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Nine great cars for back to school
While students don’t necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it’s safe to say that they’re “budget constrained” – and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet:
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Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?
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Are 3-D printers worth it?
You can build nearly anything in 3-D, thanks to the increasingly affordable 3-D printers. That raises interesting new questions for designers and hobbyists.
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Ikea: Horse meat found in Swedish meatballs
Ikea was drawn into Europe's widening horse meat scandal Monday as authorities said they had detected horse meat in the furniture giant's frozen meatballs. Ikea sold the meatballs, labeled as beef and pork, in 13 countries across Europe.
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Forget feathers and beads: At Basel's carnival Fasnacht, it's all about politics
The Swiss city of Basel is hosting its annual carnival, Fasnacht, this week. But while as colorful as those in Rio and New Orleans, Fasnacht's floats and lanterns have a decidedly political bent.
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Global News Blog Good Reads: Women in crime, democracy's era, digital mapping, a history in heels
This week's good reads include an interview with a photographer who documented female prisoners in Mexico, debunking theories about which nations are 'ready' for democracy, how smart phones disorient their users, and the surprising history of high heels.
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Wal-Mart distances itself from Bangladesh factory fire (+video)
112 people died when a garment factory caught fire in Bangladesh on Saturday. The workers had been making clothes for Wal-Mart, though the retail giant said it was unaware of the contract.
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IKEA apologizes for using forced labor to make furniture
IKEA 'deeply regrets' using forced labor of political prisoners in East Germany to make some of its furniture during the 1980s, the company's country manager in Germany said. Embarrassed by media reports, IKEA launched an internal investigation a year ago into whether it had used forced labor behind the Iron Curtain.
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Energy Voices Walmart, Costco among top solar-using companies
42 companies have installed upwards of 320 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) capacity at more than 750 locations across the US, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association and OilPrice.com. Walmart, Costco and Ikea are among the companies who depend on solar the most.
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The Monitor's View: Women can't be airbrushed out of Arab Spring
Like IKEA's deletion of photos of women from its catalog for Saudi Arabia, Muslim countries now creating democracies can't leave out women's rights while creating civic rights.
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IKEA deletes women from Saudi catalog; draws criticism (+video)
IKEA, the Swedish furniture retailer, is drawing fire for deleting images of women from the Saudi version of its catalog, a move that IKEA says it regrets.
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IKEA removes Pussy Riot-like photo from its Russian site
Saying their website should not be involved with any sort of campaigns, IKEA removed a picture from their Russian site which showed people in colorful ski masks sitting on IKEA furniture.
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India: Bring on the Wal-Mart greeters
The Indian government has loosened restrictions on foreign investment in retail, paving the way for Wal-Mart to open retail stores here.
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Why Western retailers are scrambling to get a foothold in Indonesia
Consumer spending makes up more than half the Indonesian economy, making it an attractive new market for Western companies like L'Oreal whose traditional customers are in recession-mired countries.
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Nine great cars for back to school
While students don’t necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it’s safe to say that they’re “budget constrained” – and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet:
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The Simple Dollar Eating before grocery shopping cuts down on impulse buys
One of the biggest unnecessary costs when it comes to the grocery store is impulse buying. Cut down on this problem by always making sure to shop after you've eaten, this way avoiding delicious but unnecessary temptations, and saving you money.
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Alan Turing: Are machines thinking yet? (+video)
Google is honoring war hero and artificial intelligence pioneer Alan Turing on his 100th birthday Saturday with a Turing Machine-themed doodle. How close are we to Turing's predictions?
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In Gear 800 number on Blink plug-in stations? Useless, don't bother
Ecotality's Blink network seems a little worse for wear. Despite a fat government contract, some of the company's electric plug-in charging stations have been found out of order, and their 1-800 number operators are little help.
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Taco Bell menu items: Fast food chain goes upscale
Taco Bell menu items target the Chipotle crowd, with slightly more upscale fare complete with an endorsement from a celebrity chef. But despite the new Taco Bell menu items, the chain isn’t forgetting its loyal core customers – young adults on the prowl for a cheap late-night snack.
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Stir It Up! Meatless Monday: Homemade vegetable stock
Make and freeze your own vegetable stock using veggie kitchen scraps.
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Stir It Up! Mardi Gras jambalaya or Cajun gumbo?
Their differences are slight, both are perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras Lousiana-style. This duck and andouille sausage gumbo is comfort food with a Creole/Cajun kick.
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How Starbucks became the darling of American gun owners
In states that allow open carry for licensed gun owners, Starbucks has refused to put up signs in protest – though some other businesses have. Gun-control advocates have started a boycott, but gun owners are answering with a 'buycott.'
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India's economy loses its luster
India's much-heralded economic boom is faltering, with stock index declining 25 percent. Speed bump or meltdown?
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Germany sees public bookshelves spring up all over the country
Shelves that allow anyone to take or leave a book are a hit in cities and suburbs, including Cologne.
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Has the bookshelf become a dinosaur?
Ikea is redesigning its iconic “Billy” bookcase, assuming that digital-age customers will be using them more and more for "tchotchkes" and less and less for books.
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Watson on Jeopardy: Watson dominates. Is HAL 9000 next?
Watson on Jeopardy: After a shaky start, the IBM computer won against two of Jeopardy's best contestants. Having Watson on Jeopardy may have been an interesting challenge for IBM, but what will come of it?
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Haiti earthquake anniversary highlights faltering aid effort
On the Haiti earthquake anniversary, reminders that many Haitians still go without access to basic services such as access to hospital care despite the influx of over $1 billion in aid.
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