Obama aims to put economy into overdrive in Schenectady
President Obama toured General Electric in Schenectady New York and unveiled a restructured advisory council on jobs and competitiveness while promoting a business friendly vision focusing on innovation and exports. A new AP GfK poll found 53 percent disapprove of his handling of the economy, 9.4 percent unemployment noted, and immigration into discussions of economic progress. Immelt named head of the new council, replacing Volcker, as the administration seeks to show progress amid mixed public sentiment.
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Pets on laps threaten safe driving and crash safety
Experts warn unrestrained pets in vehicles can distract drivers and become deadly projectiles in crashes. Harnesses or carriers in the back seat reduce risk, protect both animals and people, and help responders access the scene after an accident.
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Notable Facebook raises 1 billion from non U S investors
Notable Facebook said Friday it has raised 1 billion from non U S investors, adding to a 1 0 infusion from Goldman Sachs and Russia's Digital Sky Technologies in December. The total funding amounts to 1 5 billion and values the site at 50 billion, above Yahoo and eBay but below Amazon and Google. Facebook did not disclose plans for the 1 5 billion funding.
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Markets End Week With Mixed Stock, Commodities Moves
Friday trading shows Dow at 11,871.84, up 49.04 points, Nasdaq at 2,689.54 down 14.75, S&P 500 at 1,283.35 up 3.09. Treasuries yield 4.57 percent, corn 6.57 a bushel, soybeans 14.12, wheat 9.00, oil 89.1 a barrel.
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Google faces new threats as rivals press ahead
In a shake-up Google seeks to stay ahead as Facebook, Twitter, Groupon and Foursquare push the pace. Larry Page plans to reclaim the CEO post to sharpen decision making and innovation, while Google’s size and past success have cooled its edge.
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