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Amazon German staff walk out
Evening Standard, LondonGerman workers for online retailer Amazon staged a one-day walk out today, as a dispute with unions over pay and benefits escalated. German labour union Verdi called for a strike at two of the online retailer's warehouses in a bid to put pressure on...Tags: Career and Workplace, Employment, Germany, E-Commerce Industry, Employment Opportunities
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Dan Brown: Happy 'Inferno' publication day
Happy publication day to Dan Brown, whose latest Robert Langdon thriller, "Inferno," officially hits shelves Tuesday. Online, it's already declared its dominance: It's Amazon's No. 1 bestselling book -- thanks to preorders, it has been in the website's...
Tags: The Da Vinci Code (movie), Tom Hanks, Authors, Google+, Angels & Demons (movie)
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Peter Morici: Internet tax bill imperfect, but it should be passed
The Senate recently passed a bill that would require Internet retailers to collect sales taxes on behalf of local governments. This bill has flaws that could be fixed in the House, and should be passed. Â I don't like the idea of the state and local...Tags: Career and Workplace, Small Businesses, Computer Networking and Internet, Employees, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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A burden or fair play?
Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.Jackie Payne, owner of Bushel Basket Candle Co. at Northland Mall, opposes federal legislation that would empower states to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases. Her shop started online a dozen years ago and still does much business through the...Tags: Mark Kirk, Adam Kinzinger, Manteno, Politics, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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Burb's Eye View: 'I'll write a book. How hard could it be?'
She's been called a mother, a lawyer and the "Queen of Erotic Romance." It's an exciting time, a fertile time for new writers, and a time of opportunity for established romance writers like Burbank's Cheryl Holt. Today, romance writers, as all authors,...
Tags: Amazon Kindle, Marketing, Authors, Book
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Apple tells U.S. of tough talks, not collusion, with publishers
ReutersBy Diane Bartz WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - Apple Inc responded to Justice Department accusations it conspired with publishers to push up electronic book prices, saying it negotiated with a number of publishing companies separately and crafted...Tags: Apple iPad, Electronics, Computer Hardware, News Corp., Steve Jobs
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Kabbage teams up with Intuit to expand its financing business
ReutersBy Alistair Barr SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 (Reuters) - Kabbage, a start-up that specializes in financing for small online merchants, has teamed up with Intuit Inc to expand its service to bricks-and-mortar businesses. Kabbage said on Tuesday it will use...Tags: Intuit Incorporated, Small Businesses, Thomson Corporation, eBay Inc., Computing and Information Technology Industry
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Less pollution, caring for Mother Nature theme of festival
The Evening News and the Tribune, Jeffersonville, Ind.Though the skies were gray for most of the day, green was the prominent theme during the inaugural Celebrate Mother Earth Festival. The nonprofit Trash Force Inc. sponsored the event, as people were informed about recycling and reuse while enjoying...Tags: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Issues, Mother's Day, Festive Events, Environmental Pollution
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Sagging legacy networks seek a reversal of fortune
NEW YORK — This week, the streets of midtown Manhattan will once again swarm with TV executives trying to woo ad buyers to their upcoming fall lineups with splashy presentations, star-packed cocktail parties and plentiful swag. But there's an...
Tags: NBC (tv network), Marketing, Ghouls and Zombies (supernatural entities), Fox Broadcasting Company, The Following (tv program)
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Amazon launches digital currency for use in app store, on Kindle
ReutersAmazon.com Inc. launched its own digital currency, Amazon Coins, on Monday, allowing people to buy apps and games in its app store and on its Kindle Fire tablet computers. Amazon is the leading e-reader company and has a range of Kindle Fire tablets that...Tags: Amazon Kindle, Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle Fire, Google Inc., Apple Inc.
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Barnes & Noble hopes Mother's Day is kind to Nook
Barnes & Noble has dropped the price of its Nook tablet just in time for Mother's Day. The Nook HD tablet is now $149, a $50 discount; the larger-screened HD-Plus is $90 off, dropping from $269 to $179. "Amazing price for Mother's Day, in-store and online...
Tags: Google Play, Mother's Day, Barnes & Noble, Google+, Media Industry
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Key Groupon exec departs for Staples after one year
ReutersSAN FRANCISCO, May 7 (Reuters) - The head of Groupon Inc's retail division will depart next week to lead Staples Inc's online and digital arm, after only about a year at the Internet daily deals leader. Faisal Masud joined Groupon in 2012 from eBay...Tags: Andrew Mason, eBay Inc., Computing and Information Technology Industry, Groupon, Inc.
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