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From Army to Business: How MicroTech Transformed Anthony Jimenez's Lifestyle

Microtech, a premier "Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business," is an industry leading prime contractor that specializes in the government and the private-sector. Annual income is estimated for more than $300 million per year.

Stocks End 2015 With Loss, Worst Year for S&P 500, Dow Since 2008

Despite increase in oil, stocks fall Thursday Stocks fell Thursday, the last day of trading of 2015, rounding out the worst year of performance in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices since 2008.

Google Glass 2.0: Google Sends Pictures to FCC for Approval of New Wearable

First Google Glass device had poor sales An updated version of the Google Glass wearable device is coming soon. Google sent in plans for the second version of the device to the Federal Communications Commission, and the device is definitely on its way.

Oil Prices Fall Over 3 Percent, Oversupply Concerns Grow

Oil prices continued to fall again on Monday as concerns of weak demand continued to worry investors. Since the end of last year, U.S. oil futures are down 30 percent.

Majority of Americans Have Less than $1000 in Savings

Most Americans are living with low balances in their savings accounts, and some do not have a savings account at all.

Isis Pharma Rebrands as Ionis Pharmaceuticals Following Paris Attacks

After resisting calls for name change over the past several months, Isis Pharmaceuticals eventually pulled the trigger and announced that their company will now be known as Ionis Pharmaceuticals after the latest terror attacks in Paris.

Wal-Mart Predicts Slow Growth For Next 3 Years, Decline in Profit

Amazon is thriving while Walmart is struggling Wal-Mart delivered some less than exciting news to investors at its earning forecast on Wednesday. Wal-Mart is predicting slow growth for the next three years and declines in profits for the 2017 fiscal year.

Netflix Membership Cost: Popular Streaming Plan From Netflix to Cost $1 More

Customers in the U.S., Canada and parts of Latin America will be affected Netflix is raising its price on its Standard plan to $9. 99 per month, up $1, the company revealed Thursday.

The Engine of America Small Business Summit to Enable Latino Business Growth, Provide Tools

The Engine of America Small Business Summit, to be held on October 8 in Los Angeles, will be hosted by The Latino Coalition and the Los Angeles Latino Chamber of Commerce, helping small businesses to enable profit and fuel the economy.

Ralph Lauren Steps Down as CEO of Fashion Empire

The fashion mogul is stepping down as CEO. Ralph Lauren is stepping down as CEO of the fashion empire that he founded nearly 50 years ago. Yahoo reports Lauren will be handing over the CEO position to Stefan Larsson as his successor.

Facebook and Facebook Mobile Service Down Thursday

Error message read, "Sorry, something went wrong." Facebook was down Thursday afternoon, affecting users accessing the website on desktops and those using the app on mobile services.

iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus: Walk-in Purchases to Be Available For iPhone 6s, Apple Says

New iPhones will be available at Apple Stores and other retailers Customers who have not preordered the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will still be able to walk into stores and purchase one Friday.

Cablevision Bought for $10 Billion, European Cable Company Altice Confirms

European cable company Altice has agreed to buy Cablevision for $10 billion. This is the company's second purchase of an American cable company

Time Spent Getting to Work Is Considered 'Work,' European Court Rules

Employees traveling to appointments will be paid for their travel times Workers who spend time getting to and from their appointments without a fixed office should be paid for that time, the European Court of Justice has ruled, the BBC reports.

Ashley Madison Data Leak: Reward for Locating Hackers Raised to $377,000

After reports of two possible suicides and extortion schemes resulting from the Ashley Madison data leak, the parent company for the affair website is raising the reward for anyone who helps catch the hackers responsible for releasing the personal information of millions of users.

Samsung Smartphones: Samsung Will Allow iPhone Users to Try New Smartphones for 30 Days

Samsung wants iPhone users to try their new big-screened phones. Samsung is looking to get as many users to try their new phones as possible with its latest promotion, CNET reports.

Gas Prices News: Oil Continues to Drop, Gas Prices Continue to Rise

National average is now $2.66. Oil prices continue to drop to historic lows, but gas prices nationwide continue to rise, especially in the Midwest, USAToday reports.

Apple Pay Acess, Information, News: Apple Watch Owners Loving Payment App

Apple Watch owners are very happy with their experiences with Apple Pay when using their new smartwatches.

AT&T Wireless Plans: Company Unveils 'All in One' TV, Wireless Combo Plan

AT&T will offer a $200-per-month plan with TV and wireless. AT&T is quickly taking advantage of its recent purchase of DirecTV by offering a brand new plan that will combine TV and wireless services into one monthly charge, the company announced on its website.

Hispanics in Florida Better Off Than a Year Ago; Outlook Remains Positive: Report

Financially, Hispanics in Florida are better off than they were a year ago, and Hispanics in the state expect that they'll continue to have good fortune for years to come, according to a survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative in the College of Business.

Twitter Features: No More Background Images for Profiles, Users Complain

Custom wallpapers are no longer offered for profiles, the social media giant announced Monday. Though many users complained, others have found ways around it.
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