Category Archives: News

girl quits job on dry erase board exposes farmville boss called her hopa

This rocks. Office heroine indeed! girl quits job on dry erase board exposes farmville boss called her hopa theCHIVE.

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Ted Stevens Dies in Alaska Plane Crash – WSJ.com

Ted Stevens Dies in Alaska Plane Crash – WSJ.com.

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Google Agonizes on Privacy as Advertising World Vaults Ahead – WSJ.com

Google Agonizes on Privacy as Advertising World Vaults Ahead – WSJ.com.

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Free wi fi at starbucks

It is great to see starbucks pulling themselves out of the lurch by answering their customers needs and wants. {{desc}} via Welcome to Wi-Fi at Starbucks | Starbucks Coffee Company.

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Mass Paperback Publisher Goes All Digital

Mass Paperback Publisher Goes All Digital – WSJ.com.

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The internet and social tools,political leveler?

Another example of the Internets ability to collapse coordination costs. No longer does a candidate need inordinate amounts of cash and years of media time to gain public notoriety. As an example, I submit to you Basil Marceaux…no where near … Continue reading

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Cyber stalkers turn to GPS

Interesting video from the WSJ. Be aware fo the technology you use and protect yourself.

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Free Wi-Fi in New York City to Be Distributed on Livery Cars – WSJ.com

This looks promising, though two barriers need to be overcome for it to be successful. 1. Wi-Fi technology does not currently support access point to access point hand off. 2. Number of vehicles needed to provide even moderately consistent service. … Continue reading

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The nameless faceless generation…

Spectacular article, (what else would you expect from the WSJ) great reporting and detail. “Websites are gaining the ability to decide whether or not you’d be a good customer, before you tell them a single thing about yourself.” And for those who are … Continue reading

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Computer History Museum

Pretty cool site…for geeks. Computer History Museum.

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Prince: “The Internet Is Over”

This stinks, what are we going to do? For those that would like to unload their now useless ipads, ipods, and laptops, I’ll be collecting them this weekend in the lobby of the Harrisburg Hilton as a public service… Prince: … Continue reading

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Mexico official says yuan flexibility “positive”

Sheww…I was a little concerned but if Mexico is on board then alright… Thomson Reuters News Pro user matthew.miller1@ge.com wanted you to see this: “Mexico official says yuan flexibility “positive”” MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A senior Mexican official said China’s … Continue reading

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Obese have worse sexual health despite less sex | Reuters

Obese have worse sexual health despite less sex | Reuters. I think the common denominator here is self control…if not exercised in the kitchen or the bedroom the results will be less than desirable…

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Thomson Reuters News Pro story – China’s new yuan regime to look a lot like old one

Thomson Reuters News Pro user matthew.miller1@ge.com wanted you to see this: “China’s new yuan regime to look a lot like old one” BEIJING (Reuters) – China will keep the yuan’s exchange rate at a basically stable level, the central bank … Continue reading

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Survey: Many Women Face Sexual Advances From Faith Leaders

One in every 33 women who attend worship services regularly has been the target of sexual advances by a religious leader, a survey released Wednesday says. The study, by Baylor University researchers, found that the problem is so pervasive that … Continue reading

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Survey: Many Women Face Sexual Advances From Faith Leaders

One in every 33 women who attend worship services regularly has been the target of sexual advances by a religious leader, a survey released Wednesday says. The study, by Baylor University researchers, found that the problem is so pervasive that … Continue reading

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As Taliban Threat to Hostages Grew, British Moved In

Britain ordered a raid to rescue a Times reporter and his Afghan interpreter fearing that the Taliban would move the hostages to Pakistan, an official said. View Original Article

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Cenk Uygur: The Problem with Obama’s Speech

That was a great speech, as usual. It left people energized. It sounded like he’s going to take the fight to the other guys. Obama knocks it out of the park again. So, why do I have to be bah … Continue reading

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States Face Drop in Gambling Revenues for the First Time

As states expand gambling in hopes of stemming budget shortfalls, some experts wonder whether the industry is reaching a saturation point. View Original Article

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News Analysis: Aim of Obama Health Speech: Reigniting a Presidency

President Obama’s address on health care Wednesday night was an effort to display his authority to a Congress that had begun to question his fortitude. View Original Article

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