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My remarks just made at WIPO today

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We now have global permissions for around 8,000 copyrighted books out of our 70,000. • We now have global permissions for around 8,000 copyrighted books out of our 70,000. • Compare that to Google Book Search, with more than 25,000 publishers signed up for their commercial program in a similar time period.

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How to Use Storytelling for Nonprofits to Tug Heartstrings and Raise Funds

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There are some universal elements to any compelling story, whether they’re in books, the news, articles, blogs, or movies. Once you understand these five elements, you’ll be able to pick them out in TV shows, movies, books, and news articles. A note about music: Do not use licensed music without permission.

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Choosing the Best CSR Software: A Guide for Smart Businesses

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That way, you’ll know exactly what you’re looking for before booking demos with vendors. Here’s a quick breakdown of common expenses: Subscription or License Fees: Many CSR solutions operate on a subscription or licensing model. What is Corporate Social Responsibility Software?

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Is Privacy for Everyone (Including Donors) Dead?

Bloomerang

Google, which is the most-used search engine globally, was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while both were Ph.D. At the time, search engines, which were not widely used, provided results based on how many times a search term appeared on a page. . students at Stanford University. Ashley Madison.

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The Participatory Museum Process Part 4: Adventures in Self-Publishing

Museum 2.0

While some aspects are quite technical and specific, it should be useful for anyone considering writing a book for a niche audience. I decided to self-publish The Participatory Museum for four reasons: OPENNESS: I wanted the flexibility to license and distribute the book using an open structure to promote sharing.

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Blogging for Writers

Have Fun - Do Good

I'm giving a talk about blogging at the meeting of the Marin Branch of the California Writers Club tomorrow at the Book Passage in Corte Madera. Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez Books: Dirty Girls Social Club, Playing with Boys, Make Him Look Good, Haters. Barbara Ehrenreich Books: 18! You can see them all here.

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Are They Listening Carefully or Not At All?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Listen Carefully Photo in Flickr CC "BY" license by Sookie. Allison Fine in her book Momentum notes: "Listening requires genuine interest in what that person is saying and a willingness to change as a result of what was said." Ego searches. Robin Good - Ego Searching. List of Ego Searching Tools.

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