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Earth Day 2013: 5 gadgets that help make going green easy
With Earth Day 2013, here are five ways to head down a greener path. Sometimes, setting goals to shrink your carbon footprint are like New Year's resolutions. They don't last, and you move on. However, if you're serious about leading an eco-friendly lifestyle, there are some green gadgets that can help make the transition easier.
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10 weird iPhone attachments
There’s more to the iPhone than the App Store. Chances are, if you eat, sleep, or sweat with an iPhone at your side, there’s an attachment that will make your life easier -- or at least more entertaining.
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Three best ways (and three worst ways) to finance holiday shopping
Consumers tend to rack up a lot of credit card debt during the fourth quarter, largely due to holiday expenses. This year, by one estimate, the average holiday shopper is on track to spend around $800. For many, that means financing, which remains a double-edged sword despite historically low interest rates and an array of new consumer protections. It can either save you a lot of money in interest and fees or trip you up with caveats buried in fine print that drastically inflate your expenses. Here are three of the best and three of the worst financing offers for holiday shoppers in 2012:
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11 best books of December, according to Amazon's editors
Looking for a holiday read for yourself or a gift for a voracious reader? These are the best new titles this month, hand-picked by Amazon's editors. Amazon’s editorial director of books and Kindle Sara Nelson tells us why they were chosen.
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5 essential Black Friday apps
Going Black Friday shopping? These five free smartphone apps will help you find the best deals and stay organized on the big day. Happy shopping!
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What Facebook Home means for Google
There are a number of pros and cons for Android devices allowing Facebook Home, but what does it mean for Google?
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Horizons Samsung to open mini-stores in Best Buys
Samsung has announced that it will be opening stores inside 1,400 Best Buys by this summer.
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As Facebook matures, is it getting less fun?
Facebook's popularity keeps climbing in terms of new members, but some say 'Facebook fatigue' or 'News Feed overload' make visiting the site a chore.
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Saving Money The best and worst things to buy in April
Get a start on your Mother's Day gifts, but wait on vacuum cleaners and mattresses. Your complete guide to April shopping.
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Chapter & Verse Amazon acquires literary social media website Goodreads
Some Goodreads users are excited about the prospect of linking their Amazon devices to their Goodreads accounts while others feel betrayed by the decision.
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NASA to restore Apollo engines found on ocean floor
The recovery of the Apollo 11 rocket engines by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is a historic find, say NASA officials, who say the agency plans to restore the engines.
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Chapter & Verse Amazon's new imprints give opportunities to debut authors, short story writers
Amazon's Little A imprint will release novels, memoirs, and story collections, while Day One will focus on short stories and new writers.
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Saving Money EBay Instant Sale shut down. Three alternatives.
EBay Instant Sale's end means one less outlet for consumers to trade in their old electronics. But there are still a few viable options.
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Chapter & Verse Apple CEO may testify in price-fixing case
Internet superpower Apple has been embroiled in a legal suit against the US Department of Justice since April 2012. Five publishers were accused along with Apple, but as of February, they have all settled with the DOJ.
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Saving Money Is online grocery shopping right for you?
Online grocery shopping isn't for everyone. But the service is becoming more widespread, and if you live a certain lifestyle, it may be worth a test drive.
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Chapter & Verse Sherlock Holmes fan to estate: Sherlock belongs to all of us
Leslie S. Klinger, editor of Holmes anthologies, has filed a civil complaint against the estate of Arthur Conan Doyle, alleging that Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain and that the fees writers pay to the estate are unnecessary.
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Google Play: A year old and 700 million apps strong
To celebrate the first birthday of the Google Play store, Google is offering a bunch of discounts on movies, books, TV shows, and games.
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Martha Stewart: J.C. Penney deal didn't violate Macy's contract (+video)
Home decorating and cooking expert Martha Stewart testified that striking a deal with J.C. Penney did not breach her contract to sell her home decor line exclusively at Macy's.
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Clint Eastwood and gay marriage: Political tipping point for conservatives?
Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood has joined a large group of Republicans arguing for same-sex marriage in the US Supreme Court. Prominent conservatives and many of the largest US corporations now favor gay marriage as well.
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Saving Money PS3, frozen foods and chocolate: the best and worst things to buy in March
March is a good month for sales on a plethora of products, including Playstation 3 game consoles, winter gear, and chocolate. But avoid spring clothing and Kindle apps, which will go on sale later in the year.
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Gay marriage: why corporations are coming out against DOMA
Nearly 300 US companies filed a brief on behalf of the New York woman whose challenge of DOMA has reached the Supreme Court. Why support gay marriage? For one, it's just good business.
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Chapter & Verse How to buy your way onto the bestseller list
First good reviews went on sale. Now a marketing firm is charging thousands to buy copies of books in order to artificially place them on bestseller lists.
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Chapter & Verse Three indie bookstores file lawsuit against Amazon and Big Six publishers
The stores charge that secret agreements made between the publishers and Amazon give Amazon the advantage in selling e-books, but some industry observers find flaws in their logic.
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Office Depot will buy Office Max in stock deal
The two office supply companies will come together to challenge industry leader Staples, Inc.
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Saving Money Can't wait? Seven online options for same-day delivery
Same-day delivery is expanding for online retailers, meaning you'll soon be able to experience the instant gratification of in-store shopping from your couch. Here are seven options to try.
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Horizons Macmillan settles e-book dispute with the Department of Justice
Macmillan has settled an antitrust lawsuit with the Department of Justice. The DOJ claimed Macmillan, along with Apple and other e-book publishers, were conspiring to raise prices.
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10 weird iPhone attachments
There’s more to the iPhone than the App Store. Chances are, if you eat, sleep, or sweat with an iPhone at your side, there’s an attachment that will make your life easier -- or at least more entertaining.
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Chapter & Verse Bookish, a new website for readers by three major publishers, launches
Bookish, which lets users find recommendations based on their favorite titles, and features exclusive content from authors like Elizabeth Gilbert, was created by publishers Simon & Schuster, Penguin, and Hachette Book Group. Bookish lets users create an account and add titles to their digital 'shelf.'
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Chapter & Verse Barnes & Noble will close one-third of its locations over next decade
The chain recently experienced disappointing numbers over the holiday season.
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The Simple Dollar Avoiding the impulse buy when shopping online
Online shopping is an impulse buyer's dream world, Hamm writes. If you have a sudden impulse to buy something, you can go online shopping and quickly find it.
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