Sunday, September 2, 2012

Voice of America: With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home
Sep 3rd 2012, 05:30

A lot of people gave up carrying much cash a long time ago, since they knew "plastic" - a credit or debit card, or a store or public transit "smart card" - would be accepted just about everywhere. But to hear tech companies tell it, plastic cards will be museum pieces as well before long. ​​ It's all because young people, in particular, love their mobile devices so much - and despise the time-wasting process of digging out a credit card, presenting it to a clerk or swiping it on a card ...

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Voice of America: With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home
Sep 3rd 2012, 05:30

A lot of people gave up carrying much cash a long time ago, since they knew "plastic" - a credit or debit card, or a store or public transit "smart card" - would be accepted just about everywhere. But to hear tech companies tell it, plastic cards will be museum pieces as well before long. ​​ It's all because young people, in particular, love their mobile devices so much - and despise the time-wasting process of digging out a credit card, presenting it to a clerk or swiping it on a card ...

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Voice of America: With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home
Sep 3rd 2012, 05:30

A lot of people gave up carrying much cash a long time ago, since they knew "plastic" - a credit or debit card, or a store or public transit "smart card" - would be accepted just about everywhere. But to hear tech companies tell it, plastic cards will be museum pieces as well before long. ​​ It's all because young people, in particular, love their mobile devices so much - and despise the time-wasting process of digging out a credit card, presenting it to a clerk or swiping it on a card ...

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Voice of America: With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home
Sep 3rd 2012, 05:30

A lot of people gave up carrying much cash a long time ago, since they knew "plastic" - a credit or debit card, or a store or public transit "smart card" - would be accepted just about everywhere. But to hear tech companies tell it, plastic cards will be museum pieces as well before long. ​​ It's all because young people, in particular, love their mobile devices so much - and despise the time-wasting process of digging out a credit card, presenting it to a clerk or swiping it on a card ...

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Voice of America: With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
With Instant-Pay Apps, Wallets Can Stay Home
Sep 3rd 2012, 05:30

A lot of people gave up carrying much cash a long time ago, since they knew "plastic" - a credit or debit card, or a store or public transit "smart card" - would be accepted just about everywhere. But to hear tech companies tell it, plastic cards will be museum pieces as well before long. ​​ It's all because young people, in particular, love their mobile devices so much - and despise the time-wasting process of digging out a credit card, presenting it to a clerk or swiping it on a card ...

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Voice of America: Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention
Sep 3rd 2012, 02:13

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — This week, the U.S. Democratic Party holds its national convention in the southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina to officially name incumbent Barack Obama as its nominee for president in the November election.  The party's choice of Charlotte as the location made sense originally, but now some events leave people wondering if the Democrats are sorry they did.  Charlotte, North Carolina - home to 750,000 people - is everything America's South ...

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Voice of America: Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention
Sep 3rd 2012, 02:13

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — This week, the U.S. Democratic Party holds its national convention in the southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina to officially name incumbent Barack Obama as its nominee for president in the November election.  The party's choice of Charlotte as the location made sense originally, but now some events leave people wondering if the Democrats are sorry they did.  Charlotte, North Carolina - home to 750,000 people - is everything America's South ...

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Voice of America: Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday

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Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:46

The Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) said members of the group will embark on a nationwide strike Monday to press home their demands for better pay. This comes despite an Industrial Court ruling declaring the strike action is unconstitutional. But, David Okuta Osiany said the strike was necessary after the government refused to negotiate with teachers in spite of what he said were repeated appeals. He said the strike will continue until government meets ...

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Voice of America: Ghana’s Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Ghana's Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:37

In Ghana, the presidential candidate of the opposition United Front Party (UFP) has denied reports he has been removed as leader of the party ahead of the December general election.                  "We have about 51 members as our national executive and only three people are making this assertion.  So, it is neither here nor there," said Akwasi Addae. Addae insisted he is the party's legitimate presidential ...

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Voice of America: Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana’s Witch Camps

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Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana's Witch Camps
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:43

More than 800 women are living in various "witch camps" in Ghana, after being accused of practicing witchcraft.  ActionAid Ghana country director Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse said the charges are made usually with no proof or trial. Her group is working to make life in the camps better for the women with the hope of changing attitudes, so the women can return safely to their home villages. "We started working with these women on empowering them as seeing themselves as people who have ...

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Voice of America: Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention
Sep 3rd 2012, 02:13

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — This week, the U.S. Democratic Party holds its national convention in the southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina to officially name incumbent Barack Obama as its nominee for president in the November election.  The party's choice of Charlotte as the location made sense originally, but now some events leave people wondering if the Democrats are sorry they did.  Charlotte, North Carolina - home to 750,000 people - is everything America's South ...

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Voice of America: Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana’s Witch Camps

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana's Witch Camps
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:43

More than 800 women are living in various "witch camps" in Ghana, after being accused of practicing witchcraft.  ActionAid Ghana country director Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse said the charges are made usually with no proof or trial. Her group is working to make life in the camps better for the women with the hope of changing attitudes, so the women can return safely to their home villages. "We started working with these women on empowering them as seeing themselves as people who have ...

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Voice of America: Ghana’s Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Ghana's Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:37

In Ghana, the presidential candidate of the opposition United Front Party (UFP) has denied reports he has been removed as leader of the party ahead of the December general election.                  "We have about 51 members as our national executive and only three people are making this assertion.  So, it is neither here nor there," said Akwasi Addae. Addae insisted he is the party's legitimate presidential ...

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Voice of America: Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:46

The Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) said members of the group will embark on a nationwide strike Monday to press home their demands for better pay. This comes despite an Industrial Court ruling declaring the strike action is unconstitutional. But, David Okuta Osiany said the strike was necessary after the government refused to negotiate with teachers in spite of what he said were repeated appeals. He said the strike will continue until government meets ...

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Voice of America: Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention
Sep 3rd 2012, 02:13

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — This week, the U.S. Democratic Party holds its national convention in the southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina to officially name incumbent Barack Obama as its nominee for president in the November election.  The party's choice of Charlotte as the location made sense originally, but now some events leave people wondering if the Democrats are sorry they did.  Charlotte, North Carolina - home to 750,000 people - is everything America's South ...

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Voice of America: Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana’s Witch Camps

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana's Witch Camps
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:43

More than 800 women are living in various "witch camps" in Ghana, after being accused of practicing witchcraft.  ActionAid Ghana country director Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse said the charges are made usually with no proof or trial. Her group is working to make life in the camps better for the women with the hope of changing attitudes, so the women can return safely to their home villages. "We started working with these women on empowering them as seeing themselves as people who have ...

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Voice of America: Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday

Voice of America
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Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:46

The Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) said members of the group will embark on a nationwide strike Monday to press home their demands for better pay. This comes despite an Industrial Court ruling declaring the strike action is unconstitutional. But, David Okuta Osiany said the strike was necessary after the government refused to negotiate with teachers in spite of what he said were repeated appeals. He said the strike will continue until government meets ...

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Voice of America: Ghana’s Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Ghana's Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:37

In Ghana, the presidential candidate of the opposition United Front Party (UFP) has denied reports he has been removed as leader of the party ahead of the December general election.                  "We have about 51 members as our national executive and only three people are making this assertion.  So, it is neither here nor there," said Akwasi Addae. Addae insisted he is the party's legitimate presidential ...

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Voice of America: Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Democrats Questioned by Some for Choosing Charlotte For Convention
Sep 3rd 2012, 02:13

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — This week, the U.S. Democratic Party holds its national convention in the southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina to officially name incumbent Barack Obama as its nominee for president in the November election.  The party's choice of Charlotte as the location made sense originally, but now some events leave people wondering if the Democrats are sorry they did.  Charlotte, North Carolina - home to 750,000 people - is everything America's South ...

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Voice of America: Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana’s Witch Camps

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana's Witch Camps
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:43

More than 800 women are living in various "witch camps" in Ghana, after being accused of practicing witchcraft.  ActionAid Ghana country director Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse said the charges are made usually with no proof or trial. Her group is working to make life in the camps better for the women with the hope of changing attitudes, so the women can return safely to their home villages. "We started working with these women on empowering them as seeing themselves as people who have ...

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Voice of America: Ghana’s Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Ghana's Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:37

In Ghana, the presidential candidate of the opposition United Front Party (UFP) has denied reports he has been removed as leader of the party ahead of the December general election.                  "We have about 51 members as our national executive and only three people are making this assertion.  So, it is neither here nor there," said Akwasi Addae. Addae insisted he is the party's legitimate presidential ...

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Voice of America: Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday

Voice of America
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Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:46

The Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) said members of the group will embark on a nationwide strike Monday to press home their demands for better pay. This comes despite an Industrial Court ruling declaring the strike action is unconstitutional. But, David Okuta Osiany said the strike was necessary after the government refused to negotiate with teachers in spite of what he said were repeated appeals. He said the strike will continue until government meets ...

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Voice of America: Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday

Voice of America
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Kenya Teachers Strike to Begin Monday
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:46

The Secretary General of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) said members of the group will embark on a nationwide strike Monday to press home their demands for better pay. This comes despite an Industrial Court ruling declaring the strike action is unconstitutional. But, David Okuta Osiany said the strike was necessary after the government refused to negotiate with teachers in spite of what he said were repeated appeals. He said the strike will continue until government meets ...

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Voice of America: Ghana’s Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Ghana's Opposition Splits over Presidential Candidate
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:37

In Ghana, the presidential candidate of the opposition United Front Party (UFP) has denied reports he has been removed as leader of the party ahead of the December general election.                  "We have about 51 members as our national executive and only three people are making this assertion.  So, it is neither here nor there," said Akwasi Addae. Addae insisted he is the party's legitimate presidential ...

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Voice of America: Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana’s Witch Camps

Voice of America
Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Hundreds of Women said to be Confined to Ghana's Witch Camps
Sep 3rd 2012, 01:43

More than 800 women are living in various "witch camps" in Ghana, after being accused of practicing witchcraft.  ActionAid Ghana country director Adwoa Kwateng-Kluvitse said the charges are made usually with no proof or trial. Her group is working to make life in the camps better for the women with the hope of changing attitudes, so the women can return safely to their home villages. "We started working with these women on empowering them as seeing themselves as people who have ...

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Voice of America: UNICEF: 1,600 Killed in Syria's Civil War Last Week

Voice of America
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UNICEF: 1,600 Killed in Syria's Civil War Last Week
Sep 2nd 2012, 22:42

The U.N. children's fund UNICEF says Syria's civil war killed 1,600 people last week, making it the deadliest seven-day period of the 18-month conflict.   UNICEF spokesman Patrick McCormick said Sunday the death toll included some children, but he did not elaborate.  Syrian opposition activists have been reporting daily death tolls of 100 to 200 people in the past week as President Bashar al-Assad's forces intensified the use of air power to crush the uprising against ...

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