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Judge rules gifts cards from belly-up Borders bookstores worthless
Those clinging hopefully to the old Borders books gift cards stashed in their drawers or wallets are out of luck, a Manhattan federal judge ruled Wednesday. According to Reuters, there are about $210.5 million worth of such cards that had not been used by...
Tags: Books and Magazines, The Wall Street Journal, Justice System, Services and Shopping, Bankruptcy
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From four Iranians, four views of the coming election
TEHRAN -- Elections are scheduled in Iran for June 14, the first presidential balloting since the disputed 2009 vote. Iran’s Guardian Council, an oversight body, is expected to release the list of vetted candidates this week. The Times sought out...
Tags: Tehran (Iran), Political Candidates, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Books and Magazines, Abusive Behavior
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Monkeyboy Books has new owners
The Spokesman-ReviewWhen Marina Drake's husband, Robert Drake, started bringing home beautiful, high-quality used books, she didn't suspect it was going to change her life and career. Robert Drake's company had relocated to a building downtown -- on Wall Street next door...Tags: Services and Shopping, Books and Magazines, Philosophy, Religion and Belief, French Literature
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Neuqua Valley High wins a Grammy, and more
News briefs from Aurora and Naperville. Music program cited Neuqua Valley High School was awarded a Grammy statue and $10,000 last week for being named this year's National Grammy Signature School. The top honor is awarded to one school in the...
Tags: Services and Shopping, Books and Magazines, Teaching and Learning, Music, Common
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Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment
HEALTH OVERHAUL-PENNSYLVANIA Democrats try to force Pa. Medicaid expansion vote HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania are trying to force the Republican-controlled Senate to vote on legislation to compel Gov. Tom Corbett to...Tags: Sex Crimes, Health Insurance Cost, Elections, U.S. Secret Service, Monroe County (Pennsylvania)
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Police: Man arrested for stealing 8 textbooks from Penn State bookstore, selling them for $600
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man was arrested following a foot chase after stealing eight textbooks from the Penn State University bookstore and reselling them for $600. The Centre Daily Times reports (http://bit.ly/18GDRLl ) 23-...Tags: Police Arrests, Services and Shopping, Books and Magazines, The Pennsylvania State University, Theft
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Man accused of stealing textbooks from Penn State Bookstore
Centre Daily TimesA Philadelphia man is accused of stealing eight textbooks Sunday from the Penn State Bookstore and selling them for almost $600 at the two downtown State College bookstores, according to court documents. Penn State police said 23-year-old Marcus...Tags: Services and Shopping, Court Preliminary, Books and Magazines, Colleges and Universities, The Pennsylvania State University
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Irvine's Whale of a Tale bookstore to move, scale back
A Whale of a Tale Bookshoppe in Orange County will close it doors at the end of May. Owner Alexandra Uhl promises that the children's bookstore will reopen elsewhere in Irvine in the coming months -- but in a smaller location, with fewer hours. In an...
Tags: Services and Shopping, Jamie Lee Curtis, Books and Magazines, Media Industry
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The Miami Herald View from El Nuevo Herald column
Miami HeraldThe topics discussed at its annual book club gatherings varied from how Cuba won its independence from Spain to its early days as a republic to how the island once called "the Pearl of the Caribbean" was crushed by a Communist revolution. The gatherings...Tags: Books and Magazines, Fidel Castro, Human Interest, Miami Dade College, Book
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Love and time travel: Historical fiction novelist Christine Trent will meet fans during booksigning
marieg@herald-mail.comChristine Trent is a bit of a travel guide — but not in the traditional sense. She might take you to far-off places and breathtaking locales. You’ll meet interesting and influential people and get a glimpse of their lives and careers....Tags: Services and Shopping, Books and Magazines, Travel, Authors, Book
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Used bookstore chain moving into former Borders building in Hagerstown
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comA used bookstore is moving into the former Borders Books & Music building on Garland Groh Boulevard in Hagerstown. Laura Collins, a spokeswoman for 2nd & Charles, said the used bookstore chain is planning to open in Hagerstown by the end of April....Tags: Services and Shopping, Bankruptcy, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Books and Magazines
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Ex-manager of MSU bookstore admits stealing almost $1.2 million
news@schurz.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A former manager of the Missouri State University Bookstore admits he embezzled more than $1.1 million from the university over a period of more than eight years. Mark Brixey pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to wire fraud, money...Tags: Personal Income, Books and Magazines, Justice System, Embezzlement, U.S. Secret Service
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