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We have AdGrok to thank for that. The Y Combinator alum is dedicated to making AdWords user-friendly. Google's AdWords, the tool through which businesses advertise in Google searches, is hugely important both to Google (as a major revenue source) and businesses (which often find it a big traffic-driver)
Read More »Video: Star H.S. athletes die from cardiac conditions
Chris Wragge talks to Dr. Jennifer Ashton about the recent sudden deaths of two high school athletes due to heart problems.
Read More »The PlugShare App Directs You to the Nearest Electric Vehicle Charge Spot
Range anxiety, or the fear of running out of power while driving an electric car, is a common--if not overly hyped --source of stress for EV drivers. Xatori, a startup founded by Forrest North , the founder of Mission Motors and a former engineer at Tesla Motors, released an iPhone app today to change that. The PlugShare app serves two main functions: It allows users to browse a comprehensive list of nearby public charging stations, and it lets users share their own electric outlets and search for charge spots located inside or outside other people's garages.
Read More »Digital Music Revenues to Hit $20 Billion by 2015
The cash will come largely from subscription services, predicts an analyst/soothsayer. Music stores like iTunes, having already seen declined growth, will suffer. Digital music revenues worldwide could reach $20 billion per year by 2015, according to new report from the research firm Ovum .
Read More »How an Algae Biofuel Company Ended Up in the Cosmetics Business
Algae has been a hot topic in the clean energy community for years; it can be used to produce biofuel efficiently, with minimal water use, and without taking up arable land.
Read More »PGT: 5 added to field for WGC Cadillac Championship
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Read More »Young athlete sudden heart deaths explained
CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton explains how heart ailments can strike -- no matter how young or healthy a person is
Read More »Video: Technology may be disrupting your sleep
A new study from the "National Sleep Foundation" finds the active use of electronic devices like smart-phones or video games shortly before bedtime may contribute to sleep deprivation.
Read More »iFive: Twitter’s Value Doubles, Al Jazeera’s Social Show, Verifone Embraces Wireless Payment, PS3s Impounded, China Hacks France
1. Is there a new Net technology bubble underway? Twitter 's
Read More »Study: Start-up Rate at 15-Year High
In 2010 , Americans started their own businesses at the highest rate in 15 years—but they were more apt to go at it alone, says a new study.
Read More »Tax Season Blues
Tax season is, indeed, a taxing time for many. Pulling together everything you need, facing your accountant - paying your accountant! Sometimes it just feels like too much and we procrastinate until we can wait no longer, creating even more stress. Are you concerned about finding the time, finding the money and facing the music as you get into the rhythm of tax preparation
Read More »The Post PC Era
There's a debate going on about tablets. Are they actually PC's? Steve Jobs says "no"
Read More »Electornic Gadgets Before Bed Can Hinder Sleep
The National Sleep Foundation released the results of its annual sleep poll today, where they surveyed more than 1,500 people between ages of 13 and 64. Here are some of the findings:
Read More »12 Memorable Event Marketing Campaigns
Bravia color-blasts San Francisco's streets. When announcing its new line of TVs, Sony enlisted Fallon, an agency based in London.
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