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...early 2000. The latest acquisition by publishing giant Barnes and Noble in March 2001, however, promises to revolutionize Sparknotes forever. Rumors abound that the takeover will mean that Sparknotes online will no longer be free and that Barnes and Noble is envisioning the study guide as a direct competitor to Cliff’s Notes. Yagan denies these rumors, though. He continually asserts that, “Barnes and Noble does not have a vision for Sparknotes other than our vision. The vision for the website remains unchanged.” He goes on to point out that...
Russia's space program may be foundering, but its reputation as a mathematics-and-science powerhouse is paying off for its computer programmers. Companies like Intel and Sun Microsystems are increasingly setting up software-development labs there, positioning Russia as a competitor to India, the outsourcing leader for code-writing projects. Russia could gain the edge on highly specialized product development because its programmers usually have degrees in math and physics and a solid grasp of computer technology. "These are not classic coders. They are high-level mathematicians who work on complex software," says Chuck Mulloy, a spokesman for Intel...
...biggest indicator of Tommy’s bust is the boom over at their fiercest competitor, Pinnochio’s. “As far as business goes, it’s quadrupled since the beginning of the year. Now business is just crazy,” said Ralphie Z., a manager at Pinocchio’s. Ralphie criticizes Tommy’s for never staying true to its Italian roots...
...jump shot in the final minute of Chicago's title-clinching victory in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals? He probably can't, but, for more sensible fans, seeing Michael Jordan take on this challenge - regardless of the results - only adds to Jordan's legacy as a tremendous competitor...
Let’s Go guides compared especially poorly with their chief competitor, the rapidly expanding Lonely Planet series...