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What to do about protecting distracted pedestrians
WASHINGTON (AP) — A young man talking on a cellphone meanders along the edge of a lonely train platform at night. Suddenly he stumbles, loses his balance and pitches over the side, landing head first on the tracks. Fortunately there were no trains...
Tags: Health Treatments, Colleges and Universities, Transportation Accidents, Disasters and Accidents, Gaming
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Smart TV: The industry push to keep getting smarter
For decades we've been watching TV. Now a new generation of televisions is beginning to watch us. Technological advances are giving the old clunky "boob tube" an I.Q. injection. Some of the new breed of smart TVs comes equipped with facial recognition...Tags: Consumer Electronics Industry, Marketing, Hulu, Gaming, Apple Inc.
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Germany's Rewe seeks buyer for consumer electronics chain
ReutersFRANKFURT, May 15 (Reuters) - Rewe, one of Germany's largest retailers, said it is looking to sell its ProMarkt chain of consumer electronics stores because it is unable to compete with competition from online retailers such as Amazon.com. Rewe said...Tags: Science and Technology, Services and Shopping, Germany, Electronics
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Unusual business expands into music market
Our Town CorrespondentPutting money back into the hands of community members and selling items for discount prices offers a unique opportunity to local consumers in the current economic climate. The Better Sound Buy Sell Trade Co., located at 850 Scalp Avenue, Suite 80,...Tags: Science and Technology, Services and Shopping, Gaming Industry, Entertainment, Music
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Chrysler to Offer Dealer-Activated Navigation Systems
KickingTiresUntil now, new-car shoppers who want a navigation system have to pick a more expensive navigation-equipped vehicle at the dealership or have an aftermarket system installed into a lower trim level. At this week's 2013 Consumer Electronics Show, Chrysler...Tags: Dodge, Manufacturing and Engineering, Fiat, Auto Shows, Automotive Equipment
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Somerset County Where to Go for Oct. 25
Spaghetti Dinner All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with salad bar starting at 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Sipesville fire hall. Takeout available. Benefits the Sipesville Volunteer Fire Co. 814-445-4899 Chinese Auction The Meyersdale Medical...Tags: Methodist, The National (music group), Lobbying, Friedens, Arts
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Retail figures project a rosy picture
Just when the economy could use an extra lift, Americans seem poised to provide it. They are in the mood to do a little shopping. Calling it a "shopping spree" would be going too far. But with the holiday season drawing near, and the global economy stuck...Tags: Science and Technology, Services and Shopping, Consumer Confidence, Consumers, Labor Markets
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Will SoftBank buy other U.S. telecom firms after Sprint?
In a soda market completely dominated by Coke and Pepsi, it wouldn't make much business sense to purchase Royal Crown Cola unless you also had plans to get your hands on Mountain Dew or Dr Pepper. I'm guessing Japan's SoftBank has just such an idea in...
Tags: Japan, Sprint Nextel Corporation, University of California, Berkeley, Verizon Communications, Verizon Wireless
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How do you dispose of unwanted sex toys?
I'm wondering how to properly dispose of unwanted sex toys. Years and years ago when I started trying out different kinds of toys, I bought several items that I've since discovered don't do anything for me. I'd just chuck them in the trash but the...
Tags: Science and Technology, Toy Industry, Services and Shopping, Toys, Material Science
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The Best Days To Buy Your Groceries
PIX11.comYou can time your purchases and plan your shopping by the day of the week or weekend to get the best deals. From cars, to clothing to food and even entertainment - Financial Expert Vera Gibbons, stopped by with a breakdown. Monday Big deals on big...Tags: Science and Technology, Services and Shopping, Groceries, Entertainment, Grocery Coupons
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Best Buy's new CEO: Hubert Joly, head of T.G.I. Friday's parent
Best Buy Co. named a new chief executive Monday, proclaiming Hubert Joly -- the current head of Radisson and T.G.I. Friday’s parent Carlson -- as the best bet to save the beleaguered electronics retailer. Minnesota-based Best Buy has struggled in...Tags: Management Change, Gaming Industry, Google+, Economy, Business and Finance, Electronics
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Best Buy profit tanks 91%, stock tumbles to 9-year low
Looks like Best Buy Co.’s new chief executive has his work cut out for him, with the electronics retailer’s profit falling 91% and its stock plunging to a nine-year low. The sour earnings report came the day after Best Buy announced Hubert...Tags: New Products, Science and Technology, Services and Shopping, Companies and Corporations, Quarterly or Semiannual Financial Statements
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