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Facebook Adds 25 more Underwriters for IPO

Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg delivers a keynote address at Facebook's ''fMC'' global event for marketers in New York City, February 29, 2012.
Facebook Inc added 25 banks to help underwrite the company's initial public offering, meaning most of Wall Street will have a role in the share sale, according to an amended IPO filing on Wednesday.
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Obama Administration Appeals Ruling on Tobacco Health Label

The Obama administration on Monday appealed a decision that found unconstitutional a U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulation requiring tobacco companies to put large, graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and advertising.
A protester wearing a mask of Apple Inc founder Steve Jobs performs a street drama with local and mainland Chinese university students playing the role of Foxconn workers during a protest in Hong Kong May 7, 2011. A workers' concern group demonstrate

In China, Apple Faces Its 'Nike Moment'?

As Apple Inc, the world's most valuable listed company, braces itself for a report into alleged poor working conditions among its army of low-cost suppliers in China, it could heed the lessons from another big-brand retailer that faced similar issues two decades ago.
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How Mercedes Invented the 'Invisible' Car (VIDEO)

Recently, Mercedes came out with a very ingenious advertising campaign to promote their new hydrogen-powered Mercedes-Benz F-Cell vehicle in Germany. They made the car Invisible to elaborate upon its concept of 0.0 emissions, which entails as invisible to the environment.
Sandra Fluke Sparks Debate on Sexual Health of University Students

Sandra Fluke Sparks Debate on Sexual Health of University Students

Thanks to Georgetown law student Sandra Fluke, the sex life of students, and women, has become the new hot topic. Called to testify for the defense of Democratic leaders and their contraception mandate, Fluke argued the health of women takes precedence over religious liberty.
If Rush Limbaugh hasn't already offended enough young women across America, today's comment might just do it. On this morning's show, the controversial radio host made another insulting inference aimed at the female population.

Rush Limbaugh's Apology to Sandra Fluke Rejected

Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown University law student who was referred to as a slut and a prostitute by conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh, has rejected his public apology, saying it was not sufficient enough.
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Ron Paul Unimpressed by Limbaugh Apology

Rep. Ron Paul expressed doubt Sunday that Rush Limbaugh was sincere when he apologized for calling a law student a slut over her support for President Barack Obama's new policy on insurance coverage of contraceptives.
If Rush Limbaugh hasn't already offended enough young women across America, today's comment might just do it. On this morning's show, the controversial radio host made another insulting inference aimed at the female population.

Rush to Judgment: Limbaugh Feels Lash of Angry Advertisers, Still

Rush Limbaugh, host of Clear Channel Communications Inc.'s The Rush Limbaugh Show, apologized Saturday for unflattering statements he made on his radio talk show Thursday about Sandra Fluke, a Georgetown University law student and women's-rights activist. The apology wasn't enough for some show sponsors.
Radio show host Limbaugh speaks at a forum hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington

Obama, Advertisers Denounce Rush Limbaugh Slur in Birth Control Debate

The ostentatious conservative political pundit Rush Limbaugh drew himself further into controversy after calling a law school student a slut and prostitute in the aftermath of her testimony before Congress about the need for birth control coverage. On Friday, President Barack Obama called Sandra Fluke -- the 30-year-old, third-year Georgetown University law school student who spoke in front of Congress -- to commend her for her willingness to speak out about her cause.
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Obama to Israel and Iran: 'As President of the United States, I Don't Bluff'

In the light of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. to discuss strategies regarding Iran's allegedly clandestine nuclear weapons program, President Obama has made it clear that the U.S. will strive to protect its ally Israel, though he would persuade the Jewish state to postpone its war plans.
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Yelp Stock Price Quote ‘Exceptionally’ High on First Day: Is it Too Late to Invest?

Yelp stock was traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for the first time on Friday, March 2. The stock, which is listed under the ticker symbol YELP, opened at $22.01 a share and quickly rose in value to $24.40 a share in just a few hours. The question now is whether YELP stock will continue to rise in the foreseeable future, or if the online company's stock value will soon begin to drop.

Rush Limbaugh Advertiser Pulls Ads In Response to 'Slut' Comment, Others May Follow

One advertising company pulled its commercials from Rush Limbaugh's show Friday in response to Limbaugh's controversial comments about female law student Sandra Fluke. Sleep Train Mattress Centers specifically responded to a wave of tweets that asked the company to withdraw it's ads from Limbaugh's show. The company announced on it's own twitter, We don't condone negative comments directed toward any group. In response, we are currently pulling our ads from Rush with Rush L...
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AT&T Ends Unlimited Data Plans: How Long Will Sprint Hold Out?

AT&T has ended its unlimited data plans, but U.S. mobile phone users on Sprint now must be asking if their carrier will hold out much longer. Sprint offers unlimited data plans to new and existing customers, and AT&T customers who use more than three gigabytes of data may now be asking if it's worth it to switch. That's because AT&T has put a speed cap on heavy data users, claiming its network is too crowded.
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“Go to Hell Barack”: Responses to the DC Metro Ad [POLL]

An ad in a D.C. Metro station that reads “Go to Hell Barack” has shocked Americans. The ad, which criticizes the president for wanting to “control America’s entire medical system,” ends with the suggested destination location for Obama.
The corporate logo for Zynga is seen on a screen outside the Nasdaq Market Site in New York

Zynga Seeks Own Game Space away from Facebook

Zynga Inc is launching a new games service that allows users to play on the company's website instead of Facebook, potentially driving traffic away from the world's No. 1 social network that is its biggest partner.

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