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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls
In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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32 essential Android tips and tricks
Several weeks ago, we highlighted 40 useful iPhone tricks everyone should know. We got such good feedback from that feature that we wanted to share the love with Android users – who, after all, make up the largest proportion of the smart phone community.
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Eight who have gone from business to politics
From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
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Samsung Galaxy S4: When is it too much?
The Samsung Galaxy S4, the followup to the most successful phone in the world, is now in stores. Chock full of new features, applications, and widgets, did Samsung over-do it?
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Verizon Wireless wants to buy out Vodaphone's stake for $100 billion
Verizon Wireless is eyeing a $100 billion bid to buy out Vodaphone's 45 percent stake in the company. Vodaphone investors and analysts have said that the $100 billion figure is too low for its share in Verizon Wireless.
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$25 billion offer: Dish Network bids for Sprint Nextel
$25 billion offer: Dish Network is offering to buy Sprint Nextel Corp. in a cash-and-stock deal Dish values at more than $25 billion, saying its bid for Sprint Nextel is superior to that of Japanese phone company SoftBank.
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Saving Money Phone plans 101: breaking down the major carriers
Getting the best deal on a new phone can be an unwieldy process, but comparing the costs and potential savings of all the carrier options is easier than you think.
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HTC One will replace One X as flagship HTC device: report
HTC is poised to release a new phone called the One in the US on March 22, according to one tech site.
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Stocks rise on good company earnings
Stocks closed higher Wednesday, led by Boeing. Stocks are facing their first big challenge of the year as companies start to report earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012.
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Japanese firms set spending record in buying up foreign assets
Japanese corporations will have spent more on foreign companies than they did at the height of the '80s. But few heads are turning, showing how much has changed in perceptions of Japan.
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Stocks move higher as budget talks progress
Stocks rose Monday as signs of fiscal cliff progress in Washington made their way to Wall Street. Stock traders paused for a minute of silence at 9:15 a.m. EST to remember those killed in a gunman's rampage through a Connecticut elementary school.
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Clearwire offer from Sprint reaches $2.2 billion
Clearwire minority shareholders will be bought out by Sprint for $2.2 billion, a higher price than it previously said it would pay. The Clearwire deal still needs approval from shareholders and regulators, but Sprint expects to get it done by the middle of 2013.
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Stocks lower as Wall Street eyes Washington
Stocks closed down Thursday despite the fourth straight weekly drop in applications for unemployment benefits. Energy and technology stocks fell the most on Wall Street.
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Stocks little changed; Investors await budget deal
Stocks changed little Tuesday on Wall Street as fiscal cliff negotiations continued in Washington. Some say stock trading will grow in volatility the longer budget talks progress without a deal.
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Big quarter expected for Apple, iPhone 5
Apple and its flagship smartphone, the iPhone 5, are poised for a good couple of months, according to industry insiders.
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4 ways to get phone service the next time a hurricane Sandy calls
In the aftermath of a disaster such as superstorm Sandy, two-way communication is essential. Here are four ways to better prepare our phones and other devices for the next disaster:
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Unlocked iPhone 5 provides opening for T-Mobile stalwarts
Apple will begin selling an unlocked, contract-free version of its popular iPhone smartphone.
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The Simple Dollar Smart phone savings: Avoid long-term contracts
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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Sprint to gain control of Clearwire
Sprint purchase of Clearwire stock will give it a 53 percent stake in the wireless network operator. Clearwire has large network but weak financials.
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Softbank to pay $20 billion for Sprint (+video)
Softbank reaches deal to buy 70 percent of Sprint. Softbank deal, the biggest foreign acquisition by a Japanese company, would create world's No. 3 mobile company, tied with AT&T.
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Horizons Japanese carrier Softbank in talks to scoop up Sprint Nextel
A Softbank deal might boost Sprint Nextel's ability to compete against Verizon and AT&T in the US.
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Stocks flatline, pulled by jobless claims, Europe
Stocks fell stagnant Thursday with little significant activity up or down. Stocks rose in the morning after a positive jobless claims report but fell in the afternoon.
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Horizons It's official: Windows Phone 8 will launch October 29th
Microsoft sent press invitations this week announcing the launch of its Windows Phone 8 platform on October 29. The smart phone OS will run on handsets from Nokia, Samsung, and HTC -- and there's a rumor that Microsoft may be working on its own model as well.
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Horizons Will Sprint steal MetroPCS from under T-Mobile's nose?
Earlier this week, it looked as if T-Mobile's parent company Deutsche Telekom would soon acquire MetroPCS. Now come reports that Sprint is interested in the budget carrier, too.
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Stocks climb after jobless claims report
A better-than-expected jobless claims report pushed stocks higher Thursday. The major stock market indexes have climbed steadily higher to start October.
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T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger confirmed
T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS Communications are set to merge, in a deal that will create an operator with more than 40 million subscribers. Both T-Mobile and Metro PCS have struggled in the highly-competitive US cellphone market.
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Horizons Apple iPhone 5 delays? Blame the screen technology.
Apple is having trouble immediately fulfilling pre-order demand for the iPhone 5. And according to a new report, that's thanks to the new 'in-cell' display technology.







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