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UNIAN [19.06.2009 ] Soros donates $100 million to Europe

Philanthropist George Soros has given 100M to the EU to assist in meeting needs of at risk strata in former soviet bloc countries.

Codex Sinaiticus: the virtual edition

It would be obvious to label this as RELIGION news, but it is also striking that academics and governments are finally getting the word out...two thousand years later, when we are finally ready to view it electronically.

Afghan democracy - Washington Times

Author is the Political Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, M.

Public Health -- WHO's the Parent by Etta B Dickerson

NEWS SUMMARY of UK TimesOnline ADDITIONAL COMMENTARY Coptic Christians of Egypt will need compassion to go along with the compensation promised by their government, around 200USD each.

Microsoft Training White Paper: Forefront Security for SharePoint Services 5/2/2008

Abstract -- by Scott Bishop 5/2/2008 for GlobalKnowledge (training)

Twitter Eats World: Global Visitors Shoot Up To 19 Million

Twitter site received 20million hits in March, almost double since the prior report, presumably the month before (see the chart in link.) These are hits to the site itself and actual usage is much greater due to tweets and interaction from blackberry, mobile, and other web-based …

Hiring Of New MySpace CEO Settles Many Old Scores

Speed read only--gossip about shake-ups at MySpace...kind of interesting to see News Corp's babies bond in the sandbox of web 2.0 as facebook, MySpace, playlist, and other entities find a new model.

The Enterprise Impact of Cloud

Discussion of enterprise and cloud computing.

6 Half-Truths About the Cloud by Joe Weinman

Joe Weinman says about cloud computing-- I've defined a cloud to be a CLOUD: a Common Location-independent Online Utility service, available on-Demand.

Soros: If G20 Fails, Global Depression Ahead

George Soros on G20 and outcomes...how the inevitable can be an exhilarating liberation and a "once in a lifetime" opportunity to recast financial systems...

Dennis Blair, Obama's Spy-in-Chief, Brings a Tactical Eye to the Job -- US NEWS & WORLD REPORT -- April 2009

Alex Kingsbury, US NEWS & WORLD REPORT This retired admiral serves the President his daily intel briefing each morning.

Linux News: Security: EU Losing Patience With Web's 'Wild West' Privacy Practices

"The European Union issued a stern warning to major Web site operators..."

Bulgarian Business Insists on IMF Loan

This concise item in novinite.com SOFIA NEWS AGENCY refers to formalizing EU nation state requests for IMF funds if and as needed in coming months, specifically Bulgaria.

THE ROVING EYE Obama's Afghan Spaghetti Western By Pepe Escobar

it's Pepe Escobar again...i never heard of him but here's served up two by him today, this one posted online in Asia Times. He makes some interesting observations but gets it wrong on NATO and assumes no progress is being made in building relationships.

Intruder alert: Tel Aviv University's 'Smart Dew' will find you!

Just more little bittie bits of nanotechnology...hmm.

Obama to Bring More Mercenaries to Afghanistan -- Sound Familiar? Posted March 28, 2009.

Some interesting aspects of modern military-directed campaigns and the ready, willing and able from around the world. Also, adds perspective on Afghanistan and cultural bias and challenge to US to build an alliance.

George Soros: Britain may have to seek IMF rescue THE TIMES online uk 28 MAR 09

Soros says it, and i'm...quiet. Just really silent. Thoughtful.

Obama held hostage by PPPIP

Pepe Escobar?? Somehow i had overlooked his journalistic fame over the past twenty years--as given in his bio, he's been quite engaged.

The Quiet Coup - The Atlantic (May 2009)

Who's got a clue? He calls it a coup! Well, a quiet, well mannered coup, of course.

MySpace.com Blogs - NATO last act bang or whimper - e++a MySpace Blog

NATO looks in the mirror on the eve of it's 60th birthday, and asks itself "What next?" ...from my response to a MySpace friend, Constantine, who provided the bulletin to which i responded. Comments are welcome.

Krugman : The Financial Wizards Were Frauds

But the wizards were frauds, whether they knew it or not, and their magic turned out to be no more than a collection of cheap stage tricks.

Yes, CEOs Should Facebook And Twitter - Forbes.com

Really, it's just talk. It's the proverbial watering hole, with the zebras hanging out and the lions laying back and watching...as a culture and as individuals, the advantages gained by this pursuit are soon consumed in its pursuit. Oh dear.

Salt Lake Nonpartisan Examiner: GIVE Act outlaws citizens' right to protest

The comments to this article offer helpful and interesting perspective.

Toxic Assets were Hidden Assets by Hernando de Soto

Hernando de Soto takes a brief look at credibility of the currency and how oversight is needed to assure emergency measures are fair and meted out. There's no map of how to get there from here, so this is kind of a tease, or a scolding.

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BA English Executive Certificate Negotiations & Conflict Management 20 years business and communications; sales, service and support

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