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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: $14.98You Save: $13.01 (46%)89 used & new from $11.88Not 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: $17.49You Save: $17.51 (50%)156 used & new from $13.42Amazon 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 (+ UltraViolet Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]

2011-11-10
List Price: $35.99Price: $19.39You Save: $16.60 (46%)70 used & new from $11.80The 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: $14.99You Save: $13.99 (48%)52 used & new from $12.42The 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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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: $5.49You Save: $14.45 (72%)89 used & new from $4.96Harry 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
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Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game

2012-02-23
List Price: $19.99Price: $15.95You Save: $4.04 (20%)221 used & new from $9.25 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: $6.86You Save: $3.13 (31%)61 used & new from $3.25Rory'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: $35.85You Save: $4.14 (10%)174 used & new from $28.99Christmas 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

2012-02-23
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The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition with Blue Eyed North Pole Pixie-Elf

2010-05-31
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2007-08-25
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'Call centres in India used to make fake debt collection calls to US customers' - MSN India

2012-02-23
Deseret News'Call centres in India used to make fake debt collection calls to US customers'MSN IndiaThis is the first case of its kind that has come to light in the US wherein call centres in India have been used to make fake debt collection calls to the US. In a complaint, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said consumers received over 20 million ...Federal Trade Commission chases phantom debt collectors with lawsuit filed in ...Chicago TribuneBeware of fake debt collection callsDeseret NewsFake Debt Collection Agencies Use Lies About Debtors' Prison To Collect BigNY1Examiner.com -Hindustan Timesall 67 news articles »

FTC Cracks Down On Indian Call Center, Fraudster Debt Collectors - Huffington Post

2012-02-21
Independent OnlineFTC Cracks Down On Indian Call Center, Fraudster Debt CollectorsHuffington PostHe outsourced the work to an Indian call center, where workers made threatening calls to American consumers to pay fake debt or collect on bills for which they were not authorized. Thaker was not available when contacted by telephone on Tuesday.Courts Put a Stop to Alleged Fake Debt Collector Operation Sourced From IndiaLoanSafeFTC Goes After Phantom-Debt CollectorsOfficer.comall 253 news articles »

State Worker Receiving Collect Calls From Prison, Charges Billed To You - 10TV

2012-02-20
State Worker Receiving Collect Calls From Prison, Charges Billed To You10TVAn employee at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation admitted she was accepting collect calls at her desk at work from a family member serving prison time. Her admission came after Watchdog10 found she racked up a bill totaling $194.95, ...and more »

My First Job: Woody Harrelson - Wall Street Journal (blog)

2012-02-22
My First Job: Woody HarrelsonWall Street Journal (blog)By Alexandra Cheney He refuses to take work calls on a cell phone. He doesn't eat meat or smoke. Sometimes, he'll drink caffeine. But one thing's for sure, Woody Harrelson has perfect aim. Growing up in Houston, Texas, Harrelson took on the job of ...and more »

Michigan family discovers rarest football card collection in history - Yahoo! Contributors Network (blog)

2012-02-22
Yahoo! Contributors Network (blog)Michigan family discovers rarest football card collection in historyYahoo! Contributors Network (blog)News in a phone interview. "We get a lot of calls from a lot of people saying they've got something, and usually it's not what you expect," Brown tells local affiliate Fox11. But Brown says this set is something different entierly.and more »

Indian call centres used to make fake calls in US

2012-02-22
A US company used the services of call centers to make debt collection calls in the US.

Call centres in India used to swindle American citizens

2012-02-22
This is first of its kind case that has come to light in the US wherein call centres in India have been used to make fake debt collection calls to the US.

Kenner PD warns about pre-recorded phone scam

2012-02-03
KENNER, La. (AP) - Some Kenner residents received pre-recorded telephone calls this week indicating that a family member was arrested or involved in a serious accident.

CCSO warns of fraudulent Salvation Army calls

2012-01-24
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office would like residents to be aware of fraudulent phone calls asking for donations to the Salvation Army. Officials say the Salvation Army does not participate in telephone solicitations.

Callers from India defraud millions from American citizens: US trade body

2012-02-22
The US has cracked down on a California-based firm that cheated $5 million using call centers in India by making fake, often threatening, debt collector calls.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant moves the ball up court against Dallas' Shawn Marion on Wednesday.

Lakers end first half in style, beat Mavs

2012-02-22
Andrew Bynum had 19 points and 14 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers hit the halfway point of their season with a 96-91 victory over the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
CORRECTS TO FERNANDEZ, NOT FDEZ - Tiger Woods chips to the second green during a first round match against Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano at the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Marana, Ariz. (AP Photo/The Arizona Republic, Rob Schumacher)  MARICOPA COUNTY OUT; MAGS OUT; NO SALES

Woods survives, Donald doesn't at Match Play

2012-02-22
Luke Donald won't be playing the 18th hole at Dove Mountain this year, either.
New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin (17) goes up for a layup next to Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (27) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Hawks forward Josh Smith is at right. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Lin, Knicks rout Hawks 99-82, head to Miami

2012-02-22
Not much heat from the Hawks for Jeremy Lin and the New York Knicks.

Huguely found guilty in Virginia lacrosse slaying

2012-02-22
Jurors find former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely V guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend, NBC News reported.

Though the pace of home sales picked up last month as the economy and job market improved, home prices have yet to show any meaningful turnaround.

Housing perks up, but prices are still falling

2012-02-22
Though the pace of home sales picked up last month as the economy and job market improved, home prices have yet to show any meaningful turnaround.

Stocks end lower on concerns over Europe

2012-02-22
U.S. stocks closed Wednesday lower, with the S&P 500 stalled near a 10-month-old high after weak data on European business activity raised concerns about a recession in the euro zone.

Consumer watchdog to look into overdraft fees

2012-02-22
Of all the bank fees that customers love to hate, overdraft charges on checking accounts have to be near the top. The government's new consumer protection agency appears to agree.

Facebook profiles predict job success

2012-02-22
If you think just keeping your Facebook page free of drunken photos will help you land a job, think again. Facebook facts that make you look worldly and popular may say more about you to a hiring manager than anything else.

Student loans are a ticking 'debt bomb'

2012-02-22
It’s a vicious cycle. Many families in this country cannot afford the skyrocketing cost of higher education without student loans. But many graduates can't find a job to pay off the loans.
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Months after researchers reported that they measured neutrinos traveling faster than light, they're finding that the incredible result may have been due to a bad connector rather than a violation of relativity theory.

Glitch found in faster-than-light setup

2012-02-22
Science editor Alan Boyle's blog: Months after researchers reported that they measured neutrinos traveling faster than light, they're finding that the incredible result may have been due to a bad connector rather than a violation of relativity theory.

'ID thieves have bounced back': Big jump, survey says

2012-02-22
Identity thieves have regained the upper hand, suggests a new survey released Wednesday by fraud research firm Javelin Strategy & Research.  The firm's annual survey of 5,000 consumers suggests a rise in the rate of ID theft during 2011, reversing a drop in identity-related that was found in last year's survey.  The main cause of the new increase: A return to old-fashioned credit card fraud.
The images of nearly every major stretch of road taken by Google's Street View team and the snapshots we capture with our smartphones may soon be all we need to navigate the world, according to an Australian researcher.

Rat-like image recognition to replace GPS satellites?

2012-02-22
The images of nearly every major stretch of road taken by Google's Street View team and the snapshots we capture with our smartphones may soon be all we need to navigate the world, according to an Australian researcher.

Report: Companies whose tech targets protesters

2012-02-22
In an ongoing series profiling both U.S. and European companies that sell spy tech to authoritarian regimes, the Electronic Frontier Foundation calls out companies whose customers included Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and former Tunisia president Ben Ali.

Iran blocks 30 million from Web ahead of election

2012-02-22
With parliamentary elections set for next week, Iran has begun blocking Internet services, Web security experts say, adding to concerns that Iranians will be shut off from the online world.

FDA panel backs weight loss drug Qnexa

2012-02-22
An experimental obesity drug from Vivus Inc won a U.S. panel's support on Wednesday, raising hopes regulators would approve a weight-loss pill for the first time in 13 years.

Judge rules state can't force pharmacies to sell Plan B

2012-02-22
Washington state may not force pharmacies to sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, saying the state's true goal is to suppress religious objections by druggists — not to promote timely access to the medicines for people who need them.

Deaths from cantaloupe outbreak still climbing

2012-02-22
Five months after the first report of listeria infections tied to contaminated cantaloupe, victims of the outbreak continue to die. But just how many isn't clear.

Teen girl dies after inhaling helium at party

2012-02-22
Last weekend, 14-year-old Ashley Long told her parents she was going to a slumber party. But instead of spending the night watching videos and eating popcorn two blocks away, she piled into a car with a bunch of her friends and rode to a condo in Medford, Ore., where police say the big sister of one of her friends was throwing a party with booze and marijuana.
For boys suffering from anorexia and other eating disorders, the stigma of having a ‘girls’ disease’ often stymies their recovery.

Boys dying to be thin: the new faces of anorexia

2012-02-22
For boys suffering from anorexia and other eating disorders, the stigma of having a ‘girls’ disease’ often stymies their recovery.

Deaths, global meeting put mounting pressure on Syria

2012-02-22
As dozens die, including two Western journalists, world leaders on Friday will look to increase pressure against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Jury: Give UVA player 26 years for death

2012-02-23
A judge is considering a jury recommendation that a former University of Virginia lacrosse player be sentenced up to 26 years in prison for his role in the death of his ex-girlfriend.

2 people shot at Connecticut hospital

2012-02-23
An employee at a Connecticut hospital shot and wounded two of his supervisors after a disciplinary incident, authorities said.

49 killed in Argentina train crash

2012-02-22
At least 49 people were killed and more than 600 people were injured when a train plowed into a platform at a Buenos Aires station today, state media said.

Police: Student shot, another in custody

2012-02-22
One student was wounded and another was in custody Wednesday after a shooting at an elementary school in Bremerton, Washington, authorities said.

Migraines may raise depression risk in women

2012-02-22
Middle-aged women are roughly 40% more likely to become depressed if they experience migraine headaches, new research suggests.

FDA to review safety of caffeine powder

2012-02-22
Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether a form of caffeine sold in lipstick-shaped containers is safe for consumers.

Crash test dummy unveiled for larger children

2012-02-21
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday unveiled a new crash test dummy to be used to evaluate child safety seats and boosters made for children weighing more than 65 pounds.

Ironman champ: Train your brain

2012-02-21
Sporting success rests with having the mental fortitude necessary to overcome our fears, pain, and discomfort, Chrissie Wellington says.

Abuse risk high for nonconformists

2012-02-20
When a boy struts in a tutu or a girl dons boxer shorts, grown-ups get nervous. It's one of the first lessons gender nonconforming kids learn.

Arrests made in death of Alabama third-grader

2012-02-22
The grandmother and stepmother of a 9-year-old Alabama girl who died Monday after allegedly being ordered to run around her family's house -- for hours -- as punishment for lying about taking a candy bar have been charged with murder, police said Wednesday.

Global meeting on Syria faces pressure

2012-02-22
Desperation and a rapidly growing death toll serve as a backdrop for a new effort dozens of countries are launching in hopes of finally stemming the brutal crackdown under way in Syria.

Jury recommends 26 years in prison for former Virginia lacrosse player

2012-02-23
A judge is considering a jury recommendation that a former University of Virginia lacrosse player be sentenced up to 26 years in prison for his role in the death of his ex-girlfriend.

Five things we learned from Wednesday's debate

2012-02-23
The four GOP presidential candidates had one last chance to state their case in front of the nation before Tuesday's primaries in Arizona and Michigan. Did one candidate stand out from the rest? Here are five things we learned from the CNN Arizona Republican Presidential Debate.

National Cathedral earthquake repairs to top $20 million

2012-02-22
While stone carvers chisel new pieces to repair damage inflicted on the Washington National Cathedral by an earthquake last August, fundraisers say the cathedral's restoration fund is $18 million short of the repair cost.

AT&T CEO pay docked $2 million for T-Mobile debacle

2012-02-22
What's the cost of a $4 billion gamble gone wrong?

PC slump kills HP and Dell's bottom lines

2012-02-22
Maybe HP wants to rethink that whole "we're not getting rid of the PC" decision?

Judge tosses another claim in Madoff case

2012-02-22
In another blow to the trustee in the Bernard Madoff case, a federal judge threw out a $20 billion lawsuit attempting to recover more of the stolen funds.

Mitt Romney's plan to cut your taxes

2012-02-22
In a switch to a more aggressive tax plan, Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he now favors cutting marginal tax rates for individuals by 20%.

Obama: Slash corporate tax breaks and rates

2012-02-22
After more than a year in the making, the Obama administration on Wednesday released its plan to overhaul the corporate tax code.