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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions.

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Hacking for Diplomacy – The State Department Takes Notice

Steve Blank

If there was any doubt among the teams about the value of what they’re learning, Blinken put it to rest with a compelling overview of how so many of today’s complex global problems – from stopping Ebola to monitoring cease-fires and improving food security – demand innovative, tech-based solutions.

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The Interview, Censorship, Terrorism, Dr. Evil, and Lots of Other Stuff

Feld Thoughts

2600 weighs in with a deliciously ironic offer to help Sony get distribution for The Interview. He’s decided that the North Korea hack on Sony Pictures was not an act of war but is now trying to decide if it’s terrorism so he can put North Korea on the terrorism sponsors list to join Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria.

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The Series A crunch is hitting now. Have we even noticed?

pandodaily.com

Doctors are in high demand, not just by their patients, but by startups looking to create social networks, marketplaces, and portals around their expertise. Syria shuts down Internet in attempt to quell uprising. Chill Direct: Direct to fan content distribution. Source VentureBeat ]. - November 29, 2012. at a glance.