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Attack of the Kindle Killers: The Boom in New E-Readers

Amazon's popular digital book reader has sparked a wave of competing devices that will be hitting the market for the holidays

Blogs

Nerd World

What Pynchon Owes to Grand Theft Auto

The Houser brothers who write and create these games are the spiritual successors to Balzac and Twain and Wolfe

The Detroit Blog

What in the World is Happening to Detroit?

At least five people have been hurt in the rush and push as homeless Detroiters apply for financial aid at Cobo Arena.

The Curious Capitalist

Obama vs. the Chamber of Commerce

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize gave another push this afternoon to his administration's proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

The Cheapskate Blog

Do Rechargeable Batteries Really Save Money?

What's up with rechargeable batteries and other environmentally conscious yet pricey practices?

Technology

25 Best Back-to-School Gadgets

We've searched high and low for the perfect laptop, digital camera, cell phone and even toothbrush to make your academic year complete

Special Report

Responsibility Pioneers: 25 World-Changing Companies and Consumers

How companies big and small, old and new — and consumers too — are changing the world

Special Report

The Financial Crisis After One Year: Where Are They Now?

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers one year ago marks the beginning of a wild, hair-raising year for investors and regulators. Here's a look at how the biggest players are faring.

Money & Main St.

Downsizing: Why Today's Homebuyers Are Thinking Small

The housing bust hasn't just brought down prices. Size is shrinking, too, as Gen Y homebuyers now call the tune

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