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    September 2012
    September 2012

    Cover Story

    10 surprising dangers of vitamins and supplements
    Don't assume they're safe because they're 'all natural'

    Features

    Best streaming video services
    Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, and Vudu all did better than Netflix
    Create a beautiful bathroom
    Five tips for a masterful bath remodel
    Magnetic toys still attract safety concerns
    Buckyballs, Magnet Balls, Zen Magnets, NeoCube, and others have been marketed as adult desk toys
    Picture vs. product
    Some food bears little resemblance to what’s on the box
    Protect your home
    These days, homeowners insurance covers less and costs more
    Set-top boxes that make you the program director
    Take your TV online with one of these devices

    Lab Tests

    Clickers for many TVs get much slicker
    And with some sets, you don't even need the remote
    How to Find the Best Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
    Our taste tests show that some oils don’t make the grade

    Cars

    Best compact sporty SUV review
    New fuel-efficient engines shake up our Ratings
    Make your car last 200,000 miles
    How to go the distance and save tens of thousands of dollars

    Up Front

    Best sliced turkey
    Liven up work, school, or home lunches
    Claim check: Schticky and Sticky Buddy
    Do these silicone rollers work as advertised?
    Healthy alternatives to white bread
    We found nutritious—and tasty—bagels, buns and rolls, flatbreads, pitas, and more
    How to Rid your Car of Odors
    There are a number of ways to eliminate those bad smells
    The new way to buy savings bonds
    Series I and EE paper bonds have gone electronic
    To get cleaner indoor air, maintain your appliances
    Ignoring regular upkeep could be bad for your health
    YoshiBlue skillet review: Should you buy one?
    Can this 10-inch pan take the heat?

    CR Health

    Speak up when talking to your doctor
    Ask about costs, consent forms, and more
    Will BrainStrong boost your brain?
    The evidence for this DHA supplement is lacking

    CR Money

    Legal DIY websites are no match for a pro
    They provide services for a fraction of what you’d pay a lawyer

    Departments

    Ask our experts
    From our president: A daily dose of risk
    Letters
    Selling It
    A monthly selection of goofs, glitches, and gotchas
    Viewpoint
    Update on health-care reform
    Selling It
    A monthly selection of goofs, glitches, and gotchas

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