Business Stories from August 8, 2014 (Change date)
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7 ways to create better, stronger passwordsAug 10, 2014 7:34 am - NEW YORK — This week's news that a Russian crime ring has amassed some 1.2 billion username and password combinations makes now a good time to review ways to protect you...
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Amazon makes deals with brands in 'pay to play' strategyAug 10, 2014 7:34 am - SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com is giving special privileges to companies that sell their wares directly through its online store, according to a new study. Companies such as...
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Navdy HUD is 'Google Glass on your windshield'Aug 10, 2014 7:34 am - When you focus on your phone, you can't focus on the road. A startup company wants you to be able to do both by bringing Google Glass to your windshield. Navdy, a San Fr...
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App reviews: Packpoint, PoptileAug 10, 2014 7:34 am - Packpoint When you're about to head out on a trip, are you the one frantically doing laundry at 3 a.m., trying to figure out, really, how many pairs of pants you ne...
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Review: Amazon phone better for info than shoppingAug 10, 2014 7:32 am - ANAHEIM, Calif. — My buying habits have yet to change in my nearly three weeks with Amazon's shopping-centric Fire phone. Rather, I've found the phone's Firefly scannin...
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How to secure your phone without passcodesAug 10, 2014 7:38 am - NEW YORK — Passcodes are outdated. They're a pain to use, and they aren't secure when they are based on easy-to-guess digits, such as a birth date or street address. Man...
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Vernon Hills likely to boost sales tax, lower other costsAug 09, 2014 8:21 pm - Vernon Hills likely to boost sales tax, lower other costs
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Putin's beef ban boosts McDonald's supplier bondsAug 08, 2014 7:02 pm - Rising tensions between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine are giving a boost to Brazilian meatpackers in the bond market. Russian officials called on countries including ...
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Bigby's Pour House in Rolling Meadows holds grand openingAug 09, 2014 7:31 am - Bigby's Pour House, a craft beer bar in Addison, on Friday celebrated the opening of its new Rolling Meadows site at 1649 Algonquin Road. "The original Bigby's ...
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Emanuel wants action on oil train risks in ChicagoAug 08, 2014 4:25 pm - Mayor Rahm Emanuel is emphasizing the dangers of moving crude oil and other hazardous materials through Chicago's rail network, saying hundreds of schools, parks and pla...
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