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West Coast ports on the verge of a complete gridlock

Shipping officials have threatened to stop paying dockworkers if a contract deal is not reached soon.

Apple's health tech takes early lead among top hospitals

Apple Inc's (AAPL.O) healthcare technology is spreading quickly among major U.S. hospitals, showing early promise as a way for doctors to monitor patients remotely and lower costs.

Tax Hacks: How to Avoid Tax Audits

There are a few red flags that might set off audit alarms at the IRS.

A master networker shares his top 20 networking tips

At one of Jon Levy's house parties you could find yourself, as we recently did, making fajitas with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Regina Spektor and leading snake venom expert Zoltan Takacs before watching live presentations...

Obama finds bipartisan support for first 'Big Data' privacy plan

The White House is working with bipartisan sponsors on a bill to protect data collected from students through educational apps - the first of President Barack Obama's "Big Data" privacy plans to gain traction in the Republican-controlled Congress.

Samsung launches Tizen-powered TVs in home market

South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co. has started domestic sales of high-end televisions powered by its Tizen operating system and plans to add washing machines, fridges and other appliances to the range of products that use the software.Samsung said sales of Tizen-powered ultra-HD TVs began Thursday in South Korea. The new TVs come in four sizes from 55 inches diagonally to 88 inches. The smallest model costs 5.49 million won ($5,000).The company's smartphones and tablets rely on Google's Android operating system despite...

Big Mac Lovers Bid $18,000 for Bottle of Special Sauce

McDonald's is auctioning limited edition bottles of its 'Special Sauce' on e-Bay for charity. As Mara Montalbano (@maramontalbano) tells us, the bidding may make McDonald's consider selling more than 200 bottles.

Small Business Loans Down at Banks, Expect More Online Lending

National and regional banks are lending fewer loans to small businesses compared to several years ago, pushing many small business owners to find capital through online lending.