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8 best books of April 2011: Amazon editors choose

From post-war England to the streets of contemporary New York, here are the nine books that have caught the eye of editors at online bookseller Amazon.com.
Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?

Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:

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Starbucks to stop using 'crushed bug dye' in drinks

Starbucks has announced it will stop using cochineal extract, a red dye made from tiny beetles. Starbucks items containing the crushed bug dye will be reformulated by the end of June.
Dunkin' Donuts turning a profit again

Dunkin' Donuts' parent company, Dunkin Brands, returned to profitability in its fiscal fourth quarter as traffic at Dunkin' Donuts stores improved and customers spent more.
National Coffee Day: where to find free coffee

National Coffee Day features several chains offering the beverage for free. If you miss National Coffee Day, other stores are offering coupon deals.
8 best books of April 2011: Amazon editors choose

From post-war England to the streets of contemporary New York, here are the nine books that have caught the eye of editors at online bookseller Amazon.com.
Packaged coffee sees a price hike at Starbucks

Packaged coffee will cost Starbucks patrons 12 percent more on average starting Friday. The move comes after Folgers hiked its packaged coffee prices by 10 percent on average.
Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?

Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:
Starbucks prices going up, but on which drinks?

Starbucks prices will be going higher, CEO Howard Schultz said. The prices of basic coffee and espresso drinks will stay the same. But Starbucks will hike prices on packaged coffee and large, labor-intensive drinks. Does that mean frappuccinos?
Starbucks adds free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US sites

Starbucks will roll out free Wi-Fi access July 1 and will eventually include a new network of news and entertainment content exclusively for customers.
'Open carry' gun laws vex Starbucks, again

Starbucks shareholders on Wednesday were the target of activists who want the coffee chain to ban customers who display firearms. So far, Starbucks has an open door policy in states with 'open carry' gun laws.
In 'open carry' states, guns and Starbucks mix uneasily

The Starbucks coffee chain will allow customers in 'open carry' states to bear arms openly. Gun-control advocates are protesting, but Starbucks says it doesn't want to take sides.
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