January 2013
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March 2012
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The Geography of Government Benefits - NY Times... →
Comprehensive interactive by the NY Times showing the share of Americans’ income that comes from government benefit programs.
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Left up in arms after Pres. Sarkozy's "too many...
Photo Source: France 24
Left up in arms after Sarkozy
February 2012
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January 2012
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nbcnightlynews:
What we’re following:
- Jobless rate falls to 8.5%
- Mental decline can begin as early as 45
- Could Santorum be the winner in Iowa?
And did you see…
- Obama administration plans immigration rule change
- Super Bowl ads sell out
- Dallas teen accidentally deported to Colombia
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BBC Boss Predicts 'First Truly Digital' Olympics -...
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Great article, but let's expand that discussion to...
The New York Times Editorial - Where the Real Jobs Are
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I'm more than a bit incredulous... THR:...
The 80-year-old CEO of News Corp hasn’t yet shared his thoughts on the phone-hacking scandal, but managed to amass more than 21,000 followers within hours of joining the microblogging site.
12 Predictions for Africa’s Tech Scene in 2012 →
December 2011
36 posts
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Lost Money: $41 Billion In Gift Cards Haven't Been...
Yeah, or the GDP of Luxembourg…
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Britain Prepares Emergency Measures For Euro...
Ministers are considering draconian plans to prevent a flood of money and people heading to Britain from Europe if the ailing single currency collapses - Daily Mail.
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News International to pay out seven more prominent...
Rupert Murdoch’s News International says it has paid out to seven more prominent figures in the wake of the phone hacking scandal at its now-shuttered News of the World tabloid - Huffington Post
As the Telegraph reports, a new study out today confirms this, suggesting that...
– Brits Are Drunk in 76% of Facebook Photos (via thenextweb)
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Irish Finance Minister, Noonan Accused of Scare...
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has been accused of scaremongering the electorate after saying any referendum on the new EU deal would be a vote on whether to stay in the euro or not. - Irish Examiner
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Great Article By San Francisco Chronicle: How Did...
As the eurozone crisis grinds on into another year, the only substantive change is the name at the center of the storm - Italy.
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In Address to Parliament, PM Cameron Defends Veto...
“I responded in good faith,” Mr. Cameron said in the televised speech, explaining his actions last week. “We were simply asking for a level playing field.” - New York Times
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Global Climate Change Treaty in Sight - The...
Climate conference in Durban, South Africa ends in agreement after two weeks of talks.
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Titanic Quarter project in Belfast faces EU grant...
The flagship Titanic Signature building in Belfast could be facing a £20m EU funding shortfall, the BBC has learned.
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As Sarkozy scrambles, new survey shows growing...
France 24: As President Sarkozy scrambles to convince international markets and rating agencies that the euro is on the path to recovery, the single currency is suffering from a growing lack of confidence among the French.