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First reported 10 hours ago - Updated 12 mins ago - 1 reports

Google Challenges NSA Secrecy in FISA Court

Google has petitioned a secret U.S. national security court to relax restrictions on the information the tech giant can disclose about government data requests, claiming such restrictions violate the company’s right to free speech under the First Amendment. Google’s ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - 10 hours ago]

Entities: Google Inc, US National Security Agency, PRISM (Surveillance Program), National Security, Intelligence System

First reported 1 hour ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 1 reports

Google Inc

Google Wants Your Money, But Not Your Advice

Big tech companies like Google and Facebook have made their fortunes by putting the power of the Internet in the hands of ordinary people. But when it comes to empowering their own shareholders, these companies are a lot less willing to relinquish control. ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Google Inc, AdvICE™, Benihana Inc, Google Fiber

First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Germany Has Become the Cut-Rate Prostitution Capital of the World

The presence of thousands of brothels and hundreds of thousands of prostitutes has heightened competition and pushed prices down steeply in the German sex trade. One tourist from Florida, who visits the country three times annually to pay for cheap sex, ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - 19 hours ago]

Entities: Prostitution, Germany, Sex

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

National Association of Home Builders

U.S. Homebuilder Confidence Soars to 7-year High

For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: United States, Index, National Association of Home Builders, Wells Fargo & Company, Ben Bernanke

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

7-eleven

Feds: N.Y., Va. 7-Eleven Stores Exploited Immigrants

(NEW YORK) — Nine owners and managers of 7-Eleven stores across Long Island and in Virginia were charged on Monday in a scheme to exploit immigrants from Pakistan and the Philippines, in part by paying them using the stolen Social Security numbers of ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: 7-eleven, Immigration, Workers, Loretta Lynch

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd

Jay-Z, Samsung and the 21st-Century Patrons of the Arts

When you’re locked in a global war to dominate the smartphone market, every little advantage helps. And now Samsung has enlisted one of the most brilliant musicians and promoters of the past two decades to its arsenal: Jay-Z. During game 5 of the the ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Jay-Z, Piracy, Mountain Dew

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

US National Security Agency

NSA Scandal: Tech Titans Jockey to Be the Most Transparent of All

Trust us, we’re from Silicon Valley. America’s largest Internet companies are tripping over themselves to bolster their public image following blockbuster disclosures about their role in the U.S. government’s controversial data-gathering program. Ever ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: US National Security Agency, Silicon Valley, PRISM (Surveillance Program)

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

All of a Sudden, There Aren’t Enough Electric Cars to Keep Up with Demand

Electric vehicles like the Nissan Leaf and Honda Fit EV used to languish on dealership lots for months. A pricing war with aggressive incentives and cheap lease deals has changed all that. Last year, Nissan sold about half the number of Leafs it had anticipated, ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Electric Vehicle, Electric Car, Honda Fit, Honda Motor Co Ltd

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Why They Build Mega Yachts In Central China — An Economic Mystery Story

This article is the second in Foroohar’s series on Chinese business developments and their effect on the global economy; read the first installment here. Wuhan, China — It’s tough to feel sorry for billionaires. But even they have taken a hit over the ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 18 2013]

Entities: Yacht, China, Wuhan

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

The Real Lesson Behind Excessive Overdraft Fees

What’s more effective: consumer protections or consumer education that leads to sound individual decision-making? There is a place for both. But those who question whether financial education works would do well to consider the Consumer Financial Protection ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Debit Card, Education

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Why All Eyes Are On Ben Bernanke This Week

The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday, capping off another shaky week for stock markets, which have pulled back of late after a torrid start to the year. Though weak consumer confidence data likely contributed to Friday’s declines, many market observers ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Ben Bernanke, Ed Yardeni, S&P 500, Stock Market

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

5 Negotiation Tips From Steve Jobs

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Entities: Steve Jobs

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Google Wants Your Money, But Not Your Advice [Published The Curious Capitalist - 1 hour ago]
Google Challenges NSA Secrecy in FISA Court [Published The Curious Capitalist - 10 hours ago]
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Google Wants Your Money, But Not Your Advice [Published The Curious Capitalist - 1 hour ago] Big tech companies like Google and Facebook have made their fortunes by putting the power of the Internet in the hands of ordinary people. But when it comes to empowering their own shareholders, these companies are a lot less willing to relinquish control. ...
Google Challenges NSA Secrecy in FISA Court [Published The Curious Capitalist - 10 hours ago] Google has petitioned a secret U.S. national security court to relax restrictions on the information the tech giant can disclose about government data requests, claiming such restrictions violate the company’s right to free speech under the First Amendment. Google’s ...
Germany Has Become the Cut-Rate Prostitution Ca... [Published The Curious Capitalist - 19 hours ago] The presence of thousands of brothels and hundreds of thousands of prostitutes has heightened competition and pushed prices down steeply in the German sex trade. One tourist from Florida, who visits the country three times annually to pay for cheap sex, ...
NSA Scandal: Tech Titans Jockey to Be the Most ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 18 2013] Trust us, we’re from Silicon Valley. America’s largest Internet companies are tripping over themselves to bolster their public image following blockbuster disclosures about their role in the U.S. government’s controversial data-gathering program. Ever ...
Jay-Z, Samsung and the 21st-Century Patrons of ... [Published The Curious Capitalist - Jun 18 2013] When you’re locked in a global war to dominate the smartphone market, every little advantage helps. And now Samsung has enlisted one of the most brilliant musicians and promoters of the past two decades to its arsenal: Jay-Z. During game 5 of the the ...