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High court unlikely to hear Microsoft antitrust case
The Justice Department says the Supreme Court is unlikely to review the Microsoft antitrust case and there should be no delay in punishing Microsoft for monopolizing the computer software market. Government lawyers urge sending the case to a different judge to decide penalties, avoiding further delay.
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Red Barn Market Reopens in Stonefort After Two-Year Hiatus
The Red Barn Market in Stonefort reopens under Nordmeyer family ownership after a two year closure. Carol and Chris Nordmeyer, with son Adam, renovated the store, offering peaches and a full produce line as the town of 300 welcomes back a grocery option.
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Software firms shift to online subscriptions
Oracle chief Larry Ellison predicts most revenue will come from online software subscriptions within five years. He notes a move away from CD based installs to cloud access, with businesses and consumers paying monthly for varied applications. Microsoft pursues similar online subscription models like Hailstorm.
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Hot Springs issues Bill Clinton trading cards wave
In Hot Springs Arkansas 1200 fans queued at the convention center for the first batch of 300000 Bill Clinton trading cards featuring the former president and his ties to the city. Dick Kelley accepted the first card while Ed James praised the collector potential and Steve Arrison noted millions in free publicity and a possible second print run. Clinton supported the project saying Hot Springs is special to him.
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