February 2012
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– Actress Julianne Moore, when asked if she gained a newfound respect for Sarah Palin after delving deeper into Palin’s life to portray her in the upcoming film “Game Change.” (via mamaatheist)
The Social Media Salary Guide [INFOGRAPHIC] →
Social Media Week is upon us, so we thought it would be appropriate to delve into the social media industry and see how its salaries stack up. Social media is an evolving and cutting-edge field, so it should come as no surprise that you can make a great living managing a brand’s presence on Twitt…
Save Money and Get a Better Drink with the Secret... →
According to news weblog Slate, Starbucks can serve you a better, stronger cappuccino that costs less money; the baristas all know about it, but it’s not on any menu. We’re talking about the Starbucks short cappuccino, and if you’re going to visit the Seattle-based coffee megacorporation you may want to give it a try.
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Ninth Circuit Rules Prop 8 Is Unconstitutional |... →
How Social Media Backlash Made Susan G. Komen Cave... →
The online storm surrounding Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood came to a close on Friday when Komen reversed its decision. Score another point for social media. On Tuesday, the Komen Foundation announced new funding criteria that would severely …
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New York Attorney General Announces Lawsuit... →
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Friday that he filed a lawsuit against some of the nation’s largest banks — including Wells Fargo, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase Bank — over the creation and use of an electronic mortgage registry system.
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6 Things You Need To Know About the Komen... →
The Susan G. Komen foundation is ending its grants... →
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You’re welcome. Supposed Superbowl teaser.
January 2012
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Just how rich is Mitt Romney? Add up the wealth of... →
shortformblog:
Divide this number by 50 and you have the amount of money we make on the blog. Give or take a few million.
The EU and 22 member states sign the controversial... →
Poll: Only 17 Percent Of Americans Agree That... →
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Obama Wants to Answer Your Questions in a Google+... →
Never one to ignore new social networks, U.S. President Barack Obama will participate Jan. 30 in his first Google+ Hangout in which he’ll respond to questions from YouTube users. Obama — who in 2011 took part in town halls for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter audiences — will speak live at 5:…
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The Next Web opposes SOPA & PIPA and we’re... →
The Wikipedia blackout presents a horrifying picture of a world with no...
– Andy Daglas (via kateoplis) Quote of the night. (via shortformblog)
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CBS officially greenlights "modern-day Sherlock... →
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I don’t mind remakes usually, but I am personally offended by this KILL ME THIS IS THE W O R S T
I know I shouldn’t judge it yet, but oh god. Not sure if want.
What am I even reading?
WHAT?!
LOL CBS it’s gonna be like POOR BLACK PEOPLE ARE ALL THE SUSPECTS
If I find out this is coming from the creators of...
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Where Do SOPA and PIPA Stand Now? →
In its annual assessment of the outlook for the global economy, the WEF set the...
– World Economic Forum warns of economic turmoil and social upheaval
Here’s the report. I’m shocked that the WEF has finally caught up to the rest of the class. — Ryking
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My personal view is that domestic partners and same sex [couples] ought to enjoy...
– Rob McKenna, voicing his reservations about marriage equality to The Olympian. McKenna does not favor legislation to make marriage equality the law of the land in Washington State. (via npi)
Sweden Recognizes File-Sharing as a Religion →
The Church of Kopimism, a religion whose central tenet is the free sharing of information, has been formally recognized by the Swedish government. Kopimists believe all information sharing is “holy” and that the value of information multiplies when it’s shared. They hold CTRL+C and CTRL+V, key…