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Zig Ziglar: 10 quotes from the motivational author
Ziglar died Nov. 28, 2012 after penning many self-help books and speaking around the country. Here are 10 quotes from the author.
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In Pictures: Thomas Kinkade
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J.C. Penney apology: We erred. Come back.
J.C. Penney apology comes in the form of an ad, conceding that its recent changes alienated its main clientele. After the J.C. Penney apology, will customers return?
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J.C. Penney: $1.75B loan coming from Goldman Sachs
J.C. Penney: $1.75B loan helps lift J.C. Penney share prices on Monday. Goldman Sachs is behind the $1.75B loan, and George Soros bought a major stake in the retailer last week.
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J.C. Penney's surprise investor: George Soros
J.C. Penney's shares rose 6 percent Thursday, after billionaire financier George Soros revealed he owns almost 8 percent of the troubled retailer.
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J.C. Penney borrows $850 million: Is it enough?
J.C. Penney has pulled $850 million from its revolving credit line to be able to pay its vendors, increasingly skittish after J.C. Penney's failed attempts at a turnaround.
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JCPenney ousts CEO: Is it too late for the company?
JCPenney has fired CEO Ron Johnson after 17 months, following a disastrous 'no sales' pricing scheme and a muddled rebranding effort. As JCPenney struggles to curb losses and keep up with competitors, is the end near for the 111-year-old retailer?
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Is Facebook smartphone just a new way to collect data about you? (+video)
Facebook's smartphone launch raises alarms with consumer advocates who worry that more ease for consumers also means less privacy, as Facebook extends its capacity to mine personal data.
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J.C. Penney hopes home is where the profits are
J.C. Penney is continuing its image overhaul, this time by focusing on the home department. It is transforming stores into "mini-malls" featuring boutique brand names.
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JCPenney shares plunge after 'no sales' bust
JCPenney stock plunged nearly 20 percent after the chain reported its fourth straight massive quarterly earnings loss. The JCPenney stock loss is a a sign that efforts to turn the struggling retailer around have been an outright failure.
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12 cruises canceled on troubled Carnival cruise ship (+video)
The company's announcement on Wednesday came as the Triumph was being towed to a port in Mobile, Ala., with more than 4,000 people on board, some of whom have complained to relatives that conditions on the ship are dismal and that they have limited access to food and bathrooms.
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Next for Carnival Triumph cruise passengers? A 2-hour bus ride and $500.
Carnival Triumph passengers will get a full refund, a free cruise, and now a $500 check. Upon arrival in Mobile, Ala., cruise ship passengers will get the option of boarding buses directly to Galveston, Texas, or Houston, or spending the night in a hotel in New Orleans,
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Taco Bell Doritos: There's a 'Taco Bell' flavor. Really.
Taco Bell Doritos will roll out as limited-time offer this spring. Taco Bell Doritos are only the latest collaboration between Yum Brands and PepsiCo.
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Would change on gays allow Boy Scouts to recapture role in society? (+video)
The Boy Scouts has signaled it may remove a ban on gays that caused a rift within the movement. This could help improve both Boy Scout enrollment and fundraising.
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James Holmes in court Monday: What will his defense be? (+video)
James Holmes in court: Next Monday, defense attorney's for the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting suspect, James Holmes, will present their case in court.
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Theater shooting relatives turn down 'disgusting offer'
The families said they were invited to an 'evening of remembrance' at the Aurora, Colorado theater, followed by a movie.
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Change Agent How renewable energy is rescuing US schools from budget cuts
Educators across the country are finding millions of dollars in savings through cheap and simple forms of renewable energy. Since 2003, one school district has cut more than $7 million in energy costs. That equates to 45 teaching positions.
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Zig Ziglar: 10 quotes from the motivational author
Ziglar died Nov. 28, 2012 after penning many self-help books and speaking around the country. Here are 10 quotes from the author.
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Zig Ziglar: Motivational speaker and author
Zig Ziglar wrote 30 books, and spoke about helping people achieve success in their careers and personal lives, in addition to a focus on Christianity, Zig Ziglar was a prolific speaker, who appeared with several U.S. presidents and former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Ziglar passed on Wednesday.
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Why Black Friday 2012 is giving shoppers and stores an extra gift
Black Friday falls falls early in the calendar this year, which means retailers have more opportunity to make sales and shoppers have more time to do last-minute shopping.
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Stir It Up! World's largest Fritos Chili Pie
Frito-Lay celebrates the 80th birthday of its humble corn chip with a record-breaking chili pie.
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Can Rick Perry maintain his good ties with Muslims as a GOP candidate?
As governor of Texas, Rick Perry has a long record of warm relations with Muslims. Could that be a liability in a GOP presidential field in which several candidates question US Muslims' loyalty?
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Dr Pepper family feud erupts in Texas (video)
Dr Pepper Snapple vs. Dublin Dr Pepper: a legal feud has erupted into a Facebook and YouTube video publicity war over a small Dr Pepper Texas bottler's 120-year old practices.
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Holiday costs: Airfares and car prices are up, but not flat-screen TVs
The cost of a new car or airfare is expensive this holiday season. But consumers can get a good deal on flat-screen TVs.
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Anna Fermanova charged with trying to smuggle night-vision rifle sights to Russia
Anna Fermanova, an American living in Dallas, was arrested in her parents' home after trying to smuggle night-vision rifle sights to Russia. Anna Fermanova is accused of trying to move the scopes in March without the proper export licenses.
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In Pictures: Thomas Kinkade
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Blind recall: How to check if your Roman shades are safe
In the midst of a huge recall of blinds and Roman shades, here's how to check if the blind recall applies to you.
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