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Two Leaders Join Benetech’s Senior Team!

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

She was the Assistant Director of Communications at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and then head of media for Foreign Affairs magazine in New York. When connecting with reporters, she draws heavily on her own experience working in the newsroom for leading PBS news programs.

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Bookshare without Borders: #2/3

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Globalization and the digital transformation of the book industry also stand behind the recent big news in the publishing world about the mega-merger of Penguin and Random House , says Ed Nawotka. Special thanks go to Charles Coward and Xavier Domènech of the Barcelona law firm Uría Menéndez.

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AI for Nonprofits and Social Good: Link Roundup

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Charity Digital News published this interview with Rob Leyland, Innovation Manager, about their recent efforts. NPR interviewed ethics expert Mason Marks, a medical doctor and research fellow at Yale and NYU law schools, and recently wrote about Facebook’s system, to discuss the ethical and privacy concerns. Wired Magazine.

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What the Creative in 'Creative Commons' Really Means - News and Analysis by PC Magazine

AFP Blog

What the Creative in 'Creative Commons' Really Means - News and Analysis by PC Magazine: "It gives creators who never went to law school the vocabulary they need to work through the copyright system,' says Vaidhyanathan. 'It It lets creators understand that copyright is not one right; it's a bundle of rights.

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Biker Philanthropy: TechSoup Revs Up Donated Computer Programs for Kids

Tech Soup

"There's a mystique behind us, but 99 percent of us are people you wouldn't expect, like a lawyer sitting next you – 99 percent of bikers are law-abiding citizens. Back in my 20s, I was a law enforcement officer. Greg Reaster was has received the Bay News 9 "Everyday Hero Award" twice. Petersburg.

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Using SMS in the Field

NTEN

Our campaign managers in the field have been experimenting with using SMS to reach target audiences to spread news and information, campaign messages, and news about campaign activities. This campaign needs to communicate details about all hunting laws, most of which are completely unknown to the average person.

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How Drones Are Being Used to Benefit Humankind

Tech Soup

law enforcement agencies have been expanding their use of surveillance drones. It could produce up to 100,000 new jobs and add $82 billion in economic activity in the next 10 years. The good news is that we'll be better fed and have more options in disaster situations. The FBI and other U.S. Additional Resources.

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