The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti earlier in January has led to immense coverage of the ensuing humanitarian emergency. But Haiti?s problems are numerous and goes back decades. A combination of a long turmoiled history, outside influence/interference preventing local democracy and development, political instability, environmental degradation, poverty and natural disasters all combine making it...
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The town of Elmira, an upstate New York community that once prospered during the manufacturing boom, got a spot of good news Friday.Infosys Technologies International Business Machines Inventec Kddi Kla-tencor
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The wireless industry sued the city of San Francisco on Friday to stop a law that requires cellphone stores to post how much radio energy each … International Game Technology International Business Machines (ibm) Interdigital Communications Intel Insight Enterprises
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In a desperate attempt to fill a $70 million budget hole, Newark’s mayor is taking a chainsaw to the town’s budget — even going so far as to cut toilet paper from the 2010 budget.International Business Machines Inventec Kddi Kla-tencor Koninklijke Kpn
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Thursday’s $100 million settlement between Dell and the Securities and Exchange Commission was a reminder that the government is going after tech’s bad boys — and Intel is likely next on the feds’ list.International Rectifier International Game Technology International Business Machines (ibm) Interdigital Communications Intel
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This update includes notes about securitization and how banks were exposed by these complex instruments leading to the subprime crisis. Also added more information on derivatives, futures and other forms of risk management that backfired and contributed to the current financial meltdown.Hynix Semiconductor Infosys Technologies International Business Machines Inventec Kddi
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While Google struggles with the Chinese market, local search giant Baidu is soaring to new heights. Baidu said Wednesday that its earnings doubled in the most recent quarter as its sales hit a record high.High Tech Computer Hon Hai Precision Ind. Hynix Semiconductor Infosys Technologies International Business Machines
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Bratz dolls will remain in legal limbo for awhile longer after a court on Thursday overturned a ruling shifting ownership of the pouty-lipped … Hynix Semiconductor Infosys Technologies International Business Machines Inventec Kddi
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New technology in the video game market promises to boost flagging sales. Infosys Technologies International Business Machines Inventec Kddi Kla-tencor
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This update includes notes about securitization and how banks were exposed by these complex instruments leading to the subprime crisis. Also added more information on derivatives, futures and other forms of risk management that backfired and contributed to the current financial meltdown.International Business Machines Inventec Kddi Kla-tencor Koninklijke Kpn
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International Business Machines posted second-quarter earnings Monday that beat estimates, but its revenue fell short of forecasts.Sonic Automotive Skyworks Solutions Silicon Laboratories Si International Seagate Technology
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For years, many have argued that our current economic system does not fully capture the cost of the environment. The price signal, for example, should be an indicator of resource scarcity or other environmental concerns, but often does not capture the full costs. (Current climate change is perhaps a clear indication of this.) As...
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