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NewsFactor - Small businesses are confident that bleak economic conditions will pass without their being adversely affected by the economic downturn, according to a new study of 250 small-business owners. Or, at the very least, they're keeping a stiff upper lip about the downturn and the prospects for a speedy recovery.

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AIG to set up services, data centers in Malaysia (Reuters)

Treasury secretary says markets are calmer now (AP)

American Axle and UAW reach tentative agreement (Reuters)

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Facebook Disconnects Google: Protecting Users... Or Itself?

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Is Watching An Infringing YouTube Video Copyright Infringement?

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