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Group accuses Apple supplier of labor abuses (KansasFirstNews)
A labor rights group has accused a supplier of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) in China of misconduct including withholding employees’ pay and environmental violations. The report Monday by China Labor Watch said it found violations of the law and of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s pledges about working conditions at facilities operated by Pegatron Corp., a Taiwanese company. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) said in a statement it was “committed to providing safe and fair working conditions” and would investigate the claims. Pegatron, in a separate statement, also promised to investigate.

Wear Google Glass, become a celebrity (NapaValleyRegister)
Peter Stetson may be the first person in Napa County to wear Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) Glass, and that distinction makes him likely to stand out nearly anywhere he goes in his hometown. Since mid-June, the 42-year-old technology and social media consultant has been one of 8,000 people chosen by Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) to try out the company’s unique, potentially revolutionary head-mounted computer and camera. For Stetson, the experience has been one of wonderment and excitement — and also of frequent gawking and curiosity, as a recent stroll in downtown Calistoga showed.

RMI Earns Microsoft’s Small Business Competency Certification (RERMag)
Rental software maker RMI Corp. was recently awarded Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s Small Business Competency, a certification Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) awards to partners who demonstrate exceptional capabilities and experience in their specialized areas. To earn the certification, Steven Pollock, RMI’s IT administrator, completed three Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Certification exams as step one of pursuing the recognition as a Silver Small Business. In addition to completing the exams, businesses must submit customer references. …RMI Corp. is a provider of enterprise rental, sales and service software solutions for mid-market companies.