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HarperCollins Publishers announced Monday it would acquire Thomas Nelson, a religious book publisher based in Nashville, according to the New York Times. Thomas Nelson's reputation for publishing inspirational pieces such as New York Times bestseller “Heaven Is For Real” will help HarperCollins gain leverage in the religious books market.

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Thomas Nelson Acquired By HarperCollins

Ron Paul is getting invites from Libertarian Party supporters to run as a third-party candidate, ABC News reported. The Republican presidential candidate is being courted from leaders of the Libertarian Party, who are enthusiastic about his political views and calling him the “ideal candidate.” “Absolutely, that would be fabulous,” said Jim Lesczynski, media relations director for the Manhattan Libertarian Party as quoted by ABC News….

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Ron Paul Courted By Libertarian Party Supporters

The United States' risk of deflation is worsening despite a recent rebound in growth, some economists and investors say.

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Deflation Risks Rising In U.S., According To Economists

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NASA successfully launched a satellite Friday to collect more accurate data on weather and climate change predictions. The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System, known as NPP, lifted off from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base Friday morning aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket, PC Magazine reports….

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NASA Launches Satellite To Study Weather Patterns

A medical society restated its opposition to marijuana legalization after its California chapter considered voicing its support for allowing use of the drug in adults. Directors of the American Society for Addiction Medicine met in Washington Sunday to discuss a report from three of its top California members that recommends replacing the state's besieged medical marijuana program with a system that treats and taxes pot like alcohol, the Associated Press reports….

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Marijuana Legalization: Addiction Doctors Restate Their Opposition To The Drug

Mona Simpson, the biological sister of the late Apple founder Steve Jobs, memorialized her brother in a eulogy published in The New York Times Sunday. USA Today reported that the eulogy was read during Jobs’ memorial service on Oct.

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Mona Simpson Eulogy of Brother Steve Jobs Published

Merck cholesterol drug Vytorin helps reduce heart attack, stroke and related problems in patients with kidney disease, the Food and Drug Administration said….

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Merck Cholesterol Drug Helps Kidney Disease Patients, FDA Suggests