Archive for July, 2011

Google Launches Go Runtime for App Engine

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Google launches Go runtime for App Engine

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Winklevoss Twins’ New Facebook Lawsuit Rejected by Judge

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Winklevoss twins’ new Facebook lawsuit rejected by judge

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Win a year of free rent for your business!

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Cities like New York and San Francisco seem to attract small businesses weekly, but many mid-sized cities have to work harder at it. One way they are doing that is by offering free rent contests.

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Apple Eyeing Hulu Acquisition, Insiders Say

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Apple eyeing Hulu acquisition, insiders say

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MacBook Batteries Susceptible to Hack Attacks

Monday, July 25th, 2011

MacBook batteries susceptible to hack attacks

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Energy efficiency plan: Hire someone else to pay the bill?

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011

For owners of older office buildings, the promise of smaller energy bills is a big enticement, but the way to better energy systems is a big mystery. And it’s this confusion that’s got Steve Gossett working hard to become the overwhelmed landlord’s best friend.

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How short-staffed companies are saving vacation this summer

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

FORTUNE — This summer, most of the outdoorsy employees at ski manufacturer Epic Planks will be getting their hands dirty in the shop, where they compress fiberglass and plastic into custom-made skis, with nary a vacation day. But rather than cursing the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based company for their dearth of long-weekend camping trips, they’re gleefully anticipating taking extra time off in the winter. That’s because founder Bill Wanrooy and his partner will double up to two weeks of vacation time that workers decide not to take in the summer, which is Epic Planks’ busy time for building skis and snowboards to be sold in the fall.

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Microsoft Surprises Street with Double-Digit Growth

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Microsoft surprises Street with double-digit growth

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Social networking for bricklayers

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Proven.com wants to prove there’s a job site for skilled tradespeople somewhere between the white collar networking of LinkedIn and the anarchy of Craigslist. A site focusing on the workers’ end has been up since last year. The employers’ end has been active since May under that site’s old name, WorkersNow.com. Now both sides are good to go under the Proven banner.

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Google Turns Off Sidelined Labs Section Altogether

Friday, July 22nd, 2011

Google turns off sidelined Labs section altogether

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