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Would Steve Jobs Have Been a Good Politician?

Steve Jobs served on President George H.W. Bush’s Export Council despite sources telling the FBI that Jobs “will twist the truth and distort reality in order to achieve his goals.” Is this the...

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Top 10 Reasons Why The U.S. Air Force Canceled iPads

The Air Force Special Operations Command suddenly – and without explanation – reversed course on plans to purchase 3,000 iPad 2s that would have replaced bulky paper manuals and navigational charts.

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Hey Verizon, 'Free Speech' Doesn't Mean You Can Edit the Internet

Verizon wants to wall off the Internet, giving its services and content an unfair advantage over its competitors. If it wins, consumers lose.

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Microsoft Apparently Not Sweating $731 Million EU Fine

The EU slaps a hefty fine on Microsoft for rather blatantly neglecting to offer browser choice on Windows 7 after it vowed to do so. Here's a round-up of stories weighing in on the ongoing discord...

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To Save the Modern Corporation You Must First Destroy It

American corporations used to be legally required to be responsible. If the United States wants to ensure the long-term health of its corporations it needs to enact new laws similar to the ones of the...

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The Pentagon is Still Preparing to Fight the Soviets. But Why?

America spends more on its military than all other nations combined. Unfortunately, that military is designed to fight enemies that no longer exist, according to CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman.

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How to Tell You're Being Lied To (Iraq War Edition)

America's reasons for invading Iraq were always utter nonsense. On the 10th anniversary of the start of the war, CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman spotlights some basic questions very few people...

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Bribery Charges Against HP, Oracle and IBM Validate Gov't Regulation

HP, Oracle and IBM are being investigated for bribery by Polish authorities, and the United States probably isn't far behind. It's common to hear complains about government regulation of business, but...

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US Wasted $60B on Iraq Rebuilding Projects, Report Says

The U.S. military chose not to use any sort of financial-management software to track money it spent in Iraq. Thanks to a report from auditors and investigators, the government now has some idea of...

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SEC 'Money Saving' Trade-Tracking System Has Very Costly Flaw

The US SEC is content with a trade-tracking system that provides data on stock trades the day after they happen, something no broker would put up with. CIO.com blogger Constantine von Hoffman says a...

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Why Crazy Trumps Logic on the Internet

The earth is flat. Vaccines cause autism. 9/11 was a government conspiracy. These are just a few of the many ideas that continue to find adherents online despite overwhelming proof that they're not...

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No Surprise: Docs Show Obama Administration Lying About Drones

President Obama has repeatedly said drones would only be used against members of al Qaida and allied groups. However, leaked intelligence documents show the administration has been using them to settle...

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The IRS Doesn't Bother with Warrants Before Reading Your Emails

Warrants! The IRS don't need no stinking warrants! Thanks to the ACLU we now know the IRS thinks it's just fine to read your emails and texts without a warrant.

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Why Bitcoins are Just as Viable as Any Other Currency

The true value of any currency is a reflection of how much people believe it's worth, according to CIO blogger Constantine von Hoffman. But it's wise to remember just how fast beliefs can change.

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Should Congress Force Cable Companies to End Bundling?

How many of those 200 channels do you really watch? John McCain wants to end bundling, but if he gets his way, you might not be as happy as you might think.

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