Socially minded
Posted on June 11th, 2008
Socially minded
Definition of Today's Geek
This document has been created for those who do not have a clear definition of "today's geek". So if you are a geek, or think you may be a geek, sit back, relax, grab your bottle of Bawls and your Tux pillow ... (more...)
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New swing states may point electoral map in new direction
Recent changes on the political landscape could mean that as many as half of the 50 states will be in play this election season Aug. (more...)
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I am a community art studio located in Downtown Alb. . I am about creating a shared community vision through art making. (more...)
Evangelicals are just as diverse and complex now as in the past
Not to delve too deeply into politics, but last Saturday night was a televised presidential candidates' forum moderated by Pastor Rick Warren at Orange County, Calif.'s nationally known Saddleback Church. (more...)
New goal! The Sleepy Geek wants to attend next year's Gnomedex
I wasn't at home all weekend so I couldn't immerse myself in Gnomedex and the Olympics . (more...)
The frat pack: UT grad brings his experiences to set of 'Greek'
Patrick Sean Smith spent his first 18 years in Decatur, the small town off of U.S. 287 not too far northwest of Fort Worth. (more...)
Can tennis be made less middle class?
Andy Murray is beginning his tilt at the US Open, but Britain is still struggling to produce tennis stars, and some feel participation in the sport is hindered by its middle class image. (more...)
CD reviews: 'Silence,' 'Mare Nostrum,' 'Sunshine Lies'
David Murray and Mal Waldron "Silence" is, indeed, golden. This album of seven duets by saxophonist David Murray and pianist Mal Waldron displays not only excellent play, but also great conception and ... (more...)
HP and Junior Achievement Announce Lithuania as Winner of 2008 HP Global Business Challenge
Contest encourages students to apply entrepreneurial thinking HP and JA Worldwide today announced Team Hattrick from Lithuania as the winner of the HP Global Business Challenge, a worldwide competition designed ... (more...)
Anti-Gay CA Religious Leaders Work for 1 Million 'Prop 8' Signs
Voting against civil rights: a religious duty? Religious opponents to marriage equality in California hope to see a pan-denominational display of one million lawn signs expressing support for an anti-gay ... (more...)
Swing states may point electoral map in new direction - Houston Chronicle
Neutral observers consider Texas solidly Republican for the seventh consecutive presidential election ? although a good Democratic turnout could help candidates for downballot county and legislative offices. WASHINGTON ? Minnesota hasn't voted ... (more...)
Otep Win MySpace Voter Registration Contest, Rocking Denver Tonight - Rolling Stone
Like the Democratic nominee himself, Otep have been relying on first time voters this summer. As recent winners of Rock the Vote and MySpace?s DemROCKracy contest, which kicked off on July 1 and encouraged bands with MySpace pages to have their ... (more...)
Madison comedians' fame via YouTube not unusual, author says - Wisconsin State Journal
Ever wondered what it would be like if Darth Vader had a younger, socially awkward brother who worked in a grocery store? Madison comedians Aaron Yonda and Matt Sloan did. It's been more than two years since the duo took their idea for a "Star Wars ... (more...)
Can tennis be made less middle class? - BBC News
Andy Murray is beginning his tilt at the US Open, but Britain is still struggling to produce tennis stars, and some feel participation in the sport is hindered by its middle class image. The Lawn Tennis Association's charitable arm has hired ... (more...)
Tories abandon 'unborn victims' bill - Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail editors censor free speech from Canada writes: Shame on us for not affording human rights to our children. Having said that, it's ironic that Dion is asking Harper what his views are on anything when Dion makes it clear he ... (more...)
Corporate Social Responsibility - CSR Wire
Mentorography, Inc. is an Internet media company dedicated to inventing a better world today by inspiring young adults to create socially-responsible new ventures and content. Mentorographies impart the insights, driving philosophies and lessons ... (more...)
Michelle Obama: Democrats Roll Out the OS X Leopard of First Ladies - Huffingtonpost.com
Last night I thought sleepily: If Michelle Obama is going to speak to the women of America, she better darn well do it before 10 pm [ET]. As 10 p.m. came and went, I grappled for the remote and was about to turn off the television when her bio video ... (more...)
McCain Unlikely To Choose Abortion-Rights Supporter As Running Mate ... - Medical News Today
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), who opposes abortion rights, is unlikely to choose an abortion-rights supporter as his vice presidential nominee, several advisers close to his campaign said Thursday, the New York Times ... (more...)
Christine Haskell - San Francisco Examiner
Christine is a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft with several years experience in the .com industry. She recently started social venture labs, a workshop program for those leading small mission-driven businesses or organizations looking to create ... (more...)
Starting over (and over, and over) - Globe and Mail
Hamnett Hill: Radialpoint is one company, but within it there've been at least 30 start-ups. It could be as simple as a new firewall service. We use the same model as starting an entire company: get a small team of entrepreneurial-minded people, come ... (more...)
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