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created on September 4, 2012
International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. [Source:http://***]
created on September 4, 2012
The big data platform created by information management specialist firm IBM. In IT terms, 'big data' refers to a collection of data sets so large and complex that it becomes awkward to worth with using on-hand database management tools.
created on September 4, 2012
Refers to 'National Empty Chair Day' in the US, which is a show of solidarity with actor Clint Eastwood after his rambling address to an invisible President Barack Obama at the 2012 Republican National Convention. The hashtag began trending September 3, 2012 as users tweeted pictures of empty chairs in various poses. Notable conservatives like Michelle Malkin and writers at Breitbart.com, as well blogger Prof. Glenn Reynolds, kicked off the trend, according to the conservative blog Legal Insurrection.
created on September 4, 2012
Mixed definitions. May be used to brag about a certain achievement or event. In August to September 2012, the US Space Needle also used this hashtag to promote the design contest commemorating its 50th anniversary.
created on September 4, 2012
The hashtag started by the US morning news show 'Good Morning America' in August 30, 2012 as a show of support for anchorwoman Robin Roberts' fight against myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare disorder of the bone marrow.
created on September 3, 2012
Refers to Progressives 2.0, the resource for progressives on social media. Progressivism is a political philosophy that prioritizes diversity and empowerment through social activism.
created on September 3, 2012
May refer to a number of sporting events in the US, but more popularly used for tennis.
created on September 3, 2012
Anything about celebrities who are either pregnant or had just given birth.
created on September 3, 2012
Refers to the activity or profession of writing for newspapers or magazines or of broadcasting news on radio or television, or the product of such activity.
created on September 3, 2012
May refer to the various defense initiatives by different countries? respective governments.
created on September 3, 2012
The sub-branch of natural science that deals with the study of life and anything that is living.
created on September 3, 2012
The tropical storm-turned hurricane that hit the North and South America in August 2012. Isaac was recorded to be a slow-moving storm with maximum sustained winds of 75mph.
created on September 3, 2012
List how people can annoy or irritate you or mention situations that are annoying you at the moment.
created on September 3, 2012
The hashtag used by people who watch the MSNBC news show ?Up with Chris Hayes? while tweeting. The show focuses on politics including the day?s top headlines, newsmaker interviews, and panels of pundits, politicos and voices from outside the mainstream. It is live on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 ? 10:00am EST.
created on September 3, 2012
Refers to ?Chelsea Football Club? an English football club based in Fulham, London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Popular nicknames for the team include ?The Blues? and ?The Pensioners?.
created on September 3, 2012
Things that annoy (or enrage) people who subscribe to the Republican way of politics.
created on September 3, 2012
The digital media receiver developed and sold by Apple Inc. It lets users play high definition videos from iTunes and Netflix, enjoy music and photos from iCloud and use AirPlay to stream from iOS powered devices.
created on August 31, 2012
A professional service which is the combination of financial/investment advice, accounting/tax services, and legal/estate planning for one fee. Wealth management is more than just investment advice, as it can encompass all parts of a person's financial life. [Source:http://***]
created on August 31, 2012
A variable annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company, under which you make a lump-sum payment or series of payments. In return, the insurer agrees to make periodic payments to you beginning immediately or at some future date. You can choose to invest your purchase payments in a range of investment options, which are typically mutual funds. The value of your account in a variable annuity will vary, depending on the performance of the investment options you have chosen. [Source:http://***]
created on August 31, 2012
A company or other entity that administers the public issuance and distribution of securities from a corporation or other issuing body. An underwriter works closely with the issuing body to determine the offering price of the securities, buys them from the issuer and sells them to investors via the underwriter's distribution network. [Source:http://***]
created on August 31, 2012
A fee charged (levied) by a government on a product, income, or activity.