All News on 'The Twitter Times: watfordgap' http://tweetedtimes.com/watfordgap The Twitter Times is a real-time personalized newspaper generated from your Twitter account en-us Tue, 22 May 2012 21:30:45 +0400 Tue, 22 May 2012 21:30:45 +0400 <![CDATA[Vodafone says data services offer biggest growth opportunity | Business | guardian.co.uk]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk - Juliette Garside
Income from connecting smartphones to internet is up 22%, helping balance decline in voice call revenues Vodafone has pinned its hopes for growth on digital, with income from connecting smartphones to the internet up 22%, helping balance voice call revenue declines and a tough trading environment in Europe. "Data services offer the single biggest growth opportunity for the mobile industry since the launch of voice services over 25 years ago," said the company's chief executive, Vittorio Colao, ...  show all text
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@guardiantech: Vodafone says data services offer biggest growth opportunity http://t.co/jFL7n0IG
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<![CDATA[Making email alerts simpler, clearer and faster | Inside the Red Envelope]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 govdelivery.com - govdelivery
Guest post by John Ploughman, Digital communications manager, Driving Standards Agency (@johnploughman) I recently spoke about making email alerts simpler, clearer and faster to read at MailCamp 2012. If you couldn’t make it, here’s a summary of how the Driving Standards Agency is doing it. The UK Government Digital Service published its design principles in April. It’s an excellent set of principles for designing digital services. A couple of these principles really jumped out at me – especial...  show all text
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@dworsell: Free code by @johnploughman of @DSAgovuk that will make @govUK design principles work for your government email alerts http://t.co/kf45O6DO
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@amish_patel06: Gr8 post by @johnploughman @DSA on use of @GovUK GDS design principles in Making email alerts simpler,clearer &amp; faster http://t.co/kLce7QKC
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<![CDATA[Nick Clegg vows to tackle Britain's lack of social mobility | Society | guardian.co.uk]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk - Nicholas Watt, Sam Jones
Deputy PM says government is lifting lid on 'absolute scandal' by publishing list of 17 social mobility trackers Nick Clegg has vowed to address the "absolute scandal" of Britain's lack of social mobility and open up a society that is "too closed" and "too static". As the government publishes 17 trackers to assess progress in improving life chances over the coming decades, the deputy prime minister will tackle what aides describe as "narrow egalitarianism" on the left and "laissez-faire shoulde...  show all text
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@SocietyGuardian: Nick Clegg vows to tackle Britain's lack of social mobility http://t.co/IWRU0Rdv
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@GdnPolitics: Nick Clegg vows to tackle Britain's lack of social mobility http://t.co/ckO0KoLp v
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@guardiannews: Nick Clegg vows to tackle Britain's lack of social mobility http://t.co/Gmu9zXMP
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@GdnPolitics: Nick Clegg vows to tackle Britain's lack of social mobility http://t.co/u9hs42RH
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<![CDATA[Stella Creasy: End loan shark feeding frenzy | Research | PoliticsHome]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 politicshome.com
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@stellacreasy: @andrewpercy pls help @stellacreasy on #savebianca today. Delay causes untold misery &amp; illhealth and sometimes worse http://t.co/KRD3fEJS
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@ChanceUK: From @politicshomeuk; @stellacreasy article End Legal Laon Shark Feeding Frenzy: http://t.co/s1rnyJ9Y
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@paulwaugh: Read @stellacreasy's PolHome Opinion today calling for MPs to harpoon the loan sharks. Big vote later. http://t.co/8DBmwGbW
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<![CDATA[National Rail Enquiries - Service Alteration Details]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 nationalrail.co.uk
The gateway to Britain's National Rail network. A portal into UK rail travel including train company information and promotions; train times; fares enquiries; ticket purchase and train running information.
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@nationalrailenq: UPDATE: Buses replace trains between Kilwinning and Ayr until approximately 12:00 http://t.co/f2XaJekJ #fb
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@railalerts: No trains between Kilwinning and Ayr until further notice: A broken down train is causing disruption at Irvine. ... http://t.co/SDQ7C8Km
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@nationalrailenq: NEW: No trains between Kilwinning and Ayr until further notice. A broken down train is causing disruption at ... http://t.co/Dz5eOLgC #fb
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<![CDATA[Twitter / keeley: Oh my gosh. Am so gonna do ...]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 twitter.com
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@richardlittleda: RT @bigdaddywhale: Brilliant! Oh my gosh. Am so gonna do this. http://t.co/aaWnKcfa
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<![CDATA[Nottinghamshire Police – News]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 nottinghamshire.police.uk
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@Nottingham_News: Operation stops criminals in their tracks: Operation stops criminals in their tracks http://t.co/bMwQLJVH #Nottinghamshire
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@nottspolice: Operation stops criminals in their tracks http://t.co/teljp9os #police
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<![CDATA[http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/appeals/appeals/2012/may/22...]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 nottinghamshire.police.uk
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@Nottingham_News: CCTV released after attempted burglary: CCTV released after attempted burglary http://t.co/a3gI88xV #Nottinghamshire
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@nottspolice: CCTV released after attempted burglary http://t.co/TcM2pKkb #police
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<![CDATA[getting ready for #opencoops - but first a photo opportunity,... on Twitpic]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 twitpic.com
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@mjray: RT @KatePickering getting ready for #opencoops but first a photo... new co-op mother ship from CIS 24th #coops http://t.co/mEBd3DyY
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@adrianslatcher: getting ready for #opencoops - but first a photo opportunity, new co-op mother ship from CIS 24th floor #coops http://t.co/VFVpMsVU
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<![CDATA[Mapping workshop, 29th May 2012 | Lanyrd]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 lanyrd.com
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@pezholio: Add yourself to @lanyrd page for the Mapping Workshop and book, speakers listed http://t.co/QLO1TaAy
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@DJSoup: Add yourself to @lanyrd page for the Mapping Workshop and book, speakers listed http://t.co/QLO1TaAy
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<![CDATA[Young Journalists' Academy]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 yja.org.uk
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@dominiccampbell: Aspiring journalists in London can now apply to take part in this year's Young Journalists' Academy (@young_journos): http://t.co/CLkQdeFq
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@GuardianJoanna: Aspiring journalists in London can now apply to take part in this year's Young Journalists' Academy (@young_journos): http://t.co/CLkQdeFq
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@GuardianData: Aspiring journalists in London can now apply to take part in this year's Young Journalists' Academy (@young_journos): http://t.co/CLkQdeFq
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<![CDATA[20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 mashable.com - Stephanie Buck
The most universal sport in the world dominated social networks Saturday. Soccer (or “football,” depending on your preference) teams Chelsea and Bayern Munich battled in Munich’s Allianz Arena for the UEFA Championships League trophy. Although neither team scored goals within the first 83 minutes, the game turned hectic as it soared into overtime, when Didier Drogba sunk a penalty goal for Chelsea’s win, 4-3. It was the first time the club won the UEFA trophy since its creation. In other news, ...  show all text
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@mashable: 20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week - http://t.co/E1oC2kn6
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@SilkCharm: 20 TV Shows With the Most Social Media Buzz This Week http://t.co/mMAlJb4d via @mashable
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<![CDATA[High-Definition 3D Printer Creates Objects With Light [VIDEO]]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 mashable.com - Joann Pan
The B9Creator is a 3D printer that’s flying off virtual shelves on Kickstarter. The B9Creator is a do-it-yourself 3D printer kit. Currently, it’s one of the most successful 3D printer projects seeking funding on the website. Backers have already raised $164,418 with 21 days left until the funding deadline. The project surpassed the initial $50,000 goal within a day. Supporters of the project will receive a B9Creator 3D-printing kit with a donation of $2,375 or more. The estimated delivery date ...  show all text
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@mashable: High-Definition 3D Printer Creates Objects With Light [VIDEO] - http://t.co/7OyoW7GY
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<![CDATA[Where are the politicians? | Curiouscatherine’s Blog]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 curiouscatherine.wordpress.com - curiouscatherine
Here’s the thing. I have tremendous respect and appreciation for people who choose to stand in local elections. Local politics is a fairly thankless task however with a few exceptions we see exceptional public service from our local politicians. At the same time I find it screamingly frustrating as to how slow the adoption of new approaches and behaviours can be within this group. This is an action research diary post for me and as such important that I state my personal bias on this subject (if  show all text
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@pigsonthewing: An important and slightly cross sounding post from @curiousc http://t.co/NqRcfIIv
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@DelibThinks: An important and slightly cross sounding post from @curiousc http://t.co/NqRcfIIv
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@davebriggs: An important and slightly cross sounding post from @curiousc http://t.co/NqRcfIIv
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<![CDATA[Auditors to tell MPs of fraud ignored at welfare-to-work firms | Politics | The Guardian]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk
Investigators at Working Links and A4e to reveal that requests for formal inquiries were not followed through
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@patrickjbutler: Auditors to tell MPs of fraud ignored at welfare-to-work firms http://t.co/SkdxYteY << not just #A4E; Working Links too #workprogramme
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@FalseEcon: Auditors to tell MPs of #fraud ignored at #welfare-to-work firms http://t.co/1Vjymgo3 via @guardian #wrb #workfare
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@GdnPolitics: Auditors to tell MPs of fraud ignored at welfare-to-work firms http://t.co/58MbEdtJ
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<![CDATA[Paralympic Games organisers defend Atos sponsorship deal | Sport | The Guardian]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk
IPC head names as 'top sponsor' Atos Healthcare, responsible for controversial 'work capability' tests for disabled people
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@Reynolds: Sick RT @louisebolotin Truly a sick marriage made in hell: Paralympic Games organisers defend Atos sponsorship deal http://t.co/YrGSP01Q
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@sunny_hundal: Sick RT @louisebolotin Truly a sick marriage made in hell: Paralympic Games organisers defend Atos sponsorship deal http://t.co/YrGSP01Q
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@Emmabarnett: WOW! RT @louisebolotin Truly a sick marriage made in hell: Paralympic Games organisers defend Atos sponsorship deal http://t.co/f3JmtMO4
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<![CDATA[Professor Nigel Shadbolt outlines plans for Open Data Institute (Wired UK)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 wired.co.uk - Olivia Solon
The government-funded Open Data Institute will focus on incubating and nurturing new businesses wanting to harness open data, training and promoting standards, according to co-director Professor Nigel Shadbolt, who is heading up the £10 million project with Tim Berners-Lee.  First announced by George Osborne in his Autumn Statement, the Open Data Institute has been developed with help from the Technology Strategy Board. It aims to become a centre of excellence to drive economic growth through t...  show all text
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@adrianslatcher: Professor Nigel Shadbolt outlines plans for Open Data Institute http://t.co/HpOiRKZx by @olivia_solon
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@hadleybeeman: And here's a nice article from @WiredUK on the newly-funded Open Data Institute. @UKODI @nigel_shadbolt http://t.co/rQiED6tG #ODI #opendata
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@WiredUK: Professor Nigel Shadbolt outlines plans for Open Data Institute http://t.co/HpOiRKZx by @olivia_solon
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@OrdnanceSurvey: The UK Open Data Institute is now on twitter @UKODI Interesting piece from @WiredUK if you need explanation #open data http://t.co/UBQq7bmm
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<![CDATA[National Rail Enquiries - Service Alteration Details]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 nationalrail.co.uk
The gateway to Britain's National Rail network. A portal into UK rail travel including train company information and promotions; train times; fares enquiries; ticket purchase and train running information.
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@nationalrailenq: INFO: Repairs to vandal-damaged cables between Taunton &amp; Bristol are expected to continue throughout the day http://t.co/MkSvamYN #fb
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@NRE_XC: UPDATE: Delays between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads until further notice - Ticket acceptance info updated http://t.co/5sxUK4uK #fb
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@nationalrailenq: UPDATE: Delays between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads until further notice - Ticket acceptance info updated http://t.co/MkSvamYN #fb
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@nationalrailenq: UPDATE: Delays between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads until further notice http://t.co/MkSvamYN #fb
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@nationalrailenq: UPDATE: Delays between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads until further notice. Buses running Weston - Bristol http://t.co/vr8SrOBQ #fb
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@railalerts: Delays between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads until further notice: A signalling problem caused by vandalism i... http://t.co/fUsiTZC7
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@nationalrailenq: UPDATE: Delays between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads until further notice http://t.co/vr8SrOBQ #fb
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@nationalrailenq: NEW: Delays between Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads until further notice. A signalling problem caused by ... http://t.co/e8N0Od2V #fb
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<![CDATA[Require free access over the Internet to scientific journal articles arising from taxpayer-funded research. | The White House]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 wwws.whitehouse.gov
We believe in the power of the Internet to foster innovation, research, and education. Requiring the published results of taxpayer-funded research to be posted on the Internet in human and machine readable form would provide access to patients and caregi
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@charlesarthur: Require free access over the Internet to scientific journal articles arising from taxpayer-funded research. http://t.co/BifFNZwe
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@glynmoody: For anyone who missed yesterday it's #OAMonday all week. Sign petition at http://t.co/YcDjnPMX to support #openaccess 6k signed, 19k to go!
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@monkchips: Require free access over the Internet to scientific journal articles arising from taxpayer-funded research. http://t.co/BifFNZwe
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@kevinmarks: Require free access over the Internet to scientific journal articles arising from taxpayer-funded research. http://t.co/BifFNZwe
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@jwyg: Let's get our skates on! We need 25,000 signatures in 30 days on the White House OA Petition http://t.co/J5tD3tIj #OAMonday
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@jimmy_wales: We want just 25,000 signatures by June 19th. Pls sign and rt to help overwhelm that !!! http://t.co/zf7EVZjx
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@jimmy_wales: Whitehouse petition-sign it! http://t.co/AcbC98XI I wonder if @jimmy_wales has yet ? #OAMonday
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<![CDATA[Born poor, stay poor: the scandal of social immobility - Home News - UK - The Independent]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 independent.co.uk
There is a "stark gap" between the life chances of the poorest and the better-off in Britain, the Government will admit today, as it publishes alarming research that reveals how wide that gulf is.
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@Robert0461: Born poor, stay poor: the scandal of social immobility http://t.co/mG6VlzkY via @Independent
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@oxfamgb: Born poor, stay poor - shocking gap in life chances between those from rich and poor backgrounds @Independent http://t.co/h9n2AZmX
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@theneweconomics: Born poor, stay poor: the scandal of social immobility http://t.co/mG6VlzkY via @Independent
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@jrf_uk: Social immobility piece in Indie http://t.co/zDOh6mET. See @jrf_uk research on role of aspirations in closing the gap http://t.co/Do3bZ6bD
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@Puffles2010: Born poor, stay poor: "One child in five is on free school meals, but only one in 100 Oxbridge entrants is." http://t.co/ALVtJh20
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<![CDATA[Investment and Contract Readiness Fund opens for grant applications | Third Sector]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 thirdsector.co.uk
Read 'Investment and Contract Readiness Fund opens for grant applications' and the latest charity & voluntary sector news & best practice on Third Sector
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@karlwilding: #news via @ThirdSector - Investment and Contract Readiness Fund opens for grant applications http://t.co/FFQOdFx2
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@thebigsociety: #news via @ThirdSector - Investment and Contract Readiness Fund opens for grant applications http://t.co/FFQOdFx2
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<![CDATA[Leveson inquiry: Tom Watson, Lord Smith, Alan Johnson | Media | guardian.co.uk]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk - Josh Halliday, Dugald Baird
• Johnson: Met was 'lethargic' in its response to hacking claims • Defends decision not to intervene on hacking in July 2009 • Watson: ex-NoW reporter commissioned PI to trail me • Martin Salter MP suffered 'egregious' invasion of privacy • 'Craven understanding' between News Corp and governments • ICO should play role in new statutory-based press regulator • NI: no evidence other MPs except Watson were trailed 1.08pm: Here is a short lunchtime summary of evidence heard by the Leveson inquiry t...  show all text
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@guardian: #Leveson inquiry live: @Tom_Watson Lord Smith, and Alan Johnson give evidence http://t.co/ADzMbQ0y
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@GdnPolitics: #Leveson inquiry live: @Tom_Watson Lord Smith, and Alan Johnson give evidence http://t.co/cqLuTlld
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@mediaguardian: LIVE NOW: Tom Watson MP at the Leveson inquiry: http://t.co/0iNbaGZb
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@mediaguardian: Leveson inquiry: Tom Watson, Lord Smith, Alan Johnson http://t.co/iEdwMg5S
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<![CDATA[TicketWeb]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 ticketweb.co.uk
TicketWeb offers an easy-to-use, online ticketing service that keeps consumer fees low and you in control of your tickets.
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@Natwivity: London Technology &amp; Theology event tomorrow night: http://t.co/dJ28f3lW
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@adamswbrown: Last day before OpenSource! Booking will be open until tomorrow afternoon. Book now to avoid disappointment: http://t.co/49IHh9t6
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@ShareCreative: Last day before OpenSource! Booking will be open until tomorrow afternoon. Book now to avoid disappointment: http://t.co/49IHh9t6
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<![CDATA[A Case Study For Non-profits On How To Activate The Crowd | Jamie Oliver (US)]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 jamieoliver.com
This Food Revolution is about saving America's health by changing the way people eat. It's not just a TV show; it's a movement for you, your family and your community. If you care about your kids and their future, take this revolution and make it your own. Educate yourself about food and cooking, and find out what your child is eating at school. Make only a few small changes and magical things will happen. Switching from processed to fresh food will not only make you feel better, it will also a...
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@Skipinder: Lessons learned from Jamie Oliver's social media campaign misses obvious one: begin with mass media TV event/star. http://t.co/nXgP0JGi #duh
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@dominiccampbell: "A Case Study For Non-profits On How To Activate The Crowd" @JamieOliver @foodrev http://t.co/BC51pWyT via @radian6_uk
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@idrysdale: "A Case Study For Non-profits On How To Activate The Crowd" @JamieOliver @foodrev http://t.co/BC51pWyT via @radian6_uk
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@madleeeen: Our Case Study On How To Activate The Crowd - on the Jamie Oliver Blog (US) http://t.co/BpCC1V4O via @FoodRev
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<![CDATA[Students | Education | The Guardian]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk
It's our brand new site for students filled with news, advice, blogs and webchats - check it out
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@Ermintrude2: For the very first time, #highered students have their own space on @guardian. Today is the launch of @gdnstudents! http://t.co/0GwR4t0o
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@YouthNetUK: The @Guardian has launched a Students ‘professional network’ with info on studying, life at uni, finances etc… http://t.co/fDHbfsKf
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@TheSite: The @Guardian has launched a Students ‘professional network’ with info on studying, life at uni, finances etc… http://t.co/fDHbfsKf
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@guardian: Live today - the new student website on the Guardian. Check out http://t.co/sgf599ZB for news, advice, webchats and blogs
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<![CDATA['My Last Wish' Is a Social Network Based on Death]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 mashable.com - Emily Price
A new social network has an interesting premise: connecting people around the world based on what they want to do before they die. Called My Last Wish, the app encourages users to post wishes on a ‘Wish Wall’ and then befriend others who might share their dreams. “I believed in the possibility that there can be two persons in this world with same hopes, dreams and wishes,” Kirtan Thaker, co-founder of the White Lotus Corporation, the group behind the app, told Mashable. “I was confident that if...  show all text
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@mashable: 'My Last Wish' Is a Social Network Based on Death - http://t.co/MNmQnEez
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@dominiccampbell: A social network based on death? Bit morbid, slightly weird, but definitely different! #MyLastWish http://t.co/ThjDX9up
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@jkerrstevens: v interesting i think - a social network based on death http://t.co/SzQn93ML
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@Marthalanefox: v interesting i think - a social network based on death http://t.co/SzQn93ML
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@mashable: 'My Last Wish' Is a Social Network Based on Death - http://t.co/MNmUVeft
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<![CDATA[GUEST POST: Live tweeting to tell a human frontline story « The Dan Slee Blog]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 danslee.wordpress.com - Dan Slee
Sometimes a press release just isn’t enough to tell a story. Living day-to-day as a carer can be tough. To give a flavour of just how tough Walsall Council comms team members Tina Faulkner and Becky Robinson live tweeted four hours to show – with sensitivity – how dementia affects the life of one couple Sheila and Ron. You can follow it here and you can also read their story here. But this one powerful story is just part of a wider drive to highlight often unseen work carried out in social care...  show all text
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@Ermintrude2: Just blogged: live tweeting on @whocareswalsall to tell a human frontline story http://t.co/HcKztupm #localgov #socialcare #whocareswalsall
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@lelil: Just blogged: live tweeting on @whocareswalsall to tell a human frontline story http://t.co/HcKztupm #localgov #socialcare #whocareswalsall
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@danslee: Just blogged: live tweeting on @whocareswalsall to tell a human frontline story http://t.co/HcKztupm #localgov #socialcare #whocareswalsall
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@Cal444: @danslee @whocareswalsall A great post about telling real life stories and I've left a comment. http://t.co/9jDEvWt3 #localgov #socialcare
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@PubSecBloggers: GUEST POST: Live tweeting to tell a human frontline story: Sometimes a press release just isn’t enough to tell a... http://t.co/ZLEYFPZ9
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<![CDATA[SpaceX | Launch Central]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 spacex.com
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@philcampbell on Twitter
@philcampbell: amazing! http://t.co/f7SAqOgV - first private company to do so.. hearing the excitement of staff when solar panels deployed #priceless
@philcampbell on Twitter
@philcampbell: check out 1:30:00 ish on the video player - http://t.co/f7SAqOgV - amazing quality stream. great camera shots.
@Nero on Twitter
@Nero: .@nero to those who see the state as the answer show them the #dragonlaunch video and walk away http://t.co/Jbs4uGCN
@Eurocentrique on Twitter
@Eurocentrique: Successful launch of Space-X/Dragon! http://t.co/VjdyLQWL scroll to right to launch. Dragon now in orbit, solar cells deployed,on way to ISS
@edent on Twitter
@edent: The sheer joy on the audio of #DragonLaunch is palpable. Brilliant! http://t.co/wU0B085u
@BreakingNews on Twitter
@BreakingNews: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket takes off from Cape Canaveral with payload destined for International Space Station http://t.co/OHnMJ7Ha
@JonathanHaynes on Twitter
@JonathanHaynes: T-4mins for the space rocket. Is the dry-ice like gas coming from it just to look cool? http://t.co/iNqiGrxL
@JonathanHaynes on Twitter
@JonathanHaynes: SpaceX launch is meant to be in about 8 mins if all goes OK this time - live stream here: http://t.co/iNqiGrxL
@Scobleizer on Twitter
@Scobleizer: Watch SpaceX launch in HD: http://t.co/rCdBxtbo Awesome.
@GabrielleNYC on Twitter
@GabrielleNYC: RT @johnniemojo Weather is GREEN for Dragon 9 launch to #iss. 90% probabilty for launch. #dragonlaunch watch LIVE @ http://t.co/1XzIP2LL
@newscientist on Twitter
@newscientist: Here we go again, space-flight fans: #SpaceX has another launch attempt at 3:44 ET, 8:44 British time http://t.co/MYyQwYqV
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<![CDATA[Live Q&A: Open data for charities, Tuesday 22 May | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk
Join our experts, from 1pm to 3pm, to discuss how open data could help your charity and the voluntary sector more widely
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@Lamplightdb on Twitter
@Lamplightdb: charity #opendata Q&amp;A this afternoon 1pm should be interesting. @GdnVoluntary http://t.co/kIeR4fdt Open for questions now...
@GdnVoluntary on Twitter
@GdnVoluntary: RT @indigotrust: Got questions on #opendata and charities? Ask them live on @GdnVoluntary later http://t.co/5xzvjS3L
@indigotrust on Twitter
@indigotrust: Got questions on #opendata and charities? Ask them live on @GdnVoluntary later http://t.co/6VioaaXG
@stevebridger on Twitter
@stevebridger: How can open data help your organisation reach its aims? Live Q&amp;A: Open data for charities, today 1-3 pm: http://t.co/fvD6d6fs
@NCVO on Twitter
@NCVO: How can open data help your organisation reach its aims? Live Q&amp;A: Open data for charities, today 1-3 pm: http://t.co/fvD6d6fs
@GdnVoluntary on Twitter
@GdnVoluntary: It's Q&amp;A day today! #opendata is the topic, the experts are ready, comments are open! What would you like to know? http://t.co/YcYj5pgY
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<![CDATA[Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain | News | guardian.co.uk]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 21:24:08 +0400 guardian.co.uk
Can you go from stacking shelves to heading up a major corporation in Britain? The data suggests it's unlikely. See what it says
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@patrickjbutler on Twitter
@patrickjbutler: Datablog: how socially mobile is Britain today? http://t.co/VH6Ialg8 via @guardian
@dominiccampbell on Twitter
@dominiccampbell: RT @GuardianData: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/4MxmdLN1 >interesting stuff
@dominiccampbell on Twitter
@dominiccampbell: 32% of MPs, 54% of FTSE-100 CEOs &amp; 70% of High Court judges went to private school but only 7% of the population do - http://t.co/ArAmQ2OE
@sounddelivery on Twitter
@sounddelivery: RT @clare_horton: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/qK1NrcUC by @smfrogers for @GuardianData #society
@PaulLewis on Twitter
@PaulLewis: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/DzL89WnA
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@robandale: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/VMcYIpMB
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@jrf_uk on Twitter
@jrf_uk: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/iKCGvpNs via @datastore
@smfrogers on Twitter
@smfrogers: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/DzL89WnA
@iankatz1000 on Twitter
@iankatz1000: Spain, Italy, Ireland, Greece all more socially mobile RT @JonathanHaynes: Social mobility: charts that shame Britain http://t.co/toePRiX5
@indy_johar on Twitter
@indy_johar: 32% of MPs, 54% of FTSE-100 CEOs &amp; 70% of High Court judges went to private school but only 7% of the population do - http://t.co/ArAmQ2OE
@JonathanHaynes on Twitter
@JonathanHaynes: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/9TUn20s5
@GuardianData on Twitter
@GuardianData: Social mobility: the charts that shame Britain http://t.co/XjOolWdj
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