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Guam and the Consortium

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Japan is the biggest source of tourists for Guam, with growing numbers from other Asian nations like South Korea. The native people of Guam are called Chamorros, and the language is resurgent. It's actually hard to get local cuisine in the restaurants, far easier to get Japanese food. The presence is growing: the U.S.

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QuickBooks Keeps Kantorei Singing

Tech Soup

They also learn theory, ear training, foreign language skills, and the study of music within a social context. Receiving donated technology and software through TechSoup allows Kantorei to spend more time planning performances for the choir, both locally and abroad.

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Dancefloor and Balcony: What I learned about emergent online collaboration from Eugene Eric Kim

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The focus of Eugene's work with this network was to better understand its community, the most promising group practices, and have an open discussion that would facilitate learning and interaction among these leaders who were miles apart, spoke different languages, and had Internet access challenges. 1) Everybody is People.

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Expanding Access to Black History

Forum One

On the theme of “The Triumphs and Challenges of Black Education”, Forum One worked with NMAAHC to create a unique virtual experience that allowed participants to feel like they were there in person as they enjoyed a locally-prepared meal out of the comfort of their home. Museum Helps Americans Discuss Race” ~ U.S.

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What is your 15SecondPitch? An Interview with Laura Allen

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We sat down at a local Starbuck???s s pitch: My name is Mara Sanchez and I am a Singer/Songwriter specializing in creating songs in 3 different languages. I am great at what I do because I have toured and performed in Europe and Japan and have shared the spotlight with Stevie Wonder.

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[VIDEO] Using WhatsApp to Increase Engagement with Multicultural Communities

Bloomerang

So people that speak multiple languages or that live in different countries that have different ways of communicating and of seeing the world. So WhatsApp is available in multiple languages. So you can download the app in any language almost. The second step is talk to people in their language. for a while.

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Jennifer Lee, Right-Brain Business Plan: How I Have Fun, Do Good

Have Fun - Do Good

Jennifer Lee, Right-Brain Business Plan: How I Have Fun, Do Good Since 2005 I’ve volunteered off and on at a local non-profit called C.E.O. The women are from all over the world and each faces various challenges like language barriers, cultural differences, being a single parent, and more, yet they continue preserve toward their dreams.

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