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Benetech, Bookshare and Google Summer of Code

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Integrate Social Network sharing Social Networks have become one of the very popular trends in the modern society. So why not give Go Read some space in social networks? Users can share interesting books on social networks.

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FreshBrain

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Their website, freshBrain.org , provides a social networking based platform where teens can innovate, create and share using a variety of technologies. Skills around technology, creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration.

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Silicon Valley’s Developing Conscience: It’s Called Apple

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Whatever the power of search engines or social networks, it’s really the smartphone that is the most incredible tool for tracking our every move and activity. Forcing tech companies to weaken their products through compelling the creation of backdoors would be a massive step backwards.

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Seeing Beyond Sight Salon

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEEING BEYOND SALON: An evening of social-networking, creativity & big-picture thinking Thurs, May 17, 111 Minna Gallery | $10 | for tickets go to: www.seeingbeyondsight.org/salon Only $5 in advance with special coupon for Lighthouse for the Blind friends (use coupon: “lighthouse” AFTER entering credit card info) [5:30pm] Social networking with (..)

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My Benetech

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I think of it as being similar to the social networking sites (like FaceBook or LinkedIn) where people have more control on what information gets shared with whom. We've partnered with the folks from Papilia to provide user-customization of the information they receive from us.

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Bookshare en Puerto Rico

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The significant keynote speaker was a visually impaired man named Manolo who works for the University of Puerto Rico and leads a social network which spans across all nations where Spanish is spoken. His message was centered around social progression and the positive and pervasive role of technology in the inclusion movement.

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Benetech’s Framework for Developing New Social Enterprises

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We see tremendous innovations in social enterprise, but these are merely part of larger, global changes in the ways in which society organizes itself to create public goods. We’re learning new ways to create and sustain social value.

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