The Wall Street Journal visits Consumer Reports
If you've ever wanted an outsider's insider's look at how Consumer Reports tests products, read ” Meet the Sticklers: New Demands Test Consumer Reports; Flying in Cat Fur ,” by The Wall Street Journal's About the House columnist Wendy Bounds . Bounds spent a day at our Yonkers, New York, headquarters, checking out the labs and learning about our testing methods, which the article describes as rigorous and sometimes byzantine: “In the lab, technicians are always developing ways to accelerate the wear and tear products normally experience over the course of years. Treadmills, for instance, get pounded repeatedly with a spinning metal drum imbedded with rubber green balls that mimic running feet.
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BumpWatch: Amy Adams’ Splendid Stripes
JSGS/GSI Keeping fiancé Darren Le Gallo close, a cute and comfy Amy Adams smiles as she spends Saturday shopping at The Grove with friends and family. The Julie & Julia star, 35, is expecting her first child this month
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On the Agenda For Today:: Transforming Gwen’s Dresser and Chest of Drawers
I have a big project ahead of me today!I’m going to transform Gwen’s dresser…and her chest of drawers…into something fresh and new, using……liquid sander/deglosser, spray primer, heirloom white spray paint, black spray paint, English Chestnut wood stain, polyurethane, some leftover sample paints in two shades of brown, my electric sander, painter’s tape, and a few other tools and
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On the Agenda For Today:: Transforming Gwen’s Dresser and Chest of Drawers
Paul’s Boutique Loves Barbie ‘Molly’ Bag
If you didn’t get over your Barbie obsession when you were 10, good news: the Paul’s Boutique Loves Barbie Molly bag is on sale on ASOS! The bright bubblegum pink bag is embossed with chain and barbie logos has contrasting…
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Gwyneth Paltrow: ‘The Simplest Things’ Bring Happiness
Peter Kramer/AP With an Academy Award, famous friends and a closet full of designer clothes to her name, Gwyneth Paltrow tells PARADE she finds happiness in the same place as most moms — at home. “Slowing down, cooking for my family, having kids that are healthy,” the Iron Man 2 star muses, “as corny as it sounds, the simplest things in life have made me so happy.” Pointing out that “it’s great to have success, it’s great to have money,” Paltrow, 37, adds, “I don’t want to give it away, but I know that if it was taken away, if I had my family, I would be OK.” Daughter Apple Blythe Alison , 6 this month , likes to bond with mom over dress up
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Spotted: Christina Aguilera – To the Max!
Flynet Christina Aguilera totes her little candy man, 2-year-old son Max Liron , during a shopping trip in Hollywood on Saturday. The sexy singer, 29, recently released the racy video for her latest single, “Not Myself Tonight,” the first track off her new album Bionic , due in June.
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Spotted: Christina Aguilera – To the Max!
Cinco de Mayo cupcakes today at Sweet (Boston and Cambridge)
Cinco de Mayo is here, and Sweet in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts is celebrating with some very special cupcakes, featuring sombrero, maraca, chili and Mexican flag toppers (as seen below) and mariachi music playing. See sweetcupcakes.com for more information.
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Cinco de Mayo cupcakes today at Sweet (Boston and Cambridge)
Eel Skin Pin Tuck Oversize Folded Clutch from Heidi Mottram
Eel skin isn’t a material you often think of when it comes to clutches. Contrary to popular belief, it comes from the Pacific Hagfish (a jawless fish) rather than actual eels. It’s a rare and high quality fabric known for…
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Sage Incense Sticks 25-pack (8 Sticks Per Pack) Box
Sage incense sends out a beautiful scent of the herb. This incense is very popular and beautifully delivers this natural, delightful scent
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Sage Incense Sticks 25-pack (8 Sticks Per Pack) Box
Louis Vuitton Exquisite Gift for Mum—Zippy Wallet Collection in Monogram Vernis
Hey, if you are hunting for a designer handbag as a present for the coming mother’s day, there is no better choice than louis vuitton monogram handbags. However, as you might know it, the large lv handbag could be very pricey, and then a handy louis vuitton zippy wallet is a better idea
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Louis Vuitton Exquisite Gift for Mum—Zippy Wallet Collection in Monogram Vernis
Travel Smart With A Duffel Bag
Aside from the copious amounts of vintage dresses, high heels and makeup I constantly whip out my credit card to purchase, I’m also an avid buyer of plane tickets. I love to travel whether it’s a quick weekend trip to Los Angeles or a month in Europe. While I love to travel, I hate flying and I’m also super paranoid about checking in my luggage unless it’s absolutely necessary.
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Cinco de Mayo lime cupcake at Hello Cupcake in Washington, DC
Washington, DC bakery Hello Cupcake is selling a Cinco de Mayo lime cupcake (pictured below) through Saturday, and it’s available in regular, gluten free and vegan varieties. It’s a lime cake, tequila-lime buttercream, festive sugar rim, and a slice of lime candy
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Cinco de Mayo lime cupcake at Hello Cupcake in Washington, DC
Kate Garey Bluebird Wristlet Bag
This chirpy little wristlet bag is by British designer Kate Garey, who clearly has an eye for vintage fabrics with a modern twist.The money purse has been hand embroidered with the birdie print that has more than a passing resemblance…
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Kate Garey Bluebird Wristlet Bag
How to Find the Perfect Perfume and Cologne Scents
The search for the perfect perfume and cologne scents is one that can take years – indeed even a lifetime to accomplish. If you want to find the best perfume and cologne scents for you start by following these hints. Try and Don’t Buy – Trying and buying go hand in hand, right
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Scentsy Spreads Sunshine
BigNews.biz : Fighting cancer is a lonely and daunting experience especially for children, which is why this spring Scentsy, Inc. introduced their first Scentsy Family Foundation warmer to support The Sunshine Kids Foundation. Since 1982, The Sunshine Kids Foundation has provided free, positive and exciting group activities for children receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America.
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Scentsy Spreads Sunshine
Bridal Trends for Spring 2010 – What’s Hot and New
We have been presented with different styles of Bridal Spring 2010 collection that would ultimately look perfect on your wedding day. Wedding dresses on spring 2010 make use of flowers.
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Kristen Davis Hot as Ever at 45
Photo from fOTOGLIF As the release of Sex and the City 2 nears, Kristen Davis recently did an interview with Britain’s Red magazine, where she talked about getting older and weight gain in Hollywood.
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Kristen Davis Hot as Ever at 45
Gwen Stefani – Glamorous and No Doubt About It
Gwen Stefani – Wearing a sexy-Victorian-style jacket by Alexander McQueen to the 2005 Brit Awards – credit: Retna Gwen Stefani, a successful singer, songwriter and fashion designer all pack at one.
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Gwen Stefani – Glamorous and No Doubt About It
Daily Roundup: May 4, 2010
Quick Death for Slow Creatures: At least 23 sea turtles have washed up dead on Mississippi’s shores since the oil spill, and more carcasses have been found in Texas. It’s unclear whether the endangered animals’ deaths are related to the disaster. However, the number is more than twice what’s normal
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May Birthday Dress in Green and White with Emerald Brooch and Lilies of the Valley
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May Birthday Dress in Green and White with Emerald Brooch and Lilies of the Valley