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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Oracle's Surprising Comeback: Can Legacy Tech Still Compete?

Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle, has been partying like it's 1999. Despite fellow legacy tech giants Intel and Cisco struggling to adapt to the AI-driven world, Oracle has emerged as the belle of the Wall Street ball. The company's cloud bu

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Dell's Best-Selling Business Laptop: A Bargain or a Bust?

Dell's Latitude 5340 is a solid choice for business users, packing a 13th-generation Intel Core i7-1365U processor, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of SSD storage. But is it enough? The laptop boasts a 13.3-inch full HD screen with impressive brightness and ComfortView Plus to reduce eye strain. Its adva

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Martin Hangs Up His Gloves: The Game of Thrones Author Moves On From House of the Dragon Criticism

In recent weeks, George R.R. Martin's blog has been a hotbed of drama. The author's scathing critique of the second season of House of the Dragon sparked a heated debate, but it seems Martin has had enough. The author's scathing critique of the second season of House of the Dragon sparked a heated

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Tech Stocks to Watch: UBS' Top Picks for the Remainder of 2024

As the fourth quarter of 2024 approaches, UBS has released its list of top tech stocks to watch, including an Nvidia alternative that could be a game-changer for investors. The list includes Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which could be seen as a competitor to Nvidia in the chip market. The firm h

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Sep 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Revolutionizing Deal-Making with AI-Powered Relationship Intelligence

Imagine having the perfect conversation with your ideal client at the exact moment they're searching for a solution. Ren Systems is on a mission to make this a reality through its AI-powered relationship intelligence technology. With $3.5 million in funding from JLL Spark, Camber Creek, ZoomInfo, an

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Sep 12 2024BUSINESS

Newton Golf Lands Representation with Gersh, Aims to Revolutionize the Game

Gersh, a leading entertainment and lifestyle agency, has signed technology-forward golf company Newton Golf as a client. They will provide media, event, and athlete/celebrity-driven support, as well as develop plans to drive innovation and growth for the brand. Newton Golf's philosophy is rooted in

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Remembering 9/11: Unpacking the Complexity of Patriotism and Politicization

As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, it's essential to acknowledge the significance of this date. Every year, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum hosts a commemoration ceremony, honoring the 2,983 lives lost. But beneath the surface of this solemn occasion, a tug-of-wa

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Sep 12 2024BUSINESS

Norfolk Southern's Leader Ousted Amid Alleged Affair: A Corporate Governance Conundrum

Imagine a situation where a powerful CEO, Alan Shaw, is forced out of his position for engaging in a consensual relationship with a high-ranking colleague, Nabanita Nag. Sounds simplistic, doesn't it? But dig deeper, and you'll find a complex web of corporate governance, ethical dilemmas, and the co

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Dublin's 'Empower Education' Campaign: A Last-Ditch Effort to Save Schools?

As the Dublin Unified School District prepares to slash its budget by a staggering $4.4 million, a new nonprofit, the Dublin Education Alliance, has launched a campaign to raise $500,000 to alleviate the cuts. The DEA plans to use the funds to support STEM education, extra reading and math educat

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