Wal-Mart Challenges Target, Amazon In DVD Price War

Wal-Mart Stores Inc kicked off another price war on Thursday, cutting online preorder prices of some upcoming DVDs to $10, while rivals Target and Amazon scrambled to follow suit.

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UN Climate Treaty Could Take More Time
Climate officials at a UN meeting on Thursday said it could take an additional year to form a new climate treaty.

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Smart Meters Save Money, But Erode Privacy
Those new smart meters that Peco Energy Co and other utilities will install soon are being touted as money-savers that will give customers more control


Space

Rosetta Approach On Schedule
After the trajectory correction maneuver on October 22, Rosetta has lined up on a near-perfect Earth approach path.






Technology

Smart Meters Save Money, But Erode Privacy
Those new smart meters that Peco Energy Co and other utilities will install soon are being touted as money-savers that will give customers more control


Health

H1N1 Deaths Exceed 6,000 - Animals Affected As Well
More than 199 countries and overseas territories have reported lab-confirmed cases of A(H1N1) influenza as of November 1, resulting in more than 6000 deaths.






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Ladybugs Come Out In Massive Numbers
Swarms of ladybugs are causing problems for many Americans this season, and even pest control workers are not immune to being bugged.



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