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U.S. Debt Crisis Shakes Youth

If the debt ceiling isn't raised before Aug. 2, or if America's prized AAA credit rating is downgraded, it will mean at least a decade of financial instability to clean up after.

U.S. Debt Crisis: Will America?s Youth Hate Their Parents' Generation?

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With America edging ever closer to a default, and a downgrade in the U.S. credit rating, some realizations are starting to hit America's youth about their future. The consequences of the partisan squabbling of their parents' generation may leave them with little to inherit and much to despise.

Will America?s Youth Hate Their Parents' Generation?

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With America edging ever closer to a default, and a downgrade in credit rating, some realizations are starting to hit America's youth about their future. The consequences of the partisan squabbling of their parents' generation may leave them with little to inherit and much to despise.
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Windows Mango Shows up in Japan but Can it Beat iOS 5?

The first ever smartphone to run on Microsoft's latest Windows Phone mobile operating system (OS) (codenamed Mango) has been unveiled in Japan even as the OS is scheduled for launch around the same time Apple's iOS 5 launches i.e. this Fall. But can it compete with Apple's latest mobile OS?
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Europe's "Marshall Plan" for Greece May Disappoint

Europe is promising to help kick-start economic growth in Greece as a way of dragging the country out of its debt crisis, but the scheme looks likely to move too slowly to have much impact in the next couple of years.
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RIM Layoffs Not Long-Term Solution

Blackberry maker Research in Motion's plan to lay off 10 percent of the company's workforce shines fresh light on desperation within the company to keep up with fierce smartphone competition eroding market share.
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Wall Street Week Ahead: Markets Edgy on Debt-Talk Stalemate

Much of the United States may be frying in near-record temperatures but Wall Street has been feeling the heat for months. Wrangling over the debt ceiling has kept markets on edge, and investors are still waiting for a breakthrough that leads to a deal to avoid a devastating default.

Cisco to Slash 6,500 Jobs; Sell Mexican Unit

Troubled networking giant Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO) said it will slash 6,500 jobs – representing about 9 percent of its workforce, in a bid to save about $1-billion in annual expenses.
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Could Apple's iPhone 5, Patent Lawsuit Losses be Fatal for Android Smartphones?

So far, 2011 has proven the year of the Android with exciting new smartphones powered by the Android operating system hitting the market. However, considering the prospect of a feature-loaded iPhone 5 and Apple's key patent victories, questions have been raised on whether the iPhone will end up stealing the show.
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Will iPhone 5 and Patent Lawsuit Wins Empower Apple to Kill HTC and Samsung?

The year 2011 has been 'the year of Android' so far with exciting new smartphones powered by the Android operating system hitting the market. However, considering the prospect of a feature-loaded iPhone 5 and Apple's key patent victories, questions have been raised on whether the year 2011 will remain 'the year of Android', or iPhone will steal the show at the end.
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Overheating iPhone 5 Causes Delay, Report Says

Apple's iPhone 5 prototype overheats, according to a report, causing the company to delay the product. Apple is expected to release instead this fall the iPhone 4S, a less radically-changed smartphone.
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iPhone 5 Enters Testing at AT&T: Report

A tech-enthusiast site with well-placed sources reports that Apple's next generation iPhone 5 is already entering testing at major U.S. mobile carriers, giving more credence to a 2011 release date.
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Is iPhone 5 Delayed Because A5 Chip is Overheating?

The iPhone 5 release date, which is largely rumored about, is likely to get delayed further because of the A5 chip overheating in the tiny enclosure of iPhone, reports Sohu.com.michael jackson wallpaper, utorrentscreensavers,

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