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Looking Out For The Long-Term Unemployed

February 21, 2012 | by CBS News | Comments

The chances of finding a job are grim for the four million long-term unemployed in the U.S., but Joe Carbone is looking to change that in his Connecticut town. This video from CBS News offers some hope for America's unemployed or underemployed.

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Daily news and top headlines for IT professionals

Samsung's Galaxy Note: Phone Or Tablet?

February 22, 2012 1:46 pm | by Techland | Comments

Samsung’s 5.3-inch Galaxy Note sits in the somewhat uncharted space between a large smartphone and a 7-inch tablet.

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Learning Valuable Lessons From Working At Apple

February 22, 2012 1:23 pm | by CNN Money | Comments

Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn founder and Facebook investor, shares lessons learned from his early stint at Apple. Yes, we already ran a video this week that featuring this gentleman. That being said, he has a lot of good things to say here.

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Intel's Return To Form

February 22, 2012 1:13 pm | by CNN Money | Comments

Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel, says his company has recovered from its early stumbles in building mobile chips. Here's the tech giant's plan for the future. There's a lot many companies can learn from Intel's struggles.

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Making Box-Packing Interesting Through Technology

February 22, 2012 12:57 pm | by TED | Comments

We make millions of online purchases daily, but who (or what) actually puts our items into packages?

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LinkedIn Co-Founder Talks Being "The CEO Of Yourself"

February 16, 2012 4:00 pm | by CBS News | Comments

LinkedIn co-founder and Executive Chairman Reid Hoffman discusses his new book, "The Start-Up of You" in this CBS News video. He discusses just how you can become "the CEO of yourself."

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The Value Of 'Everyday Leadership'

February 15, 2012 3:33 pm | by TED | Comments

We have all changed someone’s life -- usually without even realizing it. In this funny talk, Drew Dudley calls on all of us to celebrate leadership as the everyday act of improving the lives of others.

Rising From Kodak's Rubble

February 15, 2012 3:15 pm | by CNN Money | Comments

Despite Kodak's bankruptcy, the photography company has influenced many small/midsized companies in Rochester, N.Y.

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Can't Get A Job? Become Your Own Boss

February 15, 2012 3:09 pm | by Reuters | Comments

More than 5.5 million under 25s are unemployed in Europe, and the UK government is encouraging young entrepreneurs to start their own business and create jobs for the next generation.

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250K People Ask Apple To Change Its Labor Ways

February 14, 2012 4:23 pm | by CNN Money | Comments

Petitions with over 250,000 signatures were delivered to Apple stores calling for reforms to working conditions in its suppliers' factories.

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The Development Process of Yamaha Top Cases

February 13, 2012 2:59 pm | by YamahaMotorEurope | Comments

Yamaha's European engineering and design team have created two new premium quality Genuine top cases that have been developed exclusively for Yamaha scooters and motorcycles.

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The Risks Associated With Videoconferencing

February 10, 2012 5:16 pm | by Associated Press | Comments

Video conferencing has quickly evolved into a technology that's everywhere, from Facebook feeds to corporate boardrooms. Its value as a communications tool is profound. But so too is its vulnerability to hackers.

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The Effects Of Translating The Internet -- For Free

February 9, 2012 5:35 pm | by Time Magazine | Comments

Luis von Ahn wants to translate the internet into every major language, and he wants to do it for free. Find out how Duolingo could change the world wide web. In today's globalized business market, his work could have massive effects.

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Beetle Dance: Inspiration For Future Robots

February 8, 2012 11:49 am | by Reuters | Comments

The dance of the dung beetle provides clues to navigation and could lead to more sophisticated light-weight robots in the future. The beetles, which are found on all continents except Antarctica, feed on feces but scientists are less interested in what they eat than how they move their dinner from one place to another.

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The $10,000 Robot Avatar

February 8, 2012 11:41 am | by CNN Money | Comments

Bay Area startup Anybots has designed a robot that lets you join conferences and drive around your office from anywhere in the world. What do you think?

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From Kickstarter Idea To The Apple Store

February 8, 2012 11:32 am | by CNN Money | Comments

Kogeto's Dot, a innovative 360-degree camera for iPhones, started as an idea seeking funding on Kickstarter last May. Just a few short months later, it is now on sale in Apple stores.

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