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Great reads from around the web on April 8th

Amy Sample Ward

government is working on a new warning system to replace their oft criticized five-color coded terror index, and according to a new document obtained by The Associated Press, they're turning to Facebook and Twitter." What is this new network-centric world? What does it mean for community change?"

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Cool App Roundup: Disaster and Emergency Edition

Tech Soup

The notification app J-ResQ was developed in response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. For more innovative and engaging ways to use technology for disaster relief, check out NetSquared's tips on Mobilizing Online Communities in the Face of Disaster and the value of crowdsourcing for nonprofits. Notifying Family and Friends.

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Cloud Computing Worldwide

Tech Soup

A View of the Cloud from the NetSquared Community Even among technologically inclined people, there's sometimes a reluctance to move to the cloud. Security in the Cloud Security is one of the largest concerns when considering a move of a system or application to the Internet. But maybe that's not a bad thing.

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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013

Tech Soup

The Hacker Helper project is closely aligned with our NetSquared vision of bringing communities together to solve social problems – including nonprofits, beneficiaries, activists, technologists, concerned citizens. mobile payment system in Kenya that allows people there to text each other money. Sending Money By Email.

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Supporting Nonprofit Tech Educators Across the Globe

Tech Soup

But first I'm going to show off on behalf of our NetSquared organizers. The NetSquared organizers' events help TechSoup deliver on our shared mission of ensuring that civil society has the tools and skills necessary to use technology effectively. But I'm not the only one singing the praises of the NetSquared organizers.