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CU-Boulder registration software causes waitlist problems Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:19PMCU senior Spencer Sinlcair works to drop and add one class using the computers at Norlin Library on the Boulder Campus Thursday afternoon.
Bellevue Fashion Week hopes to spark sales on fall clothing Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:16PMFashion Week takes place amid mounting fears of a double-dip recession. But Anne Vincent, director of special events and merchandising at Vogue, said she thinks many women are eager to splurge on themselves again, even if only a little.
Find a better deal for insurance online Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:56PMTwo major vehicle expenses -- finance charges and insurance -- can increasingly be shopped for on the Internet, and that could turn into big savings for consumers.
Rim suggests encription forum Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:23PMNEW YORK - RESEARCH In Motion, which is facing a service shutdown in India next week over demands for access to its users' e-mails, said on Thursday it is seeking to involve other technology companies in its talks with government officials. RIM, which is based in Waterloo, Canada, said it has offered to lead an 'industry forum' on the use of encrypted communications, on which law enforcement can ...
Target creates customizable online weekly ads Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:43PM(AP:MINNEAPOLIS) Target launched a new online ad that allows users customize the offers they see.
3 Stories of Survival and Readjustment Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:40PMWhen Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed New Orleans and the surrounding region five years ago, hundreds of thousands of lives were changed forever, in myriad ways. Hundreds died, but even among survivors, many lost all that was familiar. And recovery is a process that still goes on day by day. Here are three stories of survival and readjustment, by Associated Press writers who tracked down ...
Target creates customizable online weekly ads Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:34PMTarget launched a new online ad that allows users customize the offers they see. The retailer said shoppers can use "My TargetWeekly" to add deal alerts to learn when items go on sale, view coupons, see top bargains or share what they've found at online sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
RIM seeks broad industry-gov't talks on encryption Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:31PMResearch In Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry, said Thursday it is seeking to involve other technology companies in...
Life since Katrina: 3 stories of survival Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:26PMBy ALLEN G. BREED and PAULINE ARRILLAGA and SHARON COHEN AP National Writers When Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed New Orleans and the surrounding region five years ago, hundreds of thousands of lives were...
5 Years After Hurricane Katrina: 3 Stories Of Survival Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:24PMWhen Hurricane Katrina overwhelmed New Orleans and the surrounding region five years ago, hundreds of thousands of lives were changed forever, in myriad ways. Hundreds died, but even among survivors, many lost all that was familiar. And recovery is a process that still goes on day by day.
Life since Katrina: 3 stories of survival Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:22PMWildfires burn 11 homes in Oregon as dry weather, hot temperatures aid fires in Idaho, Calif. More>>
Emily's Post: Willy on Jenifer and RoJo on religious freedom Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:20PMI fully support the addition of the driveway onto Jenifer Street -- as long as it's accompanied by further traffic easement plans and safety measures. I'm a little disappointed at how heated opposition to the plan has become by some neighbors, especially since I worry that any sustained stonewalling of co-op improvement plans could lead to the notion of it needing to relocate.
BlackBerry maker RIM seeks industry-government talks in India Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:17PMNEW YORK -- Research In Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, said Thursday it is seeking to involve other technology companies in its talks with the Indian government, which wants access to the e-mails of BlackBerry users.
Friendster tries to reclaim lost ground with netizens Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:16AMWhat does one do with a social networking site that was once a household name, but has since been overtaken by its rivals?
Tesco to open drive-thru store Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:13AMSupermarket giant Tesco is set to open the UK's first drive-thru store, it has been announced.
Flooding issues, health concerns prompt cityâs help Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:52AMROANOKE RAPIDS — When it rains, water comes under the door and seeps into the carpets. Some homeowners have experienced issues such as this, and in one shopping center on East 10th Street in Roanoke Rapids, it’s become such a problem the businesses are hoping the city will fix it.
Safeway Dedicates $4 Million To Help School Kids Stay Healthy Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:19AMSafeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) announced an important change to its eScrip fundraising program by asking schools and groups to allocate 20 percent of the more than $20 million in annual Safeway donations to fitness and nutrition activities. Safeway wants to do what it can to help children stay active and healthy, and hopes this commitment will help build stronger, healthier communities...
Uptown Kitchen owner opening new venture at Eddy Street Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:12AMJonathan Lutz plans to open the second of eight restaurants he's had in mind since college on Thursday. This concept is a modern, upscale, gourmet version of the classic American diner and it's located at Eddy Street Commons.
GoGamer Sale: Final Fantasy XI Online for PC for $1 + $3 s&h, more Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:50AMAs part of its latest Madness Sale, GoGamer discounts a selection of console and computer games. With shipping starting at $2.99, that puts several titles at the lowest total price we could find....
‘Allow 49% FDI in multi-brand retail, but with rider’ Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:29AMNEW DELHI: The Consumer Affairs Ministry has recommended allowing FDI in multi-brand retail to the Commerce Ministry, but with the rider that a model law should first be put in place at the state-level to protect small businesses.
City of Southlake briefs Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:38AMDFW Airport has informed the city of Southlake of a temporary runway closure that could affect Southlake's airspace. Runway 18R/36L is now closed for pavement maintenance until about the end of August.
Walmart could open Sept. 15 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:30AMLORAIN — The new Walmart in Lorain at 4380 Leavitt Road in the Lighthouse Village shopping center is tentatively set to open Sept. 15.
UTSA freshman moves into his 'Dream Dorm' Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:25AMOf the thousands of college students moving into residence halls this week, RJ Vaughn is the only one who can claim that Elke Bargas, the art director for Jay-Z's “Excuse Me Miss” video, helped design his dorm room.
This Week In Condorstown Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:19AMPress Release Thursday: The Condors will take part in the second Kern County Museum Summer Fun Day of 2010 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Colonel Claw'd and the slapshot booth can be found by the museum on 3810 Chester Avenue.
A junque junkie's secrets Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:17AMBALTIMORE - Meg Fairfax Fielding might be a mild-mannered fund-raiser by day, but in her spare time she's the Junque Whisperer, trolling thrift shops, auctions, and yard sales for bits of unrealized fabulousness.
iPhone app checks products for potentially harmful chemicals Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:04AMIn the quest to minimize toxic exposure, many people have started transitioning to more organic fruits and vegetables, but fewer people think to look for toxins in baby shampoo, cosmetics or toothpaste.
Children's Books Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:36PMTop 5 at a Glance 1. LEGO STAR WARS, by Simon Beecroft 2. THE QUIET BOOK, by Deborah Underwood 3. STAR WARS, written and illustrated by Rufus Butler Seder 4. HOW ROCKET LEARNED TO READ, written and illustrated by Tad Hills 5. CITY DOG, COUNTRY FROG, by Mo Willems
Paperback Advice Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:36PMTop 5 at a Glance 1. WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING, by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel 2. THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES, by Gary Chapman 3. FOOD RULES, by Michael Pollan 4. THE BELLY FAT CURE, by Jorge Cruise 5. THE LOVE DARE, by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough
Hardcover Advice Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:36PMTop 5 at a Glance 1. WOMEN FOOD AND GOD, by Geneen Roth 2. IT’S NOT JUST WHO YOU KNOW, by Tommy Spaulding 3. BURY MY HEART AT CONFERENCE ROOM B, by Stan Slap 4. THE MENTOR LEADER, by Tony Dungy 5. DELIVERING HAPPINESS, by Tony Hsieh
Paperback Nonfiction Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:35PMTop 5 at a Glance 1. EAT, PRAY, LOVE, by Elizabeth Gilbert 2. THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin 3. THE GLASS CASTLE, by Jeannette Walls 4. WHERE MEN WIN GLORY, by Jon Krakauer 5. MY HORIZONTAL LIFE, by Chelsea Handler
San Jose neighborhood's salsa dance festival a hit with families and fans Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:13PMWithout booze or nightclub pizazz, family-oriented Latin music and dance festival becomes a big hit in reborn neighborhood center; three bands, a wooden dance floor and plenty of shade
The roommate hunt goes 2.0 as schools give students more control Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:12PMUniversities across Canada are using new ways to help students find and choose their roommates before moving into residence
How to Secure Your Online World Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:10PMThe digitization of our world is now something we expect, understand, and even demand -- but the digital part of our life is not without its dangers. Business - United States - Libraries - Shopping - Marketing
Disney Online Breaks All-Time Traffic Records in July with 35.8 Million Unique Visitors Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:05PMBURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to recently released data from comScore Media Metrix, No. 1 ranked Disney Online reached a record-breaking 36 million unique visitors in July 2010.
NRF Survey: Hot Weather Spurs Early Jump on BTS Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:02PMWASHINGTON — Unusually hot summer weather throughout the country drove consumers into stores that triggered an earlier start to back-to-school than last year, according to the latest Back-to-School/College Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by Bigresearch, Aug. 3-10, for the National Retail Federation.
Gap profit beats, sales edge up Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:55PMGap profit beats, sales edge up
Disney Online Breaks All-Time Traffic Records in July with 35.8 Million Unique Visitors Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:53PMBURBANK, Calif.----According to recently released data from comScore Media Metrix, Disney Online, the No. 1 ranked community-family and parenting destination on the Web, reached a record-breaking 36 million unique visitors in July, beating the previous all-time record of 34 million uniques set in June 2009 by two million unique visitors.
Tracking affiliate clicks from mobile devices Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:52PMLinkShare said this week its technology for tracking affiliate ads works across smartphone platforms.
Sccope brings its comparison shopping engine to the U.S. Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:52PMU.K.-based Sccope expects to offer 10 million price points by early fall.
[UPDATED ] Caloricious.com Introduces First Mobile Search Engine Customized to Meet Consumers' Dietary Needs Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:43PMCaloricious Inc. announced today the launch of the first custom search engine for mobile devices that enables customers to find nutrition-specific products in their local supermarkets. Â It is the only available fully-loaded power application that focuses strictly on the preferences and allergens contained in food and beverage items. Â "We are thrilled to launch our company in this booming ...
Mass. to create drug database Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 5:03PMPrescription drug abuse is rampant but state officials say they have found a way to cut some addicts off at the source.
Donation drive will collect school supplies for needy kids Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:59PMFor many Lake Houston children, the beginning of the school year means the end of summer laziness, getting to see their friends again and going shopping for new clothes and supplies. For some less fortunate children, the latter of these is not part of their reality.
Tax Free Week; Summer Sidewalk Sales; Student Deals Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:53PMKORKY VANN'S DEAL OF THE DAY
Gap Inc. expands e-commerce shipping to 55 countries Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:27PMGap Inc. has begun shipping e-commerce orders to 55 countries in a move to expand the retail clothing company's global presence. E-commerce provider FiftyOne is helping to facilitate sales to international customers.
Companies in Brief Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:25PMAn investor group led by Colony Capital lost control of the $2 billion Meadowlands shopping mall to creditors. Designed to include an indoor ski slope and a Ferris wheel, the New Jersey mall sits unfinished after Colony took over the project from the de...
To Hell with the Herd Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:22PMIn her book, author Youngme Moon argues for resisting the herd mentality
Sedona: an inexpensive mini vacation for the whole family Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:18PMWhen I think of the state of Arizona, I think of the heat and uncomfortable weather of the Mohave Desert, with little to do and see. However, Sedona, Ariz., does not fit into this category at all. The amazing backdrop to the town, along with all of the things to do and see in the community, make a trip to Sedona a fun adventure for any family.Sedona is located in Arizonas high desert under the ...
SearchCap: The Day In Search, August 12, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:15PMThis’ll make a lot of us feel a lot dumber: Scientists have used Google to prove that Rubik’s Cube can be solved in 20 moves or less. So, that was about two years of my early 1980s life wasted. The UK’s Daily Mail says that a Kent State University professor worked with a Google engineer and [...]
21 Acres in Lakeland in Foreclosure Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:02PMTwenty-one acres near Canada Road and Highway 64 in Lakeland have been foreclosed upon, according to a first-run notice in the foreclosures section of...
Alibaba to buy stake in Chinese search engine Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:35PMIn a move that could heighten the competition in China's search market, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba Group has agreed to buy a stake in a search engine operated by one of the country's major online portals, Sohu.com Inc.