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‘China’s Facebook’ Renren Seeks NYSE Listing [Data]

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The Renren Network (Chinese characters: ???; literally “everyone network&# ), formerly known as Xiaonei Network (Chinese: ???; literally “on-campus network&# ) is a Chinese social networking site with an interface similar to that of Facebook. It is popular among college students in China.

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Winklevoss Twins Lose Appeal to Facebook

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The trio of the the “Winklevii&# (nickname given to the twins by Zuckerberg, according to The Social Network movie) and Narendra filed suit in 2004 against Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The trio alleged that Zuckerberg had stolen the idea for Facebook from them.

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How something like #NewTwitter can destroy the integrity of an innocent human being

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I was a happy person back in 2008 when I didn’t have too. That being until my dog mentioned a new social. networking platform that was quickly making an impression. Marsy, author of Giddy Fingers , presents you with a real life story. of how #NewTwitter almost ruined her life. many things to think about. pondered….

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The Rise and Rise of Apple Inc

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With some 46,600 employees worldwide, a significant rise from 32,000 in 2008, Apple continues to boost its profile in the U.S. Furthermore, the company claims to have sold 18.6 million iPhones in the first three months of 2011, as the companies stock continues to rise. and abroad. billion with a net of $5.99

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Why Online Banking on Mobiles Will Soar

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Since 2008, consumers have been moving from brick-and-mortar banking to online banking at an impressive rate. Consider this: There may be reporting on the demise of e-mail due to the rise of social media, however college students still see e-mail and SMS as critical mediums for online communication. opening an online savings account ).

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