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Stimulus money advancements did very little to dent unemployment level

A lot of individuals lost their jobs during the worst parts of the recession. Huge money advances were drawn for government stimulus programs, with the idea that jobs would be created and joblessness reduced. The stimulus programs actually had the opposite effect, as unemployment has actually worsened. There were27 states that had joblessness rates rise ...

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Federal Communications Commission starting white space range to create Wi-Fi on anabolic steroids

"White space" is the phrase for portions of the TV broadcast range that are unlicensed and therefore, unused. The Federal Communications Commission (Federal Communications Commission) has proposed starting white space to the public for mobile networks. White space for wireless is being called "white-fi" and "Wi-Fi on steroids". Dead zones might be a thing of ...

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Facebook really wants to trademark the term face

TechCrunch brings us just a little bit more news about Facebook. It is in court once again. It doesn't have to do with them getting sued by TeachBook or PlaceBook by using "book" in its name. Now, Facebook is attempting to trademark the word "face," picking up where U.K. business CIS Internet Limited left ...

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Barclays Bank pays $ 298 million for sanctions violations

The United States holds major sway on the world stage. International finance is certainly an area where the nation has some power, which is why charges were brought against England's Barclays Bank so effortlessly. The Washington Post reports that federal prosecutors accused Barclays of violating U.S. sanctions against Cuba, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Burma for ...

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Prop 8 stay granted by California judge

After Judge Vaughn Walker overturned Proposition 8, the California initiative that banned gay marriage within the state, he issued a temporary hold on any new marriages taking place. The same sex marriage hold was extended today by him also. The ruling is probably going to appealed by those against Prop 8. Judge makes Prop ...

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