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A Google plus or also known as G+ web page was being displayed on a computer screen. It is a social networking service operated by Google Inc.
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 The Oklahoman 
Oklahoma City Museum of Art partnering in Doodle 4 Google contest
The fifth annual Doodle 4 Google competition invites kindergarten through 12th-grade students nationwide to draw their rendition of the Google logo for a chance to see it displayed on the online searc... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini)
 Jan´07 - Holiday - Paris - France - Oyster - Seafood  - Protein - Health - Health Warnings  (mv3)
Environment   Nature   News   Photos   Wikipedia: Oyster  
 Richmond Times Dispatch 
Oysters on the increase over past decade
| Finally, there's some sweet news about the Chesapeake Bay oyster. | Virginia's harvest of the tasty creature increased tenfold over the past decade, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Tuesday. | The catch... (photo: WN / Malliga)
US stock - wall street - Dow Jones  Sydney Morning Herald 
US stocks rise as Greece nears deal
| US stocks rose, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average above its highest closing level since May 2008, as Greece made progress on measures to secure aid. | Seven out of 10 groups in the Standard &... (photo: Creative Commons / auburnxc)
Business   Economy   Stock   Wikipedia: Stock   photo  
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, April 6, 2010  LA Daily News 
Dow approaches 13,000, and maybe a record to come
By Christina Rexrode, AP Business WriterPosted:   02/07/2012 07:19:28 PM PSTUpdated:   02/07/2012 07:27:23 PM PST | In this Jan. 10, 2012 file photo, trader Kevin Lodewick, right, works on t... (photo: AP / Richard Drew)
Business   Dow Jones   Photos   Stock Exchange   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
Top Stories
Alzheimer's disease Seattle Times
Obama to seek more Alzheimer's research money
WASHINGTON - | The Obama administration is increasing spending on Alzheimer's research - planning to surpass half a billion dollars next year - as part of a quest to find... (photo: Creative Commons / Tim & Selena Middleton)
Health   Photos   Science   Washington  
Caltrans District 7's Headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles. San Francisco Chronicle
Ex-Caltrans worker indicted on smuggling charges
| A recently fired Caltrans engineer who worked on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge has been indicted in Colorado for allegedly attempting to export military comput... (photo: Creative Commons / Magnus Manske)
Caltrans   Military   Photos   Smuggling   Wikipedia: California Department of Transportation  
Two gasoline pump is been seen in Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Palm Beach Post
Oil hovers below $97 as traders eye US supplies
| SINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered below $97 a barrel Tuesday in Asia amid trader concern U.S. crude supplies will continue to rise because of weak demand. | Benchmar... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini)
Energy   Industry   Market   Photos   Wikipedia: Price of petroleum  
A Myanmar woman casts ballot at a local polling station Sunday, Nov.7, 2010, in Bago, about 90 kilometers (50 miles) northeast of Yangon, Myanmar. Voters in Myanmar's first elections in 20 years cast their ballots Sunday amid a barrage of criticism that the balloting was rigged in favor of the ruling military, as well as hope that some change toward democratic reform might nonetheless follow. The Hindu
U.S. set to issue sanctions waiver for Myanmar
The United States on Monday eased one of its many sanctions against Myanmar as a reward for political reforms after five decades of direct military rule. | The step is ve... (photo: AP / Khin Maung Win)
Military   Myanmar   Photos   Reform   Wikipedia: Burma  
The Fisker Karma PHEV with solar panel roof, seen at the Nordic Green conference today The Times Of India
Electric car maker Fisker: Layoffs in US
DOVER(DELAWARE): Fisker Automotive, an electric car maker that received a half-billion-dollar loan from the federal government, said Monday that it has laid off workers i... (photo: Creative Commons / Steve Jurvetson)
Automotive   Industry   Photos   USA   Wikipedia: Fisker Automotive  
US Dollar - Currency The Australian
US stocks down as Greek political leaders wrangle over austerity
| US stocks drifted lower overnight, giving pause to the recent rally, as investors shifted their focus to wrangling in Greece over fiscal austerity. | The Dow Jones Indu... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Economy   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
President Barack Obama outlines his fiscal policy during an address at George Washington University in Washington, Wednesday, April 13, 2011. STL Today
Deeper Iran sanctions; US targets its central bank
| Targeting Iran's economy, the U.S. ordered tough new penalties Monday to further pinch the country's financial system and encourage Israel to give sanctions more time b... (photo: AP / Charles Dharapak)
Economy   Iran   Photos   US   Wikipedia: U.S. sanctions against Iran  
Two gasoline pump containing ron95 and ron97 is been seen in Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Atlanta Journal
US oil prices fall below $97
| NEW YORK — The price of U.S. oil is falling as supplies continue to rise. More business news | Defense cuts cost jobs, test U.S. lawmakers' resolve on deficits Of... (photo: WN / Priya Dashini)
Energy   Industry   Market   Photos   Wikipedia: Price of petroleum  
Hawaii sees a bigger wave of tourists The State
Hawaii sees a bigger wave of tourists
| No need to fret for the state of Hawaii tourism anymore. | Visitor numbers to the Aloha State dropped dramatically during the recession, and the state's tourism industr... (photo: WN / Marzena)
Hawaii   Industry   Photos   Tourism   Travel   Wikipedia: Hawaiian Islands  
US Dollar - Currency Star Tribune
US stock futures decline as talks over new Greek austerity plan drag on
| NEW YORK - U.S. stock futures are falling as talks drag on between Greek political leaders over a fresh austerity package that is required if the debt-ridden country is... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag)
Greek   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Dow Jones Industrial Average  
Apple iPhone - Smartphone Business Journal
Apple expands patent lawsuit against Samsung in Australia
Digital Content Producer - Dallas Business Journal Email | Twitter | Twitter | Apple Inc. has expanded its patent lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in Australi... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
Australia   Patent   Photos   Smartphones   Wikipedia: Apple Inc.  
Fewer school districts can be better Signon San Diego
Fewer school districts can be better
| Escondido’s elementary and high school districts are poised for more discussion and a possible vote this month on unification, a move that would affect 30,000 student... (photo: WN / Marzena)
Discussion   Photos   School   Students   Vote   Wikipedia: School district  
Tax Issues Finance & Investments
- Tulsa sees boost in sales-tax revenue
- Tax Tips for Americans Living Abroad
- Texas sales tax revenue up nearly 10 percent
- Austin collects $16.5M in sales tax revenue
In this Dec. 7, 2010, file photo President Barack Obama speaks at a White House news conference in Washington. The president's plan to cut payroll taxes for a year would provide big savings for many workers, but has Social Security advocates nervous it could jeopardize the massive retirement program's finances.
Payroll tax cut talks adrift on Capitol Hill
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- Columbus investment fund closed in wake of its founder's
- Plymouth real estate firm seeks bankruptcy protection
- Anti-nuke groups plan court action to block Georgia plant
- Viral marshmallow cannons: Good for Obama; Better for Home D
 Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks with a reporter following the ABC News Republican presidential debate at the performing arts hall on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, August 5, 2007. (AP Photo
Paul invests in Minn. in search of 1st GOP win
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Currency Banking
- Rupee gains 5 paise against dollar at 49.15/16
- Rupee ends up at 49.15 to dollar; traders expect weak patch
- Rupee closes down 15 paise against dollar
- Dollar jumps over $US1.08
US Dollar Currency - Money
Dollar At Risk Of Fresh Plunge As Dow Moves To Test Multi-Year Highs
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- Palisades Park woman charged in $1.8M bank fraud
- Foreclosure bills paint banks, GOP into unpopular corner
- Red Bank man charged with sexual and simple assault of woman
- US eases banks' burden
President Barack Obama outlines his fiscal policy during an address at George Washington University in Washington, Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
Deeper Iran sanctions; US targets its central bank
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Finance Oil & Energy
- Two Europe banks to inject new cash in bid to thwart recessi
- Family's $340,000 in gold lost
- OZ rugby legend visits sales hui
- Ivanplats to shake up platinum industry
BANK INDONESIA IN BATAM,INDONESIA,- BANK INDONESIA IS CENTRAL BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA AS THE CENTRAL BANK,BI HAS ONE SINGLE OBJECTIVE,NAMELY TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN STABILITY IN THE RUPIAH
Economists Expect Bank Indonesia to Maintain 6% Rate
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- BHP changes US focus from shale gas to oil
- Oil prices rise after US supply report
- Oil prices rise after US supply report
- Duke Energy won't pay to relocate utilities for Cincinna
Two gasoline pump is been seen in Pandan Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Oil hovers below $97 as traders eye US supplies
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Industries Technology
- US auto sales see fastest pace since 2008
- Should Plastic Bags Be Banned?
- When the U.S. Dropped Dirty Bombs on Spain
- US healthcare stocks face obstacles after 2011 run
Eighty days after it fell into the ocean following the January 1966 midair collision between a nuclear-armed B-52G bomber and a KC-135 refueling tanker over Palomares, Spain, this B28RI nuclear bomb was recovered from 2,850 feet (869 meters) of water and lifted aboard the USS Petrel (note the missing tail fins and badly dented "false nose").
When the U.S. Dropped Dirty Bombs on Spain
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- Rich-lister has US military in his sights
- Amazon strikes video deal with Viacom
- Time Warner sees growth after Harry Potter movies
- Privacy group sues FTC to stop new Google privacy policy
Old Woman
Older women at highest risk of dying from breast cancer
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