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DHS Engaged in Massive Bulk Surveillance Campaign Monitoring Millions of Money Transfers Sent to Mexico and Four US States
The Department of Homeland Security has allegedly operated a “bulk surveillance” project responsible for collecting financial records on money transfers greater than $US500 ($694) sent to Mexico and certain states, a previously unknown practice lawmakers and civil liberties experts claim may violate U.S law. The DHS data collection program was revealed in a letter sent…
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The Australian Success Story Built In San Francisco
When Patrick Llewellyn moved to San Francisco in 2010, it set him on the path to running one of Australia’s most successful startups. After being hired by online graphic design marketplace 99designs, Patrick was tasked with starting the company’s US operations, leading a huge expansion and investment strategy.
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The Melbourne Graffiti Artists Making Their Mark On LA
When Melbourne graffiti artists Dabs and Myla were looking for a blank canvas, they found their calling in the City of Angels. The Australian husband and wife team, who fused their names to become DabsMyla professionally, saw their careers soar to new heights when they swapped Melbourne for Los Angeles in 2009. Having met while…
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How To Send Money As A Gift To Someone Overseas
If you have ever received a cheque from a well-meaning relative in a foreign currency, you’ll know not to count your pennies too closely before you cash it. Fortunately, there’s an easier and cheaper way of doing this.