Borders Group is liquidating, closing all bookstores nationally. Borders is offering discounts of up to 40 percent off, but some customers say they expected deeper discounts.
David Magee
Jul 23, 2011
Optimism reduces risk of stroke, said a new research report in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. The study surveyed 6044 adults over 50 and asked them to rate their level of optimism according to a 16 point scale.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jul 22, 2011
Having an optimist mind can cut ones chances stroke according to according to new research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jul 22, 2011
Borders is closing and many people are wondering why. But the sentiment of one Borders customer sums it up. He enjoyed looking, not buying.
David Magee
Jul 22, 2011
Borders began its going-out-of-business sale Friday, offering discounts of up to 40 percent off on books and other gift merchandise. The company is liquidating, ending its run at America's second-largest bookstore chain.
David Magee
Jul 22, 2011
Republicans and Tea Party members used the social media Twitter more than Democrats during the midterm elections last year, according to a study by the University of Michigan.
Laura Matthews
Jul 22, 2011
The obesity rate continues to rise across America as a recent report from two public health groups show that 16 states saw an increase in the adult obesity rate over the past year.
Laura Matthews
Jul 22, 2011
Apple's star device iPad is the undisputed leader in the consumer segment of the tablet market and is now on the roll to capture the enterprise tablet segment as well.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jul 22, 2011
The latest trend data show that the rate of obesity in the U.S. is still high and that 12 states have reported an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or higher among adults.
Laura Matthews
Jul 22, 2011
Not only does it lead to a happier, healthier life, but optimism can reduce the risk of stroke according to a new study.
Nadine DeNinno
Jul 21, 2011
Calling it a bittersweet day, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Martin Glenn announced today before a packed courtroom during proceedings involving Borders' liquidation some stores may be spared through a sale to Books-a-Million.
David Magee
Jul 21, 2011
Ford made waves in creating the first company Google+ page, but don't expect its Google+ page to be exactly the same as its Facebook page.
John Talty
Jul 21, 2011
Utilities companies are taking extra precautions to ensure people who are upping their electricity use to cope with the heat wave do not trigger a repeat of the 2003 blackout that temporarily plunged cities from New York to Detroit into darkness.
Jeremy White
Jul 21, 2011
As a potentially deadly heat wave scorches 32 states, utilities companies are taking extra precautions to ensure added strain on the electrical grid does not trigger a repeat of the 2003 blackout that temporarily plunged cities from New York to Detroit into darkness.
Jeremy White
Jul 21, 2011
Marijuana legalization across the United States is not too far off, according to one legalization advocate.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jul 20, 2011
Where is Casey Anthony? The rumors are flying about the maligned mother's whereabouts after her heated trail and recent release from a Florida jail. Is she in California, Arizona, Michigan, Oklahoma, or the British Virgin Islands?
Mark Johanson
Jul 20, 2011
New Jersey is going to join 15 other states of the US and the District of Columbia to allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
Shailesh Shrivastava
Jul 20, 2011
Marijuana legalization across the United States is not too far off, according to one legalization advocate.
IBT Staff Reporter
Jul 19, 2011
Ford Motor Company was one of several companies that got a jump start on Google+ by hacking its own brand page. Google liked what Ford did, and is about to launch test pages for companies and small business.
David Magee
Jul 19, 2011
The latest trend data show that the rate of obesity in the U.S. is still high and that 12 states have reported an obesity prevalence of 30 person or higher among adults.
Laura Matthews
Jul 19, 2011
It's official, Borders is liquidating. The company could not find a bidder to keep its remaining 399 stores open. The company will sell its assets to two liquidation firms.
David Magee
Jul 18, 2011
Borders, America's second-largest bookstore chain, is nearing total liquidation. No other bidders have emerged. Borders filed for bankruptcy protection in February, but the only bidder for its assets is a liquidation company.
David Magee
Jul 18, 2011
