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Ten Big New Features in Mac OS X Snow Leopard — RoughlyDrafted Magazine

(tags: osx)
Nokia Acquires Symbian; Takes on Google’s Android – ReadWriteWeb

Nokia isn’t finished with its acquisition spree just yet. Tonight the Finnish company announced a plan to acquire the 52 per cent of Symbian it doesn’t already own and make the platform open source.

(tags: nokia article business)
The secret of Bill Gates’ success

As Bill Gates prepares to end his full-time work at Microsoft, he tells the BBC in an interview that it wasn’t just what Microsoft did, but what his rivals didn’t do that let Microsoft get ahead.

(tags: billgates microsoft business)
BBC NEWS | Business | Bill Gates: how a geek changed the world

Bill Gates ends his full-time job at Microsoft on a Friday afternoon and the company opens for business after the weekend as if nothing has changed.

(tags: billgates microsoft business)
Tech luminaries’ good-byes to Gates – CNET News.com

As Gates steps down from full-time work at Microsoft, well-wishing cheers and not-so-nice jeers are echoing from Silicon Valley. After 32 years of competition and acquisition, Gates managed to ruffle some feathers, while still making some famous friends.

(tags: billgates microsoft business)
Gates’ big send-off | CNET News.com

REDMOND, Wash.–If you ask Bill Gates what life will be like when he stops working full time at Microsoft, he’ll have to get back to you.

(tags: billgates microsoft business)
Inside AdWords: Introducing Google Ad Planner

To make your life easier, we’re introducing Google Ad Planner, a research and media planning tool that connects advertisers and publishers. When using Google Ad Planner, simply enter demographics and sites associated with your target audience, and the too

(tags: adwords google advertising tools)

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en: @GregWHoward Didn't Jesus say to heal all, feed all and care for all, or did he say just the rich white conservatives deserve my help? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Cracked open a tin of beer. That either means I'm done wok or I'm about to dive back into it... 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: I think comfort may have more to do with progress than intelligence or ability. Dissatisfaction with the status quo sparks radical change. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @anjapollack okay. happy meal or bon appetit;) does ur brothers look good:D? naah just kidding:D 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: True or False: sign of the apocolypse - your wife removes you as a friend on facebook? :-( 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: RT @nprpolitics Palin: Really Retreating Or Just Reloading? http://tinyurl.com/ltnuqt 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: When Sarah Palin says she's leaving offce to work on oil independence and Nat'l security, does she mean Alaska or the USA? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: I Need Help Should I Go To Green Day's Concert Or Britney I Rly Cant Choose? http://tinyurl.com/nfot8r 07/03/09 11:25pm
: U can B or do anything. FABBOOOSH 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: I just heard some people say they've been on the bus for three days! I would kill myself or someone else. It just wouldn't work. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @HOLLiSTERxLOVE I might but my dads still home and idk if we r going to go to that circus thing or not , its more of a carnival 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @larryweidel I would like to know if you could recommend an office RVP in either Mableton or Austell? thanks 07/03/09 11:25pm
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en: ... or maybe it's just slow because i'm slowing down! -7 months pregnant next week. i've been just super tired after work lately! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @mymusicstory lyrics are never easy. I've had my bout of bad poetry in highschool ... oh boy did i churn them out or what. pages and pages 07/03/09 11:25pm
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lt: ...or sirius.... 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @qikipedia Or "drop-outs"? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: What movie is better? The hangover or night at the museum? Trying to decide what to see :) 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @happylovesChuck haha. If my dad ever gets on Twitter...it's all over. I'm still pondering the "protect or not" question... 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @SimonBishop Sorry. Did you mean your remote or mine? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Cam'Ron Brign Em Dead or Alive sounds incredible even after all this time... 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Finds this Palin stuff very intersting. Retreating or reloading? Press is all over this. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: God. Cant even stand up or see straight 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: RT @erivera7 Gortat had nearly identical blocking & rebounding rates to Howard during reg season. Dude isn't a fluke or Jerome James, smh. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: now there's less anger in this page coz i don't have news reports etc just clues about them from the trending topics or from EvilBenStiller 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Is it just me or is there something scary about eating canned chili that's good until Nov. 2011? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Is it possible to not be gay anymore or to force yourself not to be? 07/03/09 11:25pm
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en: Do not ever go to a beach city on a holiday weekend. Or past a beach coiy. Or NEAR a beach city. HELL ON EARTH! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Show #10 is uploaded. It's available on iTunes or http://tinyurl.com/nymwwg @talkingdigital joins us to talk about the Pre. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @khillwill what do you do with our youth? what will you grill. beef or pork? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @CALi_Cutie movies tonight. Universal city walk.. B there or b square fool! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: tom kaulitz looks hot, or is it just me :D 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: who has better abs Ryan Reynolds or David Beckham? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Dillon meltdown. Here 6 hours. Down 400 already. Tomorrow will find out either how long or how deep the ocean is. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: enfianocu RT @tweetdecky7 @alelex88 Get 300 followers a day using www.tweeterfollow.com Once u add everyone u are on the train or pay vip :) 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Still not a fan of twitter, guess I'm not that into it, either that or I just don't get it!!! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Lol i just got a twitterr thingy or watever lol!!! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: RT @BrandonJhon: New Followers...hit me up...or even Old Followers who haven't said shit...I'm feeling real friendly so let's chop it up!!! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @chloelunn are u watching the parent trap ;( or just love that song?? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: #mw2 make the knife more practical no 5 feet lunges or missing your target from point blank 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @abigaill Well if that's the reason, then she will have a lot of work to do, or she wouldn't have a chance 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: I'm at a crossroads: To DNG, or not to DNG... 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: OR.... tune in RIGHT NOW for sports :) Matt Queen is linking EC to the Milwaukee Mile as I type..... 07/03/09 11:25pm
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en: Trade Forex Futures or Stock? Get the Best Course on the net now and save $600 offer Ends Sunday, http://tinyurl.com/n38w3p 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: RT @UliBeudgen RT better to shout Death to Dictator as can't prove u meant Khamenei or Ahmadi but they will hear u & shake #iranelection 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @Stina318 Wow! I'm not sure if I should laugh or cry... 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: I can't wait to get back to development, where I can fix any mistake with CTRL-Z, rollback, or replace with latest from HEAD. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @VeePinku @okizarisu Look at it this way: the love of the AX wota crowd paves the way for chances to see Buono! or C-ute on these shores. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @mjakubik I didn't see it. like Jindal a lot though. My dream ticket would be Huckabee/Jindal or Huckabee/Rubio. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @itsmalc you going to the velvet room tomorrow too or just tonight? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @Abimbola80 what process or reference point do u use to decide which books u r gonna buy? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: I can't wait for Harry Potter. Catherine's either having her boyfriend drive us to the midnight one, or my Mom's driving us the first day. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: RT @GusShultz: 4 million "junk" phone calls, & solicitations by persons or programmed machines are made every day in the US! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Is today really a FRIDAY? Feels much more like a Sat'day or Sunday kind of day to me!! 07/03/09 11:25pm
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: Forgiveness & Love...no matter who you are or where you're from or what you believe. 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @robhitt haha you shld go check out the outside wrld I hear its like full of life or somethin Just dnt forget ur shades its kinda bright out 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @Volcanick it's too hot, fireworks are annoying and I feel like I have to do something social on the 4th or I'm a loser. 07/03/09 11:25pm
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en: @PaulaAbdul going to Portland, OR to see the idols tour, so excited!! 07/03/09 11:25pm
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en: Is tonight a beer or wine night? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: RT @nprpolitics: Palin: Really Retreating Or Just Reloading? http://tinyurl.com/ltnuqt - it is obvious she can't handle her jobs - two years 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @Biso_Fly I was going for the brother in law from The Hangover look, or the Wolfman (RIP) and Dana look 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: *Sigh* i am tired. Playing tennis is hard work. Maybe guitar practice shall sooth me. Or maybeeee...... ONLINE MOVIES! penguinbjear, text m 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: @Alicatcuz It's easier with a beer. But alas, this is my last beer: ( going to have to switch to rum or wine... 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Gotta get dressed in 30 or less! Is that possible?? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Do the lakers have a genie or something? How in the world did they land Artest for just Ariza? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Let's be honest. Republicans are so lost, that whether she goes, or stays, she fucks them up. This is great stuff. #p2 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: http://tinyurl.com/l8w436 -Will show you exactly what to do, you will be up and running within hours, not next week or month,NOW! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is it naked or homeless? 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: 2012 for Palin I think not The republicans can do better or should I say they BETTER come up with someone Better than this! 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: http://tinyurl.com/pl54mf - Lost somebody? Get him or her back 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: RT @AnnieChacko or maybe co-op city needs calendars :P 07/03/09 11:25pm
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en: @SimRos1000 ooh, I know! I want it! I must make a decision whether to get it in hard- or paperback 07/03/09 11:25pm
en: Must replenish supply of bagels immediately or suffer extreme cream cheese withdrawal. 07/02/09 01:08am
en: so tell me, what's worse: thinking u should hate him? or k n o w i n g you don't? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @MackCollier hmmm....I could see an ice cream, or cupcake sponsor, but a soda sponsor?? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Whoever tweets during a movie isn't watching a movie that's interesting or exciting enough. 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Wow. Yeah. Friends list: either I keep in touch with them elsewhere or I really don't care. I'm doing it. 07/02/09 01:08am
: it fits Edward and Bella 07/02/09 01:08am
en: ah shit! total accident.....does a beer sound good to anyone else? not to get drunk or anything, just a cold brooosky 07/02/09 01:08am
en: when I was my son's age, I could make boiled or fried eggs and toast. am teaching him how to cook. we're starting with fettucini noodles. 07/02/09 01:08am
en: anyone have coffee shop recommendations for brooklyn or lower manhattan? decent prices, free wifi a necessity (and outlets are nice too). 07/02/09 01:08am
en: is still sick. to rest? or to shop? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: omg this meeting is taking forever...if they dont hurry up inm gonn die or something. and im hungry. i want sonic NOW 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @prophy215 i try 2 avoid dat area my son c a car truck or plane its a rap lol 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Or maybe reorganize the current roster - Cote in goal, Briere as an enforcer, and I hear Carter wants to be equipment manager. 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Check out our website - gwadpi.com or our facebook fan page (GW Alpha Delta Pi) for more ADPi updates, and great pictures from Convention! 07/02/09 01:08am
en: At home thinkin about shit. Should i leave him alone for good or what??? anyways.... Bout to go see Jd :) 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @KatieGirl_48 so Sully is staying in Nashville!! Kristen told me to let her know when I'm coming out!! YEAH!! Hoping for Feb or March 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Would you rather be photogenic or pretty in person but take questionably pretty pictures? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @westcoast_man the old movie or the remake? the newer one was done by The Rock 07/02/09 01:08am
en: local tv stations are asking you to take pictures of storm damage for them and send it in before the airing of the show. lazy or brillant??? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @ErickWithNoK Harry Potter or Twilight 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @iDoNDo maybe tyler or someone is borrowing it (i know i know "oh god") 07/02/09 01:08am
en: If you feel anxious, is it due to your life as a whole, or just an individual component? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Check out the latest issue of Ohio's Amish Country magazine to hit the newsstands or see it on the web at http://www.gpubs.com/imags/1.htm 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @vanewpc are you saving or splurging for colorcraft? I'm probably skipping. 07/02/09 01:08am
en: RT @ericleach, @microsoft why not a browser or email client that actually works and plays nicely with the rest of the internet? It's 2009! 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @dendro No prob, most tickets are given out for the same day that they are given out. Any particular week, this or next? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: You Tell Me: My Generation (The Who) or My Sharona (The Knack) ? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Is an official Avon REP. contact me at nancy.avon90@gmail.com if interested. even if you just wannatake a glace at the book or something 07/02/09 01:08am
en: How do u tell someone that ur not attracted to them because their face creeps you out in the light? And would that be cruel or kind?... 07/02/09 01:08am
en: damn jiist sittin here thinkin weather or not i shuud go to da fireworkz.... calgary alberta babi !! ;) uhah 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Is it me or is the world ending? And why do I feel positive about it? 07/02/09 01:08am
: it is what the man or woman is able to do that counts. Booker T. Washington 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Everybody call or text my friend Tom and tell him he is awesome: 301 639 3820 07/02/09 01:08am
es: 6-21-9 Obama Care Debate- a week of obamacare debates- public or private- http://tinyurl.com/kvq8lg #obama #care #obama #news 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @kerouacbeat i at first thought you were being clever, then i realized that you just read too much kosterman or follow him on twitter 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Not gonna lie, you'll probably die :p Or just be really sad that I'm far away. RT @kristenckelley Whatever will I do without you next year? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @cakezilla Are you a celebrity or something? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @bulamoon go up the escalator! Or elevator, and it's on the NE corner 07/02/09 01:08am
en: It appears my bus driver is on a date. Sad thing, this isn't the first time (or first driver) I've witnessed a ridealong date. #wmata 07/02/09 01:08am
en: ..seen or heard it then get involved!!!! Amazing. Unreal.... 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Okay, I'm about to watch this episode of Hitch or Ditch. Looks interesting. 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Why have I never scored a PS3 or a Sony LCD TV or a Bose speakers in O2 Top Up Suprises? Has ANYONE ever??? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: @zbskii hot! or cold! either way, when do you leave? 07/02/09 01:08am
en: Who should feel worse, the woman whose tricep muscle is bigger than my bicep or me? 07/01/09 10:18pm
: 5th of june ) a double room for only € 75,00 only through using Twitter! Send us your emailaddress. 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @stephelton By fancy I meant Chili's. Or maybe REAL fancy like Olive Garden. ;) Hahahahaha! 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: RT @ihuntmidgets: if ur going to accept a drink from italian mob, it cant be a fuzzy navel. must have manly name: liquidcoke or flamin nazi 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @ddlovato are you alright? or are you frustated with something? those pieces of songs seems a little..sad ? dont forget that we're here to 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @WULFFBOY Or just stop stereotyping me? Thankyou please. x 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: Just waiting for a something or something. who knows! but twitter is weird... y did i bother? 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @myonlyeverglow Grrl, did you go to the doctor? :O Or at least figure out what's going on? *gentle snugs* 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: What is more important, dignity or hope? 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @sheilavallejos I would change my name...or hide from the world... 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: No more private clubs in Utah starting today! Of course we do have a Gov. that doesn't believe in dinosaurs, or science for that matter. 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @stephjonesmusic a car...ESPECIALLY when yo ass was around the corner from/down the street from/or next to a subway or subways. 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: just helped a blind (possibly homeless) man (yelling for help) to the bank. still not sure if he was actually blind or just fucking with me. 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @ardentspork Do you do straight on crunches, or sides? I've never been able to get into those; can't figure out the best way. 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: What's worse: A homeless man spitting in your mouth or Kristin Chenoweth? Probably Chenoweth. 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: Getting a complete understanding of PPM and the Reg D 504 for stock offerings then weighing in if we go DPO or VC 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @julesmck are we talking a sweet potato that you can put in the microwave, or a sweet potato that doubles as a microwave? 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @Tnyce1nonli oh ok, well thats whats up. maybe u can come by later or something. let me know if u come up with any ideas 07/01/09 10:18pm
en: @aion_liv he just a visiter? or is he like a movie/rock star or something? 07/01/09 10:18pm