Facebook's Graph Search: Big deal or big joke?
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Facebook takes on Google with Graph Search
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According to Apple watchers, the iPhone 5 is not experiencing weak demand -- the recently ballyhooed cuts in component orders could in fact reflect improved yields on components.
Apple shares close below $500
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With GoBank, you can carry all your money in a pocket
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