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The Peace People: Trust Boosts Entrepreneurs in Troubled Countries, Nabs Global Prize

Peace Dividend is one of three to take the People's Choice Award for its game-changing approach to foreign aid in Afghanistan and Haiti.READ»

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Seoul Patrol: Korean Cops, Like NYPD, Get Electric Stand-Up T3 Scooters for G20 Summit

Police will ride the eco-friendly vehicles, protecting the world's leading political figures.READ»

iFive: The BP Question, G20 Conference, World Cup Aftermath, Apple iPhone 4 Saga Rolls On, LHC Smashes Record

While you were putting your dreams of a World Cup final to bed, innovation was smashing particles together at an amazing rate, ruminating over the fallout of the BP oil spill, and fiddling with its new smartphone.1. It's been 69 days ...READ»

G20 Protesters in Court: Criminal Tweeps or Free Speech Champs?

Protesters at last month's G20 meeting were arrested due to allegedly criminal Tweets. Their attorney is defending the two men by saying they were merely relaying public info. Now the courts will have to decide: Is Tweeting an offense?READ»

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First Use of LRAD Sound Canon In U.S. Used on Pittsburgh G20 Protesters

I guess military tech always finds its way home. Pittsburgh city officials believe their police department's use of a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) at last week's G20 protests was "the first time the sound cannon had been used ...READ»

iFive: GM on the Fritz, 'Monsters vs. Aliens,' Intel's Cool (Really!), and G20 Protests in Today's Innovation News

While you enjoyed your weekend, innovation wore her 3-D glasses while having a little work done on her arms. Here's today's news:  1. With the auto industry on the fritz, President Obama rolls out the beginning of his auto ...READ»