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The Davos Blur

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I spend time desperately trying to capture some of these insights myself, or give someone an action item (send me an email on that and I’ll do it). Every table conversation brings a new perspective and a new idea: whether it’s new knowledge, a great contact or a new extension to the idea under discussion. Today was an example of this.

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Take Command -- How To Be A First Responder In Business (Interview With Author Jake Wood)

Eric Jacobsen Blog

While most of our jobs don''t involve leading a tour of Marines through an ambush, or rushing into a relief zone just decimated by a hurricane, in today''s fast-paced, hyper-competitive business environment, we are ALL on the front lines, says Wood. And we can all benefit from a strategic way to approach problems and decisions," he adds.

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NetSquared: In the Beginning

Tech Soup

The Iraq War was raging. Pope John Paul II died, and Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. 'Net2 in Action' highlights more than 30 real-life examples of nonprofits using this new breed of Web-based technologies to tackle issues such as reaching and mobilizing constituencies. " The year was 2005.

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Alli Chagi-Starr, Art in Action/Ella Baker Center, Podcast Interview Transcription

Have Fun - Do Good

Alli is also the co-founder of Art and Revolution, and founder of Art in Action , Dancers without Borders, and the Radical Performance Fest. He came and talked about affirmative action, we became friends at that point, and started to learn about the different work that we were each doing.

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