InfoWorld

MARCH 14, 2024

Frank Crane wasn’t talking about open source when he famously said, “You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you will live in torment if you don’t trust enough.” Every study I see suggests that between 90% and 98% of the world’s software is open source. To read this article in full, please click here

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Mashable Tech

APRIL 1, 2025

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Engadget

MARCH 25, 2025

Ofcom is opening a consultation period with stakeholders from now to May 20. Depending on the feedback it receives, it could begin authorizing direct-to-device calls later this year. The iPhone 14 series was the first standard handset to offer direct-to-satellite emergency messaging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You need to capture their attention to even have a chance at getting your email opened. We’ve all gotten these emails that when you open them they say “Hi [First Name]” or if the organization does not have your name it default to “Hi Friend.” Sending emails at optimal times can increase the probability of email opens.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 21, 2024

According to author Penelope Burk, over-solicitation is the number one reason donors give for not making a repeat donation. Pro-tip: Adding your donor’s name to the email subject line can really boost email open rates. Open up your email program. Look at the open rate for the last email you sent. So use their first name!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Transparency about programmatic approach, results, governance, and finances are just a few ways a nonprofit can be open about its work, and this openness must start with the board. Transparency is an essential quality for a nonprofit. Plus, think of the potential trees saved! FULL BIO ].

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Allen Institute for AI (AI2) aims to reverse this trend with a new, huge text dataset that’s free to use and open to inspection. Dolma, as the dataset is called, is intended to be the basis for the research group’s planned open language model, or OLMo (Dolma is short for “Data to feed OLMo’s Appetite).

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

We have a very low level of public awareness of a dust storm and what damage it can cause, said Daniel Tong, an associate professor of atmospheric chemistry at George Mason University who is among the authors of a 2023 paper on dust storm deaths. Louis and Springfield, Illinois, in 2023 led to a fatal pileup involving dozens of vehicles.

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TechNode

MARCH 17, 2025

Details: Li Auto has been working with a group of high-quality and experienced authorized dealers in Central Asia, the Asia-Pacific region, and several other markets and will increase its investments in Latin America and Europe, according to Li.

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Google Research AI blog

MAY 16, 2023

Dynamic planning, namely the capability to look ahead and replan based on the flow of the conversation, is an essential ingredient for the making of engaging conversations with the deeper, open-ended interactions that users expect. First, the RL-based assistant ends 20% more turns in questions, prompting the user to choose additional content.

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Futurism

MARCH 8, 2025

Though the nature of her alleged death-faking scheme is unclear, Ziz was nevertheless considered dead by her family, who published an obituary for her in her hometown newspaper in Alaska.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These author-organized events really do drop the price of e-books to absolutely nothing. Shop Stuff Your Kindle Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle (16GB) + 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited $109.99 Stuff Your Kindle Day provides an unbeatable opportunity to stock up on hundreds of books without spending anything.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The authors have obtained internal company emails in which Meta employees openly discussed "torrenting" well-known archives of pirated content to train more powerful AI models. The lawsuit filed by Sarah Silverman, Richard Kadrey, and other writers and rights holders against Meta may be entering its most critical phase. Read Entire Article

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

A recent open letter from the Authors Guild signed by more than 8,500 writers, including Margaret Atwood, […] As tech companies begin to monetize generative AI, the creators on whose work it is trained are asking for their fair share. But so far no one can agree on whether or how much artists should be paid.

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Tableau

JUNE 12, 2023

Britt Staniar Senior Community Program Manager, Recognition Programs Ateken Abla June 12, 2023 - 10:41pm June 14, 2023 Nominations and applications for the 2023 Tableau Ambassador Program are now open. Nominations will be open from June 14, 2023, through July 14, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Ready to submit a name?

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 18, 2025

Some may require users to use a CVV to authorize a purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Visa Add a Visa gift card to your Amazon account Learn More There are a few caveats to consider when using a Visa gift card on Amazon. First, not all Visa gift cards may work as debit or credit cards on Amazon.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

or to emergency year-end campaigns that tell donors you need to raise X number of dollars just to keep the doors open next year. In the meantime, be sure to check out some of these great strategy tips from other non-profit consultants and authors: Increase Your Year-End Fundraising with this Simple Strategy – by Gail Perry.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A week later, follow up with another e-mail to all of those on your list who did not open the first e-mail (this is possible with e-mail list servers such as Constant Contact or AWeber). Photo Credit: Andiona The post Making the Most of Year End Fundraising Appeals first appeared on The Fundraising Authority.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has no governing body. About the Author. Creating a 3D avatar or a Snapchat lens that raises awareness for the nonprofit’s cause stem from technology that AR and the Metaverse were built on.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. When their emails are met with silence, it signals that their time, effort, and contributions aren’t valued and appreciated.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

GivingTuesday is the day of the year where you find people of all ages and all demographics opening their hearts and their wallets to donate to causes and organizations that are important to them or to find new initiatives to support. According to Celeste Flores, director of the U.S.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Leaders must also learn that having formal authority through your organizational status will not earn you trust and respect from their staff. Think about using the 50% rule, which is to make sure that on average half of your board meetings are open engaging discussions about key strategic issues.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2023

In the air again : The Federal Aviation Authority is probably breathing a sigh of relief after returning to normal operations earlier this morning. Image Credits: Mary Ne (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Benefits include no “unavailable” windows and an unlimited number of messages. How much would you pay for it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2022

not clicking, opening, or otherwise engaging with your content) for a year or more, it’s time to remove them. About the Author. By having a strong reputation, your emails are given the green light to land into inboxes. If an email address has been inactive (i.e., The same goes for email addresses that have bounced 2-3 times.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2022

Jim Collins , the author of several of my favorite business books ( Built to Last and Good to Great ), got to know Admiral Stockdale at Stanford University many years ago. Admiral Stockdale’s time at the POW camp was bleak, miserable and seemingly endless. Professor Collins has written extensively about what he calls The Stockdale Paradox. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The possibilities are wide open. Mastercard is investing in startups that will further digitalize money, Visa now offers a card that earns Bitcoin Rewards , and Walmart is opening Bitcoin kiosks. About the Author. The most devout may even be eager to experiment with implanted hardware. The Metaverse for Nonprofits.

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.orgSource

MARCH 4, 2024

Actually, the process is based on three decades of research conducted by authors Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. Before their book was published in 2005, the authors “studied over 150 strategic moves spanning more than 30 industries over 100 years.” The authors use Cirque du Soleil to illustrate this idea.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 8, 2020

But where can you find a steady stream of new prospects year in, year out, who are at least open to hearing about your mission? Later, as part of your stewardship process , you should ask them to open up their own rolodex to help you find new donors for your non-profit. Think In Terms of “Two Asks”. Think Like a Salesperson.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2022

Second, the art auction ran for several weeks, meaning that the window to support the organization stayed open longer than a single evening, potentially attracting more bidders. . About the Author. Finally, the in-person events were held onsite at various locations with small guest lists. Alyson Landers on behalf Network for Good.

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TechSpot

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Apple continues to fight the UK Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) efforts to regulate the iOS web browser market. The iPhone maker responded to the agency's proposed remedies with the usual claims concerning security and user comfort. Read Entire Article

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Susan Andrews , HR consultant, KIS Finance Engage in open conversations As a founder, I believe that keeping overqualified employees engaged goes beyond simply assigning more work. This is why open, ongoing conversations between leadership and employees are essential. Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 3, 2025

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Related Articles from The Fundraising Authority: The Four Key Fundraising Roles of Your Board of Directors. Sign up for The Fundraising Authority Newsletter , and get your free copy of How to Hold Great Fundraising Events: A Step by Step Guide. Photo Credit: Matthew Kenwrick. Can Stronger Systems Make You a Better Fundraiser?

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

There's a great selection of indie horror e-books on offer as part of the Indie Author Spring Spectacular. Shop Stuff Your Kindle Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle (16GB) + 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited $109.99 These books are available for free or at a heavily discounted price on the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

jobs, [the] majority of them have considered how that position or that job can help them with their student loan debt, says the reports author and MissionSquares head of research, Zhikun Liu. When they choose to accept.

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Engadget

MARCH 31, 2025

And if you're helping someone else delete their account for example, if you're an authorized agent Amazon recommends contacting it via email with legal proof of authorization under your state's privacy laws. This article originally appeared on Engadget at [link]

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