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Why most Facebook users get more than they give


Most Facebook users receive more from their Facebook friends than they give, according to a new study that for the first time combines server logs of Facebook activity with survey data to explore the structure of Facebook friendship networks and measures of social well-being. These data were then matched with survey responses. And the new...
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Roots of violent radicalisation: volume 1


The Internet is one of the most significant vehicles for promoting violent radicalism - more so than prisons, universities or places of worship. On 25 May the Home Affairs Committee announced a new inquiry to examine the root causes of violent radicalisation in the UK, the individuals and groups particularly vulnerable to radicalisation and where...
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Innovation Policy Report: February 2012


The Innovation Policy Report aims to highlight developments in the innovation policy area. It also includes reference to relevant innovation documents and events.
Submission

NICTA submission on the NSW Government Professional Services Industry Action Plan


Overview This submission is written from the viewpoint of how ICT and digital technology can support the NSW Professional Services industry and how Government might foster that support. There are several areas Government initiatives could have significant impact: To encourage the rapid digitisation of our economy by removing the need for paper, physical presence, and...
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2011 independent review of the intelligence community


This is the first comprehensive review of the Australian intelligence community since the 2004 inquiry conducted by Mr Philip Flood AO. The Flood inquiry recommended that Australia’s intelligence agencies undergo external review every five to seven years. The full, classified Report was considered by the Government in November and work is underway to implement recommendations...