Texting on rise in U S
Text messaging has grown rapidly in the United States with carriers pushing SMS as a business. US text traffic jumped from 253 million to 1 billion in December as AT&T Wireless linked votes to American Idol. Personal users view texting as cheap convenient and practical for quick notes.
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Internet file sharing fuels cautious music download trend
Internet music fans continue swapping songs despite RIAA threats to sue individuals. The industry plans hundreds of lawsuits in 8 to 10 weeks seeking up to 150000 dollars per copyrighted track while new anonymous sharing services like Filetopia and Blobster loom to draw users away from visible networks.
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U.S. Consumers Boost Spending in May Amid Refinancing Boom
Consumer spending rose 0.1 percent in May, matching April’s gain and signaling continued demand to support the economy. Incomes, including wages and benefits, increased 0.3 percent, aided by refinancing activity and rising home values, sustaining consumer confidence despite weather impacts and a volatile climate.
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