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The counting of votes to determine whether employees at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. can form a union begins on Tuesday.

Amazon is making it harder for customers to get books published by Hachette and its imprints. Amazon wants deeper discounts on the publisher's books; Hachette is balking. So if you go to the online retailer looking for, say, the new J.K. Rowling mystery, Amazon tells you the hardcover is currently unavailable.

The Lompoc Concert Association tops off its 75th Anniversary Season with a live performance featuring the Alias Brass Quintet on Saturday, March 18th at the First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St. in Lompoc.

Founded in 2013, Alias Brass is a collaboration of five uniquely talented artists from across the nation who blend virtuosic musicianship and a high level of entertainment. Their repertoire moves from baroque and classical to jazz and pop, and they are dazzling audiences across North and South America. With a mission to ensure that music remains sustainable and thriving in today’s society, Alias Brass has received critical acclaim for being captivating, diverse, and innovative.

Slate contributor Seth Stevenson comments on the effectiveness of the new theatrical ad campaign from online bookseller Amazon -- a series of short films called Amazon Theater that are seen before the start of the feature, boasting big-name stars and heavy product placement.

Amazon says the technology will now be replaced by smart carts that allow customers to skip the checkout line but also see their spending in real time.