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• Loafing Around The search for the best automated breadmaker
  Mason Currey Nov. 10, 2009
  
• Supermarket Sweep Using coupons to get free groceries.
  Alicia Barney Oct. 27, 2009
  
• Yoplaited Out The search for a better yogurt.
  Nathan Heller Oct. 6, 2009
  
• Mr. Manners Can a book teach you how to be a man?
  Matthew Schneier Sept. 15, 2009
  
• Blown Away What's the best bubble-blower on the market?
  Dahlia Lithwick Sept. 1, 2009
  
• I Want To Ride My ($1,400, Dutch-Style) Bicycle Testing out bikes for the urban environment.
  Seth Stevenson Aug. 25, 2009
  
• Coffee Talk Which chain brews the best cup? Starbucks, McDonald's, or Dunkin'?
  Nathan Heller Aug. 4, 2009
  
• Sippin' On Milk and Juice The best sippy cups for kids.
  Chip Brantley July 21, 2009
  
• To Do: Make To-Do List Trying to get organized with Web-based task managers.
  Chip Brantley June 30, 2009
  
• Get on the Bus What's the best discount line? Fung Wah? Bolt? Mega? Or good old Greyhound?
  Noreen Malone June 16, 2009
  
• Soil Yourself The search for the best composter on the market.
  Jude Stewart June 9, 2009
  
• Apple Option Ouch Searching for a keyboard that won't hurt my hands, shoulders, or wallet.
  Laura Moser April 28, 2009
  
• Battle of the Banks Which checking account is best?
  Noreen Malone March 31, 2009
  
• Heated Debate Which space heater is best?
  Dan Crane Feb. 10, 2009