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Could Your Business Become a Benefit Corporation?

Businesses not only want to make money, but they want to impact their community in a decidedly good way. And social entrepreneurship is on the rise. Many states are starting to recognize a new class of companies: benefit corporations.

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Wall Street Journal story: Magistrate says data suggests that federal courts alone issue 20,000 to 30,000 cellphone tracking orders annually

By JULIA ANGWIN And SCOTT THURM – The Wall Stree Journal – November 9, 2011 State and federal authorities follow the movements of thousands of Americans each year by secretly monitoring the location of their cellphones, ... See the article here: Wall Street Journal story: Magistrate says data suggests that federal courts alone issue 20,000 to 30,000 cellphone...

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    Nov

Wall Street Journal story: Magistrate says data suggests that federal courts alone issue 20,000 to 30,000 cellphone tracking orders annually

By JULIA ANGWIN And SCOTT THURM – The Wall Stree Journal – November 9, 2011 State and federal authorities follow the movements of thousands of Americans each year by secretly monitoring the location of their cellphones, ... See the article here: Wall Street Journal story: Magistrate says data suggests that federal courts alone issue 20,000 to 30,000 cellphone...

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    Nov

Do Police Need Warrants For GPS Tracking Devices?

by NINA TOTENBERG – NPR News November 8, 2011 The U.S. Supreme Court, an institution steeped in tradition, steps into the turbulent world of new technology Tuesday. At issue before the court is whether police must get ... Here is the original post: Do Police Need Warrants For GPS Tracking Devices?

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    Nov

Do Police Need Warrants For GPS Tracking Devices?

by NINA TOTENBERG – NPR News November 8, 2011 The U.S. Supreme Court, an institution steeped in tradition, steps into the turbulent world of new technology Tuesday. At issue before the court is whether police must get ... More: Do Police Need Warrants For GPS Tracking Devices?

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    Nov

As More Police Wear Cameras, Policy Questions Arise

by MARTIN KASTE – NPR News November 7, 2011 The next time you talk to a police officer, you might find yourself staring into a lens. Companies such as Taser and Vievu are making small, durable cameras ... The rest is here: As More Police Wear Cameras, Policy Questions Arise

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    Nov

As More Police Wear Cameras, Policy Questions Arise

by MARTIN KASTE – NPR News November 7, 2011 The next time you talk to a police officer, you might find yourself staring into a lens. Companies such as Taser and Vievu are making small, durable cameras ... Read the original here: As More Police Wear Cameras, Policy Questions Arise

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    Nov

California – Contra Costa County – City of Richmond to ease hiring of ex-criminals

By Hannah Dreier – Oakland Tribune – 11/08/2011 When Jeff Rutland was released from San Quentin last year, he became a job search expert. But he also came to know the chill that would descend over interviews ... See the original post here: California – Contra Costa County – City of Richmond to ease hiring of ex-criminals

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    Nov

California – Contra Costa County – City of Richmond to ease hiring of ex-criminals

By Hannah Dreier – Oakland Tribune – 11/08/2011 When Jeff Rutland was released from San Quentin last year, he became a job search expert. But he also came to know the chill that would descend over interviews ... Read the original post: California – Contra Costa County – City of Richmond to ease hiring of ex-criminals

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    Nov

Researchers challenge idea that marine reserves promote coral recovery

Fleshy whorls of thick brown algae blanket the once-vibrant corals in Glover's Reef, Belize. According to a controversial study published August 14 in the journal Coral Reefs, a decade of marine reserve protection has failed to help these damaged Caribbean corals recover. Read more from the original source: Researchers challenge idea that marine reserves promote coral recovery

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