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On Thursday eight members of Congress formally demanded that Google’s CEO Larry Page address a range of privacy concerns about its new wearable technology device, Google Glass.

In the letter, the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus asks Page to disclose Google’s plan to incorporate privacy protections into Glass by June 14.

“We are curious whether this new technology could infringe on the privacy of the average American,” the letter said. “Because Google Glass has not yet been released and we are uncertain of Google’s plan to incorporate privacy protections into the device, there are still a number of unanswered questions.”

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Providing quality customer service is important for any business, but in the e-commerce world, social customer service is essential for success

Thinking of starting a business? Find out why building your company through an e-commerce is more effective, and cheaper, than investing in a brick-and-mortar store

First gaining traction in the mid to late 1990’s, e-commerce has dramatically changed the landscape for retail shopping. The internet has given consumers the ability and convenience to order anything their heart desires while never having to leave their house. The wild popularity of the internet has also given entrepreneurs and the average Joe the ability to start their own business without going through the traditional steps of having a physical location.

We break down three reasons potential business owners should choose starting their business asan e-commerce over the traditional brick-and-mortar storefront.

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Apple is making a comeback as the Company skyrockets to no. 6 on Fortune 500’s annual list

The Senate will likely pass an internet sales tax bill today that will end tax-free online shopping for everyone.

Twitter is welcoming a new member to the tweeting family. The head of the Canadian Broadcasting

From devices to monitor patient health to apps for scheduling appointments, investors are pouring billions of dollars into new innovations to improve health care. As more and more hospitals start utilizing “big data” applications to identify patients with elevated risks of hospital re-admissions, new evidence suggests that helping patients take their medication more consistently can be influential in lowering health care costs, while also improving patient outcomes.
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From devices to monitor patient health to apps for scheduling appointments, investors are pouring billions of dollars into new innovations to improve health care. As more and more hospitals start utilizing “big data” applications to identify patients with elevated risks of hospital re-admissions, new evidence suggests that helping patients take their medication more consistently can be influential in lowering health care costs, while also improving patient outcomes.

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With online shopping skyrocketing, the e-commerce market is red hot. In fact, it’s scorching with lighter fluid. Earlier this year, Global research and advisory firm Forrester released a report predicting e-commerce sales will increased by 13 percent in 2013.

Could the next big thing come in the form of food? Thats the question many investors are pondering. In the last year, venture capitalists have funneled roughly $350 mi…

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