Now, some of you know, I started my career in public service working in the shadow of steel mills that had closed, and working with folks trying to rebuild their neighborhoods.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

With respect to the history of fighting poverty, I got my start in public service as a community organizer working in the shadow steel plants that had been closed in some of the poorest neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama News Conference

Another shadow site, which was reportedly hosted by the Tripod internet service provider in the US, has been taken down after attempting an e-mail scam.

BBC: eBay shadow site

But shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley accused the government of going against the founding values of the health service.

BBC: 'Distressing' top-ups ban lifted

As CIOs will remain accountable for quality of service, financial performance, compliancy and security, it is a corporate obligation to get shadow IT under control.

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