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Chromebook vs MacBook Air: Which is best suited for your needs?

Chromebook vs MacBook Air
If you think MacBook Airs and Chromebooks are apples and oranges, hold on. With the price of a MacBook Air you might get two Chromebooks (or even three, if it's the cheapest Chromebook); but will MacBook Airs retain their special place when pitted against Chromebooks? Should you buy a Chromebook or a MacBook Air?
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Germany to shut all nuke plants by 2022

Germany will shut all its nuclear reactors by 2022, parties in Chancellor Angela Merkel's coalition government agreed on Monday, in a reaction to Japan's Fukushima disaster that marks a drastic policy reversal, said a Reuters report.

RIM to Face 4 Challenges

Jefferies & Co. expects four potential negative events for Research In Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ: RIMM) shareholders in the next 6 to 12 months. The brokerage reiterated its underperform rating on shares of the BlackBerry maker with a price target of $35.
Brisk walking regularly not only burn off calories, but will also lessen the diabetes risk provided you walk more, say researchers.

Type 2 Diabetes: A Need For Lifestyle Modification

Diabetes is brought about by the high levels of glucose in the blood. The most common type would be the Type 2 diabetes. Put it this way, there is something wrong with how your body makes use of insulin. Insulin is a component capable of moving blood sugar into the cells throughout the body. Not only that, insulin is where the sugar is stored and used up for energy.
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The Consumption of Raw Milk Holds Potential Health Risks

According to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the consumption of raw milk holds potential health risks because of the dangerous microorganisms it contains. Despite the warning from the FDA, raw milk drinkers and producers defy it. They say it is a healthier approach in drinking milk
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Is your résumé sabotaging your career?

Jake was an unfortunate victim of the downturn in his chosen industry. Graduating in 2005 from a Master's in Aviation program, he entered the job market and was unsuccessful in securing a position in his field of interest. Then, with the global economic crisis just a few years later, he put his dreams on hold and decided to continue to work in the retail field for Sam's Club, not knowing if he would ever be able to use his degree to break into aviation.

Nintendo Confirms Wii 2 For 2012

Set for release by the end of 2012, a playable model of the new console will be presented at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, the company said.
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AES Corp. to buy Ohio utility DPL for $3.5 bln

Power company AES Corp. (NYSE: AES) announced an agreement to acquire smaller rival DPL Inc. (NYSE: DPL) for $3.5 billion, or $30 a share, in cash. The deal is the latest in the wave of consolidation in the power industry, as companies seek to add customers to offset high regulatory barriers and aging power grids.
Fighting the disease

Alzheimer's diagnostic guidelines updated for first time in decades (FULL TEXT)

For the first time in 27 years, clinical diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's disease dementia have been revised, and research guidelines for earlier stages of the disease have been characterized to reflect a deeper understanding of the disorder. The National Institute on Aging/Alzheimer's Association Diagnostic Guidelines for Alzheimer's Disease outline some new approaches
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Why can’t I get an interview? Advice for “mature” candidates.

I am 57 years young and really beginning to feel that my age is hindering the success of my job search. I have been out of work for 10 months, and while this seems in line with peers who are also searching for work, I haven't even had an interview in 5 months. I'm wondering if my résumé is to blame.
Blackberry 9800 - the 'Torch'

RIM Profit View Lowered at Barclays

Barclays Capital has cut its profit estimates of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, saying that low-end strength and aging products should lower average selling price.
Japan's Prime Minister Naoto Kan

Pressures mounting on Japan PM to resign

Japan's beleaguered Prime Minister Naoto Kan has shrugged off calls for him to resign from office, soon after his former foreign minister quit as a result of a donation scandal after only six months on the job.
Japan's Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara bows at a news conference in Tokyo

Japanese foreign minister quits

The foreign minister of Japan, Seiji Maehara, has resigned his office after revelations emerged that he accepted a political donation from a foreign source (which is illegal according to Japanese law).

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