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                </div>The only one of the big 3 American auto manufacturers to not take a financial bailout, Ford Motor Corporation, has had a great rebound in the market. From a low a few years ago of less than $2.00 per share, the stock has climbed into […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Ford to Issue Recall

    The only one of the big 3 American auto manufacturers to not take a financial bailout, Ford Motor Corporation, has had a great rebound in the market. From a low a few years ago of less than $2.00 per share, the stock has climbed into […]

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                </div>In response to the WikiLeaks release of confidential U.S. diplomatic communications, several sites such as PayPal, MasterCard, and Visa prevented WikiLeaks from collecting donations via their financial channels. In response to their asts, a groups called Anonymous took credit for several denial of service (DOS) […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    WikiLeaks DOS Attacks Server Seized

    In response to the WikiLeaks release of confidential U.S. diplomatic communications, several sites such as PayPal, MasterCard, and Visa prevented WikiLeaks from collecting donations via their financial channels. In response to their asts, a groups called Anonymous took credit for several denial of service (DOS) […]

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                </div>Closing at 11577.51, the Dow closed out 2010 about 11% higher than it started the year. While it does not mean that the economy is back on track, closing out the second consecutive year on the up-swing is a sign that confidence in the economy […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    First Decade of the 21st Century Closes with Stocks Up

    Closing at 11577.51, the Dow closed out 2010 about 11% higher than it started the year. While it does not mean that the economy is back on track, closing out the second consecutive year on the up-swing is a sign that confidence in the economy […]

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                </div>Microsoft is facing an uphill battle in its competition with Apple and Google in the smart phone market. Just a few months after its release, Microsoft has announced that they have shipped about 1.5 million of its new Windows Phone 7. Apple clearly dominates the […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Windows Phone 7 Competitive

    Microsoft is facing an uphill battle in its competition with Apple and Google in the smart phone market. Just a few months after its release, Microsoft has announced that they have shipped about 1.5 million of its new Windows Phone 7. Apple clearly dominates the […]

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                </div>In an effort to avoid a bankruptcy, or a complete violation of terms with its creditors, the number 2 bookseller in the U.S., Borders, announced last week that they will need to delay payments to some vendors as they restructure their debt. Mary Davis, a […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Borders Restructuring Debt

    In an effort to avoid a bankruptcy, or a complete violation of terms with its creditors, the number 2 bookseller in the U.S., Borders, announced last week that they will need to delay payments to some vendors as they restructure their debt. Mary Davis, a […]

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                </div>If you itemize deductions for your tax returns, as millions of Americans do, you will have to wait until some time in late February to file this year. Through no fault of its own the IRS reported that it will need extra time to reprogram […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Tax Code Change will Delay Filing for Many

    If you itemize deductions for your tax returns, as millions of Americans do, you will have to wait until some time in late February to file this year. Through no fault of its own the IRS reported that it will need extra time to reprogram […]

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                </div>On Thursday, government officials announced a recall on just over 34,000 pounds of organic beef. As reported, California based First Class Foods Inc is recalling the beef which they believe may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. During a routine quality control sample test, the […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    E. coli Contaminated Beef Recalled

    On Thursday, government officials announced a recall on just over 34,000 pounds of organic beef. As reported, California based First Class Foods Inc is recalling the beef which they believe may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. During a routine quality control sample test, the […]

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                </div>In a move which will ultimately ease the way for Ally Financial to make an initial public offering (IPO), the Treasury Department announced that it plans to convert part of its ownership stake in the company from preferred to common shares. The common shares will […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Treasury Dept Helps Ally Financial with IPO

    In a move which will ultimately ease the way for Ally Financial to make an initial public offering (IPO), the Treasury Department announced that it plans to convert part of its ownership stake in the company from preferred to common shares. The common shares will […]

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                </div>According to Hitwise and Comscore, 2 internet traffic analysis sites, Facebook will push past Google this year to become the most popular web site in terms of traffic. The social media king founded by Mark Zukerberg currently has over half a billion users of its […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Facebook Popularity Rivals Google

    According to Hitwise and Comscore, 2 internet traffic analysis sites, Facebook will push past Google this year to become the most popular web site in terms of traffic. The social media king founded by Mark Zukerberg currently has over half a billion users of its […]

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                </div>Mortgage rates at their lowest marks in almost half a century, combined with a market flooded with foreclosures, have led to continued positive numbers for housing sales in the U.S. Although the numbers look positive on the surface, some experts caution that the overall effect […]<!-- AddThis Sharing Buttons below -->
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    Housing Sales Continue to Rise

    Mortgage rates at their lowest marks in almost half a century, combined with a market flooded with foreclosures, have led to continued positive numbers for housing sales in the U.S. Although the numbers look positive on the surface, some experts caution that the overall effect […]

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