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Oracle hires former HP CEO Mark Hurd

33 min 59 sec ago
Exactly a month after his departure from Hewlett-Packard, Hurd named co-president. He will help the company's expansion into commercial computer systems, CEO Larry Ellison says.
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Oracle hires former HP CEO Mark Hurd

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 01:31
Exactly a month after his departure from Hewlett-Packard, Hurd named co-president. He will help the company's expansion into commercial computer systems, CEO Larry Ellison says.
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Some see a ploy as Craigslist blocks sex ads

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 23:57
Move may be bid to win public support before court fight
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Blackberry secure for company but not employee

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 20:28
Higher level of security protects smartphones issued by companies
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Toyota Prius May Lead Japan Car Sale Collapse as Subsidies End

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 20:28
TOKYO -- The Prius hybrid has spearheaded sales growth for Toyota Motor in Japan for more than a year, helped by government subsidies.
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With little room for raises, companies can offer perks

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 20:28
Flexible hours, training, discounts can help retain employees without inflating their take-home pay
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Marc Andreessen flexes his muscles in Silicon Valley

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 07:58
At 39, the Netscape creator has become a leading voice in the tech world.
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Ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd in talks to become Oracle executive

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 07:37
Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Mark Hurd, who was ousted last month after an investigation into his friendship with an HP marketing contractor, is reportedly already in talks for a new job at rival tech giant Oracle.
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Obama to propse permanent R&D tax credit

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 07:33
President plans to introduce key part
of package this week as elections loom
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Electric vehicles: What you need to know about home charging

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 05:10
Electric vehicles go on sale this month -- electricians, rejoice.

More about green energy

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Craigslist adult-services sections shut down in U.S.

Mon, 09/06/2010 - 05:08
It's unclear if site gave in to critics or is making statement
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R&D tax credit prized by tech firms held hostage in Washington

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 23:50
News that President Barack Obama wants to make permanent a tax credit for research and development was met with a mix of hope and skepticism among advocates for Silicon Valley tech companies, who see it as a vital driver of innovation but have watched with frustration as lawmakers allowed it to lapse time and again.
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Some see a ploy as Craigslist blocks sex ads

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 22:58
Move may be bid to win public support before court fight
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Ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd in talks to become Oracle executive

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 22:32
Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Mark Hurd, who was ousted last month after an investigation into his friendship with an HP marketing contractor, is reportedly already in talks for a new job at rival tech giant Oracle.
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Magid: New Samsung Android tablet nice but no game changer

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 16:19
What's kind of weird about the Galaxy Tab is that it's also a phone. The only way to buy the device is through a mobile carrier, and the carriers will determine the price, ship date and some of the features.
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Game review: Madden NFL 11 (Xbox 360, PS3)

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 16:19
"Madden NFL 11" is back again to redefine the way you experience the game of football. Already recognized as the undisputed leader in the football sim genre, the latest edition keeps what works from last year and adds a few welcome additions.
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Tech Test Drive: back-to-school wish list

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 16:12
Reviews of Sony PlayStation 3 Slim, Apple iPad, Barnes & Nobel Nook e-reader.
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Americans in their 50s especially hard-hit by recession

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 13:30
Their pensions have been frozen. Their 401ks have been cut down to 201ks. Their home equity has evaporated just as their kids' college bills come due.

Cassidy: Is high unemployment becoming new norm?

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Valley's top traders, published Sept. 5

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 10:00
Chart: Large trades by Silicon Valley executives, May 13-28, led by Reed Hastings of Netflix.
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Local economic indicators, July 2010

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 09:58
Silicon Valley home sales plummeted in July, reaching near-historic lows for the month as demand remained tepid and the federal homebuyer tax credits that had helped caffeinate the marketplace in the past year finally went away.
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