The Reuters article is very shallow. It doesn't do credit at all to the original.
ranles is right. More than that: Consumers Union actively prosecutes copyright infringement suits.
That's because they're a non-profit that depends on tax-deductible contributons, not advertising revenue, for support. They don't accept advertising, they don't accept corporate contributions, they buy their products anonymously, etc. Their whole credibility base (which is very strong) depends on this unbiased reputation.
You can subscribe for a very low fee (I think a one-year subscription is now about $25). If you do, though, you'll be inundated with requests for additional contributions - after all, this is the way the outfit supports itself.
I give them what I consider big bucks each year, and I continue to do so even though I think some of the consumer issues they are pushing aren't really good ones. Basically, though, it's a good tax-free contribution.
The Consumer Reports Travel Letter is good (Hear that, Randy) and the basic mag is also very good.
Phil

[This message has been edited by philforest (edited 05-19-99).]