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Live demos test effectiveness of Revolutionary War weapons

Ars Technica

The documentary examines the firing range and accuracy of Brown Bess muskets and long rifles used by both the British and the Continental Army during the Battles of Lexington and Concord ; the effectiveness of Native American tomahawks for close combat (no, they were usually not thrown as depicted in so many popular films, but there are modern throwing (..)

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‘2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report’ Reveals Most Effective Campaigns

NonProfit PRO

The "2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report" unveiled a shift toward trust-driven, community-focused philanthropy in checkout fundraising.

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Future-Proof Your Organization with Effective Budget Scenarios

sgEngage

Tools to Create Budget Scenarios There are a couple of tools you can use to create and effectively manage budget scenarios. Effective budgeting tools also allow for simplified sharing and collaboration. The post Future-Proof Your Organization with Effective Budget Scenarios first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog by Blackbaud.

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Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect

Engadget

Microsoft just increased all Xbox prices: Grab one before the hikes go into effect Microsoft Gaming is about to get a lot more expensive at least for Xbox fans. The current Xbox platform is effectively five years old, with the leaked mid-gen "Brooklin" refresh seemingly canceled.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale.

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Nintendo says the Switch 2 Joy-Cons don't have Hall effect thumbsticks for reducing stick drift

Engadget

For one thing, Nate Bihldorff, Senior Vice President of Product Development & Publishing at Nintendo of America, told Nintendo Life that the console's Joy-Con 2 controllers do not use Hall effect tech. They're not Hall effect sticks, but they feel really good." The company is referring to them as "smooth-gliding sticks."

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Giving ADHD Drugs to Kids Has a Long-Term Side Effect That Might Change Their Minds About Taking It

Futurism

As wildly overinvolved parents shell out to give their kids growth hormones to make them taller, some research suggests that putting them on drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have the opposite effect. And even on top of that, the "height suppression" side effect was also enough to give the researchers pause.

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose.

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The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Register today to uncover the behavioral insights that will transform your donor engagement strategy!

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Leveraging Technology 🌐 Explore how to effectively use technology as an accelerant for your recurring giving program, while ensuring it complements rather than overshadows the human elements of donor engagement.