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2 hrs ago | Reuters

Billionaire Bill Gates says Wall St pay too high

Bill Gates said on Wednesday he believes Wall Street pay is "often too high" and that U.S. government ownership of American International Group Inc worries him because it has devalued the giant insurer.

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Related Topix: Insurance, American International Group, Microsoft, Software, Life, Charity

Wed Nov 11, 2009

CIO Today

Can New Bing Features Unseat Google?

Microsoft is adding to Bing's search features, loading up Bing with map enhancements, video integration and the use of Wolfram Alpha search results.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Software, Emerging Technology, Search Engines

KREM-TV Spokane

Bill Gates among world's most powerful, says Forbes

SEATTLE Former Microsoft Chairman and philanthropist Bill Gates is the 10th most powerful person in the world, according to a first-ever list by Forbes Magazine.

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Related Topix: Hu Jintao, Vladimir Putin, Charitable Organizations

Raw Story

Nine months later: Obama finally picks USAID nominee

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday nominated a former official at the humanitarian Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to head USAID, the agency tasked with spurring development around the world.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Charitable Organizations, Agriculture, Science, Hillary Clinton

Tue Nov 10, 2009

GuruFocus.com

Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) Executive Vice Chairman John P Kelly sells 99,638 Shares

Executive Vice Chairman of Crown Castle International Corp. John P Kelly sells 99,638 shares of CCI on 11/10/2009 at an average price of $35 a share.

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Related Topix: Telecom, IT Services, Crown Castle International, Charitable Organizations

Mon Nov 09, 2009

NetworkWorld

Why is My Computer Slowing Down?

A number of issues can slow down a once fast PC. Here are some of the most common.

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Related Topix: Computers

Manhattan Users Guide

Indie Bookstores, Plus: CityQuiz, Literary Ed.

It's Indie Bookstore Week in NYC, the first-ever, and it kicks off on November 11th at powerHouseArena, 37 Main [Water/Front] 718.666.3049, 7-10pm, with an interesting lineup of writers , a performance by Jones Street Station, wine and beer.

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Related Topix: Manhattan, NY, New York, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Staten-Island, NY, Queens, NY, Charitable Organizations

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Gadgetell

Smartphones are vulnerable to phishing attacks but security apps may help

When the CEO of Packet Focus decided to test the security of the top three smartphones, he was shocked to discover they all failed miserably.

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Related Topix: iPhone, Science / Technology, Computer Security

Sat Nov 07, 2009

ComputerWorld

Microsoft's future as an OS developer rides on Windows 7

Microsoft Corp.'s standing as an operating system developer is on the line with the launch of Windows 7 , according to analysts and other experts.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Science / Technology, Computers, Aliso Viejo, CA

Fri Nov 06, 2009

CRN

Fortune Names Apple's Jobs 'CEO of the Decade'

As if they needed more stress, organizations are facing evolving and increasingly stringent compliance regulations from the Payment Card Industry, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA and others.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Apple, Computers, Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, Microsoft, Software

Thu Nov 05, 2009

News.com.au

Apple's Jobs the 'CEO of the Decade'

FORTUNE magazine has crowned Apple top dog Steve Jobs "CEO of the Decade" in its newest edition.

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Related Topix: Computers, Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, Google, Startups, Emerging Technology, Search Engines

GrokLaw

Novell and Microsoft both file summary judgment motions in the WordPerfect antitrust case

ArchiveExplorer Autozone Bilski BK Timeline Cast: Lawyers Contracts Courts DRM GPL Grokdoc HTML How To IBM Timeline Legal Docs MS Litigation Novell Appeal Novell Timeline Novell v. MS Novell-MS Deal ODF/OOXML OOXML Appeals Patents ProjectMonterey Psystar Quote Database Red Hat Salus Book SCO SCO Financials SCO:Soup2Nuts SCOBankruptcy Sean Daly ...

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Startups, Software, Open Source Software, Science / Technology, Linux

CIO

Microsoft Doubles Down on Links with Japanese Academia

Microsoft is looking to expand ties with Japanese universities and has unveiled a multi-million dollar long-term plan to deepen its research roots in the country.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Startups, Software

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Obama coaxes states to change with school dollars

One year after his election, President Barack Obama is coaxing states across the country to rewrite education laws and cut deals with unions as they pursue his vision for school reform.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Fredrik Reinfeldt, Charitable Organizations, Business News

Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Industry Standard

Microsoft's Mundie: time is right for tablet computing

Although Microsoft leaders have spent years promoting tablet computers with only marginal success, excitement around the form factor is finally building, thanks to technology advancements, a Microsoft executive said.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Software, Science, Computer Science, Computers, PC, iPhone

Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Seattle Times

Brier Dudley | Touting tech tools of the future

Microsoft research chief Craig Mundie stands at a computer system of the future that uses various input devices, including pen computing.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Startups, Software, Computers, Science, Computer Science

MSNBC

Oprah, Bill Gates Among White House Visitors

Oprah Winfrey and Brad Pitt are among the celebrities who have visited the White House since Barack Obama became president in January.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Barack Obama, Microsoft, Software

Jamaica Gleaner

PC Sales & Solutions: A little company with big dreams

Vivian Nelson, principal of PC Sales & Solutions, works from a laptop computer in his office.

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Related Topix: PC, Computers, World News, Jamaica, Central America, Microsoft, Software

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Politico

Soros, Gore among W.H. visitors

Visitor logs released by the White House late Friday show that a host of prominent people have been spending time at the executive mansion, including liberal powerhouses George Soros and former vice president Al Gore.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Al Gore, John Edwards, Microsoft, Software, Hillary Clinton

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Pravda

White House releases guests' names, and a caution

The Obama administration on Friday released a partial roster of visitors in the first six months of President Obama's term, a disclosure that shows business executives, labor leaders, lobbyists and a sprinkling of celebrities were cleared into the White House for meetings, events or tours.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Software, Financial Services, General Electric, Aerospace-Defense

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