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Bookshare without Borders: #2/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Ed is an expert on international digital publishing issues and Editor-in-Chief of Publishing Perspectives , the online journal of international publishing news and opinion that’s been called “the BBC of the book world.” Penguin Random House will therefore combine to create synergies overseas and deliver billions of dollars in annual sales.

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Second Life: Issue Awareness Raising Campaigns

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A Spain-based non-profit, their main goal is to create shelters and foster homes for poor children and elderly people. So, here we have three different approaches to raising awareness about issues in virtual worlds by activists? They have sponsored 296 foster homes housing 2,300 children! Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.

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Why Do You, or Don't You Eat Meat?

Have Fun - Do Good

For example, when we went to Spain last fall , I ate more meat and cheese than I've probably eaten in my life. I know that talking about eating, or not eating meat can be a hot button issue for people. And then, I'll read a book, or see a movie that reminds me of why I need to try harder not to eat animal products.

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Interview: Ricard Espelt on Copons 2.0

Amy Sample Ward

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Ricard Espelt to learn more about the various projects he’s working on in Spain leveraging new technologies for public engagement, government transparency and community building. Learn more in the interview below. Councilman and Economic Development of New Technologies and Communication.

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So you want a career in the nonprofit sector?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Earlier this week, I attended SXSW in Austin, Texas and met many interesting people and connected with old friends, including BlogHer colleagues CE's Queen of Spain , Liz Perry , and Virginia DeBolt. In addition, there are several awesome bloghers that write about careers and leadership issues in the nonprofit sector that you should follow.

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Social Networks in Small Places

NTEN

Transportation is an issue and social media helps overcome that. Through Facebook, the ILRCSF connected with a like organization in Spain, and now the two organizations share resource sheets, expanding the reach of their program work. These tools help us stay connected to them."

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It's ok to be wrong sometimes

Connection Cafe

Perhaps you are like me and are wondering if the Paul the oracle octopus will be right on his prediction for Spain to win the World Cup. • Technology changes, housefiles change, hot button issues change. What I am often afraid to admit is when I am wrong - just ask my friends and family. He’s been right on so far.

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