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iPhone: Why Can't it be 'Made in U.S.A.' ?

Jobseekers pass their resumes to representatives from Foxconn at a job fair in Zhengzhou
If you look at the back of any iPhone, you're likely to come across the words, Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China. Indeed, from the very first generation iPhone to the latest iPhone 4S, the world's most popular smartphone have come to be made in China and not in the U.S. An analysis, based on interviews with Apple's former and current executives and employees at Apple's supply chains and manufacturing experts by The New York Times, has now revealed why the wo...
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Greek uncertainty pressures euro, shares

Uncertainty over the outcome of talks to restructure privately held Greek debt limited gains in European shares and the euro on Monday ahead of a finance ministers meeting to decide the terms of further aid for Greece.
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Obama Calls for Easing Visa Norms to Create Jobs in Tourism

Following a visit to the Disney World in Orlando, Fl., on Thursday, to speak about boosting the country's economy through tourism, U.S. President Barack Obama announced steps, over the weekend, to cash in on the country's tourism potential.
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Twitter is much more than social: co-founder Dorsey

Twitter is much more than a social network and has no time to waste worrying about newcomers like Google+ as it becomes more important as an information service and builds its advertising business, co-founder Jack Dorsey said on Sunday.
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Chinese New Year 2012: Top Good Luck Foods to Celebrate the New Year

The Chinese New Year is the year of the Dragon. It is also the time of the Spring festival; the Lunar New Year is a 15-day fest celebrated with much fervour. There are several myths and traditions associated with this festival. One of the more important traditions is the observance of a Reunion day - when members of family gather for the celebrations. Here are the top Chinese foods to celebrate New Year...
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iPad 3 vs Acer Iconia Tab A510: CES Tablet Shootout

Acer debuted the Iconia Tab A510 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in January, and the 10-inch device is of the quad-core system variety, but it should debut for a few dollars less than the iPad 3.
An F/A-18F fighter jet launches off the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis during maneuvers in the Arabian Gulf in this U.S. Navy handout photo dated Nov. 23, 2011

Threats? What Threats? Iran Plays Down U.S. Naval Moves

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Saturday it considered the likely return of U.S. warships to the Persian Gulf more or less routine activity, backing away from previous warnings to Washington not to re-enter the area.
A woman stands in front of a banner displaying the stars of the European Union flag before a ceremony to mark the start of the European Union?s Lisbon reform treaty in Lisbon December 1, 2009.

European Ratings Agency to Rival S&P, Moody's, Fitch in 2012: Report

Plans to launch a European ratings agency to compete with Standard & Poor's, Moody's Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings are at an advanced stage, and a new private institution could start business as soon as the first half of this year, German businessman Roland Berger told an Italian newspaper.
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Sony to Shift Lithium-Ion Battery Assembly Abroad: Report

Japan's Sony Corp. will transfer domestic construction of lithium-ion batteries used in products such as mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Sony to move lithium battery assembly abroad: report

Japan's Sony Corp will transfer domestic construction of lithium ion batteries used in products like mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Chinese New Year 2012: Top 10 Superstitions

Beyond the obvious cultural significance tied to the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year is strongly associated with a colorful variety of Chinese traditions, myths and superstitions. China's cultural heritage spanning more than 5,000 years has imparted symbolic meaning to the festivities and customs followed by Chinese communities worldwide during the celebration.

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