Chris in Paris
An American in Paris, France. BA in History & Political Science from Ohio State. Provided consulting services to US software startups, launching new business overseas that have both IPO’d and sold to well-known global software companies. Currently launching a new cloud-based startup for the Microsoft market. Full bio here.

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Springsteen – Badlands, Live

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Live in Phoenix, AZ 1978.
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German court: Internet provider can be sued for damages for down-time

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Sure, your Internet provider shouldn’t charge you for down time, but should you be able to get damages?
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Depression, suicide linked to debt

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“Irresponsible lending and intimidating debt collectors are pushing thousands of people… into depression.”
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World unemployment to set new record this year

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“World unemployment could top record levels this year and continue rising until 2017.”
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LA Catholic cardinal, church leaders, shielded child molester priests

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“Retired Cardinal Roger Mahony… maneuvered behind the scenes to shield molester priests.”
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Amazing video of injured dolphin seeking help from scuba divers

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The dolphin had fishing line and a hook stuck on one of its fins, so it approached a group of divers for help.
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The Paris “blizzard” of 2013 (photos)

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Paris was hit with an unusually snowy weekend, so I snapped a few photos.
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Five people wounded at gun shows in 3 states on Gun Appreciation Day

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Gun Appreciation Day didn’t quite work out as well as the gun crazies expected.
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The Clash – Spanish Bombs

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The Spanish city of Granada is honoring Joe Strummer by naming a plaza after him.
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Gun nut brings assault rifle, Glock, ammo to JC Penney to “make a statement”

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A Utah open carry gun owner carries an arsenal into a shopping mall to “make a statement” against gun control.
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