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Great reads from around the web on October 14th

Amy Sample Ward

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. has been seized by the Libyan government for failure to comply with Islamic law. However, just today a.ly

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Hosting Harkin at the Hub

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

This landmark federal law, known as the “Emancipation Proclamation for people with disabilities,” has been remarkably successful in protecting the rights of people with disabilities. The ADA and the special education laws have produced the best-educated population of people with disabilities in U.S. million to 6 million by 2015.

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The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It also underscores just how critical a balanced copyright law is for technology innovation. copyright law.

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Guest Post: Networking Tips for the 2011 NTC from a Former Newbie

NTEN

Breakfast conversations often revolve around “is the wifi working?” Attending a session with an interesting topic (intellectual property law, anyone?) Other dinner plans happen throughout the day, via twitter and face-to-face conversations. If you’re an introvert like me, breakfast is a great time to meet people.

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Guest Post: Infusing “Social” into Social Justice Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events. Chalk up my vote for 2011’s “Best Debut Artist” and “Best Supporting Actor.”.

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Digital Communications: A Wise Investment

ASU Lodestar Center

If you invest in digital communications and engage and converse with your fans and followers, you will begin to see the benefits. Click here to read "State of the Sector 2011: All quiet on the nonprofit front" — by Angela Francis. Like this article? Get another!

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Sparkly Shoed Convio Superstar

Connection Cafe

While I was attending the Direct Marketing Association of Washington’s Social Media Day a few months ago, I decided to strike up a conversation with one ofthe presenters. And here we are… Tania Luciow is a lover of sparkly flats, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund , and Convio.

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