Greenhouse gas policies ignoring gap in household incomes, study says
Government policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from consumers need to be fairer for household income levels, says a University of Alberta researcher.
Mar 19, 2013
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How the industry can fight back against pirated music
New research estimates that 28% of digital music world-wide is pirated using illegal file-sharing. The findings shed light on financial difficulties in the music industry experienced by companies such as ...
Feb 05, 2013
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Financial counselling has positive impact for those struggling with debt, study finds
A new report commissioned by the Salvation Army and completed by a Swinburne University of Technology researcher has found that Australians under financial stress benefit from being able to access financial ...
Oct 17, 2012
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Cyberattacks against US rising unchecked: study
The number of cyberattacks targeting US organizations has doubled over the past three years, leading to hefty losses, a study released Monday showed.
Oct 08, 2012
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Curtiss-Wright buying Spirent unit for $64 million
(AP)—Aerospace and defense supplier Curtiss-Wright is buying a division of Britain's Spirent Communications PLC that makes controllers and drives for electric-powered vehicles for $64 million in cash.
Sep 24, 2012
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Companies ask: Does advertising on Facebook pay?
(AP) -- Responding to extraordinary demand, Facebook said Wednesday that it would sell more stock in the company's initial public offering. But ahead of the IPO, a debate emerged between two of the nation's ...
May 17, 2012
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RIM cutting 2,000 jobs, COO retiring
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) announced Monday it was cutting 2,000 jobs and that its ailing chief operating officer planned to retire.
Jul 25, 2011
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Nokia says Apple to pay royalties, ending patent disputes
The world's leading mobile phone maker Nokia said Tuesday its competitor Apple had agreed to pay royalties for using Nokia technology in its devices, ending all of their ongoing patent disputes.
Jun 14, 2011
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Seaports need a plan for weathering climate change, researchers say
The majority of seaports around the world are unprepared for the potentially damaging impacts of climate change in the coming century, according to a new Stanford University study.
May 16, 2011
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How will bundling impact dialysis units nationwide?
The proposed Medicare "bundled" payment system for dialysis is likely to reduce government reimbursements for dialysis units in certain regions of the United States and for some types of facilities, according to research ...
Oct 30, 2009
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