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Google said the United States has a very real opportunity to transform its economy from one running on fossil fuels to one largely based on clean energy -- and to make it happen, Google is pitching a $4.4 trillion proposal that outlines how it can be done by 2030. By spending $4.4 trillion on building clean energy production and infrastructure, Google also forecasts a net savings of $1 trillion.

Companies hoping to dial up international business with China may have yet another reason to think twice about privacy concerns, following new revelations that the Communist country has been spying on Skype-based phone calls and text messages. Citizen Lab released a report this week detailing flaws within TOM-Skype.

Traditionally, requests for permanent injunctions were treated similarly in both patent and trademark infringement cases, generally being granted almost automatically any time a patent or trademark owner proved infringement. Recent cases, however, have called this parity into question.

All companies have similar problems, with one of the biggest being the ongoing challenge of growing their revenues. In today's declining economy, companies are seeking new ideas, new solutions, and proven advice to fight off competition and stay above water. The most successful organizations are not focused solely on increasing product sales, but also on improving service revenues to stay ahead of the competition.

It's the sharpest little screen on the sharpest-looking cell phone on the planet. Many of those who have watched a music video, TV show or full-length movie on an Apple 3G iPhone come away wide-eyed and impressed with the 3.5-inch display featuring 480-by-320 pixel resolution.

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Take-Two Interactive Software, maker of the immensely popular "Grand Theft Auto" video game series, has decided to remain independent after resisting Electronic Arts' persistent acquisition efforts. The New York-based company, which also has a popular line of sports titles such as "College Hoops 2K8," "NBA 2K9" and "NHL 2K9," announced its decision to go it alone on Thursday.

LOS ANGELES, CA (MARKET WIRE) RotoHog (www.RotoHog.com), a leading fantasy sports operator and software developer for major brands, professional sports leagues and media companies, announced a unique marketing initiative today with RazorGator, a leading company in the secondary ticket market, involving the Chicago Cubs playoff push and their lifelong fan Steve Bartman.

PORTSMOUTH, NH (MARKET WIRE) Port City Web, LLC (www.PortCityWeb.com), an award-winning Web site design and development firm specializing in business website design and development, eCommerce, SEO and content management systems, today announced that Complete Business Systems International, Inc. of Los Angeles has selected Port City Web for online marketing and eCommerce website updates across their network of business websites.