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The Art of the Backchannel at Conferences: Tips, Reflections, and Resources

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mena got angry at the comments because they were not so civil - particularly those from Ben MetCalfe who Mena called out publically. I remember in 2005 the Global Voices Summit used IRC as a backchannel -- no so much for people in the room, but for remote participation. Warning she says the F-word on the clip.)

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The Tech That Will Change 2016

Tech Soup

The doll takes a child's words and sends them over the Internet to cloud based voice-recognition software that can create the perfect response. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted in June to expand the Universal Lifeline program to include broadband, following a public comment period. Children love it.

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Seven Ways Your Organization can Put Privacy Into Practice – and Why

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Like Mozilla, we believe the Web is a “shared public resource to be cared for, not a commodity to be sold.” From restricting wireless access points to encrypting data on your organization’s portable laptops, keeping a secure environment is an integral part of preventing data leakage and upholding your constituents’ trust. Limited data.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society - Untitled Article

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The Voices of Davos This meeting is all about conversations. I just want to share some of the voices I've heard so far this week. She also explained that the illiterate poor women she serves are more committed to literacy for their children than for themselves. These are based on my contemporaneous notes.