The Guardian:
The classic colonial practice of doling out cash to insurgents is even less likely to be effective in Afghanistan than it was in IraqSo now we know the secret weapon of the the new western plan to pacify Afghanistan: cash. As (Read More)
Boing Boing:
Good stuff out of President Obama's speech on the importance of science education. Govt. will be working with media to help kids get science literate and, more importantly, help them get that science is fun. What I'm really e (Read More)
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Author : Adriana NotonAs more people have made the internet an important part of their daily lives, businesses have increased their online presence in order to reach their targeted customers As well, more people are using lo (Read More)
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Author : Anne TorresThere is probably not a tinge of doubt that making money with blogs is a real and viable way of making money Still, there are the cynics who will always try to put this reality aside if only for the fact (Read More)
NY Post:
During the two-year battle over the development of the Broadway Triangle, several North Brooklyn community groups have voiced concern over their lack of involvement in the planning process.As the fight moves to the City Counc (Read More)
NY Post:
He’s seen the good and bad in Flatbush, and now a mainstay of the 70th Police Precinct is handing in his badge.Police officer Shawn Lipstein announced his retirement after 20 years at the recent 70th Precinct Community Counci (Read More)
NY Post:
Everyone benefits from the NYPD Youth Explorers.So said Deputy Inspector John Sprague, the commanding officer of the 62nd Precinct, last week as he showcased the group during the station house’s November Community Council mee (Read More)
NY Post:
As they do every year, activists in Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights are going the extra mile to make sure that the children of military personnel based at Fort Hamilton have a bright and merry holiday season.At the November meeti (Read More)
NY Post:
Community Board 13 is way too amped up over Borough President Marty Markowitz’s controversial $64 million amphitheater planned Asser Levy Seaside Park.Salvos in the ongoing battle over the project exploded all over Wednesday (Read More)
NY Post:
By Michèle De MeglioBrooklyn parents groups are waging war against the DOE.The reason? Cupcakes!So far, two local Community Education Councils (CEC) have passed resolutions opposing the DOE’s decision to limit the number of b (Read More)
Huffington Post:
Over a thousand people turned out for the funeral of Shaniya Davis, the 5-year-old girl who police say was sold into slavery by her mother and then raped before dying of asphyxiation. The horror story has led to outrage in h (Read More)
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I was briefed as an analyst by Adam Nash, LinkedIn’s Vice President, Search & Platform Products to learn about today’s announcement around opening their network as a platform.Announcement: Access LinkedIn Data From Other Loca (Read More)
Huffington Post:
Worker-owned and -managed businesses combine the romance of entrepreneurship with solid family values and commitment to community. What's not to like?. (Read More)
Boing Boing:
The true magic of LittleBigPlanet -- the PS3 debut from former Lionhead designers at then upstart Media Molecule -- wasn't fully understood until the game was in our collective hands for some time after its initial release. W (Read More)
VentureBeat:
Editor’s note: This post is sponsored by Silicon Valley Rocks.Tech professionals by day, rockers by night – on December 9 at the Great American Music Hall, they’ll pick up their instruments and venture onto the big stage to l (Read More)
Submitted by stewbagz
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I Was Briefed As An Analyst By Linkedin S Vice President Search Platform Products Adam Nash To Learn About Today S Exciting Announcement
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At first, I was was like, geez-zuz does that statement from AOL CEO Tim Armstrong sum up how clients approach spending money on their identity. But, then, I’ve also given crap to companies for overspending on the very same th (Read More)
Crooks and Liars:
From Chicago journalist Kristen McQueary, this deplorable story:As a journalist covering Chicago politics, verifying information is like climbing a mountain of sand. With each step you take, the deeper you sink.Last week whil (Read More)
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This luxurious home is part of the new community Costa del Sol, with 24 hour security, 135 ft pier, 400 ft beach, infinity pool plus children’s pool.This brand new four-bedroom home has three bedrooms on the first floor, each (Read More)
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