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Analysis: Security features offer RIM a fragile lifeline
Reuters
Its still-unrivaled leadership in secure communications could also pique the interest of a potential buyer for the Canadian company, whose shares have sunk 80 percent since February 2011. "When I go in the street I have my handcuffs, I have my sidearm,

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Adventures in Business helps those with developmental disabilities start
Record-Searchlight
The business owner of Flowers for You since 2007, Dyvonne Washington takes pride in creating still flower arrangements and floral hair pieces, as well as floral pens and pencils. "Every year my business grows," said Washington, of Palo Cedro.

Ask an Expert: Now is the best time ever for small business
USA TODAY
New markets: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, small businesses could only sell their wares to people in their immediate geographic area. How quaint. But two things dramatically changed that such that no one need ever be tied to doing business

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Dell readies Ubuntu Linux laptop for developers
ZDNet (blog)
What's that? You have no proof? Oh. Then don't go to your local DoJ office. It might hurt your feelings when they laugh at you. The overhead it takes to configure a Windows image for 1 Dell model can be spread across millions of units sold.

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Best Things to Buy This Summer
Suburban Life Publications (blog)
Televisions – You can find great deals on last year's TV models because manufacturers release new ones in April and May. Remember to ask for accessories to be thrown in for free if you can't negotiate for a low sale price.

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