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By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 9, 2009 8:22 AM CDT

(Newser) – Microsoft is thrashing Google in new TV spots for its "decision engine" Bing—understandably, since from Microsoft's perspective their rival is single-handedly responsible for the global financial crisis. "While everyone was searching, there was bailing," says an announcer, as images of... Read full story »

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