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Reporters' Roundtable: Checking in with Facebook and Foursquare
The new hotness in tech investing today is location check-in apps. From social services like Foursquare and Gowalla to shopping-focused business like Shopkick, investors love check-in. And why not? They're making already, even though but a tiny fraction of the population has ever used a check-in app. But there are issues: Privacy. Crime. And: Why have Google and Twitter not been successful in ...

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:42 -0700

Provo food bank filling $12K grocery list thanks to businesses
Many families could really use a grocery shopping spree right now. Thankfully, Community Action Services and Food Bank in Provo were able to use a major donation to go on 20 shopping sprees at local grocers to help feed hungry families.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:37:18 -0700

GSA to Upgrade Federal Travel Management Service
WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration announced it is shopping for an upgraded E-Gov Travel Service that will maximize taxpayer value for government agencies. The government is looking to increase cost savings in federal travel purchases and improve end-user service for federal travelers.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:34:40 -0700

Shopping in Malaysia
Whatever the destination, FAM Tours are always exciting and fun.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:59:43 -0700

Fiverr.com offers up goods and services both serious and silly
Five bucks can go a long way toward goods and services both silly and serious.

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:08:50 -0700