Holiday Bargain Hunters Have Endless Options Nov 21, 2009
Current conditions for local cities. Related Stories/Links. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Holiday pop-up stores goupscale Nov 20, 2009
A new generation of consumers is more comfortable buying online, and theyre not going to spend a lot of time in traditional brick-and-mortar stores as their parents did. As a result, the pop-up trend may be here to stay for companies that want to take advantage of holiday sales traffic without committing to a five-year lease. (MSNBC -- Business)
Consumer Alert: Buying Online Electronics Nov 13, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- The says beware of those online deals for electronics. (W-USA News, DC)
Local business comes home to The Avenue Nov 6, 2009
She said many people think they are getting a better deal by buying online. By not using hometown people, you are not keeping travel dollars in Roanoke Valley, Barber said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
How not to sell a motorcycle online Oct 29, 2009
Do your homework before buying online. Search post-gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Football trip honors Reedley war casualty Oct 17, 2009
He snagged a lot of the tough tickets early, and the rest he's buying online or at ticket windows or in parking lots. The Packers-Vikings game at the Metrodome cost the most ($160). (Fresno Bee)
OFT to scrutinise online pricing Oct 16, 2009
"With some of the extras that are added while you're buying online, it's like someone accompanying you on your weekly shopping and adding products into your basket without your knowledge", Which. technology editor Matthew Bath told BBC News. (BBC News -- Technology)
Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns Oct 3, 2009
If buying online, ask questions of the seller if the size isn't mentioned or whether or not the pattern is intact. Missing pieces lower the value, making it very difficult to use if it's missing a template for right sleeve or the collar. (Suite101.com)
Can Microsoft Ever Be Accepted by the Linux Community? Sep 16, 2009
Microsoft has spent what for other companies must be a small fortune buying online ads to sites such as Newsforge, sponsoring Linuxworld, and donating to projects like Apache, yet all of it is largely wasted. Tags. (Datamation)
Intuit buying Mint.com for $170M Sep 15, 2009
said Monday it is buying online personal finance site for $170 million. The purchase is seen as a defensive move for Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU), after Mint's growing popularity forced the Mountain View-based accounting software maker to give away its online version of Quicken software for free last year. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Marketing Company Sells Facebook Friends Sep 4, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO (September 3, 2009)--Most people make friends on Facebook by sending a request to be added to someone's friends list, but an Australian marketing company hopes to save time and energy by simply buying clients a few thousand buddies. The service from uSocial is mostly meant for businesses, celebrities and other individuals looking to expand on the social network, and Facebook isn't happy about it. (KWTX.com, TX)
Are you better off buying your mobile online? Sep 3, 2009
Can You Really Save by Buying Online / Direct ... Can You Really Save by Buying Online / Direct ... Can You Really Save by Buying Online / Direct. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
MySpace buying online music sensation iLike Aug 20, 2009
MySpace announced it is buying online music discovery hotspot iLike and plans to expand the service to other forms of entertainment such as games and films. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but technology blogs claiming inside sources have valued the deal at approximately 20 million dollars. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Group discounts get social Aug 17, 2009
New Web sites provide discounts to buyers who join in social networks - Washington Business Journal. for free extra services. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
The Shake Stop focuses on health, weight Aug 16, 2009
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Founder says mobile tire service is all about convenience Aug 16, 2009
Much of his marketing strategy so far has focused on distributing fliers, buying online ads on the directory , and talking to local companies about the service. He s hopeful that businesses will promote Rolling Rims to their employees as a time-saver, or that companies that operate fleets of repair vans will opt to have him replace the tires in the company s parking lot. (Boston Globe)
Raising Chickens in the City Aug 14, 2009
Buying online has all the advantage of being easy; right from the comfort of your own home you can research and purchase the right chicken breeds. There's no disappointment; if you really want a Silver-Laced Wyandotte, you can have one. (Suite101.com)
State Fair tickets on sale Aug 14, 2009
Buying online is another option. People who purchase tickets at by Aug. 26 can get a three-day adult pass for $14. (Anchorage Daily News)
What brand really gets to you? Aug 13, 2009
The convenience of buying online is not worth a 20% premium above the ticket price. Ticketmaster s convenience fee is just a different way of saying ticket monopoly. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The quest of customer service Aug 12, 2009
gonewiththewind posted on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 at 1:10 pmOh, and another thing to think about while you're "buying online". Stats show that 65% of the revenue made from mom & pop places stay in the town where they are located. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
3 Mobile Broadband Plans Aug 9, 2009
Get a whopping 2GB of included data and a USB modem and save $10 by buying online - just $119 with Vodafone when you online. It is just $129 for your 2GB of data and USB stick with a Vodafone Mobile Broadband Starter Pack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
CBS Interactive's Smith: Extending TV's Ad Model to the Web Jul 25, 2009
He continued, ;One of the hugest hurdles we;ll face in TV Everywhere and [Comcast;s] On Demand Online is, right now, a lot of times there are entirely different agencies buying online versus TV.. Smith cites CBS;s as a model for TV Everywhere, noting that for the NCAA basketball tournament coverage this year there was more than 90% overlap of the advertising that appeared in the TV and online broadcasts. (Multichannel News)
Tips for visiting amusement parks for less Jul 24, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Amazon to Acquire Online Zappos for $807 Mln Jul 23, 2009
It's also rumored to be interested in buying online DVD rental service Netflix Inc. (NFLX). Under the deal, Amazon will issue about $807 million in stock, or about 10 million shares based on the average closing price for the 45 trading days ending July 17. (SmartMoney)
New Ticket System for Washington Fair Jul 11, 2009
"Buying online gives you the security of knowing that if your ticket is lost, you can get a new one at no cost through the Chamber of Commerce prior to the Fair or at any of the four main gates on the grounds during the Fair," Jones said. People purchasing tickets online can still credit the queen candidate of their choice. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
State cracks down on online smoking purchases Jun 25, 2009
But the taxes were not for her home or income; they were on cigarette purchases (Somerset Daily American, PA)
How to Spot Fake Vintage Costume Je... May 15, 2009
If buying online, buyers should do everything they can to protect themselves. Make sure sellers have a good return policy. (Suite101.com)
AP sources: Joost seeks cable TV operator as buyer Apr 30, 2009
Time Warner Cable Inc., the nation s No. 2 cable operator that recently separated from parent Time Warner Inc., is in talks with Joost for a possible acquisition, according to two people who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on confidential negotiations (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Aussie style queens a hit in London Apr 29, 2009
When they kept hearing customers say that trying on clothes beat buying online, they realised that the personal side of the business, not online sales, had the most growth potential. We realised that we could organise private consultations with clients, get to know their style, their likes and dislikes, buy for them, and help them out with style and new ideas,'' Iland says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sunday Business Apr 19, 2009
The days of buying online to avoid paying sales taxes may soon be over. A bill is expected to be introduced to Congress this. (New York Post -- Business)
comScore and MediaBank Announce Initiative to Provide Ad Agencies With Integrated Media Planning Toolkit Apr 15, 2009
In conjunction, the two services will enable media planners to move more easily between these two services so critical to the overall process of planning and buying online media. "Media buying and planning across all media platforms will become increasingly transactional and sophisticated," said Jack Myers, well-known media industry luminary and consultant. (PR Newswire)
Gottschalks' closure part of end of an era Apr 2, 2009
Maybe it was killed by the fact that more and more people prefer shopping carts and checkout lines or buying online to talking to sales people and getting their purchases rung up in individual departments. But Gottschalks will be missed in dozens of towns and cities on the West Coast. (Fresno Bee)
A few shoppers splurge before sales tax goes up Apr 1, 2009
Byron Gordon of San Francisco said he's cutting back on nonessential purchases and buying online when he calculates that shipping costs are lower than taxes. "In principle, the sales tax is a great thing because it pays for health care, education and all those services we need, but people are finding ways to cut back on spending," said Gordon, 41, an account executive with an Internet public relations firm. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How to Buy a Backpacking or Camping... Mar 28, 2009
Consider buying online if replacing a tent, purchasing spare parts, or if one has a lot of experience and knowledge of one s camping needs. Websites such as have features that allow different views of products, and as well as detailed information. (Suite101.com)
Live updates: Bafta Game Awards Mar 11, 2009
2124 Gavin Raeburn from Codemasters who won the sports Bafta says: "I'm utterly staggered, we didn't see it coming. It's mind blowing. The BBC's Rory Cellan-Jones writes: Call of Duty developer Robert Bowling comes to the press room, he leapt on a plane from LA to be here - says the game was aimed at wide public and is glad that it's succeeded in reaching so many. It's the first of seven awards COD is up for...how many more will it get? 2112 The Sports award goes to Race Driver: Grid. Rack up... (BBC News -- Technology)
Idaho's House of Lobbyists strikes again Mar 10, 2009
Earlier this week, the Revenue and Taxation Committee turned down a bill to include Idaho in the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, an effort by 22 other states to capture tax dollars that are supposed to be paid by Idahoans even when they're buying online or by mail. The same committee last month voted against raising beer and wine taxes to help pay for drug and alcohol courts, and for counseling to help keep addicts out of prison. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
College Students Save Money on Text... Mar 6, 2009
College Students Save Money on Textbooks: An analysis of how the internet is lowering the cost of education. College Students Save Money on Textbooks. (Suite101.com)
Budget airline 'to charge for use of bathroom'... Feb 28, 2009
" and then realzed how accurate my reaction was. sparkie on February 27, 2009 at 05:20 PM The future of air travel may sound something like this: Passenger to flight attendant: Oh dear, I'm afraid I don't have exact change. Do you mind pulling over and opening the door so that I might tinkle? goodonyaa on February 27, 2009 at 04:43 PM One pound to use the toilet but the floor or bottle are free. Tommo on February 27, 2009 at 04:37 PM My goodness - did anybody seet he inetrview. Can you not see... (The Drudge Report)
Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth' Feb 28, 2009
" In Britain, experts say that the Government missed its target of cutting the under-18 pregnancy rate by 15 per cent from its 1998 level in spite of the 150 million campaign to reduce pregnancies among young girls. It was also likely to miss its target of halving teenage pregnancies by 2010, probably achieving a reduction of about 17 per cent. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1535684/Success-of-abstinence-in-cutting-teen-pregnancies-is-a-myth.html Related Content External Links More on... (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Airline cuts Portland fares (4) Feb 21, 2009
The World Link : Airline cuts Portland fares. Airline cuts Portland fares. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Airline cuts price on Portland tickets Feb 18, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Fares will start as low as 99 one way and require 14-day advance purchase, the company announced Tuesday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pleasure vs fear: Shop smart online Feb 14, 2009
Cases of fraud and parcels lost during delivery have marred people's experiences in buying online. "Indonesian customers are still worried that what they order may not be the same as what they receive," said Jakob Deli of Unick Toys. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
School rules, OK Feb 8, 2009
Buying online is generally cheaper - just make sure the website is genuine and secure before you go spending up on the credit card. Buying second-hand no longer has the stigma it once had and increasingly people are realising it makes good sense to recycle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
