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Entrepreneurship and Internet Diplomacy in the Muslim and Arab World

Forum One

We are also engaging with the Government of Iraq through the development of new web portals that will assist with project management and connecting with citizens of the country. government, members of the diplomatic corps, successful business and civil society leaders, philanthropists, media professionals, academics, artists etc.

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Data, Data Everywhere: But How Does It Relate to You and Your Work?

Tech Soup

with geeks, artists, and civil society activists. One handy example is the mapping and visualization of the Iraq War Logs and most recently AV referendum results in the UK. This year’sconference, to be held in Berlin in July, promises to be both interesting and useful for those who want to learn more about open data issues.

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"It Is What It Is," and the Challenges of Dialogue-Focused Exhibits

Museum 2.0

Earlier this year, the New Museum and Creative Time commissioned a traveling piece by artist Jeremy Deller called "It Is What It Is: Conversations About Iraq." Why would I want to talk about Iraq on a visit to an art museum? Why would I want to talk about it with a stranger?

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Balancing People, Profit & Planet: An Interview with Reem Rahim of Numi Tea

Have Fun - Do Good

For a long time, in my family, we had discussed importing a dry desert line called "Numi", in Arabic, that we drank as kids in our native Iraq. I am an artist and I was getting my Masters of Fine Arts at the time from John F. Britt: Your training is as a fine artist. So, we joined forces, he with his tea knowledge and myself.

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Ask Britt: How can I combine the creative arts with social impact?

Have Fun - Do Good

Our web site serves as an international resource for anyone interested in the healing potential of art, especially environmentalists, social activists, artists, art professionals, health care practitioners, and those challenged by illness. Sales at the Market directly benefit artists and their families and help sustain communities worldwide."

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Alli Chagi-Starr, Art in Action/Ella Baker Center, Podcast Interview Transcription

Have Fun - Do Good

In addition to being an artist, performer and dancer, Alli is also a writer whose most recent piece can be found in the Code Pink anthology, Stop the Next War Now. He's an ex-Marine, has two sons in Iraq, is a arch Republican and right winger. One other challenge I wanted to share, let's see, what was it.

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Solutionary Women: Alli Chagi-Starr, Ilyse Hogue, Melinda Kramer and Reem Rahim

Have Fun - Do Good

Does anyone in the room identify as an artist, by any chance? I just want to dispel the myth that we are not activists and that we are not artists. I sort of started my journey wanting to be an artist, and my mother told me I was too smart for art. First of all, who identifies with the word "activism"? Can I just see?

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