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Jul 25, 2009
Amazon kindles new privacy concerns
Online retailer Amazon caused a stir when it remotely deleted unauthorized copies of George Orwell's "1984" and "Animal Farm" from Kindle readers. The company said it wouldn't take such action again, but commentator Farhad Manjoo doesn't expect it to keep that promise.
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Jul 25, 2009
AP clamps down on content pirates
The Associated Press is attempting to catch Web sites that post its stories without permission. It plans to embed tracking code in every article and charge fees to illicit users. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
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Jul 25, 2009
Weekly Wrap: All about health care
Kai Ryssdal talks with Megan McArdle of The Atlantic's Business Channel and Leigh Gallagher of Fortune Magazine about the week's dominating health-care debate.
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Jul 24, 2009
Hospitals’ EMR switch still has kinks
President Obama has encouraged the transition from paper to electronic medical records in hospitals, but the transition still has some way to go. Today one hospital in Milwaukee is working its way through a digital transition. Erin Toner reports.
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Jul 24, 2009
He enjoys life in the frame he’s created
Comic book writer Joshua Dysart has been nominated for a top prize for his "Unknown Soldier" series. He explains what he enjoys about being a creative freelance writer and living without an alarm clock.
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Jul 24, 2009
Comic Con loot saves man from ruin
Thousands of fans are expected to invade San Diego today at the opening of Comic Con. Self-proclaimed nerd Gustavo Arellano shares the story of one Comic Con nerd who staved off financial ruin with a collection of geek treasures.
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Jul 24, 2009
‘Cash for clunkers’ hits a few potholes
Germany's "cash for clunkers" program has saved factory jobs, stimulated auto sales, and removed many gas-guzzling cars from the country's roads. But the program has also hurt business for those who make a living selling used cars, spare parts and scrap metal. Brett Neely reports.
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Jul 23, 2009
States find ‘Amazon tax’ has pitfalls
One advantage of shopping on Amazon.com is the lack of sales tax on purchases. But some states are trying to tack on a tax using local affiliates. Deborah Wang explores where this idea has backfired.
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Jul 23, 2009
Why Porsche CEO is stepping down
Porsche head Wendelin Wiedeking announced his resignation this morning. The high-earning CEO can credit Volkswagen for his motivation to leave the company. Brett Neely explains what the automaker has to do with Wiedeking's departure.
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Jul 23, 2009
Carbon accounting is big business
Many big corporations are already tracking their yearly greenhouse gas emissions, and more are expected to follow once Congress approves a climate change bill. Those who specialize in emissions accounting are likely to see a spike in business. Sarah Gardner reports.
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