Monthly Archives: November 2010

Windows Phone 7 rumored to get “massive” update in January (Ben Patterson)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

Ben Patterson – Microsoft has already promised cut-and-paste functionality for its rebooted Windows Phone 7 platform by early next year, but recent rumors are pointing to a “massive” update — including “some form” of multitasking as well as turn… Continue reading →

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Why "Recession-Proof" Jobs Are a Myth

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Job News

Certain skills will transcend a recession, but job stability will remain unpredictable. Continue reading →

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Senate passes bill to boost food safety

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to make food safer in the wake of deadly E. coli and salmonella outbreaks, potentially giving the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to reca… Continue reading →

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Pirate Bay co-founder proposes peer-to-peer DNS (Digital Trends)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

Digital Trends – Although it’s barely more than an idea at the moment, Pirate Bay co-founder Peter Sunde has sent another big ripple through the Internet: Sunde has proposed applying the peer-to-peer technology of BitTorrent to the Internet’s DNS s… Continue reading →

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B&N loss narrows; e-book push weighs on outlook

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – Shares of Barnes & Noble Inc. fell sharply before rebounding on Tuesday after the book seller reported a quarterly loss resulting from steep costs to develop its Nook e-reader and weak physical book sales. Continue reading →

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Progress made in BBC pension row

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

BBC staff went on strike for 48-hours at the start of November, but a second walk-out was called off Related stories The BBC and journalists’ unions have reached an agreement in principle to resolve a dispute over staff pensions. The two sides met at… Continue reading →

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Icy temperature triggers benefits

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

Millions of vulnerable people are eligible for cold weather payments Related stories Cold weather payments to the poorest have been triggered as temperatures have plummeted across the UK. The payments are made when temperatures are recorded as, or … Continue reading →

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Optimism for ’11 pushes consumer confidence higher

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – Americans’ confidence in the economy rose to a five-month high in November, showing increased optimism for the first half of next year. Continue reading →

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Cut-off of jobless aid would lower economic growth

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

[AP] – If Congress lets unemployment benefits expire this week for the long-term unemployed, they won’t be the only ones to feel the pain. The overall economy would suffer, too. Continue reading →

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Cut-off of jobless aid would lower economic growth (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

AP – If Congress lets unemployment benefits expire this week for the long-term unemployed, they won’t be the only ones to feel the pain. The overall economy would suffer, too. Continue reading →

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