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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Consumers' Checkbook

Consumers Reports tells you which products top the charts, but for the last 30 years Consumers' Checkbook has been telling you what services are tops in many markets around the country. Consumers' Checkbook, is a semiannual magazine that publishes ratings for mechanics, installers, landscapers, electricians, exterminators, tailors and other services. The Checkbook prides itself on unbiased reports and is not advertiser supported. The service is $34 for a two year subscription.

Robert Krughoff
Founder, President
and Resident Obsessive
Consumers' Checkbook
Consumers' Checkbook


Baltimore Sun Extra:
Digital converter quality uneven

New information on the quality of digital converters needed for the transition early next year.

Guest Image Mike Himowitz
Reporter, Baltimore Sun
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Made in Maryland:
The Wine Market

Americans are drinking more wine than ever these days, the latest numbers show wine consumption has increased year after year, making this country one of the biggest wine consumers in the world. And the picture isn't much different in our region. Our Yolanda Vazquez speaks with one retailer about the ever-changing wine market.

Guest ImageChristopher Spann
Owner/Manager, The Wine Market
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