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Seltzer delivery man practices bygone craft in New York City

For Walter Backerman, seltzer is more than a drink. It is the embodiment of his family.For Walter Backerman, seltzer is more than a drink. It is the embodiment of his family.




5 more minutes? Alarm answers with a firm 'no'

Inventor Paul Sammut designed the clock that forces its owner to get out of bed. Once the alarm goes off, to stop it one must get out of bed, go into the kitchen or bathroom, and punch the day's date into a telephone-style keypad. There is no snooze button. If you unplug it, a battery takes over. As wake-up time approaches, you cannot reset the alarm time. It could be the world's most exasperating alarm clock.




Small business employment accelerates
The job market is looking up and small businesses are reaping the benefits. The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index, which tracks hiring at companies with 300 or fewer employees, reported a 1.66 percent increase in March, the highest month-over-month increase since June 2010.

Senate passes small business investment bill
Legislation to help startup companies raise capital by reducing some federal regulations won easy passage in the Senate Thursday despite warnings from some Democrats that less government oversight would mean more abuse and scams.

Small business confidence climbs to year-high
U.S. small business confidence rose to a one year high in February as more owners reported plans to rebuild stocks after 56 months of inventory liquidation, hinting at a pick-up in domestic demand.

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