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| July 01, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

We're always amused by the use of high-tech terms for distinctly low-tech products (Sonic Burger comes to mind). We've recently spied two more examples: High Resolution (make that Resolution) for a line of Lancome skin creams that can "double your anti-wrinkle power!" and ...

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