The greatest challenge is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

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Secure Reporting, a new life for EveryBlock, and predictions for 2014.



According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2013 was the second worst year on record for imprisoning journalists around the world for doing their work. Which makes this story... 


2013 is 2nd worst year for imprisoning journalists for doing their work + more news
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Another 50 infographics from print media that caught our attention in 2013.
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scikit-learn algorithm cheatsheet for choosing models by . Read more about scikit-learn

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2014 share tips from Guardian business


From Vodafone and Lloyds to Halfords and Flybe, our business writers explain their share tips for the year ahead 

2014 share tips from Guardian business
 
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ababankingnews

@ABABankingNews


ABA represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation's $14 trillion banking industry and its 2 million employees.

Washington, DC · aba.com
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CHART: Home prices rise 0.2 percent in October. More at or blog, Banks & Economy:
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You can start using 1986 wall calendars today because 2014's dates are exactly the same
 

Flashback to 1986: The 27-year-old wall calendars that you can start using ...


The year 1986 perfectly aligns with the dates of 2014. So those inclined towards the retro could actually use 27-year-old vintage calendars instead of brand new ones. 
 

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II's Alpha

@ii_alpha



Institutional Investor's Alpha is a premier provider of intelligence, news analysis and research & rankings for the global industry.


Hedge Funds Looking for Life After Lehman
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Favs from 2013: Learning risk management from beavers. Review of David Martin's "Nature of Risk," by Will Taylor
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Bodhicitta is a favorite topic of mine. Thinking about the bodhisattvas, the actions of enlightened beings, the motivation.
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: I enjoy balancing against trees in my spare time


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She was the first female war photographer to die on assignment. 50 years later Taro's pictures were found in Mexico
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After 20 Years, NAFTA Didn't Close Mexico Wage Gap

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Looking around a Mexico dotted by Starbucks, Wal-Mart and Krispy Kreme outlets, it's hard to remember the country before the North American Free Trade Agreement, which has dramat... 
After 20 years, NAFTA didn't close Mexico's wage gap


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At the Finish Line on the Volcker Rule via
 
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At the Finish Line on the Volcker Rule


The so-called Volcker Rule, an effort to rein in risk-taking after the financial crisis, received approval after a laborious and contentious negotiation.
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Happy New Year! Let's make 2014 a great year for marine conservation.
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Freedom of speech, thankfully, does not include the right to be heard, listened to, taken seriously or agreed with.
 Nothing you wear is more important than your smile. 

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'Mindfulness And My Grief'
Another chance to see this brilliant and highly emotional blog from

Ruth Rosselson


@RuthRosselson


Freelance writer, researcher, facilitator & trainer. Mostly tweeting about work stuff, green stuff, politics, Manchester, cycling & music. Spoonie (look it up)

Manchester, UK · ruthrosselson.net
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Every day set the simple goal of trying to be more awake and less distracted.
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"Asimov wrote 400 books, with no modern productivity tools. Hard to imagine they'd have helped him write 400 more."

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Start on January 1st with an empty jar or calendar. Write down the good things that happen over the year.

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Excellent advice for 2014: "Let's choose quality over quantity this year." via



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iDoneThis ‏@idonethis 18h

A new year is the perfect time to De-clutter Your Mind & Regain Your Focus. 5 tips to gain clarity — http://bit.ly/18OMlmR




How to Start a Good Habit — Successful people accept or ignore that paralyzing fear of the blank page.



iDoneThis

iDoneThis

@idonethis


The easiest way to share and celebrate what you get done. & are reading your tweets!

San Francisco, California · idonethis.com

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