Dec 94, 775
table, Jul 03, 38
two-way, Jul 02, 26
walkabout, Dec 95, 776
Radon (and detectors), Jul 95, 464
Rain jackets, Mar 01, 24
Raincoats, Oct 96
Range hoods, Aug 04, 30
Ranges, May 05, 32; Nov 05, 46
Razors, Oct 95, 647
electric, Oct 95, 647; Nov 02, 49
Recalls, Nov 94, 732; Aug 04, 12
Receivers, Dec 04, 37
Recycling, Feb 94, 92
Refrigerators, Feb 97; Jan 05, 39; Jul 05, 36
compact, Aug 91, 532
Remarriage, finances, Jun 02, 60
Remodeling
bathroom, May 98, 38
home, Nov 02, 12
financing, Nov 02, 12
kitchen, Aug 02, 14; Jul 04, 18
Remote controls, Dec 92, 796
Rental cars, Jun 96
Repairs
automotive, Oct 02, 26
household products, Jan 94, 34; Oct 01, 11
vs.replacement, Oct 05, 28
Restaurant chains, Jul 03, 18
family, Jul 00, 11
fast-food, Aug 94, 493; Mar 01, 44
low-fat food, Sep 93, 574
Restaurants, Sep 96
Retirement
communities, Feb 90, 123
investment strategies, Jan 05, 32
plans
defined-benefit pension plans, Oct 02, 11
401(k) plans, Mar 02, 36
postponing, Aug 02, 56
Rice cookers, Dec 99, 35
Rights of shoppers, Dec 93, 802
Risk management, Dec 96
Road maps, Jun 94, 378; Aug 94, 549
Roofing shingles, Aug 97; Aug 03, 20
Roses, Feb 98, 21
Running shoes, May 95, 313; May 02, 20
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Saber saws,cordless, Sep 95, 598
cordless, Nov 00, 39
Safety seats, child, Sep 95, 580; Nov 95, 694
Safety at home, Dec 01, 10; Mar 02, 10
Salsa, Aug 95, 538; Sep 05, 28
sanders, electric, Jan 04, 41
Sanitary napkins, Jan 95, 51
Saving money, 50 ways, May 02, 14
Saws, Aug 94, 533
chain, May 01, 46
circular, Nov 92, 708; Aug 02, 42
cordless, Aug 94, 536
saber, Sep 95, 598
saber, cordless, Nov 00, 39
Scales
bathroom, Jan 93, 32
body-fat, Jan 04, 24
Scams, travel, Jan 99, 29
School lunches, Sep 98, 49
Schools, advertising in, May 95, 327; Jul 95, 496; Sep 98, 45
Scissors and shears, Oct 92, 672
Scouring cleansers, Aug 96
Screwdrivers, Aug 94, 533
cordless, Aug 94, 536
Sewing macines, Nov 01, 42
Shampoos and conditioners, Sep 00, 18
Shavers, electric, Oct 95, 647; Nov 02, 49
Sheets, Aug 00, 40; Aug 05, 36
Shingles, roofing, Aug 97; Aug 03, 20
Shirts, men's dress, Aug 93, 504
Shoes
hiking, Jul 01, 46
running, May 95, 313
walking, Oct 02, 48
Shopping, megastores, Jul 02, 11
Shopping online
auction sites, May 01, 11
booksellers, Jan 02, 22
digital photo processors, Nov 02, 26
for groceries, Sep 00, 11
for holiday gifts, Nov 00, 62
pharmacies, Feb 01, 19
vs. catalogs, Nov 99, 23; Dec 99, 4; Jan 00, 48
Shower heads, Aug 05, 30
low-flow, Feb 95, 118; Feb 98, 11
Shrubs, flowering, May 01, 36
Siding, aluminum & vinyl, Aug 03, 23
Sinks, bathroom, Aug 05, 26
Ski
exercisers, Sep 94, 582
helmets, Dec 03, 54
Slow cookers, Jan 93, 45
Smoke detectors, May 94, 336; Aug 01, 42
Smoking, passive, Jan 95, 27
Snack foods, Jan 96
Snow throwers, Oct 04, 36
Soap, hand, & bath Nov 95, 730; Oct 01, 32
Social Security reform, Oct 00, 62
Sofas, Jan 05, 36
Software for kids, Dec 99, 48
Sound system, buying, Feb 96
Sound system, setting up, Feb 96
Soups, Nov 93, 695
chicken noodle, Nov 98, 54
three flavors, Feb 03, 29
Soy products, Jul 04, 28
Spackling compounds, Feb 95, 108
Speakers, Feb 96 (See Loudspeakers)
Speakers, update, Jun 96
Sports drinks, Aug 93, 491
Sports supplements, dietary, Jun 01, 40
Sprinklers, garden, May 93, 292
couplers, May 93, 298
garden hoses, May 93, 290
timers, May 93, 298
Stain removers, Aug 93, 545; Mar 00, 52
Stains, wood exterior, Aug 03, 29
Steam irons, Jan 95, 13; Sep 04, 44
Steamers, food, Dec 99, 32
Stepladders, Oct 98, 41
Stereo systems
minisystems, Jan 03, 44
rack, Dec 93, 775
Stock mutual funds, Mar 02, 40; May 02, 4
Store brand products, Aug 05, 12
Stoves (See Ranges)
Stress
coping with, Dec 01, 60
relief and exercise, Feb 00, 38
String trimmers, May 04, 26
Stroke prevention, Jul 99, 62
Strollers, May 03, 50; Jul 03, 10
convertible, Jul 94, 448
Suitcases (See Luggage)
Suits, men's and women's, Sep 92, 559
Sunscreens, May 95, 334, Jun 01, 27
Supermarket chains, Sep 03, 28
Supplements
and arthritis, Jun 01, 40
dietary, May 00, 17
fish oil, Jul 03, 30
mood-changing, Dec 00, 60
sports supplements, June 01, 40
Surge suppressors, Nov 94, 696
Surround sound systems, Nov 03, 26, 32
Sweaters, Dec 94, 791
Sweatshops, foreign, Aug 99, 18
Swing sets, May 96; Sep 98, 11
Syrups, pancake, Jan 92, 60
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Tanning, indoor, Feb 05, 30
Tampons and pads, Jan 95, 51
Tape decks, Mar 95, 196
portable (boom boxes), Dec 94, 775
audio cassette, Jan 93, 36
video, Nov 94, 704
Taxes, Nov 93, 704
Tea
green tea, Mar 03, 40
iced tea, ready-to-drink, Jul 95, 450
Telephone-answering machines, Dec 94, 807; Sep 99, 32
with cordless phones, Oct 03, 40
Telephone companies, service plans, Feb 03, 18
Telephone service
calling home from abroad, May 02, 11
cellular
911 calls, Feb 04, 25
companies, Feb 04, 14
service plans, Feb 05, 18
internet, Feb 05, 16
long-distance, Sep 95, 570
rates, Feb 00, 11
cellular, Feb 02, 14
saving money on, Feb 05, 12
long-distance, Feb 03, 25
Telephones
cellular, Feb 05, 18
with digital cameras, Sep 03, 6
driver distraction, Feb 02, 18
headsets, Feb 05, 25
corded, Nov 95, 714
cordless, Oct 05, 32
Television
cable vs. satellite, Nov 05, 22
channels, Mar 95, 156
sets, Mar 05, 12
13- and 20-inch, Nov 92, 699
19-, 20-, and 27-inch, Mar 95, 168; May 95, 369; Jun 95, 376; Jun 01, 44
conventional, Dec 04, 29; Mar 05, 22; Nov 05, 26
front projection, Nov 05, 36
High Definition, Nov 04, 32
large screen, discussion of, Mar 93, 144
LCD, Dec 04, 32; Mar 05, 20; Nov 05, 30
miniature (LCD), Dec 93, 816
plasma, Dec 04, 34; Mar 05, 18; Nov 05, 32
small, Dec 93, 816
rear projection, Mar 05, 15; Nov 05, 34
Television shopping, Jan 95, 8
Television/VCR combos, Dec 94, 778; Feb 95, 72
Tents, Jul 05, 48
Theme parks, Jun 03, 28
Thermostats, energy-saving, Oct 93, 656; Jan 01, 36
Timers, garden sprinklers, May 93, 298
Tires
all season, Nov 01, 61
touring-performance, Nov 02, 63; Jan 03, 4
high-performance, Nov 03, 48
plus-size, Jan 04, 50
SUV and pickup, Nov 04, 60
winter, Nov 02, 60; Jan 03, 4
Toaster/oven broilers, Oct 94, 634; Dec 01, 42; Aug 02, 8
Toasters, Aug 94, 508
and toaster ovens, Nov 04, 45
Toilet paper, Aug 00, 46
Toilet waters, Dec 93, 765; May 94, 301
Toilets, Aug 05, 33
low-flow, Feb 95, 121
low-flush, Oct 02, 52
Tomatoes, genetically engineered, Jul 95, 480
Toolkits, cordless, Dec 04, 53
Tools, pliers; tape measure, Sep 97
Toothbrushes, electric, Sep 92, 611; Aug 98, 15; Sep 98, 11
Toothpaste, Sep 92, 602; Aug 98, 11; Sep 98, 11; Oct 98, 11; Nov 98, 4
Tortilla chips (See Chips, tortilla)
Towels, bath, May 99, 43
Toxic solvents (household products), Nov 93, 740
Toys, Dec 94, 759; Dec 97; Dec 03, 46
educational, Dec 98, 23
Trade schools, abuses by, May 92, 303
Tranquilizers, Jan 93, 19
Trash
bags, Jul 99, 38
compactors, Feb 94, 106
Travel irons, Jan 95, 15
Travel
safety, Dec 01, 8; Sep 02, 13
scams, Jan 99, 29
Web sites, Jul 02, 8
Treadmills (See Exercise equipment, home)
Tuna, Jun 01, 16
Turkey, Nov 94, 700
Turntables, Feb 96
TV-set timer, Aug 96
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Vaccines, adult, Nov 01, 48
Vacuum cleaners, Jan 05, 44; Oct 05, 43
hand-held, Jul 92, 451
stick and hand, Jan 99, 46
wet/dry, Jul 96; Jan 01, 32
VCRs, Mar 02, 48; Dec 02, 27
VCR/DVD player combos, Mar 02, 45; Dec 02, 29
Veggie burgers, Nov 02, 34
Veterinary care, Jul 03, 12
Video cassette recorders
TV/VCR combos, Dec 94, 778; Feb 95, 72
Video monitor, nursery, Oct 96
Video news releases, Oct 91, 694
Video recorders, digital, Nov 04, 42
Vinyl floor coverings, Oct 92, 639; Sept 98, 40
Vitamins, Sep 94, 561
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Walkabout stereos
compact-disc players, Sep 02, 46
tape/radio, Dec 95, 776
Walking shoes, Oct 02, 48
Wall ovens, Jul 94, 462; Nov 05, 46
Wallpaper, Aug 00, 28
Warehouse clubs, May 95, 330
Warranties
automobile, Apr 95, 226; Jun 95, 376
hidden, Oct 99, 20
Washing machines, Jul 97; Aug 97; Feb 05, 42
Water
bottled, Aug 00, 17; Oct 00, 4
conservation, Jun 02, 10
filters, Jan 03, 33; Feb 03, 4; Mar 03, 4
lead content (national test), Feb 93, 73; Mar 93, 126; Jul 95, 463
vitamin-fortified, Oct 03, 7
Waterproof coatings, Jun 02, 44
Weather stripping, Oct 93, 650
Weight
control, Aug 96
loss, Jun 02, 26
West Nile Virus, May 03, 11
What should you tip?, Dec 96
Whirlpool bathtubs, May 98, 46; Aug 05, 28
Windows, replacement, Oct 93, 664; Oct 00, 42
Wine, Oct 97; Dec 97; Nov 04, 48
cabernets, pinot grigio, syrah, Dec 02, 39
chardonnay, merlot, Dec 03, 32
four varietals, Oct 00, 12
merlot, pinot noir, Oct 01, 16
sparkling, Jan 00, 47; Nov 99, 18; Jan 00, 47
Wiring and house fires, Aug 01, 38
Woks, electric, Dec 97, 48
Women and heart disease, May 93, 300
Wrenches
adjustable, Aug 93, 540
socket, Aug 93, 541
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