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September 2nd, 2010
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Author: Twitter for iPad is now live in the App Store, Twitter announced in a tweet at midnight Eastern Time this morning, Sept. 2, 2010.
Twitter wrote in a blog post:
Today we are bringing Tweets to a device that really lets content shine – the iPad. Twitter for iPad takes advantage of the iPad’s fluid touch interface, letting you move lots of information around smoothly and quickly – without needing to open and close windows or click buttons.
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“If we are to remain leaders in the green economy, then we have to be relentless in our pursuit of clean energy. We have to constantly evaluate all aspects of our energy footprint. Find opportunities to collaborate and partner with other companies and organizations. And as one of Nike’s long-held business maxims so aptly declares, never stop evolving, especially when it involves doing the right thing.”–Sarah Severn, director of stakeholder mobilization for Nike Inc., August 17, 2010
So much for evolution, NIKE.
Still embroiled in infamous sweatshop practices, NIKE is now running an ad with a background of a massive strip-mine or mountaintop removal operation in one of the most bizarre panders to Big Coal–and one of the most disrespectful slights of coal miners.
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“If we are to remain leaders in the green economy, then we have to be relentless in our pursuit of clean energy. We have to constantly evaluate all aspects of our energy footprint. Find opportunities to collaborate and partner with other companies and organizations. And as one of Nike’s long-held business maxims so aptly declares, never stop evolving, especially when it involves doing the right thing.”–Sarah Severn, director of stakeholder mobilization for Nike Inc., August 17, 2010
So much for evolution, NIKE.
Still embroiled in infamous sweatshop practices, NIKE is now running an ad with a background of a massive strip-mine or mountaintop removal operation in one of the most bizarre panders to Big Coal–and one of the most disrespectful slights of coal miners.
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This is one of those fun posts where I get to tell you how bad I am at this mom gig and you get to either a)stand in judgment or b)nod your head and be thankful you're not the only one to slip up. Matthew started Kindergarten last week. You all know…(read more)
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This is one of those fun posts where I get to tell you how bad I am at this mom gig and you get to either a)stand in judgment or b)nod your head and be thankful you're not the only one to slip up. Matthew started Kindergarten last week. You all know…(read more)
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As the President’s Islamic connections transformed from a perceived positive to a perceived negative, his partisans didn’t skip a beat in exploiting them — only now as a thing to be defended against.
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Natalie Portman attended Wednesday’s Opening Ceremony during the 67th Venice Film Festival set to stun in a red dress with a sort-of structured and embellished bodice. The layered skirt also appeared to have a slit. She accessorized with a cream-colored clutch and strappy gold stilettos. Take a look:
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Danny Granger, a stellar forward for the Indiana Pacers and member of Team USA, apparently can’t wait for the FIBA World Championship tournament to end so he can leave Europe.
Granger tweeted after the team’s narrow victory over Brazil that Europeans do not wear deodorant. He also said it smells like “dead donkeys.”
Granger isn’t the only NBA player who has made twitter news recently. Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, who reportedly wants to leave Denver, had his twitter account hacked into on Saturday night.
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The Obama administration is considering a range of new measures to boost economic growth, including tax cuts and a new nationwide infrastructure program, according to people familiar with the discussions.
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On the list of possible actions: additional tax cuts for small businesses beyond those included in a $30 billion small-business lending bill before the Senate. It’s not clear what those tax breaks would target or how much they might cost in lost revenue to the government.
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It's Labor Day weekend! First of all, I can't believe it's here already and the summer is over (wah!). When I think of Labor Day I think of picnics, barbeques and festivals. As luck would have it, we haven't been invited to a single picnic…(read more)
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