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Steve Ballmer Hints He is Unsure How Long He Will Continue as Microsoft Director
Microsoft's former CEO Steve Ballmer said he is not sure how long he would remain on the board of directors.
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200,000 Lost Bitcoins Discovered in Old Format Wallet, Raises Eyebrows
Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox claimed to have found 200,000 of the 850,000 missing bitcoins in an old wallet.
Microsoft Draws Criticism for Snooping on User Email
Microsoft's move to access a user's Hotmail data to flush out a mole has raised users' concerns over privacy of their email information.
Nokia Slapped with $400 Million Tax Bill in India: Big Phone Bill for Company
Indian tax authorities have asked Nokia to cough up $400 million as sales tax, alleging phones meant for export were sold within the country.
Food Shortage Could Prove Problematic in Near Future
Food could starting to become more and more in short supply. Food shortages could becoming more and more of a problem. According to an article on Northwestern University's website, the weather is becoming more and more warm creating severe issues for farmers, and limiting the amount of food throughout the world, and therefore the amount farmers have in excess.
Darden's Net Earnings Drop in Third Fiscal Quarter
Darden saw low net earnings in the third fiscal quarter. Darden Restaurants had low net earnings for each of its shares, and revenue in the third fiscal quarter according to a press release.
Britain's Tesco Seals Joint Venture with Tata in India
Britain's Tesco (TSCO.L) has sealed a joint venture agreement with a unit of India's Tata Group that will see it invest $140 million and become the first foreign supermarket to enter the country's $500 billion pounds retail sector.
My Little Pony Backpack: School District Allows 9-Year-Old to Bring Bag With Him
A nine-year-old can bring back his My Little Pony school bag while he learns after previously being told he could not.
Blackberry to Sell Off 3 Million Square Feet in Canada, Gears Towards Future
Blackberry is selling three million square feet in Canada. Blackberry's selling of three million square feet of space in Canada is expected to help the mobile device company look towards the future when the acquisition is completed in 2015 a press release reported Friday.
Starbucks to Sell Beer and Wine in Coming Years
Starbucks is working on selling beer and wine. Beer and wine are coming to Starbucks locations in the coming years. In a move that dates back to the company beginning to sell alcohol in Oct.
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