They add to the so-called "phablet" category, as manufacturers test how big customers are willing to go.

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On Thursday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit financed by the insurance industry, released its 2012 list of vehicles with the best crash test ratings, and some in nearly every size category evaluated earned accolades.

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The experts also propose a third category for "gluten sensitivity, " in which patients report the same symptoms as celiac disease but test negative for telltale antibodies.

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