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<title><![CDATA[Zynga's Valuation Rises as Nevada Legalizes Online Gambling]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Zynga2527s-Valuation-Rises-as-Nevada-Legalizes/2/26/2013/id/48359</link>
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			Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:15:00EST
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<![CDATA[During the past few months, Zynga (NASDAQ:ZNGA) has been experiencing a remarkable turnaround. Until recently, the social games maker had been treated as a terminal company. While there are still worries about its long-term prospects, Zynga has been enjoying a string of good luck lately. Its latest victory comes in the form of Nevada's recent decision to legalize online gambling, which may potentially encourage other states to do the same. The company's stock has risen more than 10% today, due to investor speculation that Zynga&#39;s online ventures could benefit from Nevada&#39;s decision.
 
After President George W. Bush signed the Unlawful ]]>
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	<![CDATA[During the past few months, Zynga (NASDAQ:ZNGA) has been experiencing a remarkable turnaround. Until recently, the social games maker had been treated as a terminal company. While there are still worries about its long-term prospects, Zynga has been enjoying a string of good luck lately. Its latest victory comes in the form of Nevada's recent decision to legalize online gambling, which may potentially encourage other states to do the same. The company's stock has risen more than 10% today, due to investor speculation that Zynga&#39;s online ventures could benefit from Nevada&#39;s decision.
 
After President George W. Bush signed the Unlawful ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony's PlayStation 4 Has Potential, but Major Details Are Still Unknown]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Sony2527s-Playstation-4-Has-a-Lot/2/21/2013/id/48265</link>
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			Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:15:00EST
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<![CDATA[Last night, at its much publicized event at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, Sony (NYSE:SNE) announced the next phase of its "war against reality" by introducing its newest console, the PlayStation 4. Considering that in the last generation Sony fell from the top of the industry to a disappointing third place, this new console has a big role to fill in helping the company retake the fan base it lost when Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox 360 entered the scene in 2005. Journalists and consumers alike were expecting a bevy of new announcements and confirmations on the system's capabilities and ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Last night, at its much publicized event at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, Sony (NYSE:SNE) announced the next phase of its "war against reality" by introducing its newest console, the PlayStation 4. Considering that in the last generation Sony fell from the top of the industry to a disappointing third place, this new console has a big role to fill in helping the company retake the fan base it lost when Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox 360 entered the scene in 2005. Journalists and consumers alike were expecting a bevy of new announcements and confirmations on the system's capabilities and ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer News: Canaccord Cuts Its Estimate on BlackBerry 10 Sales]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/Consumer-News253A-Canaccord-Cuts-its-Estimate/2/20/2013/id/48243</link>
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			Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:18:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on consumer companies from around the Web.

The Record.com
Link: Canaccord Slashes Estimate of BlackBerry Sales
"Analysts are split on the future of BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) and its prospects for sales success, as Canaccord Genuity pulled back its expectations for the smartphone maker on Tuesday.
 
"The investment firm said it believes that shipments of the new BlackBerry devices in February will fall short of earlier predictions of just 300,000 units, a far cry from its initial estimate of more than 1.75 million."
 
Bloomberg
Link: Wal-Mart Sales Slump May Signal ]]>
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	<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on consumer companies from around the Web.

The Record.com
Link: Canaccord Slashes Estimate of BlackBerry Sales
"Analysts are split on the future of BlackBerry (NASDAQ:BBRY) and its prospects for sales success, as Canaccord Genuity pulled back its expectations for the smartphone maker on Tuesday.
 
"The investment firm said it believes that shipments of the new BlackBerry devices in February will fall short of earlier predictions of just 300,000 units, a far cry from its initial estimate of more than 1.75 million."
 
Bloomberg
Link: Wal-Mart Sales Slump May Signal ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Tech News: Samsung Galaxy S4 Will Turn Up the Heat on Apple]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Tech-News253A-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Will/2/20/2013/id/48239</link>
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			Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:15:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column brings you the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on technology from around the Web every day.

Bizsmart
Link: No  Longer Unsung, Samsung Turns  Up Heat on Apple
"The smartphone battle is set to go nuclear this year with Samsung planning an Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)-like unveiling of its Galaxy 4 (PINK:SSNLF) phone next month, and its Cupertino, Calif.- based rival set to launch a cheaper iPhone this summer.
 
"Both are striking at each other's core and industry insiders expect Samsung to fire the next salvo on March 14 with the introduction of the Galaxy 4 at a ]]>
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	<![CDATA[This column brings you the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on technology from around the Web every day.

Bizsmart
Link: No  Longer Unsung, Samsung Turns  Up Heat on Apple
"The smartphone battle is set to go nuclear this year with Samsung planning an Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)-like unveiling of its Galaxy 4 (PINK:SSNLF) phone next month, and its Cupertino, Calif.- based rival set to launch a cheaper iPhone this summer.
 
"Both are striking at each other's core and industry insiders expect Samsung to fire the next salvo on March 14 with the introduction of the Galaxy 4 at a ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The PlayStation Vita Price Cut May Boost Sales, but It Highlights Sony's Recurring Problem]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/The-Playstation-Vita-Price-Cut-Will/2/19/2013/id/48209</link>
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			Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:30:00EST
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<![CDATA[While the entire gaming media is eagerly anticipating a predicted announcement about a forthcoming PS4 at tomorrow's PlayStation Meeting 2013, Sony (NYSE:SNE) has already dropped some pretty big news concerning its handheld console the PlayStation Vita. Yesterday, Sony announced that on February 28 the price of the Vita will drop to 19,980 yen in Japan from its current price of 24,980 yen. Sony has yet to confirm whether a similar price drop will occur in America, but if it does, the handheld will likely go for $200, down from its current price of $250.
 
The price cut is intentioned to ]]>
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	<![CDATA[While the entire gaming media is eagerly anticipating a predicted announcement about a forthcoming PS4 at tomorrow's PlayStation Meeting 2013, Sony (NYSE:SNE) has already dropped some pretty big news concerning its handheld console the PlayStation Vita. Yesterday, Sony announced that on February 28 the price of the Vita will drop to 19,980 yen in Japan from its current price of 24,980 yen. Sony has yet to confirm whether a similar price drop will occur in America, but if it does, the handheld will likely go for $200, down from its current price of $250.
 
The price cut is intentioned to ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Good Business: 10 Companies With Ethical Corporate Policies]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/Good-Business253A-Corporations-with-Great-Ethical/2/16/2013/id/48045</link>
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			Sat, 16 Feb 2013 14:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[Between the cutthroat competition and questionable actions taken in order to extend profit margins, it's pretty easy to paint the corporate world in a negative light. However, there are plenty of companies out there that hold themselves to a higher standard and show respect for the world around them. From having the best employee benefits to the championing of education and the environment, this list honors the companies with stellar moral practices.


	
		
			 
		10. Salesforce.com
		For years, Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM) has been honored for its philanthropy and good practices. Through its Salesforce.com Foundation, the company has donated millions of dollars toward education ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Between the cutthroat competition and questionable actions taken in order to extend profit margins, it's pretty easy to paint the corporate world in a negative light. However, there are plenty of companies out there that hold themselves to a higher standard and show respect for the world around them. From having the best employee benefits to the championing of education and the environment, this list honors the companies with stellar moral practices.


	
		
			 
		10. Salesforce.com
		For years, Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM) has been honored for its philanthropy and good practices. Through its Salesforce.com Foundation, the company has donated millions of dollars toward education ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer News: Netflix's 'House of Cards' Is Its Most-Watched Program]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/Consumer-News253A-Netflix2527s-House-of-Cards/2/13/2013/id/48094</link>
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			Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:40:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on consumer companies from around the Web.

CNET
Link: Netflix Viewers Feast on &#39;House of Cards&#39;
"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) content chief Ted Sarandos is thrilled with the viewing numbers for &#39;House of Cards,&#39; but he isn&#39;t saying what those numbers are. He allowed that the show is Netflix&#39;s leading content in terms of the number of people watching and the hours of engagement. But Netflix doesn&#39;t want to get into the maze of TV ratings, given the differences with how broadcast TV is delivered and that &#39;House of Cards&#39; ]]>
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	<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on consumer companies from around the Web.

CNET
Link: Netflix Viewers Feast on &#39;House of Cards&#39;
"Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) content chief Ted Sarandos is thrilled with the viewing numbers for &#39;House of Cards,&#39; but he isn&#39;t saying what those numbers are. He allowed that the show is Netflix&#39;s leading content in terms of the number of people watching and the hours of engagement. But Netflix doesn&#39;t want to get into the maze of TV ratings, given the differences with how broadcast TV is delivered and that &#39;House of Cards&#39; ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumers Are Furious Over the Short Supply of Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Consumers-Furious-Over-Supply-of-Microsoft/2/12/2013/id/48070</link>
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			Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:30:00EST
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<![CDATA[Telling people that a product is short in supply and high in demand is probably on page one of the big book of retail tricks. Hearing that demand has far exceeded supply usually piques the interest of those consumers who are on the fence about buying a product, prompting sales. But consumers are having the exact opposite reaction to the low supply of 128 GB Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Surface Pros tablets, which were made available at the launch this Saturday. After the tablet sold out at Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS), and Microsoft's online store in mere hours, many disappointed customers ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Telling people that a product is short in supply and high in demand is probably on page one of the big book of retail tricks. Hearing that demand has far exceeded supply usually piques the interest of those consumers who are on the fence about buying a product, prompting sales. But consumers are having the exact opposite reaction to the low supply of 128 GB Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Surface Pros tablets, which were made available at the launch this Saturday. After the tablet sold out at Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), Staples (NASDAQ:SPLS), and Microsoft's online store in mere hours, many disappointed customers ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Ouya's Market Strategy Could Make It a Major Player Among Gaming Consoles]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Ouya2527s-Market-Strategy-May-Make-it/2/11/2013/id/48036</link>
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			Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:15:00EST
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Ouya2527s-Market-Strategy-May-Make-it/2/11/2013/id/48036</guid>
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<![CDATA[While everyone is still on edge waiting for official announcements of Sony's (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox 720, the Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android-based Ouya is showing signs that it might be the console that's most worth our attention. Recently, project head Julie Uhrman has revealed significant moves the company has taken that should lead to a wildly successful launch and will make the Ouya a major game changer (forgive the pun) for the console market.    
 
Perhaps the biggest news for the console is that it was recently confirmed that major retailers such as Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), Target ]]>
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	<![CDATA[While everyone is still on edge waiting for official announcements of Sony's (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox 720, the Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android-based Ouya is showing signs that it might be the console that's most worth our attention. Recently, project head Julie Uhrman has revealed significant moves the company has taken that should lead to a wildly successful launch and will make the Ouya a major game changer (forgive the pun) for the console market.    
 
Perhaps the biggest news for the console is that it was recently confirmed that major retailers such as Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Best Buy (NYSE:BBY), Target ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer News: Microsoft Responds to Consumers' Surface Pro Concerns on Reddit]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/Consumer-News253A-Microsoft-Responds-to-Consumers2527/2/7/2013/id/47956</link>
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			Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:53:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on consumer companies from around the Web.

PCMAG.com
Link: Microsoft Responds to Surface Pro Battery Life, Storage Concerns
"Microsoft&#39;s Surface Pro (NASDAQ:MSFT) hits stores on February 9, but the reviews went live last night. PCMag gave the Windows 8 tablet our Editors&#39; Choice, but some have voiced concern about certain features, like battery life and actual available storage.
 
"Today, the Microsoft Surface team, including Panos Panay, a corporate vice president at Microsoft, stopped by Reddit for an &#39;Ask Me Anything&#39; about Redmond&#39;s newest tablet."
 
Fort Mill Times
Link: ]]>
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	<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on consumer companies from around the Web.

PCMAG.com
Link: Microsoft Responds to Surface Pro Battery Life, Storage Concerns
"Microsoft&#39;s Surface Pro (NASDAQ:MSFT) hits stores on February 9, but the reviews went live last night. PCMag gave the Windows 8 tablet our Editors&#39; Choice, but some have voiced concern about certain features, like battery life and actual available storage.
 
"Today, the Microsoft Surface team, including Panos Panay, a corporate vice president at Microsoft, stopped by Reddit for an &#39;Ask Me Anything&#39; about Redmond&#39;s newest tablet."
 
Fort Mill Times
Link: ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Scratching the Surface: The Reviews for Microsoft's Surface Pro Are Mixed at Best]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Scratching-the-Surface253A-The-Reviews-for/2/6/2013/id/47936</link>
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			Wed, 6 Feb 2013 15:10:00EST
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<![CDATA[Despite the positive initial impressions at CES, the official reviews for Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) champion tablet, the Surface Pro, have been fairly critical. With only days left until the Pro's Saturday release, few experts are giving the tablet/laptop hybrid a strong recommendation. While many are claiming that the Pro has solved several performance issues that were present in the RT, it seems that the new tablet has made many compromises in its attempt to bridge the gap between tablets and laptops.
 
The Positive
At the moment, the Surface Pro features the most impressive specs of any tablet on the market, and ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Despite the positive initial impressions at CES, the official reviews for Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) champion tablet, the Surface Pro, have been fairly critical. With only days left until the Pro's Saturday release, few experts are giving the tablet/laptop hybrid a strong recommendation. While many are claiming that the Pro has solved several performance issues that were present in the RT, it seems that the new tablet has made many compromises in its attempt to bridge the gap between tablets and laptops.
 
The Positive
At the moment, the Surface Pro features the most impressive specs of any tablet on the market, and ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Missing the Mark: 5 Ads That Enraged Their Target Audiences]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/business-news/editors-pick/articles/Missing-the-Mark253A-Ten-Ads-That/2/6/2013/id/46828</link>
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			Wed, 6 Feb 2013 10:10:00EST
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<![CDATA[Good marketing can be a lot harder than it seems, especially when established companies try to impress new customers. In their efforts to create funny or eye-catching ads, marketing teams will sometimes go too far and find themselves in the middle of a controversy. The following is a list of companies who in the attempt of turning new consumers on to their products, turned off the fans they already had.

5. "I am not a gamer."  



With the growing popularity of the gaming industry and the successful merging of geek culture and pop culture in blockbusters like Marvel's (NYSE:DIS) The ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Good marketing can be a lot harder than it seems, especially when established companies try to impress new customers. In their efforts to create funny or eye-catching ads, marketing teams will sometimes go too far and find themselves in the middle of a controversy. The following is a list of companies who in the attempt of turning new consumers on to their products, turned off the fans they already had.

5. "I am not a gamer."  



With the growing popularity of the gaming industry and the successful merging of geek culture and pop culture in blockbusters like Marvel's (NYSE:DIS) The ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Zynga's Earnings May Reveal Its Impending Demise]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Zynga2527s-Earnings-May-Reveal-its-Impending/2/4/2013/id/47866</link>
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			Mon, 4 Feb 2013 15:10:00EST
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<![CDATA[If every dog has its day, Zynga's (NASDAQ:ZNGA) has most certainly come and gone. While the company enjoyed early success through its partnership with Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) and the mass popularity of its games FarmVille and Words With Friends, a string of unfortunate circumstances has all but brought the company to its knees. As a result of the brain drain of many of its top C-level staff, the end of its deal with Facebook, and its decreasing presence in the mobile social games industry, the company's stock price has plummeted 72% since its IPO.
 
With Zynga to announce its Q4 earnings ]]>
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	<![CDATA[If every dog has its day, Zynga's (NASDAQ:ZNGA) has most certainly come and gone. While the company enjoyed early success through its partnership with Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) and the mass popularity of its games FarmVille and Words With Friends, a string of unfortunate circumstances has all but brought the company to its knees. As a result of the brain drain of many of its top C-level staff, the end of its deal with Facebook, and its decreasing presence in the mobile social games industry, the company's stock price has plummeted 72% since its IPO.
 
With Zynga to announce its Q4 earnings ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 10 Non-Traditional Resumes That Have Gone Viral]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/trading-and-investing/personal-finance/articles/10-Non-Traditional-Resumes-To-Take/1/30/2013/id/47726</link>
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			Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:35:00EST
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<![CDATA[Job hunting is hard; these days, it can be pretty discouraging when you realize that your resume could be sitting in a pile with hundreds of others. No matter how good your qualifications are, grabbing an employer's attention with your resume or CV could mean the difference between landing your dream job, and not even being considered for an interview. The following is a list of people who went above and beyond average attempts of self-marketing.


	
		10. Bennett Olson: Billboard Ad
		
		
			 
		After losing his job at a Minnesota casino last April, Bennett Olson soon realized that he would need to ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Job hunting is hard; these days, it can be pretty discouraging when you realize that your resume could be sitting in a pile with hundreds of others. No matter how good your qualifications are, grabbing an employer's attention with your resume or CV could mean the difference between landing your dream job, and not even being considered for an interview. The following is a list of people who went above and beyond average attempts of self-marketing.


	
		10. Bennett Olson: Billboard Ad
		
		
			 
		After losing his job at a Minnesota casino last April, Bennett Olson soon realized that he would need to ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Weak Wii U Sales Are Dragging Nintendo Down]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Weak-Wii-U-Sales-Are-Dragging/1/30/2013/id/47765</link>
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			Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:39:00EST
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<![CDATA[Today, after releasing its consolidated financial highlights for the nine months ending December 2012, Nintendo (PINK:NTDOY) announced that it was slashing its sales outlooks for the Wii U. The company originally had hoped to sell 5.5 million units by March, the end of its fiscal year. Based on the current Wii U sales numbers, however, Nintendo has revised that number to 4 million.  In comparison, its previous console, the Wii, sold 3.17 million units in its first six weeks, and 6 million at the end of the fiscal year in March 2007.
 
From its launch to the end of December ]]>
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	<![CDATA[Today, after releasing its consolidated financial highlights for the nine months ending December 2012, Nintendo (PINK:NTDOY) announced that it was slashing its sales outlooks for the Wii U. The company originally had hoped to sell 5.5 million units by March, the end of its fiscal year. Based on the current Wii U sales numbers, however, Nintendo has revised that number to 4 million.  In comparison, its previous console, the Wii, sold 3.17 million units in its first six weeks, and 6 million at the end of the fiscal year in March 2007.
 
From its launch to the end of December ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer News: Microsoft Proves More Trustworthy Than Apple for Privacy]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/consumer/articles/Consumer-News253A-Consumers-Trust-Microsoft-More/1/30/2013/id/47759</link>
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			Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:30:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on consumer companies from around the Web.

Infoworld
Link: Consumers Now Trust Microsoft More Than Apple With Their Privacy
"Big-name tech companies including Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), IBM (NYSE:IBM), eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Mozilla are among the 20 most-trusted organizations among American consumers, according to Ponemon Institute&#39;s &#39;2012 Most Trusted Companies for Privacy.&#39; Meanwhile, companies who&#39;ve made the list in years past -- such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO), and Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) -- didn&#39;t make the cut this time around."
 
Wired ]]>
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Infoworld
Link: Consumers Now Trust Microsoft More Than Apple With Their Privacy
"Big-name tech companies including Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), IBM (NYSE:IBM), eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), Intuit (NASDAQ:INTU), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Mozilla are among the 20 most-trusted organizations among American consumers, according to Ponemon Institute&#39;s &#39;2012 Most Trusted Companies for Privacy.&#39; Meanwhile, companies who&#39;ve made the list in years past -- such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO), and Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) -- didn&#39;t make the cut this time around."
 
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<title><![CDATA[6 Ways for Businesses to Do More (and Make More) With Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Media]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/media/articles/How-Companies-Can-Effectively-Utilize-Facebook/1/26/2013/id/47626</link>
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			Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:00:00EST
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<![CDATA[These days, most companies probably realize that social media campaigns are becoming an essential part of their marketing efforts, but few admit how difficult it can be to manage these campaigns. As we mentioned in our year-end round-up of social media winners and losers, using Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), Twitter, and other social media outlets can either lead to fantastic success or embarrassing failure depending on the execution. Wanting to better illuminate the best practices and strategies, we reached out again to Mark Fidelman, social media expert and author of the new book Socialized! How the Most Successful Businesses Harness the Power ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Sony's PS4 Expected to Be Announced in March, but Released After the Xbox 720]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/The-PS4-May-Be-Released-After/1/22/2013/id/47539</link>
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			Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:40:00EST
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<![CDATA[It seems as if the rumors about the PS4 (NYSE:SNE) release date predict that it will hit the market earlier and earlier every week. When I first covered this subject last month, analysts seemed confident that Sony's new console was slated to hit shelves during the 2013 holiday season, if not in first quarter of 2014. However, more recent rumors seem to indicate that an official announcement on the system could be made as early as March. Although some are speculating about the possibility of a June release, Sony&#39;s CEO Kaz Hirai has indicated that the company is taking its ]]>
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	<![CDATA[It seems as if the rumors about the PS4 (NYSE:SNE) release date predict that it will hit the market earlier and earlier every week. When I first covered this subject last month, analysts seemed confident that Sony's new console was slated to hit shelves during the 2013 holiday season, if not in first quarter of 2014. However, more recent rumors seem to indicate that an official announcement on the system could be made as early as March. Although some are speculating about the possibility of a June release, Sony&#39;s CEO Kaz Hirai has indicated that the company is taking its ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Tech News: Research In Motion Surges After a Jefferies Upgrade]]></title>
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			http://www.minyanville.com/sectors/technology/articles/Tech-News253A-Research-in-Motion-Surges/1/18/2013/id/47502</link>
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			Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:10:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column brings you the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on the world of technology every day.

The Globe and Mail
Link: RIM Shares Surge on Key Analyst&#39;s &#39;Buy&#39; Rating, Sharply Higher Target
"Shares of Research In Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ:RIMM) are rising sharply again in premarket action this morning, continuing a dramatic run as the launch of the BlackBerry 10 draws nearer and amid an upgrade from a key stock analyst.
 
"The stock is up by more than 6.5% so far before markets open."
 
Reuters
Link: Japan&#39;s Sharp Curbs iPad Screen Output as Apple Manages Demand Shift-Sources ]]>
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The Globe and Mail
Link: RIM Shares Surge on Key Analyst&#39;s &#39;Buy&#39; Rating, Sharply Higher Target
"Shares of Research In Motion Ltd. (NASDAQ:RIMM) are rising sharply again in premarket action this morning, continuing a dramatic run as the launch of the BlackBerry 10 draws nearer and amid an upgrade from a key stock analyst.
 
"The stock is up by more than 6.5% so far before markets open."
 
Reuters
Link: Japan&#39;s Sharp Curbs iPad Screen Output as Apple Manages Demand Shift-Sources ]]>
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<title><![CDATA[Energy News: Chevron Inks Exploration Deal Off Chinese Coast]]></title>
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			Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:50:00EST
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<![CDATA[This column highlights the most interesting and useful business and financial commentary on energy from around the Web.

San Francisco Times
Link: Chevron Corp. Inks Exploration Deals Off China Coast
"Oil and gas giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) made deals to explore parts of the South China Sea.
 
"San Ramon-based Chevron made the deals via a subsidiary to work with China National Offshore Oil Corp., or CNOOC in the Pearl River Mouth Basin."
 
Insider Monkey
Link: Exxon Mobil Corporation, Seadrill Ltd: Is Arctic Drilling a Boom or Bust Proposition?
"Shell (NYSE:RDS.A) found out the hardships of arctic drilling when its Killuk ]]>
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San Francisco Times
Link: Chevron Corp. Inks Exploration Deals Off China Coast
"Oil and gas giant Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) made deals to explore parts of the South China Sea.
 
"San Ramon-based Chevron made the deals via a subsidiary to work with China National Offshore Oil Corp., or CNOOC in the Pearl River Mouth Basin."
 
Insider Monkey
Link: Exxon Mobil Corporation, Seadrill Ltd: Is Arctic Drilling a Boom or Bust Proposition?
"Shell (NYSE:RDS.A) found out the hardships of arctic drilling when its Killuk ]]>
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