Zuckerberg pushes global Internet as a human right initiative
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg proposes Internet.org to connect seven billion people through partnerships with Samsung Nokia and Qualcomm to expand access worldwide. The project aims to reach two thirds of the unconnected population with cheaper smartphones and data efficient tools while expanding Facebooks user base and ad revenue.
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Small business owners skip summer vacations to chase growth
Jerome Cleary, LAPR firm owner, reschedules Hawaii trip as client inquiries surge. A spring American Express survey shows fewer owners plan full weeks off, with 49 percent taking at least one week, down from 54 percent last year. Louisville design firm Luckett & Farley also forgoes summer breaks amid a busy project pipeline. Smash Golf & Tennis trains new sales staff for active wear and keeps staff on hand for orders during peak season.
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Target Profits Fall After Canada Expansion
Target Corp reports a 13 percent drop in second quarter profit and lowers its annual forecast as its Canada expansion proves tougher than expected. The retailer cites mixed signals in the economy, with improved jobs and housing yet stagnant wages limiting consumer spending.
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Retailers jump on holidays with layaway returns
Wal-Mart restarts its layaway program from Sept 13 to Dec 13 with no opening fee and a $10 cancellation fee, demanding a $10 down payment or 10 percent. Toys R Us expands price-match to online rivals as analysts forecast a muted holiday season amid cautious American consumers.
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