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Zuckerberg has iron grip on Facebook

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg will retain an iron grip over the social network even after it becomes a public company.

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created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 12

Dell settlement has tougher accounting oversight

(AP) -- Dell Inc. says it will beef up accounting and corporate governance rules as part of a settlement tied to an investigation into past financial practices.

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Stanford scholars examine big money's influence on elections

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United resulted in an unprecedented wave of independent – and strikingly negative – political advertising.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Asia helps drive Facebook's 1-billion goal

As Facebook nears saturation levels in some Western countries, Asian users are helping drive the social-networking leader's march on the 1-billion-user milestone and beyond.

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Internet safe spot planned at ".secure" domain

Internet security specialists have applied for a ".secure" domain that they plan to turn into an online safe zone where bad guys aren't allowed.

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created May 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (9) | comments 9

America's clean energy policies need a reality check

America's approach to clean energy needs to be reformed if it is to meaningfully affect energy security or the environment, according to two new articles by Stanford writers.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 01, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (10) | comments 89 | with audio podcast

Apple 'avoiding billions in global taxes,' report claims

Gadget giant Apple is avoiding billions of dollars in taxes by setting up small offices around the world to collect and invest the company's profits, according to The New York Times.

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created Apr 29, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (14) | comments 68

Foreign carmakers 'pressed' to launch China brands

Foreign carmakers in China say Beijing is pressuring them to produce dedicated new brands so their local partners can gain technical know-how, but experts warn the strategy could backfire.

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created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lawmakers optimistic about cyber bill prospects

(AP) -- House Republicans and Democrats expressed optimism Friday about sending a cybersecurity bill to President Barack Obama this year despite significant disagreements with the Senate and the White House. ...

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created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

A divided Congress confronts a rising cyberthreat

(AP) -- The mysterious caller claimed to be from Microsoft and offered step-by-step instructions to repair damage from a software virus. The electric power companies weren't falling for it.

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created Apr 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 7

Putin unveils $500 bn offshore energy drive

Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to win $500 billion in investment for Russian offshore field development over 30 years to tap the country's full energy potential with the help of foreign expertise.

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created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The crisis of shareholder primacy

If we want to prevent the next financial crisis, a new model of corporate governance is needed to replace shareholder primacy in financial institutions. Gates Scholar Mike Marin explains why.

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (4) | comments 3


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