Information Technology
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8 technology etiquette tips for job-seekers
Feb 21, 2009 10:00 pm - BOSTON - If there's any small solace when starting a job search in this recession, it's the proliferation of digital technology to help you re-enter the working world. W...
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Suburban mom's invention debuts on Oscar nightFeb 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Swag bags, those totes containing gifts for Oscar celebrities who really don't need them, usually don't inspire thoughts of green, environmentally friendly products. But...
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Should Microsoft fire foreign workers first?Feb 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Microsoft Corp.'s plan to eliminate U.S. workers after lobbying for more foreigner visas is stirring resentment among lawmakers and employees. As many as 5,000 employees...
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High tech helps in job search, but old-world skills are still importantFeb 18, 2009 10:00 pm - BOSTON -- If there's any small solace when starting a job search in this recession, it's the proliferation of digital technology to help you re-enter the working world....
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Can all that Twitters turn to gold amid the gloom?
Feb 16, 2009 10:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO -- Twitter Inc. has spawned a new way to communicate by limiting messages to 140 keystrokes. So here's a way to describe the Internet's latest craze withi...
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Nokia to set up store for phone apps, ring tones
Feb 15, 2009 10:00 pm - BARCELONA, Spain -- Nokia Corp. is launching a new service that will sell applications, ring tones and other content for its cell phones, giving it a more unified front ...
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Sprint's Boost Mobile vows to expand customer base
Feb 15, 2009 10:00 pm - NEW YORK -- With the economy in dire straits, wireless service provider Boost Mobile is looking to broaden its appeal to budget-conscious consumers from all walks of lif...
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Sirius XM could file bankruptcy as early as Tuesday
Feb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Financially strapped Sirius XM Radio Inc. said Friday that it could file for bankruptcy as early as Tuesday if it cannot successfully negotiate with the holders of its d...
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Grayslake site offers real-time bar ratings on your mobile deviceFeb 12, 2009 10:00 pm - So you're driving around with friends on a Saturday night and wonder how that bar is down the street. Just use your mobile phone or PDA to find out. Grayslake-based How'...
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Google pulling plug on radio advertising service
Feb 11, 2009 10:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc. will stop selling ads on broadcast radio stations this spring, marking the Internet search leader's latest flop in off-line media. The retre...