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10 reasons NOT to love books (compliments of H.L. Mencken)
Books may seem universally beloved, but these historical persons, from Martin Luther to Woodrow Wilson, weren't such big fans.
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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Banksy: 7 stories from 'The Man Behind the Wall'
Here are 7 Banksy stories from the recent biography "Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall."
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Five auto parts you should buy online
Here are five parts that the experts at AutoPartsWarehouse.com say make the most sense to buy online:
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What tax hikes? Retail sales rise in April despite fears of slowdown.
Retail sales numbers for March had been down compared with last year, in part because of a rise in Social Security payroll taxes. But April's numbers rebounded unexpectedly.
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Oreck bankruptcy: Financial mess for vacuum maker (+video)
Oreck bankruptcy follows two layoffs in the last seven months. Tennessee vacuum maker expects to continue operations despite the Oreck bankruptcy.
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Readers Write: Indie booksellers must adapt; Bloomberg money vs. NRA members
Letters to the Editor for the May 6, 2013 weekly print issue: Independent booksellers also need to be active participants in the e-book world; In the gun debate, Mayor Bloomberg's wealth is giving him an outsized influence over the NRA's 4.5 million members.
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Senate approves online sales tax. Is it fair, or a tax increase?
The Senate voted late Monday to require e-commerce businesses to collect sales taxes from buyers. The Marketplace Fairness Act may bring as much as $23 billion, by one estimate, in online sales tax revenue to states and cities. It faces an uncertain future in the House.
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Saving Money Mother's Day is coming. Five great gift ideas.
Mother's Day is a week away, but there's still time to get great deals on gifts for every type of mom.
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Saving Money Mother's Day: Five can't-miss gift deals
Mother's Day will be here faster than you think, so why not get a head start? Here are five Mother's Day deals worth a look.
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Online sales tax bill hits a potential firewall
A bill aimed at collecting sales tax for online goods has cleared the Senate. However, the House will prove to be a problem as many see the bill as a tax increase – something many Republicans pledged they would not do.
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In Gear Why natural gas fuel is a better fit for trucks than cars
Natural gas is already becoming a major power source across the US, Ingram writes, and the trucking industry is quickly turning to the two major benefits of natural gas: cleaner running and lower pricing.
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10 reasons NOT to love books (compliments of H.L. Mencken)
Books may seem universally beloved, but these historical persons, from Martin Luther to Woodrow Wilson, weren't such big fans.
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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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Chapter & Verse Can you fight bullies with books?
The publishing industry shows signs of maturity with a spate of new books addressing bullying.
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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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Horizons Rumor: Google Shopping Express will compete with Amazon Prime
TechCrunch reports this week that Google is developing Google Shopping Express, a retail service offering same-day shipping, will compete with Amazon Prime. Google Shopping Express could cost between $64 and $69 a year, according to the rumor.
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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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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Banksy: 7 stories from 'The Man Behind the Wall'
Here are 7 Banksy stories from the recent biography "Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall."
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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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Tax VOX Congress makes bipartisan push for online sales tax
Republicans and Democrats have signed on to legislation that would allow states to collect taxes on what consumers buy over the Internet. The measure would finally resolve a decades-old dispute over whether states can collect sales taxes on mail-order and online purchases, Francis writes.
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Five auto parts you should buy online
Here are five parts that the experts at AutoPartsWarehouse.com say make the most sense to buy online:
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Barnes & Noble: Nook losses worse than before
Barnes & Noble shares fell Thursday after losses from its Nook e-reader business were expected to be larger in 2013 than last year. Barnes & Noble has invested heavily in the Nook business, which faces tough competition from tablets like the iPad Mini, Kindle, and Google's Nexus.
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Tiffany sues Costco: A ring by any other name?
Tiffany sues Costco over sales of engagement rings, claiming Costco falsely labeled its diamond rings as Tiffany rings, deceiving customers and damaging the Tiffany brand.
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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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11 practical or unusual books for professional – and aspiring – writers
Here are 11 useful titles for anyone hoping to make a living through the written word.
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Latin America Monitor Argentina fights inflation by freezing prices. Will it work?
Argentina has made an agreement with major supermarkets and appliance stores to freeze prices until April. Price freezes are the sledgehammer of economic policy tools, says a guest blogger.
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Chapter & Verse Whole Foods' John Mackey speaks out against Obamacare while promoting his new book
Mackey's book, 'Conscious Capitalism,' discusses how he practices responsible business with Whole Foods.
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