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TED turns stupid
Washington :: DC :: USA | 1 year ago
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TED provides a great forum for lively, pithy presentations on ideas worth spreading. Apparently, the organizers of TED have decided that the idea that widening income inequality is harming America is not an idea worth spreading. National Journal
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Commentary 9: On the Unscrupulous Nature of the Chinese Communist Party
Xinhua :: China | 1 year ago
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May 14, 2012 The Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party were first published in November of 2004, followed quickly by an English translation. This series has led more than 115 million Chinese to renounce the communist party and its affiliated
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A courageous battle against patriarchal values
Mumbai :: India | 1 year ago
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Writer-activist Meena Kandasamy thinks that the education system prevalent in the country smacks of entrenched oppression thanks to the hierarchical structures erected by the patriarchy. Talking to The Hindu on the sidelines of an event to
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Casto's development on Northeast Side gets backing for rezoning
Dublin :: Ireland | 1 year ago
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After months of negotiations with nearby homeowners, Casto Development is a step closer to building offices, homes and apartments near N...The Columbus Development Commission recommended at a meeting tonight that 116 acres be rezoned for the
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Wealthy foundations wary of Harper's crackdown on charities
Montreal :: Canada | 1 year ago
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Video Video Slideshow The Conservatives have accused some environmental foundations of laundering money for American bodies in the United States that are critical of Canadian resource projects. The government wants to apply greater scrutiny and
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RM4mil grant to transform Chinese-owned businesses
Kuala Lumpur :: Malaysia | 1 year ago
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The Prime Minister's Department has approved a RM4mil grant to transform traditional sundry shops and small-time automotive workshops owned by local Chinese operators. This is a special allocation to encourage greater participation from the Chinese
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Investigate Suzuki's foundation: EthicalOil.org
Toronto :: Canada | 1 year ago
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The group wrote to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on Tuesday, saying there's been "mounting evidence of political and partisan activity." Registered charities are prohibited from engaging in partisan activity. "The David Suzuki Foundation is a
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Thanks, mom! Survey shows parents spending huge amounts on prom
Toronto :: Canada | 1 year ago
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Parents of teens already know that proms break the bank now there's a survey to prove it. American families expect to spend an average of $1,078 on prom this year, up from $807 in 2011, USA Today reports . The data is based on thousands of telephone
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Charity foundations demands more transparency
Beijing :: China | 1 year ago
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China's government put a draft regulation asking charities to regularly publish financial reports and tighten internal management up for public review on Tuesday. The document, drafted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, requires charity foundations to
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AUAN objects to the proposed procedure for dealing with illegal houses in Albanchez
Andalucía :: Colombia | 1 year ago
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Ordinance published by Albanchez town hall in which it outlines the costs and procedures for the Provision of Certificates, documents and administrative activities for the regularisation of houses outside of planning' on the basis that it does not
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