Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 17, 2014
For on January 17, 1984, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that consumers could tape their favorite TV shows and watch them later without the copyright holder’s consent. 417 (1984), also known as the “ Betamax case ”, is a landmark copyright precedent that has had enormous implications for the media economy. of America v.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 10, 2021
More nonprofits are beginning to see the immense value of the Google Ad Grants and have acquired it for themselves. If you’ve managed to get the grant for your organization, you deserve a hearty congratulations. However, as many nonprofit professionals know, acquiring the grant is only the beginning. Plan Your Ads.
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Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Technology in the Arts recently released an excellent report on copyright law. PICT was in an uncomfortable middle ground: the company used union artists and performed copyrighted works, but lacked the Met's clout. I find the three companies' stories interesting.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JUNE 12, 2014
HathiTrust, a unanimous three-judge panel concluded that digitizing books in order to enhance research and provide access to individuals with print disabilities is lawful on the grounds of fair use —that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work ( Section 107 of the U.S.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
JANUARY 5, 2015
What is it like for a nonprofit to have a successful, lasting partnership with a private philanthropic foundation? This first grant allowed us to pilot a Bookshare outreach project in the New York metro area, with a de facto focus on senior citizens with vision loss. This pilot paved the way for our work in the education field.
NTEN
MARCH 24, 2011
Nonprofits that want to connect with their constituents are almost obliged to participate on these networks. Yet, while the social networks hold tremendous benefit for nonprofits that successfully engage their stakeholders, there are also dangers. All in all, your nonprofit's content is not safe on these networks.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
In fact, we’re doing so well in that respect that I get to engage more and more in new opportunities to advance our nonprofit mission—but less in writing my updates. million grant from the U.S. In all seriousness, 2013 has been an incredibly busy and productive year for us. As a result, my job as an engineer for good is a blast.
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