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Nellie Bowles

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    Latest articles by Nellie Bowles

    Technology
    S.F. Tax-Break Protesters Target Twitter (Video)S.F. Tax-Break Protesters Target Twitter (Video)
    Technology

    Rally calls for end to city’s tax incentives for tech companies.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Majority of Engineers Believe They Will Become Millionaires, Study SaysMajority of Engineers Believe They Will Become Millionaires, Study Says
    Technology

    And 91 percent say they feel they are the “most valued” employees at their company.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    On the Scene as Tech Protests Escalate in San FranciscoOn the Scene as Tech Protests Escalate in San Francisco
    Technology

    Demonstrators take it to the streets of San Francisco. And the homes and schools and buses.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Google Bus Protest Organizer: “We’ll Take It to Their Homes”Google Bus Protest Organizer: “We’ll Take It to Their Homes”
    Technology

    Could the protest turn violent? “We’ll do whatever tenants need to do to win,” said Fred Sherburn-Zimmer.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    How I Ditched Dull VC Shoptalk for “Talk Nerdy to Me” EngineersHow I Ditched Dull VC Shoptalk for “Talk Nerdy to Me” Engineers
    Technology

    “My story starts in computer science class ...” Uh-oh.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Conscience-on-the-Go: Ethicists Put Out Their Own AppConscience-on-the-Go: Ethicists Put Out Their Own App
    Technology

    Can an app really make people more ethical?

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    GoldieBlox Little-Girl Engineer Toys Are Back With Easter Cuteness (Video)GoldieBlox Little-Girl Engineer Toys Are Back With Easter Cuteness (Video)
    Technology

    “This is your brain on princess.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Biz Stone on Being Twitter’s “Best Supporting Actor” and His Secret Startup IdeaBiz Stone on Being Twitter’s “Best Supporting Actor” and His Secret Startup Idea
    Technology

    “My perspective tends to be hallucinogenically optimistic,” said the Twitter co-founder, in an onstage interview.

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    At HBO’s “Silicon Valley” Premiere, Elon Musk Has Some NotesAt HBO’s “Silicon Valley” Premiere, Elon Musk Has Some Notes
    Technology

    “The Valley is a place that takes itself too seriously,” said actor Thomas Middleditch. “So it’s time for a wedgie.”

    By Nellie Bowles
    Technology
    Splashy Tactics -- Tech-Shuttle Protester Vomits on Yahoo BusSplashy Tactics -- Tech-Shuttle Protester Vomits on Yahoo Bus
    Technology

    A strange, aggressive new turn in the tech-shuttle protests this morning.

    By Nellie Bowles