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Re: Zuckerberg's Surprise That People Surprised That He's on Google+

Published on 2011-07-04 22:40:41

Seems like the media will find almost anything to make news these days. :) The latest from TechCrunch (a premier technology news and analysis site): "Zuckerberg Surprised That People Are Surprised He’s On Google+": Now why should Mark Zuckerberg (F

Intellectual Property: Giving Your Business Partners Their Fair Share

Published on 2011-06-29 23:47:58

Today, I tried accessing a Google gadget, only to be notified by the owner, that it will be shut down as of June 30, by Google, due to licensing issues. Apparently, the gadget was a mashup and did not properly...

Should You Rely on Web of Trust (WOT) Website Ratings?

Published on 2011-06-27 18:27:25

Web of Trust (WOT) is an online rating system for websites, that determines their trustworthiness. This rating seal is usually determined by previous users of the site; the global, Web of Trust community of millions of trusted users and verified...

"The Elevator Speech" as Redefined by Michellin

Published on 2011-06-21 15:39:55

In business, we are taught one very important thing to attract investors...the importance of "the elevator speech". It is said that if you can't describe, in under 30 seconds, what problem your business solves or the need it meets, to...

Upcoming on MOUBlog: Apps - the Untapped Goldmine for Small Business!

Published on 2011-06-20 12:26:07

You've been hearing the buzz about apps - and have probably heard about Blackberry, Google and Apple apps. (Apps are software that run on the Internet, your smartphone, desktop or on any electronic device, that allow you to do many...

Should Gold be a Part of Your Investment Portfolio?

Published on 2011-06-20 12:24:59

For centuries, gold, as a very precious metal, has reaped huge monetary rewards for its owners. In fact, the price of gold has increased by 3,792% over the past forty (40) years and has doubled over the past four (4)...

Should You Buy iPhones, Now That They've Been "Unlocked"?

Published on 2011-06-18 00:06:42

As promised, we now present, "Should You Buy iPhones, Now That They've Been Unlocked"? (We apologize for the delay). According to article,"Apple launches unlocked iPhones", Apple is now selling unlocked iPhones: The unlocked iPhone is called iPhone 4

Upcoming: Should You Buy iPhones, Now That They've Been "Unlocked"?

Published on 2011-06-16 00:01:48

Apple announced today, that it will now be selling unlocked iPhones, thus giving you the freedom to use an iPhone with any carrier you so choose. What are the benefits of having an unlocked iPhone? Should you be rushing to...

Carlos Hill Court Case Postponed Again!

Published on 2011-06-13 23:05:23

Well, here we go again: The fraud case involving former Cash Plus boss, Carlos Hill, his brother Bertram and former Financial Controller of Cash Plus - Peter Wilson, was to be heard today, but was postponed until November 21. The...

MOU Blog Surpasses 19,000 Visitors!

Published on 2011-06-09 21:29:50

We, at Market Opportunities Unlimited (MOU) Blog are tumbling over ourselves with delight, tonight! Why? ...because of you!!! Yes, because of you, our loyal friends, advertisers and advertising partners, we've reached the monumentous landmark of 19,0

iCloud and Other Clouds - Definitely the Way for Businesses to Go!

Published on 2011-06-07 20:39:01

Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, took a break from sick leave to present at Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference yesterday. (This photo shows a Cloud with different devices accessing it. It is © Helder Almeida). He unveiled Apple's new iCloud service...

Why Website Owners Need to Install Google's +1 Button!

Published on 2011-06-04 09:58:48

Google introduced its "+1 button" to a limited number of webmasters in April... ...On Thursday it introduced it to the world! [Google's +1 Button can be placed at the beginning or at the end of an article or post and...

The Future Of Flying: European Air Traffic Modernization

Published on 2011-06-01 00:22:20

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David Smith's Local Assets to be Seized?

Published on 2011-06-01 00:10:33

Well, former Olint boss - David Smith, is back in the news! The Jamaican government is apparently weighing its options re seizing his Jamaican assets. This was revealed following questions raised... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

Characteristics of Helpful Money Management Sites

Published on 2011-05-31 15:39:12

Time and time again, we hear this mantra from financial analysts, "you work hard for your money, let your money work hard for you". What this means in that your money shouldn't just be put into... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

Digicel-Claro Deal in Jeapordy?

Published on 2011-05-31 13:37:12

News started circulating on Friday, that Digicel's plans to acquire Claro Jamaica were in jeapordy, as the regulator in San Salvador (the capital of El Salvador), has not approved the deal. [The deal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

Vendors Will Soon be Able to use iPads as Cash Registers

Published on 2011-05-25 21:28:48

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2011 BlackBerry Developers Challenge

Published on 2011-05-20 23:55:11

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Usain Bolt - Back, But as an Entrepreneur?

Published on 2011-05-17 19:55:24

May 26,2011 - Mark this date, folks...Usain Bolt (World and Olympic gold medalist and record holder in the 100 metres and the 200 metres), will run for the first time this season, at the Diamond... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website

Jamaica's Venture Capital Industry - a Pipe Dream?

Published on 2011-05-12 19:25:46

Should we hold our breaths, folks, or is this another politician's promise that will go unfulfilled? Prime Minister (PM) Bruce Golding, in his Budget Presentation to the Jamaican Parliament on... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website f

Upcoming on MOUBlog: Jamaica's Venture Capital Industry - A Pipe Dream?

Published on 2011-05-11 23:41:23

Yesterday, Prime Minister Bruce Golding made some pronouncements during his Budget Presentation in Parliament, re a venture capital industry in Jamaica. Are his pronouncements realistic? Just how... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

MOUBlog's Takeover News: Microsoft Buys Skype!

Published on 2011-05-10 13:00:38

Microsoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer, today announced that Microsoft has bought Skype Global for $8.5 billion, cash! [Skype (Global) is a VOIP company that permits free messaging, video and voice calls... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit

Blog Engage - A New Blogging Community With a Slight Twist!

Published on 2011-05-06 22:21:03

In my previous post, I lamented on the proliferation of "me too" social bookmarking sites. I singled out Blog Engage, a relatively new entrant to the social bookmarking scene, as being different from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

You Could Win US $25,000 for Your Small/Medium Business!

Published on 2011-05-05 16:00:26

VeriSign (now Symantec), one of the major companies that secures e-commerce transactions, has a contest on that allows small and medium-sized business to win US $25,000, just by a answering a simple... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

Delicious Has New Owners, But Will Things be Different?

Published on 2011-05-03 15:28:21

On April 27, Yahoo.com, the previous owners of social bookmarking site, Delicious.com (Del.icio.us), announced that the site now has new owners: They are Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, the founders of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft

Published on 2011-04-26 11:50:17

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Facebook Set to Compete With Groupon

Published on 2011-04-26 11:49:28

Who said that Mark Zuckerberg wasn't smart? Following the enormous success of coupon site - Groupon (which got its targetted $950 million in funding in January 2011), Facebook founder - Mark... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for

SEO: Top "Do Follow" Social Bookmarking Sites by Page Rank

Published on 2011-04-22 00:20:46

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Why I Would Buy/Hold On to Google Stock

Published on 2011-04-18 21:50:02

Google, the US-based multinational that invests heavily in the Internet and produces Internet-based products and services, has consistently reported increased billion-dollar profits for every year... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi

SEO: Social Bookmarking Gets More Interesting at Mister Wong!

Published on 2011-04-13 16:25:15

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Cash Plus Liquidator Takes PricewaterhouseCoopers to Court - Yawn!

Published on 2011-04-01 00:39:02

Well, just when we thought that Hugh Wildman, Cash Plus Liquidator, had dropped off the face of the earth, behold he resurrects. :) But this time, not with news that Cash Plus assets have been found... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

David Smith, Olint CEO, Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money Laundering!

Published on 2011-03-29 23:56:22

David Smith, former Olint CEO, plead guilty to 23 fraud and money laundering charges at his hearing, today, in the Florida District Court. His guilty plea was a part of his plea bargain deal with the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

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Published on 2011-03-25 10:36:52

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Digicel Acquires Claro Jamaica - What's Next for Claro Customers?

Published on 2011-03-22 18:58:19

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Google Updates Search Engine: What This Means for Your Business

Published on 2011-03-18 23:36:09

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Internet Explorer 9 Toolbar Missing Fix

Published on 2011-03-08 18:09:25

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Upcoming: Google Updates Search Engine - What This Means For Your Internet Business

Published on 2011-03-07 21:04:12

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MOUBlog's Partnership With Infolinks.com

Published on 2011-02-26 12:09:40

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MOUBlog's Partnership With Inflolinks.com

Published on 2011-02-25 12:10:29

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Web Hosting for Bloggers

Published on 2011-02-25 11:32:51

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Wind-Powered Car Makes First Cross-Continental Journey-The Implications

Published on 2011-02-23 19:54:11

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Implications of Disposable Lab-on-a-Chip Technology for the Caribbean

Published on 2011-02-17 19:18:03

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Black Inventors Who Changed Our World: Dr. Charles Richard Drew

Published on 2011-02-09 17:36:09

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Egypt: Technology and Politics

Published on 2011-02-03 22:58:38

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Facebook Diary: Week of January 23,2011

Published on 2011-01-29 23:08:35

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MobiTV's Mobile Media Management Platform - the Platform Driving Wireless Mobile TV

Published on 2011-01-29 21:27:32

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Our Apologies: CES 2011 Coverage Delayed

Published on 2011-01-26 23:03:05

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Using a Business Web Directory, to Increase Your Business Visibility Online!

Published on 2011-01-14 18:05:13

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Carlos Hill's Bail Extended to June 15

Published on 2011-01-10 22:33:04

When Carlos Hill, head of failed investment scheme, Cash Plus, appeared in the Home Circuit Court today, his bail was extended to June 15 - the new date for his trial. However, his case will up for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

This Month on MOUBlog: CES 2011 Coverage!

Published on 2011-01-09 21:31:53

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Facebook Funded $500 Million, Sorry Folks, No IPO in Sight!

Published on 2011-01-03 18:46:37

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David Smith's USA Trial Postponed!

Published on 2011-01-03 17:05:07

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David Smith's USA Trial Starts Today!

Published on 2011-01-03 14:18:53

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Happy New Year, From Market Opportunities Unlimited (MOU) Blog!

Published on 2011-01-01 14:39:07

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