On March 1, 2010
The Hidden Costs of Social Engineering
President Obama's Administration has discussed favoring companies that provide better wages and benefits in Federal contracting. This is proving controversial as it raises concerns of higher costs to the Government at a time of deficits.
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Congress Earmarks Defense Budget for Padding
Congress has the final word on budgets. They add funds for projects they like or want despite the wishes of the Defense Department and the Executive Branch. At the same time the military gives Congress lists of items that they
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On March 1, 2010
Brits Excel at New Sport: Extreme Overtime
Research from the TUC says the number of employees working over ten hours unpaid has risen six-fold over the last year.
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On March 1, 2010
Thinking Outside the Bloom Box
The Bloom Box is a stationary fuel cell that has attracted $400 million in investment and such customers as WalMart, FedEx, Coca-Cola and eBay. But it's not a new idea--Panasonic was first to market with a residential fuel cell.
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If Facebook Is Worth $50 Billion, Shares Available at 60% Off
A new report out from Track.com's Lou Kerner gives Facebook a $50 billion valuation, more than double the size estimated by sites like SecondMarket, where investors can trade pre-IPO shares of the social networking site.
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On March 1, 2010
Google’s China Woes: What Would Mickey Do?
Google could take cues from Walt Disney about improving its dealings in China, where the Internet giant's distress over hacking and censorship is being compounded by the glare of a new European antitrust review.
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Apple’s Asian Labor Report Card: Problems Continue (and Are Hard to Solve)
If even Apple's supplier responsibility program, which is advanced for the high tech industry, isn't enough to
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How to Send Text Messages Using Only Your Voice
If you're tired of trying to compose text messages on your phone's tiny keypad/keyboard, try a voice-powered service like Dial2Do or Jott. They're both fantastic, and good for a lot more than just messaging.
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Big Pharma’s Secret Tax Problem: As Drugs Patents Expire, the IRS Wants Its Pound of Flesh
Big Pharma's wave of patent expirations -- in which blockbusters such as the cholesterol drug Lipitor lose their exclusivity and face cheap generic competition over the next few years -- contains a hidden tax hit that will cost billions of
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On March 1, 2010
Own the Podium!
The Olympics just ended and the US and Canada set records for medals. The US won the most medals ever in a winter game and Canada won the most Gold medals ever but one country in the Winter Games.
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