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You know Saul Bass, even if you've never heard of him
Saul Bass had a huge role in modern design. Today's Google doodle pays homage to some of his work, but it only scratches the surface. The man, who would have turned 93 on Wednesday, created some of Hollywood's most iconic opening credits and corporate America's most recognizable logos.
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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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George Ferris: Here are all 10 of Google's animal odd couples
Google's latest doodle combines two events. The love-themed amusement park celebrates Valentine's Day and the 154th birthday of George Ferris, who invented the Ferris wheel. Clicking on the heart-button located in the center of the doodle makes the two Ferris wheels spin. When they stop, a new couple is formed and they go on a date. Much like real-life dating, some of these dates end well and others, well, let's just say the other dates shouldn't expect a second one. Have you seen all of the couples? If not, here's your chance to see the curious pairs.
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20 best iPhone apps for starters
Here's a selection of some essential and not-so-essential apps that will help you get by in a world increasingly dependent on digital interaction.
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Eight steps to getting the right insurance
Comparing insurance policies is tough. However, by following these eight steps, you can simplify the process and find the right insurance policy for you.
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Horizons Facebook scoops up Atlas. More social ads incoming?
Facebook bought Atlas, an advertising tracking and management company, from Microsoft this week for an undisclosed sum. Facebook is likely hoping to improve the precision of its own ads, and perhaps to launch an ad network to rival Google's.
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Global News Blog North Korea's special guests: First a Google executive, then Dennis Rodman (+video)
The fact that North Korea is getting to host well-known personalities from abroad is a PR plus for the regime, say analysts.
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Change Agent Gates, Zuckerberg champion computer programming in a new nonprofit video
Bill Gates, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey lobby for the teaching of computer coding in a new video produced by the nonprofit group Code.org.
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Horizons Leap Motion: Forget mouse and keyboard. Control a PC with hand gestures.
Leap Motion Controller lets people swipe, pinch, and tap the air to control their computers.
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Gay marriage: why corporations are coming out against DOMA
Nearly 300 US companies filed a brief on behalf of the New York woman whose challenge of DOMA has reached the Supreme Court. Why support gay marriage? For one, it's just good business.
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Millionaire plans to send couple to Mars in 2018. Is that realistic? (+video)
The Inspiration Mars Foundation, led by space tourist and multimillionaire Dennis Tito, announces its plan to send a married couple on a flyby mission to the Red Planet beginning in 2018.
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Google Project Glass spectacles on eBay? Not so fast. (+video)
eBay temporarily hosted a listing for a tester pair of Google Project Glass headgear. But by today, the device had disappeared.
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Why Google is wary of Samsung's growing power
Samsung's dominance in the smart-phone market has raised some questions about whether it will renegotiation the terms of its arrangements with Google, hurting the search-engine company's mobile-ad business.
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Horizons Google and Spain battle over privacy rights
Google and Spain have argued their cases at the Court of Justice of the European Union. Google argued that it will not delete information unless it meets certain criteria and Spain believes that Google has breached the "right to be forgotten."
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Focus Can Kenya's March election avoid killings, catastrophe, of last national vote?
Kenya prized its strategic and symbolic importance as one of Africa's leading democracies. But bloody post-election riots in 2007 has the world now watching.
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Focus Will Twitter make an impact in Kenya's elections next week?
Smart phones now affordable for the first time and can carry messages of reconciliation as well as hate.
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First lady's anti-obesity campaign ignites change in food industry
First lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign, "Let's Move," has inspired some in the food industry to change. Wal-Mart, doing its part to incorporate the first lady's anti-obesity campaign into its stores, has started labeling foods. Others ignore her recommendations as government intrusion.
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Energy Voices Marissa Mayer telecommuting ban: Will Yahoo! rebound by being less green?
Marissa Mayer has raised eyebrows in Silicon Valley by issuing a ban on working from home at Yahoo! It's not the only digital company discouraging telecommuting, despite its energy savings.
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The Monitor's View: Yahoo's ban on working remotely: a creative step for innovation?
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer (formerly of Google) has banned remote working for her employees, hoping to find innovation in office interactions. She's the latest example of executives trying to find the source of good ideas.
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In Gear Wi-Fi in your car? Coming to GM in 2014.
General Motors has announced a deal with AT&T that will bring mobile internet service to millions of GM vehicles next year, if not sooner, Read writes.
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Iceland porn ban: Can a wired country go porn-free?
Iceland's proposed ban on pornography has sparked a debate about the feasibility of such a ban, as well as how a porn ban fits the ideals of the liberal island nation.
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Firefox enters the smart-phone industry, challenging Google, Apple
Mozilla's Firefox OS is off to a solid start with the support of 13 wireless-service providers worldwide. But can a Firefox phone compete with Apple and Google?
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Barnes & Noble buyout? Chairman mulls buying bookstores, leaving Nook.
Barnes & Noble buyout may be in the works, as the bookseller's founder and CEO has said he is going to try and buy the company's retail business. Shares soared 17 percent amid rumors of the Barnes & Noble buyout.
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Five Edward Gorey stories that everyone should read
The author/illustrator extraordinaire's birthday is today. Celebrate by reading these five Gorey tales.
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Horizons Edward Gorey: The original Tim Burton (+video)
Edward Gorey is celebrated on Google's homepage with a playful doodle for what would have been his 88th birthday today.
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Horizons The Pixel: Google's newest (and most expensive) Chromebook yet
Google's new Chromebook, the Pixel, has left critics with much to be desired. So, is Google's latest attempt to break into the laptop industry worth it?
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Global News Blog India on high alert: Twin bike bombs kill at least 11 in southern Indian city of Hyderabad
The explosions, which injured scores of market goers, come amid ongoing tensions in India over its recent execution of convicted terrorist Mohammad Afzal Guru.
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Google offers public a chance to test Project Glass (for a price)
Want to test out Project Glass, Google's new augmented-reality headset? You'll have to be lucky. You'll also to have $1,500. Plus tax.
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Stocks rise on talk of corporate deals
Stocks were up on Wall Street Tuesday on reports that retailers Office Depot and OfficeMax are discussing a merger came after big corporate deals for Heinz and Dell were announced in recent weeks. Stocks of office supplies stores jumped following the news.
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Stock breaks $800: Google passes milestone
Google stock breaks $800 for the first time Tuesday, signaling renewed confidence in the company's ability to reap steadily higher profits. The stock breaks $800 in morning trading, with Google shares climbing 1.2 percent.
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