A Cambridge University graduate nicknamed the "Tome Raider," who has stolen more than one million pounds' worth of rare books in his criminal career, has been jailed for 3-1/2 years for his latest theft.

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"Tome Raider" antique book thief jailed again

Its a rare All Star hedge fund manager and technology analyst who can also design both computer chips and write software programs. But what about a successful ex Morgan Stanley semiconductor analyst and president of a $1 billion hedge fund with five years of experience as a chip designer and programmer at AT&T Bell Labs who is also the author of four well received non-fiction books, a ...

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Keen On: Andy Kessler Explains How We Got Here, And How Tech Can Save Us

A New Hampshire woman who contracted a rare form of anthrax almost four months ago has been released from the hospital, and the building where she was exposed to the potentially fatal spores could re-open next week.

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NH anthrax patient recovering at home

Image Credit: Giovanni Rufino/USA Change is coming to USA’s Law & Order: Criminal Intent . After eight seasons, Vincent D’Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe and Eric Bogosian say goodbye in a dramatic two-part season opener that begins Tuesday at 10 p.m

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TV Review: Jeff Goldblum talks 'L&O: CI' (Entertainment Weekly)

Twilight fans now have an addition for their collection, with the first volume in the graphic novel adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's books hitting stores.

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Twilight the graphic novel on the way (Sky News Australia)

Antitrust lawyer and Open Book Alliance leader Gary Reback has been called the “antitrust champion” and the “protector of the marketplace” by the National Law Journal, and has been at the forefront of many of the most important antitrust cases of the last three decades. He is one of the most vocal opponents of the Google Books settlement

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Gary Reback: Why the Technology Sector Should Care About Google Books (TechCrunch)

IU's Lilly Library will host an exhibition of rare books and manuscripts to mark its 50th anniversary.

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IU Lilly Library marks 50 years with rare items (WTHR Indianapolis)

The University of Pennsylvania is home to papers documenting the literary career and life of rabbi-turned-author Chaim (KHYM') Potok.

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U. of Penn receives papers of author Chaim Potok (AP via Yahoo! News)

When the dot-com bubble burst, e-commerce leader Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN - News) deflated with it.

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Amazon.com Whiz Jeff Bezos Keeps Kindling Hot Concepts (Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News)

Associated Press - December 13, 2009 6:14 AM ET ST.

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St. Paul's St. Catherine gets rare Bible (WKBT La Crosse)