By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 7:56AM Wednesday April 27, 2011
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Newsworthy
Local 770, the union that represents many grocery store employees in Southern California, has voted to authorize a
strike against Ralphs, Albertsons and Safeway. According to reports by Southern California Public Radio, "a work stoppage isn't a foregone conclusion," but it is a possibility.
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By Dealman(view all posts by Dealman)
at 11:56AM Friday April 22, 2011
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Loose Change
This week Donald Trump becomes a viable presidential contender (
really), gas prices go up and Obama panics, people are fooled by the word "healthy," and owning an iPhone is like having a GPS unit implanted in your body.
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By Rick.BroidaGuest Blogger(view all posts by Rick.Broida)
at 8:55AM Thursday April 21, 2011
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Product Review
Regular Tech-pert readers know of my fondness for
e-readers--and my hatred of e-book prices. (
Sorry, publishers, but you can't give me a good argument for why older and out-of-print titles aren't priced at a buck or two.)
Fortunately, there are ways to get books for your
Amazon Kindle (
and, in some cases, your Barnes & Noble Nook) without spending a dime. Don't worry, they're all perfectly legal--though there are a few limitations.
First up: a virtual trip to your local library.
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By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 7:58AM Wednesday April 6, 2011
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Newsworthy
Charlie Sheen is seeking to trademark twenty-two of his now-infamous catchphrases, including "tiger blood," "rock star from Mars," and "duh, winning." He has also moved to trademark his name and signature.
Trademarking a phrase can be very lucrative, and in many cases, very
dumb. Here are five more phrases that you may not know are trademarked.
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By SavingsIQ(view all posts by SavingsIQ)
at 9:56AM Tuesday March 22, 2011
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Newsworthy
In light of the recent
nuclear explosions at one of Japan's power plants, radiation exposure have many Americans worried of possible side effects to their health. I've seen numerous posts on Facebook and Twitter warning people on the west coast to be vigilant about potential cancer risks due to possible exposure.
But, how serious are these concerns?
Before you freak out and run out to buy gas masks, read on about some of
the radiation we expose ourselves to on a daily basis and ways we can
protect ourselves.
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By dealtown(view all posts by dealtown)
at 8:57AM Thursday March 17, 2011
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Newsworthy
Lucasfilm has announced that they will release
Star Wars: Episode I in 3D in February of 2012. If the film's 3D run is successful, the other five
Star Wars films will also be released in 3D--one per year beginning in 2013.
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By NerdWallet(view all posts by NerdWallet)
at 8:57AM Wednesday March 16, 2011
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Newsworthy
AP's
credit card data for the fourth quarter of 2010
showed a win for American consumers (
and for banks, but that's
another story). Unlike the past few years, consumers have
started loosening their belts, and cardholders have become less
spending-averse, though they're still a far cry from their
pre-recession profligacy.
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