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Michael Arrington Rape Allegations Are Wake-up Call For Silicon Valley

Michael Arrington Rape Allegations Are Wake-up Call For Silicon Valley

The boys' club in Silicon Valley has reached a new low: the brutalization of women by a well known tech titan went unreported for years, even though it was well known.

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Lady Gaga, Ashton Kutcher, and Top 5 Celebrity Tech Investors

Lady Gaga, Ashton Kutcher, and Top 5 Celebrity Tech Investors

From Lady Gaga to Ashton Kutcher, meet the top 5 celebrities who are investing their fortunes on Foursquare, Hipmunk, and the hottest tech startups out there.

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Tech Meets Pet: Could a Match.com for Animals End Pet Homelessness?

Tech Meets Pet: Could a Match.com for Animals End Pet Homelessness?

With all the recent coverage and interest in start-ups focused on pets, it's a good time to start thinking about the nexus of technology and helping homeless pets.

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The Last Mile: This Startup Accelerator For Prisoners is Creating the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

The Last Mile: This Startup Accelerator For Prisoners is Creating the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Prepare to feel both proud and unaccomplished in front of these inspiring entrepreneurs from San Quentin Correctional Facility.

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ProPublica, Storify, and the Top 5 Cool New Media Startups That Are Changing the Game

ProPublica, Storify, and the Top 5 Cool New Media Startups That Are Changing the Game

Here are the cool startups that are changing the news business and revolutionizing the kind of stories we read and hear about.

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Americans Elect, POPVOX, and 8 Political Startups to Watch at SXSW

Americans Elect, POPVOX, and 8 Political Startups to Watch at SXSW

Here's your guide to the coolest, hippest political start-ups at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

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Startups, Kickstarter, and the Price of Bullshit (That You Paid For!)

Startups, Kickstarter, and the Price of Bullshit (That You Paid For!)

The long-form science journalism site Matter was "acquired" by Medium last week. And you paid for it!

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Nick D'Aloisio Becomes World's Newest Millionaire With 'Summly,' But Does the App Suck?

Nick D'Aloisio Becomes World's Newest Millionaire With 'Summly,' But Does the App Suck?

17-year-old Nick D'Aloisio just got tens of millions for his app, Summly, from Yahoo. Is this a good move or a waste of money?

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