Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'bargain'

Hamas Official Blames Rockets On Collaborators

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST

The rockets being fired from Gaza into Israel is the work of Israeli collaborators, says Ahmed Yusuf, political adviser to Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. He says Hamas was willing to agree to a new cease-fire with Israel, but Israel hadn't lived up to its end of the bargain.

Using A Cell Phone To Find Bargains And Books

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:21:00 EST

There has been an explosion of new software programs for mobile phones, and technology guru Mario Armstrong has a favorite: Compare Everywhere, which lets shoppers find and compare prices for a particular item at stores in a given area.

Top Five Gadget Gifts

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Enough with bargain gizmos, how about the gadgets you actually want? We bring you a list that will not only make your friends and family members gadget-happy, they'll look better, feel better and sound better.

Are Outlets Really Cheaper...

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

At the nation's outlet malls, shoppers are still defying grim predictions for the season. We visit a Maryland outlet center to find out if people are really getting better bargains than at department stores.

Forget The Gun And Other Shopping Tips

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

The holiday shopping season is a challenge for retailers. But amid reports of violence at malls and big box stores, it's a challenge for shoppers, too. Our resident humorist has some advice for holiday bargain seekers.

Online Traffic Bodes Well For Cyber Monday

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:06:00 EST

Holiday shoppers aren't just snapping up bargains in stores this weekend — they're prowling the Internet, too. Online shopping traffic was up 10 percent on Black Friday — a good initial sign for retailers in a shaky economy.

Where To Find The Best Deals Online

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

The holiday shopping season has "officially" begun. Host Scott Simon talks to Dan de Grandpre about how to find the best deals online. De Grandpre is editor-in-chief of dealnews-dot-com, a website that tracks online bargains.

Cyber Monday: Click Till You Drop

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Retailers came up with the concept of Cyber Monday three years ago when online merchants offer big bargains. Monday is when workers are back in the office after Thanksgiving, and can shop online at their desks. According to a recent survey, three out of 10 workers plan to holiday shop while on the job. But employee beware: According to that same poll, half the employers surveyed said they'll monitor workers' Internet use.

Troop Withdrawal Plans Approved; Vote Next

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:53:00 EST

After nearly a year of hard-bargaining with U.S. negotiators, the Iraqi government voted to approve a draft agreement for the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq within the next three years.

Labor Unions Now Recruiting Immigrant Workers

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:51:00 EST

For over a century, organized labor was wary of foreign workers. The more immigrants in the labor market, the less bargaining power for unions. But in recent years, some labor unions have changed their minds and want workers — no matter their legal status — to join.

Congo Rebels Call For Talks Amid Chaos

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EDT

A rebel army outside the eastern capital of Goma is pushing for direct talks with the government. But despite major territorial gains this week, they have yet to reach the bargaining table. NPR's Gwen Thompkins joins guest host Alison Stewart from a rebel-controlled area.

Former Cross Country Champ Nabs Mugger

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Three teenaged thieves in Britain got more than they bargained for. The boys snatched a purse away from Janet Lane while she sat on a park bench. But what first looked like an easy theft quickly became a high speed pursuit. Lane took off after them, eventually catching one of the boys by the collar.Turns out the thieves didn't count on their 68-year-old victim being a high school cross-country champion who had never given up running.

Should You Invest In Bargain Stocks...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

As companies teeter on the brink of bankruptcy, the price of their stocks look more and more appealing. Our personal finance expert examines whether these bargain stocks are worth purchasing and what risks are involved.

House GOP Holds Out For More Say In Bailout Plan

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Congress and the White House are trying to come up with a plan to pull the nation's financial markets from the abyss. Talks on the proposed $700 billion bailout fell apart Thursday when House Republicans revolted over news that a deal had been struck when they weren't on board. They returned to the bargaining table Friday.

Boeing Workers Vote To Strike

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Boeing's machinists have voted to strike, but also to return to the bargaining table for one last try. Boeing and the International Association of Machinists will have 48 hours to see if they can close the gap on pay, benefits and job security.

Detroit Mayor Acknowledges 'Poor Judgment'

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:43:00 EDT

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has agreed to step down later this month and serve 120 days in a county jail as part of a plea deal. Kilpatrick's resignation ends an almost six-month fight to stay in office amid obstruction of justice charges. Thursday night, Kilpatrick made his first public speech to Detroiters after the plea bargain.

Bargain Hunters Snap Up California Homes

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The housing market may be in a downward spiral, but it's a buyer's market for many deal seekers in California. Yet for first-time buyers, the path to home ownership can still be rocky. From member station KXJZ in Sacramento, Steve Milne reports.

Should Babies Get Own Plane Section...

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A decidedly non-scientific study of air travelers by the bargain fare Web site Airfare Watchdog.com shows overwhelming support for establishing a separate section on airplanes for parents with babies and small children. The Web site's creator discusses the feasibility of such an idea.

Bargain Hunting Trickles Up To High-End Grocers

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The slowing economy and rising food prices are hurting everyone, even high-end grocery stores. Whole Foods has begun giving value tours that walk customers through bargain hunting. Robert Smith takes one of these tours, and also talks to consultant George Whalin about how even upscale grocery stores are vulnerable to an economic slump.

As Retail Chains Fold, Shoppers Flock To Bargains

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

In the past few weeks, some retail chains have gone out of business, or filed for bankruptcy protection. Retail consultant Howard Davidowitz traces the problem to increasing online sales and the credit crunch, among other factors. Davidowitz talks with Steve Inskeep.

Stages Of Grief For The 'BPP': Bargaining

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:13:00 EDT

The Bryant Park Project's Caitlin Kenney has the best song in the world today. In our stages of grief, Caitlin's reached bargaining.

A Farewell To Bad Books

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:23:00 EDT

Jonathan Karp, the publisher and editor-in-chief of Twelve, explains why we're living in "the age of the disposable book" and why he believes most books will inevitably wind up in the bargain bin.

U.S. Stocks Close Higher

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:07:00 EDT

The Dow Jones industrial average finished up 32 points at 11,382. That followed a day of fluctuations. The market opened sharply lower as traders reacted to oil prices that rose to $142 a barrel. Bargain-hunters took stocks into positive territory.

Town Dump New, Chic Place to Shop

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Bargain hunters in the toniest suburbs are pulling up in their cars to pick through their neighbors' trash and making off with everything from Weber grills to valuable old books. The competition has become fierce for "shopping" at the dump.

Why Won't Clinton Drop Out...

Wed, 14 May 2008 16:32:00 EDT

One theory is that New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is remaining in the Democratic presidential race as bargaining chip for the vice presidency. Democratic voters, according to a new poll, are enthusiastic about the idea of this "unity ticket," but party insiders harbor more mixed feelings about an Obama/Clinton ticket.