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NpTech Summary: VTvigils Online, Netsquared Announces 21 Featured Projects, and Happiness Hacking

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Social Media and Nonprofits Anshe Chung Studios in China has been quietly building a Second Life space, managed by TechSoup, for non-profits. However, some nonprofits feel that Second Life is a waste of time and resources. Soon this empty space will start to bustle with Linden citizens for Social Good.

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Day 1: Connecting Up Conference: Brisbane, Australia

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Disaster Relief: Described their efforts for Tsunami and Katrina and mentioned efforts for Burma and China. They will be using Skype, Second Life, Facebook, and MySpace. Why it works: conversation, authentic, story, translates into action -- how do I let go and let my supporters take hole of my messaging. What is the first step?