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Record stores falling victim to Internet downloads, easy online access (Memphis Commercial Appeal) The handwritten sign informing customers that in Midtown has closed its doors for good after 20 years tells an all-too-familiar story for slumping small-chain record shops. us.rd.yahoo.com
Stolen goods end up online (The Beaver County Times) In days gone by, you knew when someone was probably selling stolen merchandise, such as setting up shop in a parking lot, selling wares out of the back of the trunk of a car. us.rd.yahoo.com
Despite economy, shops arrive in Bellevue, Seattle (BizJournals) Despite a general slowdown in consumer spending, the wealthy remain a very viable market, particularly in the Puget Sound area. us.rd.yahoo.com
Candle pendants pose risk from lead content (The Morning Call) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling pewter pendants and candles with attached pendants because of high levels of lead in the charms. The agency said about 57,000 of the Fairy Dust Pendants and Candle Charms were sold in gift shops nationwide between February 2004 and February 2008. us.rd.yahoo.com
The 'Online Campaign' -- Election 2.008 -- Rolls On (Editor & Publisher) NEW YORK The nomination of an African-American for president by a major party -- and the Republicans' first naming of a woman for the ticket -- are not the only historic aspect of the 2008 election campaign in the United States. us.rd.yahoo.com
Getting around: Will GPS units and online directions make paper maps obsolete? (The Toledo Blade) Her voice is so familiar I can almost hear it in my sleep. “Turn left.” “Turn right.” “McDonald’s on right in 300 feet.” Her words are calm, reassuring and authoritative without being pushy. Frankly, if I said much more about my GPS (Global Positioning System) unit my wife might get jealous. Funny thing is, the GPS was my wife’s idea. When she asked me what I wanted for a birthday gift, I ... us.rd.yahoo.com
JapanToday: Japan News and Discussion ジャパントゥデイ:日本のニュースを英語で読む (Japan Today) With Internet access rapidly spreading through the mobile phone network in Japan, many people are getting involved in online auctions. But Japanese people are still suspicious about the security of online trading. us.rd.yahoo.com
Online check-in in the works (The Columbus Dispatch) Changes coming for license buyers Hunters, anglers and trappers in Ohio currently aren't required to cough up a Social Security number for identification when buying a license. us.rd.yahoo.com
Ezcorp lines up deal for 11 Nevada pawn shops (Austin Business Journal) Ezcorp Inc. said Friday it plans to buy 11 Nevada pawn shops for $34.5 million. us.rd.yahoo.com
Seinfeld goes to bat for Microsoft, yada yada yada (USA Today) Microsoft kicked off a $300 million marketing campaign Thursday, aimed at improving the image of its Windows Vista operating system and strike back at Apple Inc's "Mac vs. PC" ads. us.rd.yahoo.com
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