The Senate Commerce Committee has been investigating Data Pass business practices on the internet. This practice, popular especially on travel sites, is a popular way to trick consumers into signing up for additional products, memberships and services. At the end of a legitimate transaction, a separate pop-up window appears. It appears to be a finalization [...]
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Recently Congress passed a 2000 page bill in its attempt to stop further decline in the nation’s economy. One thing that’s evident is that very little is decided. Now that the bill has passed, it’s federal regulators that will make the hard choices as to what to do about mortgages and credit rating agencies. The bill [...]
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The White House and Congress in an attempt to address deficit spending are taking a hard look at the U.S. Department of Defense. Military spending continues to be a major piece of the overall budget. House Democratic Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer cites the budget deficit as a major threat to our national security. China now [...]
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Philadelphia’s two largest newspapers have consolidated under a company name, Philadelphia Media Network. They’ve hired former publisher Bob Hall as CEO and Newsweek executive, Greg Osberg as publisher. The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News both filed for bankruptcy and have re-structured. The new company now owned by its creditors, will retain $36 million [...]
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One day, the smog of Beijing, China will become a thing of the past. The world now considers China as the leader in clean, renewable wind energy. They have the real estate, the technology and strong-minded intention to replace all their coal fired generators with energy produced by wind farms. The only challenge holding them [...]
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The pressure is on Iran to clean up its nuclear act. The United States has led the charge, by imposing economic and political sanctions. France, Spain and surprisingly even the UAE and Dubai have succumbed to pressure from the rest of the world to participate in actions against Iran. The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad [...]
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The place to be and be seen on Tuesday night was the SoHo Lounge in West Hollywood at the Bing Event hosted by Microsoft. The entertainment business is more tied everyday to technology. And the connection is opening opportunity across the board. Music, movies, television, books, magazines?you name it? are all available on-line. Audiences interact [...]
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Cockroaches, flies and mice . . . Oh My! Since most of us take air transportation to OZ these days, in lieu of following yellow bricked roads, we will at some point or another eat airline food. USA Today recently examined government reports documenting the cleanliness of airplane galleys and found some disturbing facts. Apparently, [...]
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Wimbledon, the grand dam of the tennis world is in full swing. Ironically the most media coverage has dominated with the marathon match played off the main court. In spite of the diversion there’s plenty of great tennis to watch. Predictably Roger Federer and Serena Williams have reached the quarterfinals in straight sets. Serena’s sister, [...]
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When traveling to Argentina travelers tend to be overwhelmed by the choices and options that await them. Local Argentine operator SayHueque.com recommends 4 must sees when in Argetina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza and El Calafate. Buenos Aires Known as the Paris of South America, Buenos Aires proudly embraces this title, as well as shows [...]
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