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Bay Area wins big for technological innovation

Sep. 30, 2008
Bay Area wins big for tech innovation The Bay Area's showing was strong in the Wall Street Journal's 2008 Technology Innovation Awards. Local companies took first place in six out of the 15 categories, plus silver and bronze awards for overarching achievement...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa