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National

Secret Menus Give Restaurants A Not-So-Secret Boost

8:06am February 21, 2013

by Gigi Douban

Secret menus aren't new, but more restaurants are trying them out in order to set themselves apart and increase sales. Panera Bread, for instance, has rolled out a new secret menu with low-carb, health-conscious options to appeal to a new group of customers.

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Sony Shows Off Playstation 4 Controller

6:55am February 21, 2013

Sony has sold about 77 million PlayStation 3s since its launch in 2006, starting at $500 each. The new model is expected to be cheaper, and it should be available in time for the holidays. The company says the PlayStation 4 will focus on social networking features and cloud-based games.

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One Place You May Notice The Sequester: At The Airport

5:52am February 21, 2013

by Brian Naylor

Officials predict that cutbacks at the FAA could lead to takeoff delays and fewer flights. Unless Congress acts, across-the-board spending cuts are scheduled to take effect March 1.

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Aereo allows users to connect to a distant antenna — a tiny device that acts like an old set of rabbit ears — and watch broadcast TV channels on their computer, tablet or smartphone. Currently the service is available only in New York City, and it's e

Arts
Economy

Amid Lawsuits, Aereo Brings Broadcast TV To The Internet

5:52am February 21, 2013

by NPR Staff

Backed by broadcasting powerhouse Barry Diller, a new service picks up broadcast TV signals and makes them available over the Web — and the TV networks don't like that one bit. Currently available only in New York City, Aereo is planning to expand ... if it makes it through the legal challenges.

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The recession put a dent in Sims-Wood's savings, and she expects she'll have to stay in the workforce "forever."

When A Bad Economy Means Working 'Forever'

8:34pm February 20, 2013

by Ina Jaffe

Janet Sims-Wood, 67, is like millions of other seniors still working in order to make ends meet. For the part-time librarian, the recession put a huge dent in her savings, so she expects she'll have to work as long as her health allows.

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Economy

For The Publicly Traded, Going Private Can Be Risky Business

6:11pm February 20, 2013

by Dan Bobkoff

Going public is typically considered an achievement. But reverting to private ownership — as computer giant Dell plans to do — can have benefits, too, like enabling managers to focus on long-term strategies or conduct shake-ups in private. Still, withdrawing from the stock market also carries some risks.

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New York Times Plans To Sell 'Boston Globe'

6:11pm February 20, 2013

by David Folkenflik

The New York Times Co. announced Wednesday that it plans to sell The Boston Globe and its related properties.

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New York City rules will soon permit yellow cab drivers to accept rides through smartphone apps.

In New York, Taxi Apps Raise Objections From Competitors

9:56am February 20, 2013

by Alex Goldmark

Following the lead of cities like San Francisco and Washington, D.C., New York wants to permit passengers to use smartphone apps to find a yellow cab. But the prospect of change has prompted a lawsuit from private car services, whose passengers already use smartphones to hail drivers.

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Walgreens is one of several pharmacies that have partnered with hospitals to help manage patients after they've returned home.

Health & Safety

Why The Hospital Wants The Pharmacist To Be Your Coach

9:41am February 20, 2013

by Eric Whitney

Hospitals are partnering with pharmacies to keep discharged patients from returning too soon. Walgreens, for one, is helping hospitals to manage patients' medications after they go home.

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Law Change Makes It Harder To Unlock Cellphones

9:41am February 20, 2013

by Laura Sydell

A copyright ruling from the Library of Congress covers whether people may buy a phone from one carrier and then use it with another. A recent change makes it illegal to unlock a phone, or untie it from the original carrier, without permission. But some people are petitioning the White House to undo that change.

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