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• Cool Rider Slate test-drives motorized scooters.
  Julia Turner Dec. 26, 2003
  
• Word Up Which dictionary is the best?
  YiLing Chen-Josephson Dec. 4, 2003
  
• Be Still, My Heartburn What's the best way to treat acid reflux?
  William Brantley Nov. 25, 2003
  
• Turkey Derby Which bird is the best?
  Sara Dickerman Nov. 24, 2003
  
• Got Lactaid? Taste-testing milk alternatives.
  Ben Wasserstein Nov. 4, 2003
  
• Sting Operation What's the best remedy for a bee sting?
  William Brantley Sept. 29, 2003
  
• Suck It! Suck It Good! Suck It All, Baby! Which vacuum cleaner is best?
  Seth Stevenson Aug. 8, 2003
  
• Would You Like Fries With That Endive? Taste-testing fast food salads.
  Bill Barol Aug. 1, 2003
  
• Who'll Stop the Rain, and Yet Remain Breathable? Shopping for waterproof raincoats.
  Seth Stevenson July 11, 2003
  
• Meaty Issues Are the new low- and no-carb breads, beers, and sweets any good?
  Kelly Alexander May 19, 2003
  
• War of the Web Roses What's the best way to buy roses online?
  Deborah Needleman Feb. 10, 2003