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Two years ago, I wondered whether “social voting” on Foursquare would increase voter participation. That experiment is about to be writ much larger. In a release today, first reported (as far as I can tell) by Mike Allen in Politico Playbook, CNN and Facebook announced that they will be partnering on a “I’m Voting” Facebook app that will display commitments to vote on timelines, newsfeeds and the “real-time ticker” in Facebook. “Each campaign cycle brings new technologies that enhance the way that important connections between citizens and their elected representatives are made. Though the mediums have changed, the critical linkages between candidates and voters remain,” said Joel Kaplan, Facebook Vice President-U.S. Public Policy, in a prepared statement. “Innovations like Facebook can help transform this informational experience into a social one for the American people.” “By allowing citizens to connect in an authentic and meaningful way with presidential candidates and discuss critical issues facing the country, we hope more voters than ever will get involved with issues that matter most to them,” said Joe Lockhart, Facebook Vice President Corporate Communications, in a prepared statement. “Facebook is pleased to partner with CNN on this uniquely participatory experience.” [READ MORE] Delete the scoop?
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We believe that a free and open Internet can bring about a better world. To keep the Internet free and open, we call on communities, industries and countries to recognize these principles. We believe that they will help to bring about more creativity, more innovation and more open societies. We are joining an international movement to defend our freedoms because we believe that they are worth fighting for. Let’s discuss these principles — agree or disagree with them, debate them, translate them, make them your own and broaden the discussion with your community — as only the Internet can make possible. Delete the scoop?
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NOTE: We are talking about immigration right now on Coffee Party Radio. Join us by calling 646-929-2495. Or CLICK HERE to listen live. by GRACE TALUSAN, Boston Magazine This is Oumou Troure. She's an all-American girl who grew up in Boston and loves the Celtics, playing the saxophone, and window-shopping on Newbury Street. She's also one of the 65,000 kids in the U.S. who graduate high school each year but aren’t legal residents. So even though she's been accepted to college, she can't get a loan to pay for it. She can’t get a job to support herself, either. When she tells me this, I step closer, ignoring my parents' constant warnings to never talk about what I'm about to say — you can never tell who’s listening. "I know what you’re going through," I whisper. [MORE] Delete the scoop?
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He is the person we all imagined back in 2008, when it seemed like the world was going to change. Delete the scoop?
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Is an honest Media the one and only Force than can restore peace and balance to the Galaxy? To find out, we consult two of journalism's most influential and inflammatory figures: Rebel journalist, enfant terrible, Julian Assange, who awaits a verdict in London which could see him 'Sextradited' to Sweden. And, on the opposite end of the journalistic spectrum, Rupert Murdoch, head of the mighty NewsCorp media Empire, embroiled in legal scandals that go to the highest and lowest levels of celebrity in Britain. In the manichean manner of some ancient laser sword and forcery epic, join the most retro news-anchor in the Galaxy, Robert Foster, as he attempts to wrangle these two figures together for a rap-debate. Will the light or the dark side prevail - and is it really that easy to know which is which? How many Bothans died to bring us this information? Is the Force Estate with Robert? Will we see THE RETURN OF THE JOURNALI before the EMPIRE EXTRADITES BACK? For answers to all these questions and more, pull down your blast shields, switch off your on-board computer and feel the Force in this latest episode of Juice Rap News... or click play. Delete the scoop?
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MapLight analysis of campaign contributions between 1/1/2011 and 3/31/2012 to Independent Expenditure-Only Committees (SuperPACs) that have raised more than $5 million in total. Delete the scoop?
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by STEVE CASE For investors, Washington policymakers, casual observers of the stock market, and members of the media, the big story for entrepreneurs over the last few weeks has been the highly anticipated initial public offering of Facebook. While the largest tech IPO in history won the news cycle, there was an equally important, if not overlooked story for entrepreneurs brewing over on Capitol Hill. A bipartisan group of senators joined together to unveil a bill called the Startup Act 2.0. Democrats Mark Warner and Chris Coons, and Republicans Marco Rubio and Jerry Moran, failed to read the memo stating that Washington can’t come together and pass meaningful legislation in an election year. Startup Act 2.0 builds on the JOBS Act passed a few months ago, to improve the environment for entrepreneurs to create new businesses, expand existing companies, and create jobs across the country. The House of Representatives is taking up the legislation this week. [READ MORE] Delete the scoop?
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The U.S. government is being strangled by partisan politics. Youth employment is at a 60-year low. by SCOTT GERBER, Time Magazine The U.S. government is being strangled by partisan politics. Youth employment is at a 60-year low. Student-loan debt is approaching $1 trillion (and default rates are rising quickly). Yet young Americans are far more optimistic about the country’s future than the pundits would have you believe — and they are demonstrating that optimism through entrepreneurship. According to a 2011 survey, 23% of young people started a business as a result of being unemployed. Fifteen percent started a business in college. And let’s not forget the veterans, who are twice as likely as other Americans to own businesses. So why are so few pundits and politicians building on that entrepreneurial energy as a solution to joblessness and economic malaise? The fact is, it’s high time we funneled our collective energy toward rebuilding an entrepreneurial America.
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Tech Web Stuff brings 32 Free SEO tools to learn Tweak more on Website SEO to find Google Search Engine SEO tips, tricks, Keyword Research, SEO Analysis... Delete the scoop?
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From presidential contenders to school board hopefuls, political candidates are experimenting with a wide variety of social platforms to get their message heard. Some are turning to Pinterest, the explosively popular image-based pinboard site — even President Obama and Ann Romney, wife of Mitt Romney, have accounts on the image-based social network. What’s the key to political perfection on Pinterest? Scott Peters and Garrett Law of social media agency Attention Span Media, which has worked with several political campaigns, have shared with Mashable five of their can’t-miss tips for Pinteresting polls: [READ MORE] Delete the scoop?
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By TOM LEE, May 25, 2012, 12:51 p.m. Scout isn’t even out of beta, but it’s already having a positive impact on lawmaking. You can see how in this email that Patrice McDermott of OpenTheGovernment.org sent to the FOI-L listserv yesterday: "This morning, the Senate approved an amendment from Senator Leahy that preserves FOIA in the FDA Safety and Innovation Act. The original language in the S.3187, Section 708 would have allowed the FDA to deny the public access to information relating to drugs obtained from a federal, state, local, or foreign government agency, if the agency has requested that the information be kept confidential. Senator Leahy’s amendment... "The original language was opposed in a letter by the openness and accountability community. Thanks to the hard work of Senator Leahy and his staff, and the collaboration of the HELP Committee leadership, ... the legitimate concerns regarding foreign governments were appropriately addressed..." Patrice’s colleague Amy Bennett sent a follow-up email that explained exactly how Scout was a part of this: "[W]e’d be remiss if we didn’t give credit to the Sunlight Foundation’s latest legislative language tool, Scout (http://scout.sunlightfoundation.com/), for alerting us to the existence of the original provision. You can use the tool to set up email alerts for key phrases or follow a particular bill. It covers Congress, regulations across the whole executive branch, and legislation in all 50 states. "We use Scout to get updates anytime Congress is considering expanding what can be withheld under the federal FOIA by setting up an alert that searches bills in Congress for the term “552 (b)” (thanks to a reform written into law last year, all new b3 statutes must cite FOIA – USC 552)." Obviously, an email alert can only go so far. It took the work of Patrice and Amy, like-minded organizations like Public Citizen, and members of Sen. Leahy’s staff to catch this problematic provision and correct it. But that good work was made possible by the tip-off that Scout provided. It’s a great example of technology lowering barriers to participation in the democratic process, which ultimately results in better governance — and that idea is exactly why Sunlight exists. [MORE] Delete the scoop?
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Free Download Buzz brings How Pinterest Drive More Online Sales Than Any Other Network [Infographic] drive more traffic and sales than other network in 2012... Delete the scoop?
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Washingtonians have one less reason not to register to vote in this year’s upcoming elections. For residents of the Evergreen State, preparing to vote this time around could be as easy as signing up for Spotify or playing a game of Farmville, thanks to an application launching as early as next week by the secretary of state’s office that allows residents to register to vote on Facebook. In an effort to attract younger voters accustomed to using social media incessantly and living online, Washington became the first state to offer voter registration on Facebook, though several states already offer online registration through other channels. Delete the scoop?
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POSTED BY DYLAN SCOTT Be careful what you tweet, because what you say online is never really gone. That's doubly true for public officials, whose deleted tweets are being preserved for all to see in a new online repository managed by the transparency-minded Sunlight Foundation. The project, Politiwoops, has recovered nearly 3,400 tweets that members of Congress, governors and other public officials have deleted. Most were innocuous misspellings or broken links, but some proved to be grounds for controversy: U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) deactivated his Twitter profile in May after tweeting out a poll questioning whether President Obama was born in the United States. The account is still suspended, but, thanks to Politiwoops, the tweet remains. [READ MORE] Delete the scoop?
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It’s the new “Colbert Bump.” The new “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” Possibly even up and coming replacement for oft-sought Rolling Stone cover/interview. I’m talking about the Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). It’s a stage that’s been graced by Jimmy Kimmel,Bear Grylls, bestselling authors Neil Strauss andTim Ferriss, Ron Paul, Zach Braff, Joe Rogan,Ezra Klein, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Stephen Colbert, and DJ/producer Deadmau5 to name a few. All these megastars have opened themselves to the Reddit community and dedicated as much as 5 hours answering literally any question that a user might ask. It’s like the Barbara Walters’ tell-all for a new generation, where the questions are actually probing and the celebrity actually matters to the fans. [READ MORE] Delete the scoop?
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Beremedy is an organization that takes advantage of social media for the greater good of society! Through everyday websites such as Twitter and Facebook, beremedy is able to alert others of people in their community who are in need of help. Whether it is a single mother in need of a fridge or a family of four searching for a dining table, by spreading the message, these needs are most often met by people willing to help in the area! [READ MORE] Delete the scoop?
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Imagine this: You’re driving down the highway, humming along to your favorite tunes, when the cell phone stowed in your bag suddenly makes a strange noise. To investigate, you take the next exit and safely pull over to check the screen. Good thing you did: Your phone just alerted you to a tornado a few miles away in the same county you’re driving through.
Sound plausible? It is. This year, America’s wireless industry is rolling out a new nationwide text emergency alert system, called Wireless Emergency Alerts, which will warn you when weather threatens. Delete the scoop?
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TED Talks Pollster Dalia Mogahed shares surprising data on Egyptian people's attitudes and hopes before the Arab Spring -- with a special focus on the role of women in sparking change. ... Delete the scoop?
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An interesting web service to explore. "YouLobby is reinventing democracy! ....... one campaign at a time.
YouLobby was created to help you and others like you unite to hire a lobbyist and make your voice heard.
Our service empowers you with the ability to create, promote, share and fund your unique ideas about how to affect change in America. Whatever the issue.... healthcare, the environment, commerce, energy or education.....YouLobby is a bipartisan, transparent service that helps you influence government.
Every YouLobby campaign is started by someone just like you. Start or contribute to a campaign today!" Delete the scoop?
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JERUSALEM — When Sandra Tamari arrived at Israel's international airport, she received an unusual request: A security agent pushed a computer screen in front of her, connected to Gmail and told her to "log in." The agent, suspecting Tamari was... Delete the scoop?
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Two Google computer scientists have developed a stunning wind visualization for the contiguous US that uses real time data. You MUST CLICK on the link to see this in action - it is mesmerizing! --Zachary Z. Ordo Delete the scoop?
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Bilal got a Ph.D. from MIT, learned a few things in management consulting, co-founded a startup, raised capital and hopefully learned humility before becoming a VC. He sats that his passion lies in deep technology based innovations, big ideas, and improving peoples' lives.
The makers of Starto are especially proud of this video because we believe that the two keys to America's success in the 21st century will be (1) a new generation of entrepreneurs and a new cooperative approach to entrepreneurship made possible by new technology, and (2) immigration reform that restores America's brand as the land of opportunity, and allows our labor supply to meet the needs of a GROWING economy. Via Eli_Regalado Delete the scoop?
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Gather is the place where millions of people come for a fresh perspective on what's happening now. Gather Members can join in the conversation. Delete the scoop?
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