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Greece Agrees to Harsh New Spending Cuts The interim government agreed to cut spending this year by 1.5 percent of Greece’s gross domestic product, but members have yet to agree on details of austerity measures. With Focus on Economy, National Front Makes Gains in Northern France The National Front party is finding support in parts of France’s post-industrial north where financial issues are proving more important than immigration. Facebook’s Mobility Challenge Although more than half of its 845 million members log into Facebook on a mobile device, the company has not yet found a way to make real money from that use. After a Year, The Daily Tablet Paper Struggles The Daily has struggled to break into the national conversation or to drive news and build on its brand the way traditional outlets do. Asian Stocks Rise After U.S. Unemployment Falls Asian stock markets climbed Monday after U.S. unemployment fell to its lowest in three years, suggesting a stronger recovery in the world’s No. 1 economy. Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook, Staying on Message Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s No. 2 executive, considers herself a role model for women. But her call isn’t simply about mentoring and empowering; it’s also a business strategy. Mortgage Tornado Warning, Unheeded Inspired by a personal experience, a businessman began delving into the practices of the mortgage industry, including Fannie Mae. His findings have been prescient. A New Question of Internet Freedom European activists are hoping to stop the international Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which they say will erode Internet freedom and stifle innovation. Raw Data: Austrian Law Student Faces Down Facebook Max Schrems's crusade against the information collected by the social network has become a cause célèbre in parts of Europe, looming over the company as it prepares to go public. Digital Domain: On HealthTap, Advice for You and Points for Doctors On HealthTap, an interactive Web site, users can ask for medical advice, and doctors can gain whimsical “awards” for their answers. Slipstream: Employers and Brands Use Gaming to Gauge Engagement More companies are turning to gamification — offering games that let their customers win points for certain activities — as a way to build both loyalty and a trove of data. Strategies: I.P.O. Euphoria, Without Much Memory — Strategies Amid the Wall Street excitement over Facebook’s planned initial public offering, it may be a good time to take a look at I.P.O. history. Off the Shelf: ‘Strings Attached’ Looks at Incentives and Ethics — Review Everywhere we turn, we’re being offered incentives to act a certain way. A new book ponders the ethical issues of the incentive culture.
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