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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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Saving Money Same-day delivery 101: Amazon, Walmart, and the rest
More and more, retailers are offering same-day delivery of online purchases. Amazon is the one to beat, but Walmart, eBay, and even Google are getting in the game.
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Chapter & Verse Indie bookstores report strong sales for 2012
Sales at independent bookstores rose almost 8 percent during the year, according to data from about 500 stores.
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Supervalu Inc. to sell 5 grocery chains, including Albertsons, Acme, and Shaw's
The sale to AB Acquisition, an investor group led by Cerberus Capital Management, will include 877 stores.
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Target offers year-round online price matching of Amazon, Wal-Mart (+video)
Target offered to match the prices of its biggest online competitors during the holiday season. Now, Target's offer to price match top online retailers, including Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy, will extend through the entire year.
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Stocks drag S&P 500 down from 5-year high
Stocks fell Monday with the S&P 500 dropping 4.58 points to close at 1,461.89. Bank stocks ended the day little changed.
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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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Did you buy that car in 2013? Why Ireland changed its license plates.
Until Dec. 31, Irish license plate numbers included the last two digits of the year the car was purchased. 2013 has changed all that.
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Chapter & Verse Is a 'new adult' genre the step between YA and adult books?
Some in the book world say the 'new adult' umbrella signals an intermediate step for readers, while others call the category absurd.
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Six ways fleet operators save on gas (and you can, too)
While you may long for $2 gas, the truth is that higher prices – in the $3 to $4 a gallon range – are the new normal. Here are six money-saving tips, used by fleet operators, to save money on fuel:
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Mattel and Hasbro 'terrified': Do kids want gadgets more than toys?
Mattel and Hasbro terrified that kids will want toys less next year, according to reports. Hot toys did well this Christmas, but retailers in general saw less growth than expected.
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Retail sales just ho-hum this holiday season
Preliminary reports show holiday sales rose only 0.7 percent over November and December, which could be the economy's worst holiday performance since 2008.
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Investors shun gun stocks in wake of Sandy Hook
Gun company stocks Sturm, Ruger & Co. and Smith & Wesson Holding Corp fall for the third straight day. Private-equity firm Cerberus Capital Management says it will sell Freedom Group Inc., which makes the rifle used in the Sandy Hook massacre.
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Saving Money Free Shipping Day is a bust. Here's why.
Free Shipping Day sounds like a sweet deal, but many retailers have already been offering free shipping during the holidays. In fact, waiting for Free Shipping Day to finish your holiday shopping could mean you end up spending more.
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Worst toys for Christmas 2012
From annoying, noisy toys that you want to hurl against the wall to just plain scary ones, here are the worst toys of 2012:
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The Monitor's View: The holidays: extra shopping or extra kindness?
Thanksgiving and Christmas are as far apart as they ever get. But instead of being a time for extra shopping how about a time for extra kindness?
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Trader Joe’s recall: Suspect frozen chicken affects 14 states
Trader Joe's recall involves a batch of Butter Chicken with Basmanti Rice frozen dinners, which may be contaminated with listeria. Trader Joe's advises customers to throw away the affected product or return it for a full refund.
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Saving Money Black Friday snag? Online purchases canceled in droves.
Snagged a great Black Friday deal? Not so fast. Many stores were forced to cancel online Black Friday orders because their systems oversold various items.
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Change Agent #GivingTuesday sparks a big spike in charitable donations
Gifts to charitable groups shot up 53 percent to $10 million on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which is being promoted as #GivingTuesday.
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Cyber Monday, Black Friday sales strong. Do they matter?
Cyber Monday set sales records and Black Friday spending was robust. But the long Black Friday weekend is no barometer for overall holiday shopping – it may even be a negative.
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Opinion: Make #GivingTuesday a US tradition like Black Friday and Cyber Monday
The holiday season starts with one day to give thanks followed by two days (Black Friday and Cyber Monday) for bargain hunting. Today, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals are coming together to launch #GivingTuesday – a day to celebrate the great American tradition of giving.
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Cyber Monday: Work ethic is no match for shoppers' zeal for a deal (+video)
Black Friday just set a record for e-commerce in a single day: $1 billion. But deal-hungry digital shoppers, despite being back at work, were pushing the tally for Cyber Monday higher still.
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Cyber Monday deals: Electronics are hot, but so is other stuff (+video)
Cyber Monday is in full swing. Here are some ideas about where to look for the best deals, and tips from the experts on how to shop.
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The Monitor's View: Cyber Monday's sales success fits one Internet trend
The more Internet phenomena like Cyber Monday shake up old ways, the more governments try to control the Internet. A meeting of global communications regulators in December will test such a government role.
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Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent
Black Friday record pushes spending to $59 billion over four days. By extending Black Friday, retailers made it easy to shop and drew in record numbers of shoppers.
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Cyber Monday: deals could lead to biggest online sales day (+video)
Cyber Monday deals are expected to rack up $1.5 billion in sales, up 20 percent from last year's Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday deals include deep discounts on televisions, major appliances, and jewelry.
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