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Target settles case over site’s access to sightless
August 28, 2008Target Corp. has agreed to pay $6 million in damages to plaintiffs in California unable to use its online site as part of a class action settlement with the National Federation of the Blind, a leading advocacy group for blind people.
Builders get creative to lure homebuyers
August 28, 2008
Homebuilders are always trying to sell their homes, but these days they have an extra incentive — beating the clock.
10 Tips: Get the most from your bank
August 28, 2008An ever-growing legion of bank fees and other expenses can affect your bottom line more than you might imagine. Here’s how to get your bank to giveth rather than taketh away.
Sweet! High-end chocolate business booming
August 28, 2008
As a software developer who worked with NASA, Timothy Childs built vision-tracking systems for the space shuttle. Now the former techie has a new venture that he says is out of this world: chocolate.
Chefs who want cheaper pizzas give them away
August 28, 2008
"Pizzaioli" or pizza chefs in Naples, birthplace of the Margherita, handed out free pizzas on Wednesday in protest at high prices charged by rivals who, they say, use the spike in commodity prices to rip off consumers.
Chrysler looking at options for the Viper
August 28, 2008
Chrysler LLC said Wednesday it is weighing options for its iconic Dodge Viper sports car, which could include a sale of the nameplate.
Billionaires for the next generation
August 28, 2008
The world's current crop of billionaires has plenty of money but not much youth. Here's a look at the people who could one day replace them.
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record (AP)
August 28, 2008
AP - More ominous signs Wednesday have scientists saying that a global warming "tipping point" in the Arctic seems to be happening before their eyes: Sea ice in the Arctic Ocean is at its second lowest level in about 30 years.
Purdue reprimands fusion scientist for misconduct (AP)
August 28, 2008AP - Purdue University on Wednesday reprimanded a scientist who has been accused of falsifying claims he produced nuclear fusion in tabletop experiments.
Fay leaves behind lots of water for Fla. lake (AP)
August 28, 2008AP - Tropical Storm Fay brought some good news to the state's parched Everglades and its liquid heart, Lake Okeechobee lots and lots of water.
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