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Call for Abstracts: The International Conference on Knowledge Economy in South Africa

Forum One

This looks like a fascinating event to take place in South Africa this October: The International Conference on Knowledge Economy. Discovery and innovation are no longer a process of fixed linear sequence of phases but is the result of numerous actions of many players. " Several of the session topics look very interesting.

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Why I gave $20.09

Amy Sample Ward

Social Actions is a nonprofit initiative that helps you find and share opportunities to change the world. Peter Deitz is the man behind Social Actions and here’s is how the $20.09 Peter Deitz is the man behind Social Actions and here’s is how the $20.09 Go Social Actions!&#. So, I gave $20.09

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

(You can review the page edits here: [link] ) Links to news stories were included as they emerged and the occasional personal edit of sentiments like “no one knows what’s going on” contributed to the live action growth of the page. Those not in Haiti can also use the application as it aggregates news and actions to take.

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My Latest President's Update

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Summer 2009 Our growth over the last year has been so phenomenal that I wanted to use this summer update to highlight some of the great people working for Benetech: our interns, summer associates and fellows. Two or three times a year, I publish a president's update for Benetech.