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                </div>In a recent announcement from computer manufacturers Dell and HP, it appears that some computers, sold since the beginning of the year, may be flawed. The flaw is due to a design error in the chips manufactured by Intel. As many users know, the Intel […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Dell and HP Report Flawed Computers

    In a recent announcement from computer manufacturers Dell and HP, it appears that some computers, sold since the beginning of the year, may be flawed. The flaw is due to a design error in the chips manufactured by Intel. As many users know, the Intel […]

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                </div>As the price of oil continues to rise, so to does the cost of jet fuel for the aviation industry. According to the Air Transportation Association, fuel accounts for about 27% of an airline’s operating costs. In an effort to off-set this increase in the […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Airlines Add Fuel Surcharges

    As the price of oil continues to rise, so to does the cost of jet fuel for the aviation industry. According to the Air Transportation Association, fuel accounts for about 27% of an airline’s operating costs. In an effort to off-set this increase in the […]

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                </div>Last years Superbowl drew a record 106.5 million viewers. For many in the television audience, in recent years, they tune in as much for the game itself as for the commercials. With advertisers now spending an average of three million dollars for a thirty second […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Advertisers Get Ready for the Superbowl

    Last years Superbowl drew a record 106.5 million viewers. For many in the television audience, in recent years, they tune in as much for the game itself as for the commercials. With advertisers now spending an average of three million dollars for a thirty second […]

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                </div>Indianapolis based, Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which operates several airlines, recently announced that they will be adding to the 40 regional jet aircraft which they currently operate for Delta Airlines. The company has signed a six year outsourcing agreement with Delta to fly 8 more […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Delta Airlines Outsourcing More Flights

    Indianapolis based, Republic Airways Holdings Inc., which operates several airlines, recently announced that they will be adding to the 40 regional jet aircraft which they currently operate for Delta Airlines. The company has signed a six year outsourcing agreement with Delta to fly 8 more […]

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                </div>According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, individuals applying for home loans backed by Fannie Mae will have to pay more in fees and interest rates. The new structure, which goes into effect in April, is part of a risk based pricing structure being […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Fannie Mae to Raise Fees and Rates

    According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, individuals applying for home loans backed by Fannie Mae will have to pay more in fees and interest rates. The new structure, which goes into effect in April, is part of a risk based pricing structure being […]

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                </div>Many states have new laws on the books which require online retailers to pay sales tax to that state if they have a physical presence there. The state of Tennessee is currently offering online retail giant Amazon an exemption from their state sales tax in […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Amazon Controversy over Sales Tax

    Many states have new laws on the books which require online retailers to pay sales tax to that state if they have a physical presence there. The state of Tennessee is currently offering online retail giant Amazon an exemption from their state sales tax in […]

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                </div>Last week the FDA announced a recall for Nuclear Sludge chew bars manufactured since 2007. The bars are produced by Candy Dynamics under the brand Toxic Waste. Testing of the bars indicated that the lead content was nearly two and a half times the legal […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Candy Bars Recalled for Lead Poisoning

    Last week the FDA announced a recall for Nuclear Sludge chew bars manufactured since 2007. The bars are produced by Candy Dynamics under the brand Toxic Waste. Testing of the bars indicated that the lead content was nearly two and a half times the legal […]

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                </div>While they have not made any announcement as to the number of shares to be offered, or the opening price, social media network company, LinkedIn has recently filed for an IPO in hopes of raising approximately $175 million. The company is something of a Facebook […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    LinkedIn Files for IPO

    While they have not made any announcement as to the number of shares to be offered, or the opening price, social media network company, LinkedIn has recently filed for an IPO in hopes of raising approximately $175 million. The company is something of a Facebook […]

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                </div>According to a recent announcement, some 30 emerging companies, specializing in the development and deployment of new energy production technologies, will be sharing in a $300 million venture capital investment. The companies focus not only on alternative power such as wind, bio-fuels and solar, but […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Start-up Energy Tech Companies Get a Boost

    According to a recent announcement, some 30 emerging companies, specializing in the development and deployment of new energy production technologies, will be sharing in a $300 million venture capital investment. The companies focus not only on alternative power such as wind, bio-fuels and solar, but […]

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                </div>Since the advent of the video tape and movie rentals, a video store on the corner of most neighborhoods has become a staple. Recently however that trend has begun to shift. Netflix led the way in the transition by offering consumers an alternative to going […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Netflix Changes the Market

    Since the advent of the video tape and movie rentals, a video store on the corner of most neighborhoods has become a staple. Recently however that trend has begun to shift. Netflix led the way in the transition by offering consumers an alternative to going […]

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