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New report shows Apple seriosuly looking at post-Jobs phase

The succession question at Apple has always been a trillion-dollar one, and markets have been on tenterhooks every time there was a new revelation -- truth or rumor -- about CEO Steve Jobs' health status. Now, there is somewhat conclusive evidence that the company is really looking up at the prospect of life without its iconic visionary leader. A Fortune magazine article written by Adam Lashinsky, excerpts of which have been published in various newspapers, says the company is offering traini...

Prostate Cancer Surgery For A Better Chance Of Survival

If a man under 60 has an early prostate cancer, he must have the surgery for a higher chance of survival. Before digging deeper about prostate cancer surgery, you first need to know about the prostate. It is an organ placed right at the base of a man's urinary bladder. It encloses the first portion of the urethra. Its key function is to create the nutrients that semen should have like the minerals and sugar. Without the prostate, a man is unable to reproduce.

Demand Media Upgraded at Jefferies

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Jefferies & Co. upgraded its rating on shares of Demand Media Inc (NYSE: DMD) to buy from hold based on strong first quarter results, with a price target of $22.
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Belly Size more important than BMI?

According to a new study, beer guts and muffin tops are not just embarrassing but they can also be deadly. This study showcases that a big belly increases the risk of death for people with heart disease despite having a healthy body mass index (BMI).
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ValueClick Upgraded at Jefferies

Jefferies & Co. upgraded its rating on shares of ValueClick Inc. (NASDAQ: VCLK) to buy from hold and increased its price target to $20 from $17, based on improving fundamentals and lower risk profile.
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Playstation Network to be restored: Full Text

Sony will begin to restore services to its Playstation Network after it took it down following an attack resulting in the loss of personal data of nearly 80 million users around the globe. The following is the full text obtained from the company.

Obama Declares Major Disaster in Alabama, Triggers Aid to State

President Barack Obama - who will tour an area in Alabama devastated by fierce and deadly storms on Friday - signed a major disaster declaration for Alabama on Thursday, a move which authorizes federal funds for the state to deal with the aftermath of deadly storms that have killed 305 people.
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Creating a Common Theme in a Diverse Career

Madison had an eclectic career of varied experiences from working in the court system to working with a media organization and most recently a law firm. Her goal was to leverage the commonalities of her experiences to position herself as an expert in select fields rather than as a Jill-of-all-trades. Madison did have an existing résumé which was nicely organized into the following sections: Qualifications Summary, Endorsements, Professional Highlights, Community Service, and Education.
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From “Old School” to “Leading Edge”

Brian was referred to Ladybug Design by his Human Resources Department on the announcement that the plant in which he worked was going to be closing permanently. Brian had worked for the manufacturing plant for 10+ years and was serving in a senior management capacity as Assistant Vice President of Operations. Regardless of the impending shutdown, Brian had made significant operational improvements and had played a key role in turning

Apple hubris risks customer loyalty: analyst

The delayed reaction and mangled response from Apple over its privacy breaches follows a pattern of failed PR practices by the company, experts content, putting its brand in serious risk.

Apple's Privacy Crisis: 'What Fire?'

The delay in responding to privacy breaches is only making the situation worse for Apple, experts contend, with the handling of it more akin to a toy-factory rather than a business.
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Does your résumé sell your uniqueness and value?

Sonya came to me as a fairly recent graduate with a BFA degree in interior design and three years of design experience working for a national retailer’s interior design division. Sonya’s goal was to secure an interior designer, project manager, or design assistant role with a residential or commercial architecture or interior design firm.

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