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What Is RSS? RSS Explained
The following information is taken from http://www.whatisrss.com
What is RSS?
RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.
Why RSS? Benefits and Reasons for using RSS
RSS solves a problem for people who regularly use the web. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in. You save time by not needing to visit each site individually. You ensure your privacy, by not needing to join each site's email newsletter. The number of sites offering RSS feeds is growing rapidly and includes big names like Yahoo News (and Australian Policy Online).
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Below are the usernames and links to each account. All accounts include updates of any research, commentary, events, jobs, courses, calls, notices, etc. that are relevant to that topic area.
We’ve also created a list on our APO Twitter profile (found here) where you can view and follow the APO Topic Areas list, and each account.
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- International: @APOforeign
- Justice: @APOjustice
- Politics: @APOpolitics
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