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Can't view this e-mail? Click here. As requested Fred, here's the latest news for you from ConsumerReports.org. See how we've changed our Ratings icons in an effort to help you avoid purchasing a faulty or dangerous product. Find out which refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges and other kitchen appliances took top honors in our recent tests. Discover which 2 men's and 3 women's athletic shoes were top-rated. Learn which dishwashing detergents best cleaned those greasy, grimy pots and pans. Plus, get our recommendations for the best at-home tooth whitening system. This August, we'll feature these reports and much more! When Not to Buy It The expert advice and Ratings in Consumer Reports are designed to make it easier for you to choose the best and safest products. So we've changed some of our Ratings icons to make it even more clear as to which models you should avoid purchasing. Learn more when you click here. Top Kitchen Appliances Looking to update your kitchen without spending a fortune? Then make sure to consult us first. Click here to see the best in our tests of 400 ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves and more. Athletic Shoes: Fixate on Fit With the summer weather still here, now's the time to replace your worn out athletic shoes. Let us help you find the right fit -- whether you're running, walking or playing court sports. Our experts tested 10 men's and 10 women's shoes. Click here to see which earned top-rated status. Dishwasher Detergent Ratings Tired of stubborn stains on your dishes? Sick of having to wash your pots and pans straight out of a cycle? Learn which 4 dishwashing detergents (including 1 phosphate-free brand) were top-performing in our latest tests when you click here. Best Tooth Whiteners We all want whiter teeth...but which at-home product really gets those chompers looking pearly white? Discover which 1 brand (out of 8 tested) was rated the best when you click here. Follow @CReporter on Twitter Yes, Consumer Reports is now streaming on Twitter. Get updates on today's top consumer news stories; see what's happening in our Test Labs; and join the conversation when you click here.

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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Friday, July 31, 2009 · Developer pleads guilty to fraud · AG Madigan sues Wells Fargo · Navistar still fighting for $3.3B Pentagon contract · Corus in 'critical' condition · Merrill snags pair of wealth managers · 7 local properties in huge retail portfolio deal · Owner of NHL's Coyotes challenges Reinsdorf's bid for team · Ariel marketing officer departs · In brief: Goettsch Partners | Ventas | General Growth · Suspect bag outside Oprah's studio was harmless · 10 things to do this weekend  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Driehaus pinches pennies, big bucks for Dillinger items and economy hits restaurateur Segal: Taking Names · Another Axelrod's new gig, state pay IOU and no tweets -- or else! Greg Hinz · Breaking up is hard to do, even with a bank you don't like: Enterprise City  As of 1:45 p.m. Dow Jones 9,170.56 +16.10 +0.18% NASDAQ 1,985.48 +1.18 +0.06% Crain's Index 75.54 +0.460 +0.613% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to www.ChicagoBusiness.com/jobseeker. OTHER HEADLINES · Recession eases; GDP dip smaller than expected Crain's New York · Congress races to save 'clunkers' program Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago PMI strengthens in July MarketWatch Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - July 31 Big response to Cash for Clunkers exhausts program money. Huge increase in runners for the inaugural Chicago Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon. Read More · Check, Please! visits Kendall College · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · EIA: An entrepreneur is born · New Crain's golf iPhone app SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Friday, July 31, 2009 Exhumation underway at Burr Oak Cook County Sheriff's investigators are overseeing the exhumation of a gravesite at Burr Oak Cemetery, ABC 7 has learned. Joe Biden addresses Urban League Conference Vice President Joe Biden made a stop in Chicago to address the National Urban League Conference. Quinn hopes no news=good news? No video. No audio. Not even a single "tweet" is permissible. CPD blows up backpack outside Harpo Studios A suspicious package was found outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood Friday morning. Rebuilt Holy Name Cathedral opens doors | VIDEO Mass will be held once again at Holy Name Cathedral starting Saturday. MORE STORIES Strange Mexico shuts Cancun beach, alleges sand was stolen Mr. Clucky may be evicted from owner's Fla. condo Local co. may turn Jackson hair into diamonds Grandmother fights off would-be purse snatcher Ariz. lawmakers look at selling Capitol for cash Consumer Amazon sued over Kindle deletion of Orwell books Frigidaire recalls clothes washers due to fire hazard Microsoft, Yahoo agree on long-sought search deal Coca-Cola introduces new drink Sears to open toy shops Healthbeat Cosmetic op may cut migraine pain Exercise matters after cancer diagnosis Healthbeat Report: New therapy for lupus | VIDEO Obesity surgery death rates are low, study finds Americans spend $34B for alt meds MOST POPULAR 2 captured in fatal $14 robbery Chicago dad charged with infant's death Exhumation underway at Burr Oak Healthbeat Report: New therapy for lupus Suspect wanted in teen's death All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 82°F 60°F Mostly sunny and pleasant Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Surviving Suburbia 7:30 PM The Goode Family 8:00 PM According to Jim 8:30 PM According to Jim 9:00 PM 20/20 10:00 PM ABC 7 News Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Congress trying to save 'Cash for Clunkers' The House raced Friday to pass legislation pouring an additional $2 billion into the popular -- but financially strapped -- "cash for clunkers" car purchase program. South Korea's pure ice treats Asia has some truly unique cool treats, including patbingsu, which is South Korea's take on ice cream. Atwood Cafe's Scoop Event Hungry Hound's Ice Cream Social SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts