2012 Elections - Salon

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2012 Elections Salon By Steve Kornacki If one statistic explains why Rick Santorum was able to score such an impressive three-state sweep on Tuesday night, it's this: In all three states that voted — Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri — his favorable rating with ... and more »

Weighing Up Google+ - What You (& Your Clients) Should Know - State of Search

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Weighing Up Google+ - What You (& Your Clients) Should Know State of Search What's also indisputable is that CTR is a factor in determining your quality score. As there have been a number of suggestions that anything that makes your listing stand out on a page (ratings, author photos, etc.) it stands to reason that +1 figures ... and more »

A Closer Look at Mitt Romney's Tax Return - Smartmoney.com

A Closer Look at Mitt Romney's Tax Return Smartmoney.com The couple's 2010 filing presents a rare glimpse into how the ultrawealthy can use the tax code to their benefit, and offers important lessons for others. The biggest: the powerful tax benefits of capital gains, which are taxed at a top rate of just ... and more »

The Wisdom of Jeff Bezos, Part 3 - Business Insider

The Wisdom of Jeff Bezos, Part 3 Business Insider There's a reason Apple is the most valuable company in the world and has $97 Billion dollars in the bank. They've cracked the code on high volume, high margin. As have Google ($44 Billion in the bank) and Microsoft ($50 Billion in the bank).

Code of conduct: The relentless march of the algorithm - The Independent

Code of conduct: The relentless march of the algorithm The Independent British firm Epagogix claims to use algorithms to score Hollywood film plots on their profitability – before they get the green light (or not). But, at a deeper level, as algorithms rapidly reshape business, finance, culture and even war, ...

Is violence back in Niger Delta? - The Nation Newspaper

Is violence back in Niger Delta? The Nation Newspaper He listed a number of grievances as the reason for the actions and vowed that the group would cripple the oil industry in the next few days. Before the attacks, the rumour was rife in riverside communities that disgruntled former MEND leaders were ... and more »

THOMAS: Rocket science? Celebrities pick their Super Bowl winners - Fall River Herald News

THOMAS: Rocket science? Celebrities pick their Super Bowl winners Fall River Herald News It will be a close score.” NO ACTUAL SCORE GIVEN. AL ROKER (TV personality): “I think the Giants are going to win, 27 to 17, just because I like those numbers. They're going to win by a touchdown and a field goal. I don't really care about the score as ... and more »

Virginia Tech Vs. BYU Preview With Vanquish The Foe - Gobbler Country

Virginia Tech Vs. BYU Preview With Vanquish The Foe Gobbler Country To his credit, instead of trying to hide it or hope nobody knew, he owned up to it. Regardless of whether you agree with BYU's standards regarding pre-marital sex, Davies signed the Honor Code saying he wouldn't do what he did, and when he violated it, ... and more »

More 'TinyTower' Drama: Glu Releases Second Knock-Off; Zynga Responds, as Does ... - Touch Arcade

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More 'TinyTower' Drama: Glu Releases Second Knock-Off; Zynga Responds, as Does ... Touch Arcade VentureBeat not only scored a interview with Mark Pincus, Zynga's chief executive of social games, they also managed to snag a copy of a confidential memo he sent around. The takeaway from the interview is this: In essence, Pincus is not saying that ... and more »

US Hill GOP To View Any Obama Tax Reform Plan Very Skeptically - MNI News

US Hill GOP To View Any Obama Tax Reform Plan Very Skeptically MNI News So it stands to reason Boehner and other congressional Republicans are likely to view any tax reform plan offered by the administration in the coming weeks as little more than a political ploy. In his 2011 State of the Union address, ... and more »