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Archive for the ‘do good’ Category
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On Privacy: Klout + Facebook = UnLike
Facebook’s “frictionless sharing” initiative may have already caused friction with Spotify users, but it presents very real privacy issues when it comes to Klout.
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Just In Case You Were Wondering…
My friend Javid asked me what my goals and motivations were. Here’s what I answered.
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Getting Intimate at Netsquared Houston : Tools for #Intimacy
Following up on my last post, here’s a long overdue list of some of the tools I use to help non-profits, manage projects and events, and connect with people online. I’m sure after SXSW 2011, I’ll have more to add!
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Getting Intimate at Netsquared Houston : Relationships Come First
Last week, my beautiful friend JJ Lassberg got all up in my Facebook and asked whether I’d fill in to speak at Netsquared Houston this week — the group of local techies that work to proactively help non-profit organizations. Well, …
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Census 2010 : Why Your Participation Matters
Accurate Census data reflects changes in your community and is crucial in apportioning federal spending and seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. These widgets track the Census 2010 Mail Participation Rate for the nation, Texas and Houston.
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Twestival Houston 2010 Benefiting Concern Worldwide
Thanks to the Houston Twitter community for contributing over $2166 to help Concern Worldwide … with the final amount of donations to Concern totaling over $454,788!
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Art Not Ads!
Inspired by the guerilla DIY styles of the Tech Collective and SeanMorrisseyCarroll, I decided to remake my blog into a platform for art, not ads. Sure, it may pay even less than the pennies I make from click-thru’s; but …
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Resilience: How To Build Sustainable Communities
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Resilience is emerging as the seminal skill for leaders as more economies slide towards recession. The American Psychological Association, which has studied resilience closely since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, defines it as the ability
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Letter to the Editor: American Recovery & Reinvestment Act 2009
I’ve blogged about “Why You Should Support the Arts” – but in light of recent media attacks on arts funding (see below), I thought it wise to bring “the facts” to the attention of Houston’s news people … so …
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Why You Should Support the Arts
Many people tend to think of the arts as frivolous, pretty things to see, hear, read or do if you’re rich or on vacation. Some actually think the arts are simply unessential. They’re all wrong.
There are approximately 100,000 nonprofit …
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Young Bloggers: Youth Outlook Wants YOU!
YO! Youth Outlook, a multimedia collaboration of youth perspectives, is calling for bloggers to share their thoughts on America’s regime change.
Building on the success of 2008’s virtual events, YO! Youth Outlook Multimedia and WireTap are proud to announce our …
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Carlos Meltzer & Recipe for Success on 13
Channel 13 did *something* right this week: it featured the Recipe for Success Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to combat childhood obesity and encourage long-term health by helping children understand, appreciate, and eat more healthful food.
The piece …
