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  The 2009 Word Of The Year Is...

  By Wynter Mitchell | Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:12 PM ET

  of my favorites: Sexting: the sending of sexually explicit texts and pictures by cellphone.Birther: a conspiracy theorist who challenges President Obama's birth certificate.Intexticated: distracted because texting on a cellphone while driving a vehicle.Funemployed: taking advantage of one' Read More

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  President Obama Talks Twitter

  By Marc Hertz | Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:56 PM ET

  in China should at least prompt further discussion. Photo courtesy of Executive Office of the President of the United States, via Wikimedi Read More

  More like this in: The New York Times, Twitter, China, US, Technology, Politics & Policy, Asia
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  US Fund to Boost Technology in Muslim Countries

  By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:31 PM ET

  to one-third of proposed projects, with the remainder of the funding coming from local private investors.The fund is part of a larger effort by Mr. Obama to repair relations between the US and the Muslim world. "Americans are ready to join with citizens and governments; community organizations Read More

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  Veterans Worldwide Take a Bow

  By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:19 PM ET

  of the Australian War Memorial. "Those called upon to fight know that better than anyone." And lest we forget the good ol' US of A, President Barack Obama is commemorating fallen soldiers by participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Most kids are off school Read More

  More like this in: London, England, Australia, Germany, Paris, France, Veterans, Berlin, Military, Queen Elizabeth, Veterans Day
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  A Fitting Tribute

  By Darragh Worland | Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:43 PM ET

  soldiers boots were laid out next to 13 combat helmets perched on M-16 assault rifles. Portraits of those killed sat at the foot of each memorial. Obama mentioned each slain soldier by name, who ranged in age from 19 to 62. Before the event, Obama and other officials visited wounded soldiers i Read More

  More like this in: Army, Military, John McCain, Fort Hood, US, Politics & Policy
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  'A Global eBay for Caring'

  By Katherine Gustafson | Fri Nov 6, 2009 1:23 PM ET

  and Bill Gates to support the venture, which is scheduled to launch in December at the international climate conference in Copenhagen. He cites Obama's pioneering use of social media in his presidential campaign as a model for the Hope Plus site.While it seems that this site might aim for Read More

  More like this in: Bill Gates, eBay, Activism, Copenhagen, Networking, DonorsChoose, TwitCause, GlobalGiving, Network for Good
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  Trick or Treat, President Obama?

  By Sarah Parsons | Sun Nov 1, 2009 1:17 PM ET

  spider and several pumpkins, a rare sight given the residence's usual prim and proper appearance.After the festivities for local youngsters, the Obamas joined Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, in the East Room for a Halloween reception for military families and moms and dads wh Read More

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  Obama Provides Funding for Smart Grid

  By Sarah Parsons | Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:06 PM ET

  in need of an overhaul.On Tuesday, the country came one step closer to achieving that smart grid. According to an MSNBC.com story, President Obama announced that the administration will provide $3.4 billion in federal money for 100 projects that aim to modernize the electrical system. I Read More

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  Boosting Volunteerism City by City

  By Katherine Gustafson | Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:58 PM ET

  economic times, when it is important for communities to pull together, the Rockefeller Foundation is proud to help America's mayors bring President Obama's call to service to their own cities," said Rockefeller Foundation president Judith Rodin.The two-year $200,000 grants will allow each awarde Read More

  More like this in: Hollywood, Grants, United We Serve, Entertainment Industry Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Mayors, Cities of Service, iParticipate
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  An H1N1 Happy Ending

  By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Sun Oct 25, 2009 11:44 AM ET

  swine flu, remember that there are happy stories, too. But still, don't forget to use that hand sanitizer! Photo courtesy of hdaniel vi Read More

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