On cyber-special
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Tom Van Horn, the Chief Executive Officer of the shopping Web site Mercata, at www.mercata.com, based his company policy on volume discount philosophy. He negotiates a low price from major suppliers of products and passes the savings on to consumers. Van Horn has found that many shoppers who search for bargain prices are enthusiastic internet shoppers.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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Books with no pages
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Electronic books are available on the market in June 1999. Companies such as California's SoftBook Press and Nuvo-Media sell products such as SoftBook and Rocket eBook. The books weigh between one and two pounds, can be held with one hand, and can contain three novels in digital form. The hardware cost about $500, and individual books cost about $20.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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I want my soft-shell crabs!
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A French chef laments the laws of international trade that prohibit the importation of some types of food into European countries. Opinions concerning food safety and the benefits of cooking with a variety of ingredients are expressed.
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
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