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I’m still here: back online after a year without the internet
I'd read enough blog posts and magazine articles and books about how the internet makes us lonely, or stupid, or lonely and stupid, that I'd begun to believe them.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.dzone.com/links/r/im_still_here_back_online_after_a_year_without_th.html
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BBC News
World’s first 3D-printer gun fired
The world’s first gun made using a 3D printer is successfully tested in the US by a group planning to make the blueprints available online.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22421185
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Billboard Shows Different Messages for Kids and Adults
A billboard in Spain created by an organization dedicated to aiding abused children shows a different message to children and adults, even if both see the ad at the same time. The feat is achieved by use of lenticular printing, which allows different images to be seen depending on the vantage ...
May 6 Monday - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mashable/~3/uxJAw3nzAEg/
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Mashable
Billboard Shows Different Messages for Kids and Adults
A billboard in Spain created by an organization dedicated to aiding abused children shows a different message to children and adults, even if both see the ad at the same time. The feat is achieved by use of lenticular printing, which allows different images to be seen depending on the vantage point. In this case, if the billboard is seen ...
May 6 Monday - http://mashable.com/2013/05/06/billboard-message-children-lenticular/
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Business Today|
Aashiqui 2 emerges first super hit of 2013
Aashiqui 2, the Aditya Roy Kapur- and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer, has emerged as the first super hit of 2013 as it continues to rake in big moolah at the box office.
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Philly.com Business
Popular Cherry Hill restaurant to close after 30 years
When Andreotti's Viennese Cafe opened in Cherry Hill in 1983, Marianne Andreotti would deliver her restaurant's seven-cheese spread to people sitting outside in their cars, waiting for a table.
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Philly.com Business
Qatar Airways plans Philadelphia expansion
The head of fast-growing Qatar Airways says it plans to add Philadelphia to its routes next year as part of alliances with American Airlines and other U.S.-based carriers.
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Philly.com Business
Sequestration probably the dumbest way to cut the budget
In Washington, no publicly visible pain is the way to budget gain. "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" That familiar philosophical question has been rewritten by the recent reaction to the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to furlough air-traffic controllers in order to fulfill the sequestration budget ...
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Philly.com Business
Joseph W. Mahoney Jr., 58, executive vice president of Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
A man greatly respected for his passionate commitment to the region and his high integrity ...
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Suit filed over stent seen as unnecessary
A patient who was told by Pennsylvania Hospital that her cardiologist may have placed an unnecessary stent has filed a malpractice suit against the doctor, the hospital, and the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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Philly.com Business
Sallie Mae keeps bugging him
Despite an agreement, the student-loan corporation wants to collect on a loan.
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Philly.com Business
Duke & Winston: Britain meets Philly in casual clothing line
Sean Olubodun wants his stuff to be in 150 stores by the end of 2014.
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Philly.com Business
Bankruptcies
Pennsylvania James E. Fitt, also known as Freely I Give, also known as What We Give; and Ellen L. Fitt, also known as What We Give L.L.C., also known as Kingdom Investments L.L.C., also known as Ellen Warlow, also known as Kingdom Purpose L.L.C., also known as K&F Investments L.L.C., 3941 Glendale Rd., Huntingdon Valley; Chapter 7; no schedules available.
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Philly.com Business
Tesla to add King of Prussia Mall store
Clothing, furniture vendors also on track, says owner Simon ...
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Philly.com Business
PhillyInc: Phila. well-positioned to foster education tech start-ups
With its top-flight medical schools, hospitals, and pharmaceutical industry, Philadelphia has long been fertile ground for health information technology start-ups.
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Philly.com Business
Insider Transactions
Securities trades recently reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission by officers, directors and principal shareholders of corporations based or having sizable employment in the Philadelphia area. Titles are as reported to the SEC.
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Philly.com Business
Fishtown entrepreneur thanks her community
For jewelry artisan Sarah Lewis, this month is a time for celebration. Celebration, yes. Easy breathing, no.
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Philly.com Business
Comcast's Krone-y Capitalism
A Comcast honcho got a huge payday for becoming top aide to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. We smell a rat.
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Philly.com Business
People in the News
The University of the Sciences has hired James Waldon director of public safety. He was director of police and safety at Gannon University and a county detective for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, Newark.
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Philly.com Business
On the Boards
Cheryl L. Young has been named to the board of the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, a nonprofit environmental group. She is a shareholder at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller, Philadelphia.
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Philly.com Business
OSHA launches inspection of PHL work conditions
A series of complaints filed last week set off an OSHA investigation.
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Philly.com Business
Philly airport workers allege unsafe work setting
Wheelchair attendants at Philadelphia International Airport are alleging that defective equipment, lack of training and exposure to bodily fluids have led to unsafe working conditions.
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Philly.com Business
Diane Mastrull: Heir to photo-development legacy goes digital
In even the most functional family, there can be a painful something that triggers a strong emotional response, despite the passage of time.
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Wired Science
Wired Space Photo of the Day: Stunning Supernova
These delicate wisps of gas make up an object known as SNR B0519-69.0, or SNR 0519 for short. The thin, blood-red shells are actually the remnants from when an unstable progenitor star exploded violently as a supernova around 600 years ...
May 6 Monday - http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/05/wired-space-photo-of-the-day-stunning-supernova/
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Business Standard
Russia, Germany express interest in NIMZs
Russia, Germany and some other countries have expressed keen interest in participating in the proposed national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), Parliament was informed today.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/russia-germany-express-interest-in-nimzs/232242/on
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Business Standard
MTNL soars on heavy volumes on revival hopes
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has soared 15% to Rs 23.30 on back of heavy volumes on revival hopes.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/mtnl-soarsheavy-volumesrevival-hopes/232054/on
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Business Standard
21% rise in gross tax collections in TN
After registering a 21 per cent rise in gross revenue collections at around Rs 47,000 crore last year, the Tamil Nadu government expressed confidence in achieving the target of over Rs 56,000 crore this year.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/21-rise-in-gross-tax-collections-in-tn/515249/
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Business Standard
Punjab to digitise land records soon
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday finalised the blueprint of the transformation of the Revenue Department in the presence of the revenue minister, Bikram Singh Majithia, after a brainstorming session with all commissioners of divisions and deputy commissioners of the districts.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/punjab-to-digitise-land-records-soon/515232/
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Business Standard
Uttarakhand to Centre: Eco zone shattering hydro dream
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Monday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and opposed the new 4,179.59 sq km eco-sensitive zone in the Bhagirathi Valley, which put tough restrictions on tourism and hydel projects in the hill state.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/uttarakhand-to-centre-eco-zone-shattering-hydro-dream/515231/
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Sugarcane pay to UP farmers tops estimates, but dues remain
As the 2012-13 sugarcane crushing season rounds off in Uttar Pradesh, the total dues to farmers have exceeded the state government estimates set last year.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sugarcane-pay-to-up-farmers-tops-estimatesdues-remain/515230/
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In April, services growth at lowest since Oct 2011
The dominating sector of the Indian economy -- services -- began the financial year 2012-13 on a dismal note with its growth falling to its lowest level in April, 2013 since October, 2011, when output of the tertiary sector last contracted, shows the widely-tracked HSBC purchasing managers' index (PMI).
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/in-april-services-growth-at-lowest-since-oct-2011/232610/on
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Now, Guj tourists may get to see Asiatic Lions in Amreli too
Tourists visiting Gujarat to get a glimpse of the Asiatic Lions might get to see them at a new address at Ambardi in Amreli district, the eastern end of Gir Sanctuary, by this year-end.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/now-guj-tourists-may-get-to-see-asiatic-lions-in-amreli-too/515264/
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Govt introduces Bill to raise capital of Nabard to Rs 20,000 cr
With an aim to expand the role of Nabard in rural economy, the government today introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to raise its authorised capital four times to Rs 20,000 crore.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/govt-introduces-bill-to-raise-capitalnabard-to-rs-20000-cr/232599/on
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Markets turn flat; Metal, IT majors gain
After the early gains in morning deals, markets moved sideways with the Sensex up 64 points at 19,639 while the Nifty continued to hover around the 5,957 levels.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-turn-flat-metal-it-majors-gain/231873/on
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Silver demand for investment falls over 80% in 2012
While gold might be losing shine due to falling prices, silver had dimmed last year itself.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/silver-demand-for-investment-falls-over-80-in-2012/515250/
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Bihar opens highest number of wheat procurement centres
After paddy, Bihar has again set an ambitious target to procure wheat from its farmers for the central pool.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/bihar-opens-highest-numberwheat-procurement-centres/515251/
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Steel imports to remain a hot issue for India
Overcapacity and production more than the market can absorb at rates remunerative for suppliers have remained principal concerns for the world steel industry since the 2008-09 global financial meltdown, the members of which still keep flying.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/steel-imports-to-remainhot-issue-for-india/515253/
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Post-poll shock: KERC effects 23 paise hike in power tariff
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), on Monday effected 23 paise per unit rise in power tariff for all the electricity supply companies (Escoms) in the state for 2013-14.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/post-poll-shock-kerc-effects-23-paise-hike-in-power-tariff/515273/
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CBDT notifies tax returns form for 2012-13
Income Tax image via ShutterstockThe Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the new income tax returns (ITR) form for financial year 2012-13, with changes targeting wealth taxes evaders.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cbdt-notifies-tax-returns-form-for-2012-13/232526/on
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Deutsche Bank sees Sensex at 22,500 by Dec, further rate cuts
Deutsche Bank today reaffirmed its target for the BSE Sensex at 22,500 by December and said it expects further 75 basis points cut in repo rate this year, taking its CY2013 rate cut forecast to 1.50%.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/deutsche-bank-sees-sensex-at-22500-by-dec-further-rate-cuts/232525/on
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Sebi relaxes norms for Tata Tele for offer for sale of shares
Tata Teleservices today said market regulator Sebi has relaxed norms for offer for sale of shares by promoters that will allow it to achieve the minimum level of public shareholding at 25%.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sebi-relaxes-norms-for-tata-tele-for-offer-for-saleshares/232527/on
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Maharashtra offers special sops for mega projects
The new industrial policy of state of Maharastra 2013-2018 provides a customised package of incentives to help growth of mega projects classified on the basis of fixed cost investment and employee strength.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/maharashtra-offers-special-sops-for-mega-projects/232519/on
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Maharashtra shows exit route to SEZ developers
The new state industrial policy 2013-2108 has come up with exit route for special economic zone developers in the and at the same time evolve new strategy to tackle land availability for industrial purposes.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/maharashtra-shows-exit-route-to-sez-developers/232510/on
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Equity MFs may have fared better in April
It is likely India's equity mutual fund sector recorded a good performance in April, thanks to a decline in redemption requests and better inflows.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/equity-mfs-may-have-fared-better-in-april/515278/
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What type of crisis for India?
In mid-1994, Rudiger Dornbusch and Alejandro Werner warned that Mexico was heading into a crisis.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/what-typecrisis-for-india/515276/
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Cobra stings again, 23 new institutions named
In its continuing undercover operation, spanning several months, Cobrapost finds dozens and dozens of major public sector banks, and many more private banks, across the country are blatantly involved in money laundering, as are major insurers.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cobra-stings-again-23-new-institutions-named/231830/on
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April services PMI logs slowest growth in 18 months
India’s services sector began the 2013-14 financial year on a dismal note, as the HSBC Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for services sector grew at its slowest pace in one and half years at 50.7 points in April, compared to 51.4 in March.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/april-services-pmi-logs-slowest-growth-in-18-months/231844/on
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Cobrapost fails to sting bank stocks
Banking stocks remained unruffled in the face of fresh allegations of money-laundering by banks and insurers made in the latest revelations by online magazine Cobrapost.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cobrapost-fails-to-sting-bank-stocks/515283/
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Deleveraging key to improving profits for JP Associates
Jaiprakash Associates (JPA) plans to deleverage its balance sheet by bringing down its consolidated net debt of Rs 50,313 crore by about Rs 6,000 crore in FY14.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/deleveraging-key-to-improving-profits-for-jp-associates/515285/
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Markets stage recovery on metal and software shares
Markets have recovered from the day's low and is trading firm.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-stage-recoverymetal-software-shares/231837/on
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Short-term trend range bound between 5,925 & 6,020
The market is range trading, with some upside momentum.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/short-term-trend-range-bound-between-59256020/515288/
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Metal shares rises as LMEX surges 5%
Shares of metal companies are in focus on the bourses with many frontline stocks trading higher up to 4% after LMEX, a gauge of six metals traded on the London Metal Exchange (LME), rose over 5% on Friday, after a better than expected US non farm payrolls data.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/metal-shares-rises-as-lmex-surges-5/231852/on
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Kudankulam atomic plant - Proceed but no safety compromises: SC
The Supreme Court today allowed the controversial Kudankulam nuclear project in southern Tamil Nadu to be commissioned but also imposed tough preconditions to ensure the safety of people living around it and who have been agitating against it.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/kudankulam-atomic-plant-proceedno-safety-compromises-sc/515313/
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Direct benefits transfer for LPG again put off
In a setback to the government’s Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) programme, its scheduled launch for the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or cooking gas) subsidy on May 15 has been postponed.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/direct-benefits-transfer-for-lpg-again-put-off/232452/on
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Antony to commission MIG-29 K fighter planes into Navy
Union Defence Minister A K Antony will commission MIG-29 K fighter planes into the Indian Navy on May 11 in Goa.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/antony-to-commission-mig-29-k-fighter-planes-into-navy/231948/on
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NEWSALERT: Parliament adjourned till 2 pm
The Parliament has been adjourned till 2 pm as BJP stalled proceedings, demanding resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/newsalert-parliament-adjourned-till-2-pm/231968/on
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FIIs pour in Rs 2,600cr in May;investment nears $12 bn in 2013
Overseas investors have pumped in a staggering Rs 2,600 crore ($483 million) in the Indian stock market during the first two trading sessions of the month amid political and economic worries.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/fiis-pour-in-rs-2600cr-in-mayinvestment-nears-12-bn-in-2013/232460/on
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India services growth plunges to bottom in April since October, 2011
The dominating sector of the Indian economy--services--began the financial year 2012-13 on a dismal note with its growth falling to its lowest level in April, 2013 since October, 2011, when output of the tertiary sector last contracted, shows the widely-tracked HSBC purchasing managers' index (PMI).
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-services-growth-plunges-to-bottom-in-april-since-october-2011/232441/on
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Gold recovers on heavy buying, silver extends gain
Gold image via ShutterstockGold prices recovered smartly at the domestic bullion market here today on heavy demand from stockists and investors amid good marriage seasonal offtake.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/gold-recoversheavy-buying-silver-extends-gain/232449/on
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Services PMI falls for third straight month in April
Indian services growth eased dramatically during April as new orders came in at a much slower pace, prompting firms to rein in hiring plans, a business survey showed on Monday.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/services-pmi-falls-for-third-straight-month-in-april/231844/on
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SpiceJet extends gains on Jhunjhunwala stake buy
SpiceJet has rallied 6% to Rs 42.85, extending its previous day’s over 6% gain, after billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s wife Rekha Jhunjhunwala acquired 2.5 million shares in the company through open market transaction on Friday.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/spicejet-extends-gainsjhunjhunwala-stake-buy/231841/on
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RIL surpasses ITC to reclaim third most-valued co status
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) today overtook FMCG major ITC to become the country's third most-valued company after TCS and ONGC.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ril-surpasses-itc-to-reclaim-third-most-valued-co-status/232429/on
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RIL surpasses ITC to reclaim third most-valued co status
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) today overtook FMCG major ITC to become the country's third most-valued company after TCS and ONGC.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/ril-surpasses-itc-to-reclaim-third-most-valued-co-status/232428/on
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Govt aims to bring down CAD to 2.5% by 12th Plan-end: Montek
The government aims to bring down current account deficit (CAD) to about 2.5 per cent of the GDP by March 2017, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia said today.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/govt-aims-to-bring-down-cad-to-25-by-12th-plan-end-montek/231967/on
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SPARC dips as FDA rejects Levetiracetam NDA
Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) is trading lower by 4% to Rs 124 after the company announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected New Drug Application (NDA) for Levetiracetam extended-release tablets.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/sparc-dips-as-fda-rejects-levetiracetam-nda/231976/on
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Markets pare gains; Financials lead drop
Markets pared gains in afternoon session this Monday back of profit-booking in rate sensitive sectors such as banks, real-estate after the central bank’s hawkish stance in monetary policy.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-pare-gains-financials-lead-drop/231974/on
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Fresh extension to JPC on 2G scam
A screen grab of Lok SabhaThe JPC on 2G scam is set to get a fresh extension with the Lok Sabha today unanimously adopting a resolution to this effect.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/fresh-extension-to-jpc2g-scam/232360/on
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Green Shoots Tracker
Production in the eight core sectors increased 2.9% in March.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/green-shoots-tracker/515318/
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Odisha raises cap on iron ore output to 57 million tonnes
Odisha, the country's biggest iron ore producer has raised the cap on ore output from Joda and Koira circles to 57 million tonne (mt) for 2013-14, 9.6% higher than the ceiling of 52 mt that was fixed for 2012-13.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/odisha-raises-capiron-ore-output-to-57-million-tonnes/232314/on
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Vijay Bahuguna meets PM, opposes eco sensitive zone
Uttarakhand chief minister Vijay Bahuguna today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and opposed the new 4179.59 sq km eco sensitive zone in the Bhagirathi Valley which put tough restrictions on tourism activities and hydel projects in the hill state.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/vijay-bahuguna-meets-pm-opposes-eco-sensitive-zone/232315/on
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Indian public cloud services market to reach $443 mn in 2013
The public cloud services market in India is expected to grow 36% in 2013 to total $443 million, up from $326 million in 2012, according to Gartner.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/indian-public-cloud-services-market-to-reach-443-mn-in-2013/232022/on
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Nickel up 1% on strong global cues
Nickel prices moved up by 0.99 per cent to Rs 829.50 per kg in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions on the back of pick up in demand in the spot market on firming global trend.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/nickel1strong-global-cues/232033/on
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Copper gains 0.33% on spot demand, global cues
Copper prices gained 0.33 per cent to Rs 395.85 per kg in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions driven by a rise in demand in the spot market amid a firm global trend.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/copper-gains-033spot-demand-global-cues/232031/on
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Gold futures rise 0.5% on global cues
Gold image via ShutterstockBuoyed by a firm global trend, gold prices rose by Rs 142 to Rs 29,104 per 10 grams in futures trade today as speculators enlarged their positions.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/gold-futures-rise-05global-cues/232041/on
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India set to scale up ties with Iran; joint exploration on cards
Salman KhurshidNotwithstanding sanctions against Iran, India is set to scale up economic and commercial engagement with it with proposals for joint investment in infrastructure and joint exploration of oil high on the agenda.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-set-to-scaletiesiran-joint-explorationcards/232253/on
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Cargo traffic at 12 major ports down by 2.6% in 2012-13
Cargo traffic at 12 major ports in the country declined by 2.58 per cent at 545.68 million tonnes during 2012-13, according to the government.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cargo-traffic-at-12-major-ports-down-by-26-in-2012-13/232279/on
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India set to scale up ties with Iran; jointt exploration on cards
Salman KhurshidNotwithstanding sanctions against Iran, India is set to scale up economic and commercial engagement with it with proposals for joint investment in infrastructure and joint exploration of oil high on the agenda.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-set-to-scaletiesiran-jointt-explorationcards/232253/on
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TN commits Rs 984-cr to raise farm sector prospects
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday announced schemes worth Rs 984.7 crore aimed at boosting agricultural production in the state besides ensuring fair prices for agri produce in the market.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/tn-commits-rs-984-cr-to-raise-farm-sector-prospects/515240/
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Russia, Germany express interest in NIMZs
Russia, Germany and some other countries have expressed keen interest in participating in the proposed national investment and manufacturing zones (NIMZs), Parliament was informed today.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/russia-germany-express-interest-in-nimzs/232241/on
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Lookout notice against ex-IAF chief in chopper deal: Antony
CBI has issued a lookout notice against a former IAF chief in connection with alleged irregularities in procurement of VVIP helicopters, Defence Minister A K Antony told the Lok Sabha today.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/lookout-notice-against-ex-iaf-chief-in-chopper-deal-antony/232243/on
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Cobrapost alleges 23 banks in money laundering nexus
In its continuing undercover operation, spanning several months, Cobrapost finds dozens and dozens of major public sector banks, and many more private banks, across the country are blatantly involved in money laundering, as are major insurers.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/cobrapost-alleges-23-banks-in-money-laundering-nexus/231830/on
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Chilli down 2% on weak demand, large stocks
Chilli prices fell by Rs 132 to Rs 5,900 per quintal in futures trade today, following on speculators buying driven by falling spot market demand amid reports of higher output.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/chilli-down-2weak-demand-large-stocks/232047/on
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Delay in Food Bill immoral, Sen
Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen has called the paralysis in the functioning of Parliament leading to delay in passing of the Food Security Bill as immoral.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/delay-in-food-bill-immoral-sen/232052/on
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Business Standard
Maize sheds 2% on aggressive selling
Maize prices fell by Rs 33 to Rs 1,117 per quintal in futures trade today on the back of lower global markets sentiment.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/maize-sheds-2aggressive-selling/232198/on
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Business Standard
Coriander slips over 3% on mounting supplies
Coriander prices plummeted by Rs 206 to Rs 6,488 per quintal in futures trading today as speculators reduced positions following adequate stocks in the spot market and fall in export.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/coriander-slips-over-3mounting-supplies/232186/on
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Business Standard
Markets end higher led by index heavyweights
Benchmark indices ended higher, amid a volatile trading session, led by buying among software shares and index heavyweight Reliance Inds.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-end-higher-led-by-index-heavyweights/232184/on
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Business Standard
Jeera down 0.7% on profit-booking
Amid profit-booking by speculators, jeera prices fell by 0.69 per cent to Rs 12,970 per quintal in futures market today.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/jeera-down-07profit-booking/231967/on
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Business Standard
Kudankulam plant: Proceed but no safety compromises, says SC
The Supreme Court today allowed the controversial Kudankulam nuclear project in southern Tamil Nadu to be commissioned but also imposed tough preconditions to ensure the safety of people living around it and who have been agitating against it.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/kudankulam-plant-proceedno-safety-compromises-says-sc/515313/
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Business Standard
Zinc up 0.6% on overseas cues, spot demand
Tracking a firming trend overseas and rising domestic demand, zinc futures prices today edged up by 0.60 per cent to Rs 101.35 per kg as speculators enlarged positions.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/zinc06overseas-cues-spot-demand/232056/on
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Business Standard
Markets stage recovery on metals and software shares
Markets have recovered from the day's low and is trading firm.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-stage-recoverymetals-software-shares/231837/on
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Business Standard
HEG gains on seven-fold jump in Q4 profit
HEG is trading higher by 7% to Rs 190 after reporting seven-fold jump in net profit at Rs 35 crore for the quarter ended March 2013, due to foreign exchange gain.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/heg-gainsseven-fold-jump-in-q4-profit/231829/on
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Business Standard
Market pulse for key metals and energy : Mangal Keshav
Gold futures closed slightly lower reversing from early gains on Friday, as better-than-expected US employment data eroded the precious metal’s safe-haven demand.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/market-pulse-for-key-metalsenergymangal-keshav/231822/on
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Business Standard
Jindal Poly Films surges on acquisition of BOPP biz of ExxonMobil
Jindal Poly Films has surged 10% to Rs 169 after the company engaged in commodity chemicals business announced the acquisition of global biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) business of ExxonMobil Chemical for $235 million (approx.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/jindal-poly-films-surgesacquisitionbopp-bizexxonmobil/231796/on
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Business Standard
Oil higher in Asia after robust US jobs report
Oil was up in Asian trade today after an upbeat US jobs report bolstered confidence the US economic recovery is on track.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/oil-higher-in-asia-after-robust-us-jobs-report/231779/on
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Business Standard
IT, metal shares gain as markets open higher
Markets opened marginally in green, but weakness in banking shares dragged it into the negative zone, minutes after opening.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/it-metal-shares-gain-as-markets-open-higher/231791/on
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Business Standard
Finolex Industries hits 5-year high on robust Q4 earnings
Finolex Industries has surged 10% to Rs 109 after reporting a robust 41% year-on-year (yoy) growth in its net profit at Rs 79.34 crore for the quarter ended March 2013, on back of lower raw material and interest cost.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/finolex-industries-hits-5-year-highrobust-q4-earnings/231781/on
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Business Standard
Markets open marginally up; IT and metals gain
Markets have opened in the green this morning, taking cues from the global bourses.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-open-marginally-up-itmetals-gain/231778/on
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Business Standard
Expect a correction in near term, say fund managers
Markets posted their third-straight weekly gains on hopes of global growth recovery after the central bank’s monetary policy easing.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/expectcorrection-in-near-term-say-fund-managers/231773/on
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Business Standard
Pre-Market: Global trends may set market moves
Trend in global equities is likely to set the tone for Indian markets this week.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/pre-market-global-trends-may-set-market-moves/231766/on
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Business Standard
Turmeric tumbles over 3% on supply pressure
Turmeric prices declined by 3.33 per cent to Rs 6,220 per quintal in futures trade today as speculators trimmed their positions, triggered by increased supplies from the new season crop in the spot marketsBesides, subdued overseas demand also weighed on the turmeric prices.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/turmeric-tumbles-over-3supply-pressure/231996/on
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Business Standard
Markets end higher amid volatile trading session
Benchmark indices ended higher, amid a volatile trading session, led by buying among software shares and index heavyweight Reliance Inds.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-end-higher-amid-volatile-trading-session/232151/on
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Business Standard
Subbarao says no housing bubble building up
There is no housing price bubble building up in India, Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said on Monday in a post-policy conference call with analysts.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/subbarao-says-no-housing-bubble-building-up/232126/on
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Business Standard
Crude oil firms up on overseas cues
Crude oil futures prices rose by over 1 per cent to Rs 5,195 per barrel today as speculators engaged in creating positions, driven by a firming trend in Asia after strong US jobs report.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/crude-oil-firms-upoverseas-cues/231977/on
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Business Standard
India, China agree to restore status quo along LAC
After their troops remained in "face-to-face" situation for nearly three weeks, India and China have agreed to restore status quo along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Western Sector as it existed prior to April 15, when Chinese intruded into Indian territory there.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/india-china-agree-to-restore-status-quo-along-lac/232116/on
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Business Standard
Lead gains about 0.7% firm domestic demand, global cues
Lead gained 0.77 per cent to Rs 110.95 per kg in futures trade today, after speculators enlarged positions amid rising domestic demand and a firming trend overseas.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/lead-gains-about-07-firm-domestic-demand-global-cues/232115/on
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Business Standard
Chana sheds 0.57% on subdued demand, increased supply
Chana prices lost 0.57 per cent to Rs 3,490 per quintal in futures trading today as speculators reduced their positions, triggered by a weak spot market demand against rising supplies of new crop.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/chana-sheds-057subdued-demand-increased-supply/232055/on
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Business Standard
Operation Red Spider 2: Modus operandi, allegations and targets
Online media firm Cobrapost.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/operation-red-spider-2-modus-operandi-allegationstargets/232108/on
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Business Standard
Oilmeal exports slump by 51% in April: SEA
Oilmeal exports from the country dropped significantly by 51 per cent to 1,99,168 tonnes in April as supply was less due to lower crushing, industry body SEA said today.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/oilmeal-exports-slump-by-51-in-april-sea/232090/on
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Business Standard
Oilmeals exports slump by 51% in April: SEA
Oilmeals exports from the country dropped significantly by 51 per cent to 1,99,168 tonnes in April as supply was less due to lower crushing, industry body SEA said today.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/oilmeals-exports-slump-by-51-in-april-sea/232090/on
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Business Standard
Our industry is unnecessarily too competent: Milind Barve
At a time when more than half of the market share in India's mutual fund industry is controlled by the top five players, smaller fund houses are finding the going tough.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/our-industry-is-unnecessarily-too-competent-milind-barve/232095/on
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Business Standard
Markets extend gains, Metal shares shine
Benchmark indices have extended the gains, amid a volatile trading session, led by buying among software shares and index heavyweight Reliance Inds.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/markets-extend-gains-metal-shares-shine/232083/on
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Business Standard
RBI committee favours differential tax regime for exporters
Seeking to boost exports and bridge the ballooning current account deficit, a RBI committee today suggested slew of measures like introduction of differential tax regime and increasing the scope of interest subsidy scheme for exporters.
May 6 Monday - http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/rbi-committee-favours-differential-tax-regime-for-exporters/232620/on
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Mashable
This Mask Gives You Superhuman Abilities
Fans of "Iron Man," take notice: A group of students at the Royal College of Art in London have created two masks that can give you superhuman sight and hearing The first prototype covers the wearer's ears, mouth and nose and uses a directional microphone to give him the ability to hear an isolated sound in a noisy environment. For ...
May 5 Sunday - http://mashable.com/2013/05/06/mask-superhuman/
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Business News Newswire
Ringgit Jumps Most Since 1998, Stocks Reach Record Post Election
Malaysia 's stocks jumped the most since 2008 after Prime Minister Najib Razak won a clear majority in the election, giving him a mandate to continue his economic reforms.
May 5 Sunday - http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-05-06/ringgit-jumps-most-in-three-years-after-najib-election-victory.html
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Portland Press Herald
Cruise ship season kicks off in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor has booked 135 ships for the season, which would break the current record of 108 ships, set last year.
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Portland Press Herald
Largest cruise ship ever to visit Portland expected in 2015
The Quantum of the Seas is about 10 feet longer than the Queen Mary and carries 4,180 passengers.
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Technology Review
Government Lab Reveals Quantum Internet Operated Continuously For Over Two Years
A quantum internet capable of sending perfectly secure messages has been running at Los Alamos National Labs for the last two and a half years, say researchers ...
May 5 Sunday - http://www.technologyreview.com/view/514581/government-lab-reveals-quantum-internet-operated-continuously-for-over-two-years/
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Media ReDEFined by jason hirschhorn
After nearly 10 years, Adobe abandons its Creative Suite entirely to focus on Creative Cloud
Adobe first launched Creative Suite 1 back in 2003, and now, ten years and six versions later, the company is taking a left turn: Adobe is abandoning its Creative Suite entirely to focus efforts on Creative Cloud. There will be backlash for this, no doubt. Adobe targets the same Pro and Pro-sumer ...
May 6 Monday - http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheNextWeb/~3/2OZWuPMOF_E/
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The Next Web Network
After nearly 10 years, Adobe abandons its Creative Suite entirely to focus on Creative Cloud
Adobe first launched Creative Suite 1 back in 2003, and now, ten years and six versions later, the company is taking a left turn: Adobe is abandoning its Creative Suite entirely to focus efforts on Creative Cloud. There will be backlash for this, no doubt. Adobe targets the same Pro and Pro-sumer community that Apple had the misfortune of knowing ...
May 6 Monday - http://thenextweb.com/insider/2013/05/06/after-nearly-10-years-adobe-abandons-its-creative-suite-entirely-to-focus-on-creative-cloud/
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Business News Newswire
While some ancient words are gone, few live...
You, hear me! Give this fire to that old man. Pull the black worm off the bark and give it to the mother.
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TechCrunch
Adobe Goes All-In With Subscription-Based Creative Cloud, Plans To Stop Selling Regular CS Licenses & Shrink-Wrapped Boxes
Adobe believes its future lies in digital distribution and subscriptions – and it’s about to bet the company on this. As Adobe announced at its Max conference in Los Angeles today, it’s about to stop selling shrink-wrapped versions and perpetual licenses of its Creative Suite. Adobe introduced Creative Cloud, its subscription service for getting all of its tools for designers, ...
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BIZPAC Review
Our bluffer-in-chief’s inexperience is showing
If the last 7 days have taught us anything, it has to be this: The United States doesn’t have a president — it has a blusterer, a bluffer and a very bad poker player. Photo credit constructionlitmag.com President Barack Obama is in way over his head when it comes to dealing with fiscal policy, understanding how the free market functions ...
May 6 Monday - http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/05/06/our-bluffer-in-chiefs-inexperience-is-showing-66843
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TAXI Daily News
Anti-Abuse Ad That Is Only Visible To Children
[Click here to view the video in this article] Spanish organization Aid to Children and Adolescents at Risk (ANAR) Foundation has created an anti-abuse ad that is only visible to children. Created using lenticular printing, the ad shows a different photo depending on the angle that the ad is viewed from. From an adult’s perspective, the ad shows a picture ...
May 6 Monday - http://www.designtaxi.com/news/357421/Anti-Abuse-Ad-That-Is-Only-Visible-To-Children/
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Mashable
Firing of the World's First 3D-Printed Gun Documented On Video
Can guns really be 3D-printed? The answer to that question is a simple yes. If you don't believe it, just watch Cody Wilson, the man behind the world's first 3D-printed gun, firing the weapon on video Following a test firing, documented by Forbes, in which a string was used to pull the trigger, Wilson now took the gun into his ...
May 6 Monday - http://mashable.com/2013/05/06/3d-printed-gun-fired-on-video/
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The Verge
First 3D-printed gun fired on video ahead of Monday's blueprint release
Just a few days after revealing its 3D-printed "Liberator" handgun, said to be a world first, Defense Distributed now claims to have successfully fired the prototype weapon. Forbes documented the test firing, which took place in the prairies of Texas and involved multiple practice runs where the trigger was remotely operated by string, with varying levels of success. Finally, Defense ...
May 5 Sunday - http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/6/4304164/video-of-defense-distributed-liberator-3d-printed-gun-test
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TVLine
Exclusive: Steve Carell Back for The Office Finale
Michael Scott, you sneaky little devil you. On the heels of another carefully worded denial from exec producer Greg Daniels that The Office‘s May 16 series finale will not feature a return appearance by Steve Carell, TVLine has learned exclusively that the Dunder Mifflin legend will, in fact, turn up in the swan song. RELATED | Season Finale Scoopapalooza: More Than 100 Spoilers ...
May 6 Monday - http://tvline.com/2013/05/06/steve-carell-the-office-series-finale/
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OTC Markets Group
UA Multimedia, Inc. (UAMM: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - UA Multimedia, Inc. (UAMM: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, UAMM, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, UAMM resides in the OTC Pink Current tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=UAMM&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
SK3 Group, Inc. (SKTO: OTC Link) | Caveat Emptor Status Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - SK3 Group, Inc. (SKTO: OTC Link) - Caveat Emptor Status Change - The symbol, SKTO, has been removed from the Caveat Emptor classification. You may find a complete list of Caveat Emptor status changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=12&symbol=SKTO&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
RINO International Corp. (RINO: OTC Link) | Venue Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - RINO International Corp. (RINO: OTC Link) - Venue Change - The symbol, RINO, no longer trades on Grey Market. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, RINO trades on OTC Link. You may find a complete list of venue changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 6 Monday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=0&symbol=RINO&actionDate=1367846852000
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OTC Markets Group
WPP PLC (WPPGF: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - WPP PLC (WPPGF: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, WPPGF, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Current. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, WPPGF resides in the OTCQB tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=WPPGF&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
RINO International Corp. (RINO: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - RINO International Corp. (RINO: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, RINO, no longer is classified as Grey Market. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, RINO resides in the OTC Pink No Information tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=RINO&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Invicta Energy Corp (IVECF: Grey Market) | Deleted Symbol
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Invicta Energy Corp (IVECF: Grey Market) - Deleted Symbol - As of Mon, May 06, 2013, IVECF is no longer a valid symbol. You may find a complete list of deleted symbols at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=5&symbol=IVECF&actionDate=1367816500000
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OTC Markets Group
Oconn Industries Corp (OCOO: OTC Link/FINRA BB) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Oconn Industries Corp (OCOO: OTC Link/FINRA BB) - Tier Change - The symbol, OCOO, no longer is classified as FINRA BB Only. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, OCOO resides in the OTCQB tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=OCOO&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
WellQuest Medical & Wellness Corp. (WEQL: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - WellQuest Medical & Wellness Corp. (WEQL: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, WEQL, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, WEQL resides in the OTC Pink Current tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=WEQL&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
PolyMedix, Inc. (PYMXQ: OTC Link) | Venue Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - PolyMedix, Inc. (PYMXQ: OTC Link) - Venue Change - The symbol, PYMXQ, no longer trades on OTC Link/FINRA BB. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, PYMXQ trades on OTC Link. You may find a complete list of venue changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=0&symbol=PYMXQ&actionDate=1367816492000
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OTC Markets Group
Tatyana Designs, Inc. (TATD: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Tatyana Designs, Inc. (TATD: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, TATD, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, TATD resides in the OTC Pink Current tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=TATD&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Volcanic Metals Corp (VLMZF: Grey Market) | Deleted Symbol
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Volcanic Metals Corp (VLMZF: Grey Market) - Deleted Symbol - As of Mon, May 06, 2013, VLMZF is no longer a valid symbol. You may find a complete list of deleted symbols at otcmarkets.com.
May 6 Monday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=5&symbol=VLMZF&actionDate=1367835793000
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OTC Markets Group
VaporBrands International, Inc. (VAPR: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - VaporBrands International, Inc. (VAPR: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, VAPR, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, VAPR resides in the OTC Pink Current tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=VAPR&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Total Telcom, Inc. (TTLTF: Grey Market) | Deleted Symbol
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Total Telcom, Inc. (TTLTF: Grey Market) - Deleted Symbol - As of Mon, May 06, 2013, TTLTF is no longer a valid symbol. You may find a complete list of deleted symbols at otcmarkets.com.
May 6 Monday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=5&symbol=TTLTF&actionDate=1367855333000
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OTC Markets Group
ML Capital Group Inc. (MLCG: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - ML Capital Group Inc. (MLCG: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, MLCG, no longer is classified as Grey Market. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, MLCG resides in the OTCQB tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=MLCG&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Stereo Vision Entertainment, Inc. (SVSN: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Stereo Vision Entertainment, Inc. (SVSN: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, SVSN, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, SVSN resides in the OTC Pink Current tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=SVSN&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Horizons Betapro (HZNSF: OTC Link) | Splits
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Horizons Betapro (HZNSF: OTC Link) - Splits - Effective Mon, May 06, 2013, HZNSF: OTC Link engaged in a rev split. As a result of the split, shs decreased by 1 for 4 split. Due to the split, HZNSF is no longer valid. The new trading symbol is HZNSD. You may find a complete ...
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=4&symbol=HZNSF&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Alon Holdings Blue Square Israel Ltd. (BSQLF: Grey Market) | Company Name Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Alon Holdings Blue Square Israel Ltd. (BSQLF: Grey Market) - Company Name Change - Alon Holdings Blue Square Israel Ltd. has changed its name to Alon Blue Square Israel Ltd.. The change goes into effect as of Mon, May 06, 2013. You may find a complete list of company name changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=2&symbol=BSQLF&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Glencore International PLC (GLNCY: OTC Link) | Company Name Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Glencore International PLC (GLNCY: OTC Link) - Company Name Change - Glencore International PLC has changed its name to Glencore Xstrata PLC. The change goes into effect as of Mon, May 06, 2013. You may find a complete list of company name changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=2&symbol=GLNCY&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
QPS Die Cutters & Finishers Corp (QPSF: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - QPS Die Cutters & Finishers Corp (QPSF: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, QPSF, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, QPSF resides in the OTC Pink Current tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=QPSF&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Nature Technology Solutions Limited (NTRHF: Grey Market) | Company Name Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Nature Technology Solutions Limited (NTRHF: Grey Market) - Company Name Change - Nature Technology Solutions Limited has changed its name to Nature Group Plc.. The change goes into effect as of Mon, May 06, 2013. You may find a complete list of company name changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=2&symbol=NTRHF&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Kas Bank NV (KASWF: Grey Market) | Deleted Symbol
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Kas Bank NV (KASWF: Grey Market) - Deleted Symbol - As of Mon, May 06, 2013, KASWF is no longer a valid symbol. You may find a complete list of deleted symbols at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=5&symbol=KASWF&actionDate=1367816504000
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OTC Markets Group
Volcanic Metals Corp (VLMZF: Grey Market) | Symbol Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Volcanic Metals Corp (VLMZF: Grey Market) - Symbol Change - The symbol, VLMZF, is no longer a valid symbol for Volcanic Metals Corp. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, the new trading symbol is VLMZD. You may find a complete list of symbol changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 6 Monday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=1&symbol=VLMZF&actionDate=1367840164000
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OTC Markets Group
Volcanic Metals Corp (VLMZF: Grey Market) | Splits
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Volcanic Metals Corp (VLMZF: Grey Market) - Splits - Effective Mon, May 06, 2013, VLMZF: Grey Market engaged in a rev split. As a result of the split, shs decreased by 1 for 10 split. Due to the split, VLMZF is no longer valid. The new trading symbol is VLMZD. You may find a ...
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=4&symbol=VLMZF&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
iShares Trust (RXI: NYSE) | Venue Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - iShares Trust (RXI: NYSE) - Venue Change - The symbol, RXI, no longer trades on Grey Market. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, RXI trades on NYSE. You may find a complete list of venue changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 6 Monday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=0&symbol=RXI&actionDate=1367875800000
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OTC Markets Group
Horizons Betapro (HZNSF: OTC Link) | Symbol Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Horizons Betapro (HZNSF: OTC Link) - Symbol Change - The symbol, HZNSF, is no longer a valid symbol for Horizons Betapro. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, the new trading symbol is HZNSD. You may find a complete list of symbol changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 6 Monday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=1&symbol=HZNSF&actionDate=1367840107000
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OTC Markets Group
Amplitech Group Inc. (AMPG: OTC Link/FINRA BB) | Venue Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Amplitech Group Inc. (AMPG: OTC Link/FINRA BB) - Venue Change - The symbol, AMPG, no longer trades on FINRA BB. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, AMPG trades on OTC Link/FINRA BB. You may find a complete list of venue changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 6 Monday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=0&symbol=AMPG&actionDate=1367874561000
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OTC Markets Group
American Biltrite, Inc. (ABLT: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - American Biltrite, Inc. (ABLT: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, ABLT, no longer is classified as OTC Pink No Information. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, ABLT resides in the OTC Pink Limited tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=ABLT&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
American Overseas Group Limited (AORE: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - American Overseas Group Limited (AORE: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, AORE, no longer is classified as OTC Pink No Information. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, AORE resides in the OTC Pink Limited tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=AORE&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Fortran Corp. (FRTN: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Fortran Corp. (FRTN: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, FRTN, no longer is classified as OTC Pink Limited. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, FRTN resides in the OTC Pink Current tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=FRTN&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Ghana Gold Corp. (GGCO: OTC Link) | Tier Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Ghana Gold Corp. (GGCO: OTC Link) - Tier Change - The symbol, GGCO, no longer is classified as OTC Pink No Information. As of Mon, May 06, 2013, GGCO resides in the OTC Pink Limited tier. You may find a complete list of tier changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=11&symbol=GGCO&actionDate=1367812800000
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OTC Markets Group
Liberto, Inc. (CATV: OTC Link) | Company Name Change
Mon, May 06, 2013 12:00 - Liberto, Inc. (CATV: OTC Link) - Company Name Change - Liberto, Inc. has changed its name to 4Cable TV International, Inc.. The change goes into effect as of Mon, May 06, 2013. You may find a complete list of company name changes at otcmarkets.com.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.otcmarkets.com/marketactivity/corpActions.jsp?index=2&symbol=CATV&actionDate=1367812800000
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TED Blog
Why a good education benefits us all — even if you’re long past being a student
Timothy Bartik says that investing in early childhood education is not just good for the children involved — but for communities as a whole. In today’s talk, he offers a detailed look at how preschool education boosts local economies in colossal ways. Timothy Bartik: The economic case for preschool“Early childhood education can bring more and better jobs to a state and ...
May 6 Monday - http://blog.ted.com/2013/05/06/why-a-good-education-benefits-us-all-even-if-youre-long-past-being-a-student/
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NPR
Cash Crunch Prompts Controversial Sales At Chicago's Field Museum
The museum, already hard-hit by the economic crash, didn't meet projected fundraising and attendance numbers, and now must make up a $5 million budget deficit. The shortfall forced it to sell some items in its renowned collection.
May 6 Monday - http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/180855132/cash-crunch-prompts-controversial-sales-at-chicagos-field-museum
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Venture Beat
The first 3D printed gun is here — and politicians really want to outlaw it
Politicians aren’t too crazy about this whole 3D printed gun thing. At a press conference on Sunday, New York senator Charles Schumer said that he would support legislation to ban 3D printed guns like the one Defense Distributed announced on Friday (and has been teasing for quite some time). “A terrorist, someone who’s mentally ill, a spousal abuser, a felon ...
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BBC News
Poster is 'only visible to children'
A poster printed in such a way as to only allow children to see the full image has been used in an anti-abuse campaign in Spain.
May 6 Monday - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22425388
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The Verge
Adobe announces Creative Suite update and rebranding, focus on cloud services
Adobe has announced the next major upgrade to its flagship digital editing tools, the Creative Suite, and the entire series is getting a new, but familiar name to emphasize what the company is focused on. Adobe Creative Cloud will be replacing Creative Suite 6, the version released last year. The product series has been on a yearly release cycle since ...
May 6 Monday - http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/6/4305300/adobe-announces-creative-suite-update-and-rebranding-focus-on-cloud
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CNN.com
Senate approves Internet sales tax proposal
The Senate approved a long-anticipated Internet sales tax proposal on Monday, moving the legislation one step closer to enactment and paving the way for shoppers to pay sales tax on the majority of online purchases.
May 6 Monday - http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/pf/taxes/internet-sales-tax-vote/index.html?section=money_mostpopular
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CNN.com
Senate approves Internet sales tax proposal
The Senate approved Internet sales tax legislation on Monday, moving it one step closer to enactment and paving the way for consumers to pay billions more in sales tax on online purchases.
May 6 Monday - http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/pf/taxes/internet-sales-tax-vote/index.html?section=money_topstories
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CNN.com
Senate approves Internet sales tax proposal
The Senate approved a long-anticipated Internet sales tax proposal on Monday, moving the legislation one step closer to enactment and paving the way for shoppers to pay sales tax on the majority of online purchases.
May 6 Monday - http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/pf/taxes/internet-sales-tax-vote/index.html
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CNNMoney.com
Senate approves Internet sales tax proposal
The Senate approved Internet sales tax legislation on Monday, moving it one step closer to enactment and paving the way for consumers to pay billions more in sales tax on online purchases.
May 6 Monday - http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/pf/taxes/internet-sales-tax-vote/index.html?section=money_pf_taxes
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CNNMoney.com
Senate approves Internet sales tax proposal
The Senate approved Internet sales tax legislation on Monday, moving it one step closer to enactment and paving the way for consumers to pay billions more in sales tax on online purchases.
May 6 Monday - http://money.cnn.com/2013/05/06/pf/taxes/internet-sales-tax-vote/index.html?section=money_pf
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CNN.com
Getting ready for an Internet sales tax
Internet shoppers could be one step closer to having to pay sales taxes on online purchases.
May 6 Monday - http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/06/tech/web/internet-sales-tax/index.html
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Media ReDEFined by jason hirschhorn
What an Internet sales tax means for you
Internet shoppers could be one step closer to having to pay sales taxes on online purchases.
May 6 Monday - http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_tech/~3/zPcJ4izKd_8/index.html
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Adobe Blogs
The future of Adobe Fireworks
Today at the MAX conference we announced the latest generation of our creative tools now known as CC including Photoshop CC, Dreamweaver CC, Flash Professional CC, Edge Animate CC, and many others. As you may have noticed this announcement did not include updates to Fireworks CS6. Over the last couple of years, there has been an increasing amount of overlap ...
May 6 Monday - http://blogs.adobe.com/fireworks/2013/05/the-future-of-adobe-fireworks.html
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Wired
Air Force Chief of Sexual-Assault Prevention Arrested on Sexual Battery Charges
The officer in charge of running the Air Force's sexual-assault prevention and response division was just arrested on sexual-assault charges himself.
May 6 Monday - http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2013/05/air-force-sexual-assault/
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SPJ Press Notes
China's barbaric one-child policy
For more than 30 years, China has upheld a strict one-child policy. And despite the country's growing prosperity, novelist Ma Jian discovered that ruthless squads still brutally enforce the law with vast fines – and compulsory sterilisations and abortions In China, procreation and childbirth are, like every facet of human life, deeply political. Since the Communist party came to power ...
May 5 Sunday - http://feeds.guardian.co.uk/~r/theguardian/rss/~3/GsD1eZ1Qdzw/chinas-barbaric-one-child-policy
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Harvard Business Review
A Better Way to Think About Your Business Model
The business model canvas — as opposed to the traditional, intricate business plan — helps organizations conduct structured, tangible, and strategic conversations around new businesses or existing ones. Leading global companies like GE, P&G, and Nestlé use the canvas to manage strategy or create new growth engines, while start-ups use it in their search for the right business model. The ...
May 6 Monday - http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/05/a_better_way_to_think_about_yo.html
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The Verge
Adobe announces first hardware, the Project Mighty smart stylus and Napoleon ruler
Adobe has just announced its first hardware initiative, a pressure sensitive stylus and an accompanying electronic ruler that will tightly integrate with its software applications. The company's Project Mighty stylus and Napoleon ruler were shown off connecting to an iPad via Bluetooth. As demonstrated, the tools were able to carefully create curved and angled shapes in a way that would ...
May 6 Monday - http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/6/4305712/adobe-announces-first-hardware-the-project-mighty-smart-stylus
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USATODAY.com
As Senate vote looms, online sales tax debate explained
With vote expected today, here's what is behind the online sales tax debate.
May 5 Sunday - http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2013/05/06/online-sales-tax-effects/2115913/
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