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Using Twitter for a Global Conversation

Amy Sample Ward

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays.

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To Dubai on an Emirates Airbus 380

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I had been invited to attend the Global Agenda Council meeting organized by the World Economic Forum. Flying down the Persian Gulf, alongside Iran's coast, we arrived in Dubai. My current business trip started by heading for Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Great reads from around the web on June 16th

Amy Sample Ward

Social Networks Spread Iranian Defiance Online - NYTimes.com - Watching the #IranElection hashtag stream on Twitter, more and more videos on YouTube and the BBC, and the way citizens create and the global networks share updates about the reality of post-election mayhem in Iran has distracted me from work and ignited many conversations with friends (..)

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

sgEngage

In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., the #MeToo movement in Asia , reproductive rights activism in Honduras , and the ongoing fight for women’s equality in Iran.

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Changing the World: TechSoup's Newest Global Partner

Tech Soup

Ok, now add to the mix a liberal dose of several years of strong economic growth and modernization, a GDP ranked 17 th in the world, a youth population (12 to 24 year olds) representing a third of the total population, and a growing reputation as one of the most promising IT sectors globally, and do you know where that will land you?

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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There’s these kids sitting at the other lunch tables in our global cafeteria. But I think it’s also the road to really fully becoming global.” To be truthful, I’d rather hang out with you than just about anybody. And I think it’s good that we’re building such a fun, vibrant community…but not good enough. starts around 17:27).

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Mobile Citizen Journalism: The Phone As Global Equalizer « MobileBehavior

AFP Blog

Mobile Citizen Journalism: The Phone As Global Equalizer « MobileBehavior: "iran-mobile-citizenThe Iranian crisis put Twitter in the spotlight as an organizational tool showcasing how the online world could be used to communicate and unite people, despite government censorship.

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