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Facebook hit by ‘Control Your Info’ intruder

Facebook was hit on Tuesday by a well-meaning intruder who took over some of the site's online groups as a way of sending a message: "Think about the safety in your social media life to the same extent you do in your real life."

THE INFLUENCE GAME: Health cry is tax them, not us

Insurance companies, unions and other special interest groups pushed back hard Wednesday against health care legislation that could cost their members billions of dollars.

Serbs seek to ban fan groups after Frenchman dies

Serbian prosecutors will request that three soccer fan groups with a history of violence and suspected of recently killing a French fan be banned, a spokesman said Thursday.

Priority groups will get swine flu shots first

The federal government has decided five groups should be first in line for swine flu vaccines:

Anti-Wal-Mart groups merge

Two union-backed groups announced Friday they are merging so they can consolidate their efforts to pressure Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to provide higher pay and better benefits.

Domestic hate groups on the rise

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - On a recent Saturday afternoon, hate was on the march in St. Louis. About 85 members of the National Socialist Movement (NSM), the nation’s largest neo-Nazi group, gathered in the shadow of the famed Gateway Arch for a march and rally celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Women's rights groups endorse Obama for president

Women's rights groups endorsed Barack Obama for president Tuesday, asserting the historic selection of a female Republican vice presidential candidate does not make up for John McCain's lack of support on issues important to women.

Aid groups suspended in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's social welfare minister says aid groups must stop field work in his country.

Outside groups plot out fall political campaign

For all the money and competitive zeal of this year's presidential contest, Democrats and Republicans are having difficulty financing and organizing the independent groups that supplied so much outside muscle in recent presidential campaigns.

Hate Crimes Linked to Immigration Debate

Anti-immigrant sentiment is fueling nationwide increases in the number of hate groups and the number of hate crimes targeting Latinos, a watchdog group said Monday.

Rights Group: NGOs Choked in Russia

The executive director of Human Rights Watch said Wednesday he was denied a visa to enter Russia, where he was to present a report accusing the Kremlin of using onerous regulations to block the work of independent activist groups.

Strike Causing Headaches for Tour Groups

Madge Liss has one of the most coveted tickets on Broadway, but she's not sure if she'll get to use it.

Israel: Groups Condemn Government

A coalition of Israeli human rights groups condemned the government's decision this week to cut back fuel and electricity supplies to the Gaza Strip, saying it violated international law.

Watchdog Group: More Neo-Nazis in Military

The number of neo-Nazis and skinheads in the armed forces is increasing, according to a watchdog group that claims the military is relaxing standards amid pressure to sign up recruits during the Iraq war.

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Hundreds of Facebook groups hijacked
Source: CNET.com

Facebook groups are under attack. But the attackers say they come in peace and insist they want only to highlight a flaw in the way Facebook handles group administration.

A Hard Decision.

I have finally deceided that it is time for me to depart Newsvine. My other online work and businesses now have to take priority, so it is with a heavy heart and after much deliberation that I have reached this decision to end my Newsvine Column at the end of this month.

When Will the Left Admit its Crimes?
Source: Blogs for Victory

Evidence continues to accumulate from far and wide that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now is lousy with corruption. The latest revelations come from Louisiana and Oklahoma. In the former, the local ACORN Housing Corp.

Human Rights Watch has suspended its senior military analyst following revelations that he is an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia
Source: The New York Times

A leading human rights group has suspended its senior military analyst following revelations that he is an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia.

New Group: Freedom, Success and Happiness.

I have started a new group for those who value... Freedom, Success and Happiness. The group will be one of many which attacks life styles, politics where applicable and friends sharing the secrets to Peace, Serenity and Success.

Introducing a new group, The Principal's Office.

I have seeded a lot of articles that are critical of school systems. These articles have highlighted the faults that are found in the schools, school policies, teacher, students and their activities.

Travelocity's group travel option
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New Newsvine Group .... Rock Hounds

What is a rock? We all know what rocks are right? The are lying on the ground everywhere! They are the mountains, and canyons that you can't help but notice. We have all thrown them, sat on them, and dug them out of our gardens.

New Group Ya'll! Southern Comfort Foodies

My Grandaddy used to say, "You can call me anything' you want, but you can't call me late for supper!"

The Label Game; left, right and center means nothing!

There seems to be a game a foot here in american politics, label the other side. A disagreement becomes a game of "pigeon in the hole" and then the game spirals into, "I am but your not", "you are this so you believe that'.

Volunteer Abroad Programs - Volunteering...
Source: abroaderview.vox.com

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Race as Biology Is Fiction, Racism as a Social Problem Is Real
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Racialized science seeks to explain human population differences in health, intelligence, education, and wealth as the consequence of immutable, biologically based differences between "racial" groups.

Volunteering Abroad 2008 Abroaderview.org
Source: Abroaderview.org

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How to give up Facebook for Lent and keep your friends
Source: CNET.com

Excerpt: I'm not Catholic, but every year when friends and family give up wine, cheese, or bad TV shows for the 40 days of Lent, I get into an ascetic spirit. I convince myself to drop, say, white flour, then decide three minutes later that all things are OK in moderation.

A Broader View Volunteers 2008
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A Broader View Volunteers was created on the idea that one person can make a difference. We offer a range of affordable international service projects with the opportunity for cultural immersion abroad.

Volunteer Abroad 100 Great Tips blog.abroaderview.org
Source: abroaderview.org

Our programs open you up to world of discovery. You will experience people, places and things of which you have only dreamed.

Volunteer Abroad Cambodia Phnom Penh Children, Orphans, Teaching www.abroaderview.org
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Volunteer Abroad Cambodia Phnom Penh Children, Orphans, Teaching www.abroaderview.org/cambodia.php

Volunteer Abroad in Argentina: Volunteering Work Abroad, Argentinians International Volunteers Opportunities
Source: abroaderview.org

Our volunteer program allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Argentina. Volunteering in Argentina is a way to totally immerse yourself in Spanish culture.

Volunteer Abroad in Chile: Volunteering Work Abroad, Chilean International Volunteers Opportunities
Source: abroaderview.org

Volunteering opportunities are available in many areas of the country. Our local Project Coordinators are located in La Serena, Santiago and Concepcion.

I Believe In The Consitution (but Which One:)

I am not the first to say that our freedoms are under attack and, I certainly hope, that I am not the last. For obvious reasons most of my comments will reflect my thoughts and concerns and as a result I will not continously be putting my name before them.

Remains found in Caylee Anthony case match predictions of forensic astrologers
Source: Examiner

Excerpt: Astrologers posting on one of the Web's most popular true-crime forums predicted that the body of missing Caylee Marie Anthony, 2, of Orlando, Fla., was hidden in her own neighborhood and would indeed be found, despite the passage of months and the failure of massive s …

Transparency Groups Push Obama on Agenda
Source: ProPublica: Articles and Investigations

Five steps to wrangling an online community
Source: oldmedianewtricks.com

Do you allow users to post material on your site? If you are the community manager of a Web site that does, ask for a raise. If you're the community manager's boss, give that person a raise … now.

Confirmed: Microsoft Gives Up On MSN Groups, Hands It Off To Multiply
Source: TechCrunch

We've received confirmation that Microsoft is handing over the reins to its MSN Groups property to the social network Multiply. Microsoft is planning to release a new service called Windows Live Groups in November, and apparently doesn't want to compete with itself.

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