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Barnes & Noble Uses Apps to Lure Customers Into Stores

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:04:02 -0800
Will tablets and e-readers kill bookstores of the nonvirtual variety? Not if Barnes & Noble can help it. The company is using apps on its Nook devices to help drive store traffic and sell physical books, board games and toys. Since last year, it has teamed up with software makers to run cross-promotions, the largest involving Angry Birds.
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Abbotsford ready for Canucks playoff mania

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:36:01 -0800
Ashley Baye, general manager for SportChek at Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, said Canucks merchandise will be flying off the shelves when playoffs begin this week.
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Big Board: Baseball

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:02:00 -0800
Matt Kemp lays claim to the top spot on the first baseball Big Board for '12.
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Rumored Discount on Vita's Digital Games Needs to be More Substantial

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:58:22 -0800
One of the benefits of digital games from the publisher's side, at least in theory, is flexibility with pricing. With the cost of manufacturing and shipping physical games out of the way, it's also a cheaper method of distribution. Considering consumers aren't getting as much for their money -- no box, no manual, no ability to sell or let someone borrow a game -- it makes sense that digital ...
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My Washington: Prince George's school leader loves a girls' night, live music in D.C.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:18:49 -0800
Faves and raves by Verjeana Jacobs Chairwoman of the Prince George's County school board. PERSONAL STATS AGE: 44 NUMBER OF YEARS IN D.C. AREA: 29 NEIGHBORHOOD: Mitchellville/Bowie - Lisa Gartner 1. FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD HANGOUT Live bands at Half Note in Glenn Dale (4881 Glenn Dale Road). 2. BEST MODE OF TRANSPORTATION For my lifestyle, driving in the car is key to getting around; good for ...
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Xbox Co-Creator, Kevin Bachus, Joins Savtira Corp. Advisory Board

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:56:25 -0800
Savtira Corporation announced today that Xbox co-creator and engineer, Kevin Bachus, has joined the company’s advisory board.Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 Microsoft Corporation’s first foray into the gaming console market started with Xbox in 2001, with the most successful fixation of games – Halo: Combat Evolved. Enthusiasts remember a decade ago when Xbox Live allowed players to play ...
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Bulletin Board: Jan. 24, 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:33:09 -0800
Submit items to bulletinboard@saratogian.com or mail to: Bulletin Board, The Saratogian, 20 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Call 583-8729, ext. 220. All phone numbers have the 518 area code unless noted otherwise.
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10 Things to Do This Super Bowl Sunday

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:05:04 -0800
We admit it’s something of a stereotype that geeks are less likely to be watching the Super Bowl this weekend. We’re sure there are plenty of geeks who love football, especially the fans of the respective teams taking part. However, geeks are also smart enough to take advantage of the fact that while the rest [...]
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Community Bulletin Board

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:50:07 -0800
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Another Spin: Yes, I’m playing the game

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:17:22 -0800
I’m one game piece away from winning an Apple iPad, digital camera, $1,000 value LED TV, and a number of cash gift cards and prizes. And if you shop at the Shaw’s supermarket on Nahatan Street, you’re probably in the same situation I am. That is, if you’re collecting stickers and placing them on the Norwood store’s “Wish Big, Win Big” holiday giveaway game board.
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