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FBI director: TikTok could be China's best espionage tool

TechSpot

These, in brief, are the concerns expressed by FBI director Christopher Wray while attending an event at the University of Michigan's Gerald R. TikTok is a formidable tool for espionage and mass control, and the Chinese communist dictatorship could do whatever they want with it. Ford School of Public Policy.

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Missouri voters backed stronger wage and sick leave laws—and then state Republicans repealed them

Fast Company Tech

In recent years, voters in Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska overwhelmingly backed higher state minimum wages and guaranteed paid sick leave at the polls. Nebraskans really care about their neighbors, Jo Giles, executive director of the Womens Fund of Omaha, said of the support both measures received. Residents votes should be honored.

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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

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We were reminded of this recently when we spoke with Robin Lydic, the director of animal care at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan , home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter. . In addition to individual adoptions, the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan also partners with community organizations to provide service animals.

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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

Fast Company Tech

This might include joining a nonprofit board of directors , volunteering more hours, or taking on a volunteer leadership role. Seoyoun Kim is an associate adjunct of sociology at the University of Michigan. And consider a more extensive level of commitment to organizations or causes you care deeply about. Read the original article.

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Cloud for Good Partners with Western Michigan University for Salesforce Apprenticeship Program

Cloud 4 Good

March 11, 2022 [Asheville, NC] – Today Cloud for Good announced Western Michigan University (WMU) as the latest higher education institution partner for the Talent for Good apprenticeship program. Cloud for Good is proud to welcome Western Michigan University as a Talent for Good partner,” said Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt. “WMU

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Case Study: NPower Michigan and Board Collaboration Tools

NTEN

By Chris Bernard, Idealware When [NTEN Member] Andy Wolber worked for NPower Michigan—first as a consultant, then later as executive director—the organization had a geographically spread-out board of 10-15 members. They were relatively tech-savvy,” he said. More so than most, but a mix, definitely.”

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The Power of Place: The @home Campaign

NTEN

Executive Director, Executive Producer. Whether he’s under a bridge in New Mexico or speaking with residents in a tent city in Michigan, Mark is using his smartphone to check in, to tweet a person’s story, or to post a raw video on his website. Danny Alpert. Kindling Group and See3 Communications.