* They Knew * DC Buys Foreign Electric Cars * Journalist Slams Media Narcissism

* Cell Explosion * NASA Back To Earth * Nick Cave Pens Gladiator II?  __________ Here are the stories that interest me this morning, along with my take on why they may be of interest to philanthropy and nonprofit leaders.  More cell-only households than landline-only. For the first time ever, according to a survey released…

* Shoplifting Up * Have A Drink * All The News That’s Fit

* Uncle Sam Biggest Supporter Of Cities * Globe Not Dead Yet * Kindle For Textbooks?

* Conflicts Over “Climate Change” * Boston Globe DMW? * Bigger Kindle Here are the stories that interest me this morning, along with my take on why I think they may be of interest to nonprofit and philanthropy leaders. Climate change conflicts and controversies are growing. The rift between Reps. Henry Waxman and Chris Van…

* H1N1 Not Seen As Super Dangerous * S.D. Cops Texting Drivers On Checkpoints * Souter To Retire __________ Here are the stories that interest me this morning, along with my take on why they may be of interest to nonprofit and philanthropy leaders: H1N1 (“swine”) flu is not seen as dangerous as previous ones.…

* Specter Donors Want Money Back * Facebook CFO Runs For Office  * Fresh vs. Lame 100 Day Reporting __________  Here are the stories that interest me this morning, along with my take on why I think they may be of interest to nonprofit and philanthropy leaders. Arlen Specter fallout continued. Allaying fears (mine included)…

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* Newspaper Circs Drop * Music Bigs Settle With Family For $7K * Big Corps Need Cash * Verizon Doing Well __________ Here are the stories that interest me this morning, along with why I think they may be interesting or useful to nonprofit, philanthropy, or community-based organization leaders: Newspaper circulation continues its slide. Among…