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Second Life Community Convention: Nonprofit Track and Links

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I'm in Chicago in spirit. Just found the detailed post of links for the SLCC Nonprofit and Education tracks.

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Live Blog Post from MacArthur Foundation: Virtual World Event on Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. Fanton: "Our first instinct was to create an island and a replica of our office building in Chicago and announce ourselves. We hope that when we enter Second life we can connect and empower.

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MacArthur Foundation Digital Learning Briefing

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But wait a second, I could attempt to live blog remotely. because the session will take place in Second Life and will also be webcasted. Second Life: NMC Campus Amphitheater (number 5 on the map) (see picture of me above) (NOTE: Please join "NMC Guests" group for access to Amphitheater).

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NpTech Tag Summary: Free Ranger Rick, Green Geekery, and Blog Day is Next Week!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Second Life Community Convention is taking place this weekend in Chicago. Lots of pointers to resources like Expert Voter which is similar to what you now see on YouChoose , it organizes the candidate youtube videos by issue. All the candidates. There's a nonprofit track.

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Construction Site Porn

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I remember reading a news article a few years ago about a major construction project in downtown Chicago. I was reminded of this pleasure last night, when I came home to a group of Second Life builders working in our living room. under construction Originally uploaded by backward square leg. Someone (the construction company?

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