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Verizon warns HUGE data users: Switch plans or...

Verizon warns HUGE data users: Switch plans or...

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Verizon customers who use excessive data must make a choice – switch plans or lose service. The wireless provider informed affected customers about the change – a small number of unlimited data users whose usage is “hundreds of times” greater than …



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Pokemon Go breaks Apple download records

Pokemon Go breaks Apple download records

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It should come as no surprise to players frustrated with overloaded servers, or anyone who’s seen hordes of people catching Pokemon in the streets, that Pokemon Go is kind of a big deal.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/pokemon-go-breaks-apple-download-records/40840254

Why Skechers is having a terrible year

Why Skechers is having a terrible year

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Skechers is in a serious slump. Wall Street kicked Skechers to the curb on Friday, knocking the sneaker maker’s stock down by an incredible 24%. The selloff was sparked by an alarming slowdown in Skechers’ sales and a warning of more trouble ahead. It…



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Economist: Panama Canal expansion is 'not a huge...

Economist: Panama Canal expansion is 'not a huge...

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The recent expansion of the Panama Canal will help the Port of Baltimore, but do not expect it to lead to a sudden surge in job creation, says a regional economist for the Baltimore area. State officials and business leaders on Tuesday welcomed a ship the length of four football fields to the Port of Baltimore, the first of its kind to to arrive after traveling through the Canal. Officials hailed the moment as a sign of future success for the port because of its ability to bring in more cargo and…













from http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2016/07/22/economist-says-panama-canal-expansion-is-not-a.html?ana=RSS%26s=article_search

After almost three hours, Baltimore Ravens...

After almost three hours, Baltimore Ravens...

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Baltimore Ravens regular season games have never had unsold tickets. And they don’t expect that to be any different this year. However, single-game tickets that went on sale Friday morning are taking longer to sell than in previous years with tickets to a few games still available as of 12:45 p.m. After more than 99 percent of Ravens permanent seat license owners renewed their season tickets, the single-game tickets went on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Within the first 20 minutes, tickets to key home…













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