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There’s an Internet Showdown Brewing

Andrew Payne

Back home in West Virginia, our Verizon phones have no 3G service. This scenario captures a core net neutrality concern: are we moving to an Internet where our access is determined more by business agendas and less by technical issues? down 14% for Verizon in one month).

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There’s an Internet Showdown Brewing

Andrew Payne

Back home in West Virginia, our Verizon phones have no 3G service. This scenario captures a core net neutrality concern: are we moving to an Internet where our access is determined more by business agendas and less by technical issues? down 14% for Verizon in one month).

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12 Questions: Meet Maximilian (USA)

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After my year as exchange student, one thing led to another – I came back for college (in West Virginia of all places), got married, got a job, moved around a couple times – you know, the usual things people do. And despite my wacky self, the US Government actually allowed me to stay. Indefinitely. Sumo wrestling.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. Firms Miss Out on Jobs Push A new federal program that lets states give companies financial incentives for hiring jobless people hasnt gained traction, illustrating the complications of government attempts to tackle unemployment.

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There are Right and Wrong Ways to Add Amazon to NYC

This is going to be BIG.

It bothers me, for example, when condo builders get tax incentives to build luxury condos in NYC when it’s pretty clear you can still make plenty of money without them—and it’s not like they would pick up and start building condos in West Virginia if they got better tax treatment.