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Ingenious. That’s probably the best word to describe computer programmer John Breen. He’s the man behind Freerice.com, a new Web site with a unique, two-pronged approach to tackling literacy and world hunger. A lofty-sounding goal, I know. But Breen is determined to make it happen, one click at a time.

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It should come as no surprise that terrorist groups are tapping into the global reach and power of the Internet. They hope to recruit followers with propaganda, often targeting the younger “wired” generation, and instill fear in the process. It’s also become a “digital messenger” by providing a way to coordinate attacks from anywhere in the world. I’ve covered the story of insurgents on the Internet on a few different occasions, but what struck me this time was how sophisticated the terrorists have become, and how much it’s grown.

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