Sunday, May 9, 2010

In Shanghai, Hiding Bootlegs Before the World Visits

In Shanghai, Hiding Bootlegs Before the World Visits: "With Shanghai preparing for the World Expo, stores have moved bootleg DVDs and CDs to back rooms as China hides a trade that is usually out in the open."

sesquipedalianism: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

sesquipedalianism: Dictionary.com Word of the Day: "sesquipedalianism: given to using long words."

Hunt for 'Jason Bourne' who kept arms cache in penthouse overlooking US federal bank

Hunt for 'Jason Bourne' who kept arms cache in penthouse overlooking US federal bank: "

Police are hunting a man who fled his high-rise Los Angeles penthouse 'Jason Bourne style' leaving weapons, counterfeiting equipment and passports in multiple names. Brian Alexik slipped out of the window and climbed down the fire escape after refusing to let in officers. A neighbour had knocked on the door after smelling suspicious fumes but Alexik refused to open up, even when firefighters and then police arrived. Brian Alexik ...

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5 Simple Tools for a Paperless Office

5 Simple Tools for a Paperless Office: "

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum, where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Despite living in the age of e-mail, wireless networks, smartphones, and tablets, many small businesses are still beholden to paper. There are a variety of reasons for this. Often, it's the other businesses or government agencies that you interface with that demand ...

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White Castle unveils burger-scented candle

White Castle unveils burger-scented candle: "What better way to celebrate National Hamburger Month than with the aroma of a greasy White Castle burger? With the fast food chain's new scented candle, burger lovers can now enjoy the smell of sliders and onions all day long."