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Science Technology and Society Forum in Kyoto

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I'm in Kyoto, Japan for the STS forum, an incredible gathering of top scientists and policy leaders from around the world. The event is the brainchild of Koji Omi, former Finance Minister of Japan. Of all the discussions I heard, the ones on climate change were the most exciting and compelling.

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Research Friday: Generosity Expanded: The Impact!

ASU Lodestar Center

This level of increased global philanthropy is worth a further look. The Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Prosperity recently published its Annual Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances for 2010 and reported “financial flows to the developing world from the United States increased notably in 2010 to $326.4

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Interviews with 69 Changemakers: 6th Anniversary of the Big Vision Podcast

Have Fun - Do Good

Please note that because the conversations take place over six years, some people's work and lives have changed. Organizer, Bakesale for Japan listen Naomi Natale, Founding Artist, One Million Bones listen Halle Butvin, Founder and Director, One Mango Tree listen Carinne Brody, Doctoral Candidate in Public Health at UC Berkeley.

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Nonprofits Live: Gaming Recap

Tech Soup

Our featured gaming experts were: Michelle Byrd, co-president of Games for Change. Benjamin Stokes , co-founder of Games for Change and now independent researcher and strategist. Barry Joseph, Online Leadership Director at Global Kids. Planning Your Game. Collaboration and Epic Wins. The Cost of Development.

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Cloud Computing Worldwide

Tech Soup

All this month, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Week 2: How Cloud Computing Changes Organizations. Can Cloud Computing Change Organizational Boundaries? Some people say that cloud computing can radically change how organizations work and collaborate.

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Cloud Computing Worldwide

Tech Soup

All this month, join TechSoup.org and the TechSoup Global Network for our Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign. Week 2: How Cloud Computing Changes Organizations. Can Cloud Computing Change Organizational Boundaries? Some people say that cloud computing can radically change how organizations work and collaborate.

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Using Social Media Internationally: How Not To Get Lost in Translation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here’s some good tips when your network is global. Hands up who’s got a Twitter follower from Japan? Trends in technology change quickly. Note from Beth: Social networks allow to connect with people from outside of our community and it is easy to have your conversation get lost in translation. Probably not. Be relevant.