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Quick news from around the Web...

Starbucks to pay full tuition for employees who take online college classes

Leslie's Poolmart to open 15 new stores this week

Cost Plus and Shutterfly team up for Mother's Day shopping spree

Canadian chain David's Tea prepares for IPO and 300 store expansion in the United States

45% of small, medium sized businesses say their own websites serve as best marketing tool

And finally...Burger King plans to pay for the July nuptials of Joel Burger and Ashley King, the duo that has been called Burger-King since their meeting in the fifth grade. Story
 

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