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Amazon Instant Video reaches 100,000 on-demand titles

August 18, 2011

Amazon grows again.

Amazon is constantly growing and expanding its catalog of videos available for on-demand streaming. The service just reached the 100k mark with 9,000 of those available under the Prime streaming plan. The bulk of the library is set aside for à la carte renting and buying with TV titles starting at $.99 cent and movies for $3.99. With deep living room penetration, all Amazon needs to do is flip the switch, offer a reasonably-priced subscription plan open to all titles, and effectively shut down Netflix…

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Analysis, Business, Economy, Globalism, government

Ten developed countries with the most debt

August 18, 2011

Japan takes No. 1 spot with the most debt.

People in the United States have spent a lot of time worrying about our national debt lately. But while the U.S. owes plenty of money, we may not be in nearly as bad of shape as some of our peers.

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Analysis, Business, Economy, Latest Trend, Money Talk

More credit card users paying their bills on time

August 17, 2011

Late payments are at a 17 year low.

The rate of late credit card payments fell to a 17-year low in the second quarter, another sign of household belt-tightening.

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Business, Science & Technology News, Space

Russian company to launch world’s first space hotel by 2016

August 16, 2011

Space hotel

The Russian firm, Orbital Technologies, has revealed plans for a space hotel. The space hotel could be open to greet intergalactic tourists by 2016. (Pics)

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Business, Culture, Food, Health & Fitness

Five best web-based food delivery services

August 14, 2011

Food on the web?

Depending on where you live, a delicious meal can be yours just by opening your web browser. There are a number of web services that let you log in, choose a restaurant in your area, and order delivery with a couple of clicks. Here’s a look at the top five.
Earlier in the week we asked you which web services you used when you want to order food from restaurants in your area. With most, you don’t even have to speak to someone: all you have to do is open your browser, pick the restaurant you want, and a few minutes later your food arrives. Here’s the top 5…

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Analysis, Business, Health & Fitness, Science & Technology News

Getting along with co-workers could prolong your life

August 14, 2011

Getting along with coworkers could prolong your life.

A new study finds that good relationships with your co-workers and a convivial, supportive work environment may add years to your life.

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Analysis, Business, Latest Trend, Science & Technology News, Video Games

Video game sales drops 20% in July

August 12, 2011

Total video game sales fell 20% from $855.3 million in July 2010 to $687 million last month.

Video game sales have been dropping monthly. But, between June 2010 and June 2011 the drop in video game sales has been really big.

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Analysis, Business, Globalism, Internet, Latest Trend, Science & Technology News

China becomes No. 2 ad market in the world

August 12, 2011

China will surpass Japan in total media spending this year.

Advertising in China, still developing compared to countries like the US and Japan, is beginning to catch up to the demand of consumer-facing companies looking to expand their reach among the world’s largest population and its growing buying power. eMarketer estimates that by the end of this year, ad spending in the China will increase enough to make the country the second-largest advertising market in the world.

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Analysis, Business, Education, Latest Trend, top 10

Top 10 high paying jobs that only require a high school degree

August 12, 2011

Smaller companies will hire a pilot without a college degree if they have enough logged flight time and aircraft knowledge.

Going to college used to be a nearly sure way of getting a steady job. A sure way of getting a steady job was getting a college degree. But many recent college graduates will tell you this is no longer the case.

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Analysis, Business, Economy, Latest Trend, Science & Technology News

Cable TV losing record number of subscribers

August 10, 2011

Eight of the nine largest subscription-TV providers in the U.S. lost 195,700 subscribers in the April-to-June quarter.

Americans spend a lot of free time in front of the TV set and that is where the weak economy is hitting them. Record numbers of people are canceling their cable and satellite TV subscriptions, according to an analysis by the Associated Press of the companies’ quarterly earnings reports.

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Analysis, Business, Latest Trend

Small businesses think social media is unnecessary

August 10, 2011

64% of small businesses don’t think social media is necessary.

According to a new study, small businesses don’t seem to be swept up in the social media revolution.

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Business, Latest Trend, Science & Technology News

Digital receipts grow in popularity

August 9, 2011

A salesman at a Nordstrom store rings up a sale using a custom iPod Touch.

Fabienne Michel was shoppng for a pair of khaki shorts the other day at an Old Navy store in Manhattan. But she left the store without something equally routine: her receipt.

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