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Inheritance (Inheritance Cycle)

2011-11-07
List Price: $27.99Not so very long ago, Eragon?Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider?was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.... (read more)
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Inheritance (Inheritance Cycle, Book 4)

2011-11-07
List Price: $27.99Price: $18.47You Save: $9.52 (34%)89 used & new from $15.25Not so very long ago, Eragon?Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider?was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.... (read more)
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The Litigators

2011-10-24
List Price: $28.95The partners at Finley & Figg?all two of them?often refer to themselves as ?a boutique law firm.? Boutique, as in chic, selective, and prosperous. They are, of course, none of these things. What they are is a two-bit operation always in search of their big break, ambulance chasers who?ve been in the trenches much too long making way too little. Their specialties, so to speak, are quickie divorces... (read more)
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Steve Jobs

2011-10-23
List Price: $35.00Price: $16.85You Save: $18.15 (52%)163 used & new from $13.00Amazon Best Books of the?Month, November 2011: It is difficult to read the opening pages of Walter Isaacson?s Steve Jobs without feeling melancholic. Jobs retired at the end of August and died about six weeks later. Now, just weeks after his death, you can open the book that bears his name and read about his youth, his promise, and his relentless press to succeed. But the initial sadness in starting the book is soon replaced by something else, which is the intensity of (read more)
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Steve Jobs

2011-10-22
List Price: $30.00Amazon Best Books of the?Month, November 2011: It is difficult to read the opening pages of Walter Isaacson?s Steve Jobs without feeling melancholic. Jobs retired at the end of August and died about six weeks later. Now, just weeks after his death, you can open the book that bears his name and read about his youth, his promise, and his relentless press to succeed. But the initial sadness in starting the book is soon replaced by something else, which is the intensity of (read more)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (Blu-ray/DVD + UltraViolet Digital Copy)

2011-11-10
List Price: $35.99Price: $21.99You Save: $14.00 (39%)57 used & new from $17.00The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the film all Harry Potter fans have waited 10 years to see, and the good news is that it's worth the hype--visually stunning, action packed, faithful to the book, and mature not just in its themes and emotion but in the acting by its cast, some of whom had spent half their lives making Harry Potter movies. Part 2 cuts right to the chase: Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) has stolen the Elder Wand, one of the three objects required to give someone power over death (a(read more)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 (+ UltraViolet Digital Copy)

2011-11-10
List Price: $28.98Price: $15.95You Save: $13.03 (45%)36 used & new from $14.29The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the film all Harry Potter fans have waited 10 years to see, and the good news is that it's worth the hype--visually stunning, action packed, faithful to the book, and mature not just in its themes and emotion but in the acting by its cast, some of whom had spent half their lives making Harry Potter movies. Part 2 cuts right to the chase: Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) has stolen the Elder Wand, one of the three objects required to give someone power over death (a(read more)
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Cherokee Rose

2011-11-06
Price: $1.991 used & new from $1.99Cherokee Rose(read more)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1

2011-04-14
List Price: $19.94Price: $13.09You Save: $6.85 (34%)79 used & new from $9.31Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I is a brooding, slower-paced film than its predecessors, the result of being just one half of the final story (the last book in the series was split into two movies, released in theaters eight months apart). Because the penultimate film is all buildup before the final showdown between the teen wizard and the evil Voldemort (which does not occur until The Deathly Hallows, Part II), Part I is a road-trip movie, a heist film, a lot of(read more)
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Cars 2

2011-10-31
List Price: $29.99Price: $16.74You Save: $13.25 (44%)76 used & new from $11.50Lightning McQueen (voice by Owen Wilson), Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), Sally (Bonnie Hunt), and the rest of the gang from Radiator Springs return to the screen in this sequel to Pixar's ... (read more)
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Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game

2012-05-21
List Price: $19.99Price: $13.99You Save: $6.00 (30%)178 used & new from $10.50 Play your favorite app game in real life with the Angry Birds: Knock on Wood Game! The age-old battle between Angry Birds and the egg-stealing pigs continues, and the birds will have their revenge. Draw cards, build castles, and knock them down in this hands-on version of the touchscreen hit. First one to 100 points wins!
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Rory's Story Cubes

2010-04-30
List Price: $9.99Price: $7.49You Save: $2.50 (25%)64 used & new from $2.90Rory's Story Cubes is a pocket-sized creative story generator, providing hours of imaginative play for all ages. There are infinite ways to play with Rory's Story Cubes - Try them as a party game or ice-breaker, for literacy development, speaking and listening skills, creative inspiration, a mental workout or problem solving. Anyone can become a great storyteller and there are no wrong answers. Simply roll the cubes and let the pictures spark your imagination.Features:
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LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (7958)

2011-07-31
List Price: $39.99Price: $33.73You Save: $6.26 (16%)183 used & new from $29.99Christmas is almost here! With 24 unique gifts, including iconic minifigures, vehicles and accessories from the Star Wars universe, the all-new LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is the perfect way to set the festive holidays into hyperspeed!(read more)
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Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter *Colors Vary

2012-05-21
List Price: $129.95Price: $19.36You Save: $110.59 (85%)55 used & new from $15.69This Brand New 3 Channel Gyro mini Metal rc helicopter is 1 of the world's newest, smallest and lightest RC Helicopter you can get! At approx. 7.5" long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is fully functional, equipped with latest Gyroscope technology, which makes this helicopter an instant hot seller in the RC World. This mini Gyro Metal helicopter charges directly either from the USB cable... (read more)
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Chica Plush from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout - 13 Inches

2012-05-21
List Price: $14.994 used & new from $249.99Now children who love Chica from The Sunny Side Up Show on Sprout can have a special Chica plush of their own. Just squeeze her tummy and Chica squeaks -- just like on TV! Chica is the perfect cuddly companion for preschoolers, and also makes an ideal gift for infant and toddlers. Safe for ages 0 and up. ... (read more)

Per-minute tax on phone calls, txt messages to come into effect from July

2012-05-18
Parliament approved on Friday a proposal to introduce a HUF 2 per minute tax on telephone calls from July 1. Service providers will also have to pay HUF 2 per text message under the new law.

Alliant warns of telephone payment scam

2012-05-17
MASON CITY — Alliant Energy is warning its customers of a potential scam.

AG warns of scam targeting Vt seniors

2012-05-17
Vermont's attorney general, police and other agencies have teamed up to warn people about a telephone scam targeting seniors.

City Council Roundup

2012-05-21
At City Council's next meeting June 5, the council will discuss the details of the centerpiece Centennial celebration event and the Centennial Committee's budget.

To Warrant or Not to Warrant? ACLU, Police Clash Over Cellphone Location Data

2012-05-17
A bill requiring law enforcement agents to obtain a warrant to collect an individual’s geolocation data from cellphone carriers would be burdensome to criminal investigators and prevent them from gathering the evidence they need to make a case, according to law enforcement witnesses at a hearing on Thursday.

I wish heaven had a telephone id accept every one of his collect calls!

2012-05-16
I wish heaven had a telephone id accept every one of his collect calls!
San Antonio's Tony Parker splits the Clippers defense as he looks for a teammate during Sunday's game in Los Angeles.

Duncan, Spurs finish off Clippers

2012-05-21
Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the final minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night, closing out the series 4-0 and advancing to the Western Conference finals.
The looks from LeBron James to his coach Erik Spoelstra during Sunday's game were clearly a plea for help, writes columnist Ira Winderman.

Winderman: Heat giving LeBron a Cleveland flashback

2012-05-21
Winderman: LeBron James left Cleveland because he had to do it all, all the time. Now he faces the same woes in Miami, and this is not what he signed on for.
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James combined to score 38 consecutive points and 70 overall for the Heat in their Game 4 victory over the Pacers on Sunday.

LeBron, Wade shine as Heat tie series with Pacers

2012-05-20
LeBron James scored 40 points, superstar sidekick Dwyane Wade added 30 - 22 in the second half - and Miami's dynamic duo took over after halftime to get the Heat even in the series with a 101-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday.

Doan keeps Coyotes alive against Kings

2012-05-20
Shane Doan scored two goals, Mike Smith made 36 saves in his third playoff shutout, and the Phoenix Coyotes emphatically avoided playoff elimination with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday.

Market's decline may continue this week

2012-05-20
Normally, a big decline would set stocks up for a technical rebound. But that may not be the case next week, even after the market posted its worst weekly loss for the year. 
Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money.

Slideshow: What home buyers can get for $400,000

2012-05-20
Each week, TODAY real estate expert Barbara Corcoran looks around the U.S. to see what home buyers can get for their money.

Price of gasoline drops 6 cents in the past 2 weeks

2012-05-20
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the United States fell 6.2 cents to $3.78 in the last two weeks due to a drop in crude oil prices, partly on concerns about Europe's economy, according to the nationwide Lundberg Survey.

Last month, Mark Zuckerberg unilaterally decided to shell out $1 billion for Instagram, a social network based on mobile photos. As of Friday, Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg now has even more money to throw around.

Facebook's nice-to-have problem: All that money

2012-05-20
Last month, Mark Zuckerberg unilaterally decided to shell out $1 billion for Instagram, a social network based on mobile photos. As of Friday, Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg now has even more money to throw around.

Nasdaq 'embarrassed' about Facebook delay

2012-05-20
The CEO of the Nasdaq stock exchange says it is "humbly embarrassed" by its bungling of Facebook's hugely anticipated debut as a public company on Friday.
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Put on your eclipse glasses, or scout out a sun-watching website: The first annular solar eclipse to pass through the United States in 18 years is on its way.

Seven top tips for seeing the eclipse

2012-05-20
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Put on your eclipse glasses, or scout out a sun-watching website: The first annular solar eclipse to pass through the United States in 18 years is on its way.
The launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station was delayed on Saturday when a computer detected a possible problem with one of the rocket's engines, a Space Exploration Technologies official said.

SpaceX launch abort traced to faulty rocket valve

2012-05-19
A failed rocket engine valve appears to be responsible for the unexpected abort of a private SpaceX rocket launch before dawn on Saturday, officials said.
Every TV has a button that zooms in on the picture, or changes the aspect ratio. These modes have a variety of names, but all have the same purpose. In reality, most of the time there is only one “correct” mode for a better picture. Here’s how to do it.

Is your HDTV underperforming? Here' s a really quick fix

2012-05-19
Every TV has a button that zooms in on the picture, or changes the aspect ratio. These modes have a variety of names, but all have the same purpose. In reality, most of the time there is only one “correct” mode for a better picture. Here’s how to do it.
May 20: Msnbc's Thomas Roberts reports that the western US and eastern Asia will be able to see a rare solar eclipse tonight. (Other)

Video: Rare solar eclipse in the western US tonight

2012-05-20
Msnbc's Thomas Roberts reports that the western US and eastern Asia will be able to see a rare solar eclipse tonight. (msnbc tv)
Earlier this week, Google introduced Knowledge Graph, the company's new search technology that understands

5 things you can do with Google’s new Knowledge Graph search

2012-05-20
Earlier this week, Google introduced Knowledge Graph, the company's new search technology that understands "things not strings" and adds rich and relevant details about your query in the sidebar of your search results. Here are five great things you can now do with a quick Google search.
A investigational drug derived from milk thistle seeds helped save the lives -- and livers -- of four people in the Washington, D.C., area who accidentally ate toxic mushrooms last fall. If approved, it could become standard treatment, experts say.

Toxic mushrooms: Drug promises new cure

2012-05-20
A investigational drug derived from milk thistle seeds helped save the lives -- and livers -- of four people in the Washington, D.C., area who accidentally ate toxic mushrooms last fall. If approved, it could become standard treatment, experts say.

Lung cancer scans suggested for older heavy smokers

2012-05-20
New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers.

Mom with flesh-eating disease had seven operations

2012-05-20
A 36-year-old new mother of twins who is suffering from a "flesh-eating" bacterial infection has undergone a series of operations to remove dead or damaged tissue in a South Carolina hospital, her brother said on Sunday.
Last week, the

Rosie Pope: Why I tweeted my baby's birth

2012-05-20
Last week, the "Pregnant in Heels" reality show host delivered a healthy baby girl and tweeted throughout her labor. Today she explains why she was so public about her childbirth.

Kicking up the spice may help your heart

2012-05-20
Hitting the gym is a great way to keep your heart healthy. But what about breaking a sweat during dinner?

Guard killed in Mississippi prison riot

2012-05-21
A prison riot that claimed the life of a guard continued into the late night hours Sunday at Adams County Correctional Facility in Natchez, Mississippi, with no clear word from authorities about what caused it.

Gibb, 62, dies after cancer battle

2012-05-20
Robin Gibb, one of three brothers who made up the disco group the Bee Gees behind "Saturday Night Fever" and other hits from the 1970s, died after a bout with cancer, according to a statement on his website.

45 arrested; 4 cops hurt in NATO fracas

2012-05-20
More work must be done before NATO troops pull out of Afghanistan, U.S. President Barack Obama said as he met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai Sunday.

NATO terror plot details emerge

2012-05-20
Two suspects who appeared in court in Cook County, Illinois, on Sunday are not believed to be part of an alleged terror plot in Chicago during the NATO summit, prosecutors said Sunday.

New doctor turned Mrs. Zuckerberg

2012-05-20
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds."

Searching for a medical miracle

2012-05-01
From the famous French village of Lourdes to spiritual healers, Amanda Enayati details the search for miracles in the face of illness.

Is there a bias against creativity?

2012-04-06
Creativity has taken center stage in recent years, with a slew of books, articles and TED talks extolling the virtues of imagination and exhorting young and old to go out and exercise their creative muscle.

Photos: 'Lucky 7' train in Hawaii

2012-05-16
The 2012 Fit Nation Tri Challenge Team is made up of seven CNN viewers selected to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta in September. For updates, visit the Fit Nation page, follow the team on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook.

Choosing the right sunscreen

2012-05-16
Reporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we're buying sunscreen.

Tips for good dental health

2012-05-15
We all know that good oral care can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. Reporter Joe Carter has some tips.

Solar eclipse projects 'ring of fire' across Asia, Pacific

2012-05-20
The shadow of the moon started sweeping across the globe from Hong Kong to the Texas Panhandle as a rare annular solar eclipse began Monday morning in Asia.

Robin Gibb, member of the Bee Gees, dies after battle with cancer

2012-05-20
Robin Gibb, one of three brothers who made up the group the Bee Gees behind "Saturday Night Fever" and other now-iconic sounds from the 1970s, died on Sunday, according to a statement on his website.

Police, protesters clash outside NATO summit

2012-05-20
Protesters and police clashed outside the NATO summit in Chicago, where world leaders met to discuss the way forward in Afghanistan.

Priscilla Chan: New doctor turned Mrs. Zuckerberg

2012-05-20
She likes Target, the Food Network and sun-dried tomatoes. She loves taking pictures of her dog Beast, and admits to checking her phone "every five seconds."

U.S. could lose aging eyes in the sky

2012-05-20
About every two weeks, Rick Allen gets a series of thermal snapshots from high above Earth that show how water gets used across the western United States, a perennial source of friction in the largely arid region.

JPMorgan Chase loss only going to get worse

2012-05-20
One thing seems clear about JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion loss. It's no longer $2 billion. It's likely much higher.

Nasdaq 'embarrassed' over Facebook trading issues - Reports

2012-05-20
The chief executive of Nasdaq OMX said he was "embarrassed" after technical glitches caused Facebook's widely-anticipated IPO to be delayed Friday, according to several news reports.

Ex-Goldman director Rajat Gupta set for insider trading trial

2012-05-20
Rajat Gupta was once a board member at Goldman Sachs and managing director of consulting giant McKinsey & Co. Now, he's the biggest target yet in the government's sprawling insider trading crackdown.

Stocks: Storm clouds continue to gather over Greece

2012-05-20
Facebook is finally public, but that won't solve Greece's problems.

Postal Service's next deadline: Aug. 1

2012-05-18
The next deadline facing Congress to save the U.S. Postal Service is Aug. 1. That's when the agency won't have enough money to make a $5.5 billion payment to a retirement fund mandated by law.