U S tax overhaul looms after WTO subsidy rulings
Washington debates a sweeping overhaul of U S business taxes as EU threats of up to 4 billion in penalties push lawmakers to consider territorial systems and a possible value added tax A push by Rep Bill Thomas and others seeks a balance between repealing harmful breaks and protecting major firms like Boeing and Microsoft The White House backs Congress leading the fix while EU assurances curb immediate retaliation and aims for prompt progress by year end
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Telemarketers lose voices in study findings
CHICAGO AP Telemeter markers losing voices new research suggests. A University of Nebraska survey of 304 telemarketers found they reported vocal problems at twice the rate of non telemarketers with about a third reporting five symptoms including loss of voice hoarseness voice cracking and dry throat. Smoking and being female increased risk in both telemarketers and students with signals that loud speaking strains the larynx but most issues are preventable and reversible through fluids rest and avoiding smoking.
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Augmented reality eyes the world from futuristic goggles
The piece explains early augmented reality research led by Columbia University scientists. It describes head tracked display glasses overlaying virtual labels on real streets for firefighters and police, with civilian guides like a restaurant arrow. Navy funding, equipment details, and a 10 year consumer timeline are noted.
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Survey shows jobs will increase in third quarter
Milwaukee AP survey by Manpower Inc of 16000 firms finds 27 percent plan to add jobs July through September while 8 percent intend cuts. Hiring rises 14 percent versus first half. manufacturing leads with 27 percent expecting more workers. Unemployment at 6 percent in April. claims drop 11,000 to 411,000 last week.
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Nissan Carwings telematics name Lulu guides trips in Japan
A Nissan test of Carwings telematics in the March compact uses a voice named Lulu to read mail weather locate gas stations and guide routes via GPS. The service costs 28.4 per year with basic features including email reception and hands free calls though it lacks remote unlock and stolen vehicle tracking.
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