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Layoffs Hot Keyword for Second Half of January 2009

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But, in running it now for the second half of January, the keyword that popped to the top was: Layoffs And this is definitely a sign of the times. This hot list is based on various social signals of what people are writing about, reading, bookmarking, searching, etc. You can go to the Hot List post to see what was hot then. Here's the rest.

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Friday roundup: More layoffs, venture roundup, growth at firms, and more

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In our Friday Southern California technology news roundup: The economy continues to be in the news this week, as Broadcom is cutting 200 employees as it sees a glum Q1. Finally, Jeff Cohn, a venture capital consultant, tell us 10 Ways President Obama Can Help Create Jobs. Tags: california tech technology high southern news.

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Interview with Minnie Ingersoll, TenOneTen Ventures

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Why did you decide to move to venture capital? We all have backgrounds in technology, and it's what we understand the best. Sometimes what I say, is if brand is your moat, and you're a direct-to-consumer company, versus where you really have some technology, and you have some IP, that's the side of the spectrum we play on.

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Report: Verari Systems Shuts Down

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San Diego-based Verari Systems , a developer of blade server technology, has shut down, according to publication InsideHPC. According to InsideHPC, Verari Systems shut down due to lack of access to capital. Tags: verari systems blade server shutdown employment jobs layoff. READ MORE>>.

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Aptera Delays Vehicle

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In the statement, Aptera said it will begin volume production when it receives private funding or if it can secure financing through the Department of Energy's Advanced Technology Vehicle loan program. Tags: aptera venture capital layoff employment jobs electric green automobile auto. READ MORE>>.

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High Tower Software Shuts Down

socalTECH

A spokesperson at the firm told socalTECH that the shutdown occurred yesterday, and that the firm is now in the process of looking for buyers of its technology. High Tower was backed by Falcon Fund, Hallador Venture Fund, INROADS Capital Partners, J.F.

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Interview with Greg Martin, LiquidStock

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LiquidStock is a fund that is geared towards employees of private technology companies, enabing them to exercise their options, cover their taxes, and use their shares for their liquidity needs, using a non-recourse structure. We raised $160M, and our core limited partners are Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Coller Capital.

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