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Dataset of the Day: Corruption

On October 6, 2008 By admin

Synonyms: dissolution, immorality, rot, putrefaction, foulness, pollution, contamination.

Transparency International just released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption in a given country. With the latest release, the disturbing link between poverty, failed institutions and graft is made. For 2008, Denmark, New Zealand, and Sweden [...]

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Tonight’s Vice Presidential Debate Will Help Female Swing Voters Decide

On October 2, 2008 By bill greer

In the past we blogged about Sarah Palin’s reach with women voters in key swing states. Tonight’s debate will be a turning point for undecided voters who are basing their election decision on what is said and presented tonight. A Washington Post-ABC News poll shows 6 in [...]

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Maker! Launched at Midnight – Giddy Up

On October 1, 2008 By Sean Gorman

After too many late nights wrapping up bug testing and deploying production servers the folks here have Maker! and an upgraded Finder! ready to go. It is a great feeling to get a first version of the full intent of GeoCommons out to the public. There are still lots of enhancements and [...]

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