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ggwash
Breakfast links: A new era in Ward 5
by Steven Yates • May 16, 2012 8:50 amPhoto by Tyler Nelson on McDuffieForCouncil.Councilmember McDuffie: Kenyan McDuffie "trounced" other candidates to win the Ward 5 special election with 45%...
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Education
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washtimes
Obama implementing same Bush policies on terror he once reviled
Enlarge PhotoMarine Gen. John R. Allen, commander of the International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, introduces President Obama at Bagram Air Field on May 2. As president, ...
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Politics
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whitehouse
House Republican Bill Undermines the Violence Against Women Act
The passage of the Violence Against Women Act nearly two decades ago was an historic moment for America's women and girls. The law gave women new legal protections that help ensure their safety.Las...
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Society
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whitehouse
Obama administration presents national plan to fight Alzheimer’s disease
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2012Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343Obama administration presents national plan to fight Alzheimer’s diseaseHHS Secretary Sebelius outlines research funding, t...
hhs.gov
Health
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NextAmCity
Sarah Kramer on Immigration Policy – Next American City
New Haven | 05/16/2012 7:15am | Diana Lind | Next American City Politically charged immigrants in East Haven hope to open a citywide conversation about civil rights. Credit: Sarah Kate KramerLast w...
americancity.org
Society
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NextAmCity
Chartered Territory – Next American City
Economist Paul Romer believes he can create and launch a new city in much the same way tech companies create and launch startups. Looking to Hong Kong and China’s Shenzen for inspiration, Romer’s t...
Environment
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HarvardBiz
Keep Gen-Xers Engaged - Management Tip of the Day - May 16, 2012
Generation X may be a smaller population than Baby Boomers or Millennials, but it wields great influence in today’s organizations. People in this generation are the all-important bench strength for...
hbr.org
Stories
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EPAgov
2012 Technology Market Summit | Environmental Finance
Jointly sponsored by EPA and American University, the Summit brings together government, industry, academia, and investment decision makers to accelerate the development and adoption of technologie...
epa.gov
Environment
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USGS
USGS Details Effects of Climate Change on Water Availability in 14 Local Basins Nationwide (5/16/2012 6:00:00 AM)
USGS Details Effects of Climate Change on Water Availability in 14 Local Basins NationwideReleased: 5/16/2012 6:00:00 AMClimate change projections indicate a steady increase in temperature progress...
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Environment
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UrbanLandInst
China's Cities Take Steps To Stimulate Home Purchases
“The mountains are high, and the Emperor is far away,” is an old Chinese saying that is indicative of the fact that decentralization has been part of the landscape in China for a long time. Contrar...
forbes.com
Business
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pewinternet
Downloading Apps for Children | Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project
Parents are enthusiastic downloaders of all kinds of apps, particularly apps for children. Back in August of 2011, the Pew Internet Project found that three-quarters of tablet owners and 38% of cel...
pewinternet.org
Education
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RayLaHood
FAA protects air passengers and crew with strong stance against laser strikes
To mark National Transportation Week, we've been asking readers to think about safety. Whether it's traveling with children, making sure to approach rail crossings with caution, or buckling up ever...
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World
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architectmag
Eisenhower Memorial Commission Unveils Memorial Design Changes - Architecture
The Eisenhower Memorial Commission unveiled significant changes today to the design of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial. The revisions proposed by the memorial’s designer, Frank Gehry, FAIA, inclu...
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Education
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MetropolisMag
Bill's Design Talks: Product Design with Scott Wilson,...
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Education
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architectmag
Not Quite Ready for Some Football - Urban Development
As the Great Recession recedes and construction cranes once again stride across Washington, the city finds itself confronting the unlikely problem of scarcity. Not so long ago, the city seemed lock...
Education
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architectmag
D.C. starts over with Hill East development - Capital Business Blog
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s economic development team has decided to restart the development process for Hill East after the economic crisis hampered an earlier attempt by his predecessor, Adrian Fen...
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pewinternet
Main Report
In 1995, only about one in 10 adults in the U.S. were going online. As of August 2011, the U.S. internet population includes 78% of adults (and 95% of teenagers). Certain aspects of the current int...
pewinternet.org
Education
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EvansCowley
How Smart Phones Are Turning Our Public Places Into Private Ones - Technology
Smart phones have miraculously enabled people to stay connected, informed, and entertained, even in transit. We can now text, tweet, Skype, check Facebook updates, email in-boxes, Pandora channels ...
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Education
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architectmag
The AIA’s Architecture Billings Index Dips Below 50 in April - Business
After five straight months where the American Institute of Architects’ Architecture Billings Index reported growth for the design and construction professions, April’s numbers report mild contracti...
Business
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uscensusbureau
Facts for Features & Special Editions: Facts for Features: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2012
In 1978, a joint congressional resolution established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. The first 10 days of May were chosen to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American ...
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