Nine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of…
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Create a Setting and Connect With Emotions
chrisbrogan.com13 May 2012 | 10:26 pmI recently moved the delivery time of my beloved newsletter to be Sunday morning (well, that’s when it launches here, though my New Zealander and Australian friends all get it on Monday). In the process, I talked to people about sharing this information over breakfast, and with a “second cup of coffee” sometimes. I basically set a scene in the reader’s head that we were having a personal chat over breakfast. Ask yourself this: in trying to reach others for whatever your goal may be, is it facts or emotions that will win them over? Which do you think plays the bigger… -
The Facebook IPO Timeline
Mashable!16 May 2012 | 12:32 pmIf the Facebook IPO were a real person, we certainly wouldn’t blame it for posting braggy status updates. This infographic, created by our friends at mbaonline.com, imagines the road leading up to the decade’s most-anticipated initial public offering, as if it were documented on its own Facebook Timeline. As a Facebook user, give yourself a pat on the back for helping the company make it this far. You are one of 900 million, and you spend an average of 20 minutes per day surfing the network. That means Facebook’s usership logs 16,000 years of combined time on the platform… -
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an example of the usefulness of bittorrent for entirely legal purposes
WWdN: In Exile14 May 2012 | 8:46 amI frequently find myself in an unpopular position in the entertainment industry: I believe in network neutrality, I don't believe that piracy is the end of the world as we know it (I particularly don't believe that a download or file shared automatically equals a lost sale*) and I don't believe in crippling the Internet to protect a business model that desperately needs to change. One of the things that drives me crazy is the belief in Hollywood that bittorrent exists solely for stealing things. Efforts to explain that this is not necessarily true are often met with hands clamped tightly over…
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Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmNine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. “I think it’s important to point out that in the past when climates have changed—between glacial and interglacial periods when species ranges contracted and expanded—the landscape wasn’t covered with agricultural fields, four-lane highways and parking lots, so species could move much more freely across the landscape,” says Joshua Lawler, associate professor of environmental and forest sciences at University of… -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWhen considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. "In evaluating health risk," the University of Washington researchers conclude, "season-specific targets for Vitamin D blood concentration may be more appropriate than a static target when evaluating patients health risk." Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The (not so correct) anatomy of sea life
16 May 2012 | 11:52 amMarine biology, scharine schiology. Pleated Jeans skips scientific facts for its series of sea life diagrams. Via Pleated Jeans. (H/T @laughingsquid) Laughing is good for you. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
The mechanics of eclipses [infographic]
16 May 2012 | 9:11 amWhen the moon passes in front of sun, as viewed from Earth, the eclipse that occurs is visible from a narrow path on Earth that corresponds to the location of the moon's shadow. During a total solar eclipse, this path is known as the path of totality. WARNING: Never look directly at the sun during an eclipse with a telescope or your unaided eye. Severe eye damage can result and scientists use special filters to safely view the sun. Via Space. The view from space. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Clean air improves heart health, Olympics show
16 May 2012 | 8:39 amUsing the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a lab, researchers found evidence that even short-term reduction in air pollution exposure improves a person’s cardiovascular health. “Beijing is one of the most polluted cities in the world, and the Chinese government had proposed to reduce pollution levels to be comparable to other Olympic host cities,” says USC Professor Junfeng (Jim) Zhang. “We wanted to take advantage of such a huge intervention and look at what happens to people biologically.” Full story at Futurity. More research news from top universities. Permalink |…
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Create a Setting and Connect With Emotions
13 May 2012 | 10:26 pmI recently moved the delivery time of my beloved newsletter to be Sunday morning (well, that’s when it launches here, though my New Zealander and Australian friends all get it on Monday). In the process, I talked to people about sharing this information over breakfast, and with a “second cup of coffee” sometimes. I basically set a scene in the reader’s head that we were having a personal chat over breakfast. Ask yourself this: in trying to reach others for whatever your goal may be, is it facts or emotions that will win them over? Which do you think plays the bigger… -
Nobody Reads Agency Blogs- Or Why You Need Skin in the Game
7 May 2012 | 6:57 amThanks to Jason Falls, I just read this post about how many marketing agencies are closing down their blogs and tweeting and Facebooking instead. “Nobody reads agency blogs, and there are so many out there it’s impossible for people to keep up anyway,” said Sam Weston, director of communications at digital agency Huge. Nobody Reads ANY Blogs- If They’re Boring I’ll tell you without even having to look why nobody reads a blog: because it’s boring. Because it’s poorly written. Because it’s utterly self-referential. Nobody has time to read junk. Why would you? -
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5 May 2012 | 9:43 amI was at a live performance the other night where Jacq sang and played with Girish, and I had a great conversation with Reggie, the drummer for the night. (I am SO sorry that I don’t know your last name, Reggie.) We talked about the fact that his typical drum kit for events is usually like 30 or so pieces, but that he decided to go minimal for the event. He had a kick drum, a snare, a tom, two cymbals, and a cowbell. What Reggie said was something like this, “I really enjoy this, because it means I really have to use what I have to get the expression I’m aiming for. I… -
Pattern Break
2 May 2012 | 9:17 pmWhen you wake up in the morning, you check your emails, probably from your phone. First thing. Yes? Why? There’s no good answer to why. Even brain surgeons can wait until they’ve done other things before checking in on the world outside of your immediate proximity. So why do you do it? Because it’s a habit, a pattern. Do you read the top tech and marketing blogs? Why? Why do you read this blog? Because you’re subscribed? Are you getting something from it? If no, then why are you still doing it? Twitter and Facebook are hugely pattern-driven. They thrive off the same… -
Where Should You Put Your Content?
30 Apr 2012 | 7:44 amI’ve been asked by subscribers of my personal newsletter how I decide what goes on my blog and what goes into my newsletter. I think the answer differs depending on your strategy, but I’m more than happy to tell you how I view it. I put information that sells on my blog, and information that nurtures in my newsletter. Information that Sells My job, because people seem confused these days as to what exactly it is I do or am selling, is to help mid-sized to larger companies build business (revenue and growth) by improving their use of the human digital channel (social media, email…
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The Facebook IPO Timeline
16 May 2012 | 12:32 pmIf the Facebook IPO were a real person, we certainly wouldn’t blame it for posting braggy status updates. This infographic, created by our friends at mbaonline.com, imagines the road leading up to the decade’s most-anticipated initial public offering, as if it were documented on its own Facebook Timeline. As a Facebook user, give yourself a pat on the back for helping the company make it this far. You are one of 900 million, and you spend an average of 20 minutes per day surfing the network. That means Facebook’s usership logs 16,000 years of combined time on the platform… -
Facebook Fans Get to Pick Bonus Levels in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD’
16 May 2012 | 12:06 pmActivision is polling fans via Facebook on which levels will be included as additional downloadable content on Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD is a rebuilt version of the classic games. It features seven levels from the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, released in 1999, and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, which came out in 2000. Players will be able to skate all over classic levels such as “Warehouse” and “Mall” that have been rebuilt using the old maps. Starting Wednesday afternoon, fans will be asked to pick which of their favorite Tony… -
Facebook IPO Gets a Boost: 84 Million More Shares For Sale
16 May 2012 | 11:15 amJust days away from launch, Facebook is continuing to make last-minute changes in its IPO plans. On Wednesday, Facebook announced that an extra 84 million shares will be added to its stock pool for sale. The extra shares will come entirely from insiders and early investors, according to the Associated Press. Facebook and its current stockholders will offer more than 421 million shares in the IPO. The company has raised the price range of its stocks to $34 to $38, up from $28 to $35. If the shares trade on the higher end, Facebook could raise $16 billion when it goes public. Some of the early… -
18 Mashable Family Photos
16 May 2012 | 10:47 amWhat does a family portrait look like when it represents a community of millions of people? For our photo challenge this week, Mashable readers sent us their photos, helping us to create a family portrait of our community. This past Sunday was Mother’s Day in the U.S. Sons and daughters found time to pick up the phone and call their moms, and many families enjoyed the day together. In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked you to show us a photo that represents family to you. At Mashable, we loved seeing your photos of family outings, newborn family members and canine best friends. -
Behind the Launch: A Promising, Yet Controversial Job Candidate
16 May 2012 | 10:31 amDiscuss the show on Twitter: #BehindTheLaunch In Mashable‘s new video series, Behind the Launch, we’re taking cameras behind the scenes at Vungle, an in-app video advertising startup. Last week, we met the the founders and saw them bring on Colin Behr to head up business development. This week, they courted big-name startup investors, such as 500 Startups‘ Dave McClure, DFJ Esprit‘s Krishna Visvanathan and AOL Ventures‘ Adam Smith. But Vungle needs to focus more on the core — developing the product instead of fleshing out press releases and a website…
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STAND TALL, LLABELLI, WALES
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16 May 2012 | 12:24 pmPrison warns convict over fart 'attacks' (Thanks to Joe in Japan)
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an example of the usefulness of bittorrent for entirely legal purposes
14 May 2012 | 8:46 amI frequently find myself in an unpopular position in the entertainment industry: I believe in network neutrality, I don't believe that piracy is the end of the world as we know it (I particularly don't believe that a download or file shared automatically equals a lost sale*) and I don't believe in crippling the Internet to protect a business model that desperately needs to change. One of the things that drives me crazy is the belief in Hollywood that bittorrent exists solely for stealing things. Efforts to explain that this is not necessarily true are often met with hands clamped tightly over… -
Some #Tabletop outtakes from our last episode... and Cthulhu
10 May 2012 | 6:09 pmHere's some stuff we cut out of last week's episode of Tabletop, featuring a looooooong intro by me, for your amusement. (Please enjoy how much people complain in the YouTube comments because my intro is longer than the outtakes I'm introducing. Awesome.) -
"you are hearing me talk"
9 May 2012 | 9:24 amI'm working on an audiobook -- actually, a series of five audiobooks -- for the next two weeks. I don't know if I can say what it is, but I think it's safe to reveal that it's a classic fantasy series from the 80s, and I'm actually quite surprised it isn't already available in audio. I really like the studio I'm working with, and I'm in the process of finding out how much it would cost me to utilize their services to make audio versions of Dancing Barefoot, The Day After and Other Stories (including Hunter), and Sunken Treasure. Assuming it isn't too expensive, and assuming there is enough… -
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More from behind the scenes at Tabletop
7 May 2012 | 12:46 pmIn my gaming group, I am not the guy who is good at explaining rules (that guy would be Tom D., when he plays with us, or my friend Cal M., the rest of the time) so the part of Tabletop I was the most anxious about is that segment at the beginning of the show where I explain the rules of the game. It's a real challenge, probably more difficult than you'd expect, and thanks to clever editing and postproduction work, looks much easier and flawless than it actually is. In preparation for each episode, my friend and associate producer Boyan and I would sit down at my dining room table and talk…
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5 Effective Tricks to Create a Killer Call to Action
16 May 2012 | 7:04 amThis guest post is by Greg Digneo of Sales Leads in Thirty Days. Here’s the dirty little secret: there are actually two steps to building an extremely popular blog. The first and most popular step is to drive traffic by guest posting, social media, and SEO. The far less sexy step is to convert that traffic into loyal readers who will become the backbone of your community. Who will share every piece of content you produce with their friends. And who will ensure that every post sparks an engaging discussion. But most of all, they will be the first to buy your products and services. The… -
Get Obsessed with Your Message
15 May 2012 | 1:01 pmThis guest post is by Danielle LaPorte of DanielleLaPorte.com. Blog = up? Posts = rolling? It’s time to get obsessed with your message. A quick dictionary moment, to differentiate between your voice, your topics and your message. Your voice is what makes your writing distinctive, compelling, unmistakably you. You’ll carry your voice from your blog, right into your book. Seamless, identifiable. Individual. Your topics are the categories or subjects you write about (Eco-luxe weddings on a shoestring budget! Savvy corporate management, with heart and soul! Thrifty vegan recipes!) Your… -
On the Elusive “Next Level” of Blogging
15 May 2012 | 7:04 amWe’ve all heard of it—the elusive “next level” that so many bloggers talk about online. But what is the next level? How many levels are there? Is there an end point in leveling up? These are all worthwhile questions—especially for more experienced bloggers who have spent a lot of time and energy in reaching the level they’re already at. For these bloggers, trying to reach the next level can involve a degree of risk, so the steps that get us toward the next level might be taken slowly and with care. On the other hand, the web isn’t exactly undersupplied with… -
Grab Your BWE Virtual Ticket for $100 Off—24 Hours Left
14 May 2012 | 5:09 pmWish you could get to Blog World Expo this year, but can’t make it to New York? Me too. I’ll be in Queensland with the winners of my blogging competition, but I know there are plenty of bloggers from other countries, as well as within the States, who won’t be able to attend Blog World this year. Fortunately, you and I don’t need to miss out on the information and fun of the Expo (and if the speaker list for this year is anything to go by, the conference is going to be really impressive). We “remote” bloggers can still “attend” on a BWE virtual… -
Install Your First WordPress Theme
14 May 2012 | 7:09 amThis guest post is by Karol K of ThemeFuse. Seeing a headline like “How to Install a WordPress Theme” on ProBlogger might seem strange at first. This doesn’t sound like a “pro”-thing at all, right? If you’ve been dealing with WordPress for a while then this is probably even more than obvious to you. However, everyone starts somewhere, and there are plenty of experienced bloggers who haven’t ever installed a WordPress theme—but would like to give it a try. Maybe you’re installing your first theme right now, and you’re searching for a…
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What Does it Take to Write a Billion-Dollar Marketing Story?
16 May 2012 | 4:00 amIn 1984, two artists used a simple process to create a story that captivated an audience for years and generated billions of dollars in revenue. That same process is being used today by a master copywriter to attract hundreds of thousands of paying subscribers. With companies creating millions of web pages of content marketing, finding an untold story or a new angle can feel like an impossible task. Especially when you want to avoid creating a story so unique nobody understands it … or wants to pay for it. So how do you create a story that cuts through the noise and strikes at the heart… -
How to be a World-Changing Writer
15 May 2012 | 4:00 amAs a copywriter, you know that words have power. You know words can influence, inform, and inspire. They can persuade your fellow humans to do some amazing things (or to do the wrong things, but we won’t go there today). What you may not realize is that your words can change the world. Here’s something else that’s really cool that you might not have realized … The keys to world-changing writing are also the keys to damn good copywriting. But as you know, good writing doesn’t happen all by itself. So let’s talk about what it takes to be damned good …… -
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14 May 2012 | 8:00 amDid you know Copyblogger Media has a WordPress hosting division? Many people don’t, because it’s been a bit under-the-radar. The whole thing started with our frustration with web hosting in general. Specifically, the fact that a lot of “WordPress hosting” amounts to generic one-click installation of the CMS on a standardly-configured box — which simply doesn’t cut it for optimal performance and security. So, last year we decided to manage our high-traffic network of content and product sites ourselves. We did this by bringing into the family a team of people who themselves… -
The Truth About Making Money While You Sleep
14 May 2012 | 4:00 amWant to hear about the day in the life of a so-called “successful entrepreneur?” Yesterday, I stayed in bed until about 2 PM. I watched the last few episodes of Mad Men. Around sunset, I took a leisurely stroll down the beach. When I got back, I hung out with a friend for a couple of hours, ate dinner, and went to bed. In other words … I goofed off. And while I was goofing off, my business generated a pretty decent chunk of revenue. You want to know the coolest part? I did absolutely nothing to “earn” it. I didn’t check my email. I didn’t talk to… -
7 Instructive Content Marketing Links
12 May 2012 | 6:00 amThis week on The Lede … Are Content Publishers Waking Up from Their App Dreams Nightmares? An Email Marketing Autoresponder Schedule that Sells 3 Quick Tips To Conquering Your Fear of Public Speaking Does Your Domain Say “Trust Me?” Why “Freemium” Fails for Startups: 3 Business Lessons from the Band New Order 5 Basic SEO Truths We Can Learn from Star Wars Peter Shankman on the Value of an Audience If you want to grab more useful links (than the seven we highlight here) every week, follow @copyblogger on Twitter. Are Content Publishers Waking Up from Their App Dreams…
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How to Make $593 in less than one hour?
16 May 2012 | 10:05 amCan you make $593 in 30 minutes from the comfort of your own living room? In this article you will see that yes, YOU CAN! With just 3 quick steps, the easy to learn technique of following the trends of the market will enable you to do just so. The trends monitoring method is simple and easy to do. Step 1/3: Understand the system The trading system shown here is based on the monitoring of trends , a strategy widely used by many professional traders and recognized for its effectiveness. An asset rises or falls when pushed in that direction by large financial powers that influence the financial… -
How To Get Shoemoney’s Local Marketing Blueprint for $9
16 May 2012 | 10:01 amMy friend Jeremy Schoemaker (ShoeMoney) recently published his Local Marketing Blueprint on udemy.com. This course is made for two types of people: those who own small businesses, and those who want to sell services to these small businesses. As you may know, ShoeMoney is a huge Internet marketer. He has over 172,000 followers on Twitter, over 21,000 Likes on Facebook, and a Klout score of 73. Yes, those numbers are even higher than mine! The Local Marketing Blueprint has over 43 lectures and 3.5 hours of content. The course sells to Udemy users for $197 but I got Shoe to offer it to John… -
How To Dominate Google By Guest Posting
15 May 2012 | 1:17 pmThis is not going to be another post on why you should write guest posts for other blogs because I don’t recommend you do that. I have never written a guest post, and I doubt I ever will. One of the best ways to get higher blog traffic and Google rankings is by guest posting. By having a popular blog (like this one) post your guest article, You expose your writing to a much bigger readership. However, an equally big benefit is you’ll be able to link back to your blog from the guest article, which not only sends you traffic, but helps your blog rank higher on Google. Why I… -
6 Ways to Protect Your Blog from being Hacked
14 May 2012 | 7:44 pmYou know how it feels…you’ve been writing a blog post every day for the past 2 years now, and you recently checked your dashboard to see that you already have over 600 posts; 600 posts that took an average of an hour to write, proofread and edit, format with images, and publish and share. You’ve also noticed that you have a little over 10,000 comments; that’s at least 10,000 minutes of yours and you readers’ time, cumulated over the span of several years. The above scenario seems cool, until something really strange happened. You no longer own the 600 posts, and the 10,000 comments,… -
Email Marketing with The New Aweber Follow Up Editor
13 May 2012 | 11:22 pmIf you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, then you know that my email list is the secret to its money-making system. At the heart of the system is Aweber and the auto responder sales funnel. This sales funnel is powered by Aweber‘s follow up editor and I’m happy to report that they’ve given it a complete makeover! The new follow up editor is basically the same as the revamped broadcast editor, but with a different method for scheduling the messages. Scheduling With Send Windows With the broadcast editor, you choose the exact date and time your message goes…
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Burn the Bridges
16 May 2012 | 6:37 amFirst of all keep in mind I don’t support or see as a positive thing the massacres that happened in Central and South America when Spain, Portugal and other European nations started colonizing the continent. Quite the opposite. That being said we can still learn from their strategic and military choices, and that is what this post is about. Hernán Cortés was the Spanish general who was responsible for the fall of the Aztec Empire and sub-sequent colonization of the Americas by Spain. His military technology was far superior, but the Aztec outnumbered his men, and they were fighting… -
The Verge Slams Internet Marketing Gurus
14 May 2012 | 9:17 pmIf you still haven’t seen the piece on The Verge where they slam some Internet marketing gurus pretty hard, well, grab some popcorn and visit the link below, cause you are in for a treat (whether you agree with the opinions of the article or not). The post is titled Scamworld: ‘Get rich quick’ schemes mutate into an online monster, and it runs for thousands of words with a very comprehensive view on the matter. Just to give you an idea on how they didn’t hold any punches: there are pictures and videos of some pretty famous Internet marketers (e.g., Frank Kern and Mike… -
How to Structure Your Posts (and Why You Need To)
14 May 2012 | 4:30 amDo your posts seem to be a loose collection of ideas, in no particular order? When I’m coaching bloggers, one common problem that comes up is a lack of structure. During the drafting process, many writers simply sit down and type whatever comes into their head. That’s fine for a warm-up … but it’s not a very efficient way to create a blog post. Think of structure as the underlying framework for your posts. With a strong frame in place, your post won’t sag in the middle or have bits falling off at the edges: it’ll be easy for you to create, and easy for your readers to take in. -
Make Money On YouTube with Affiliate Marketing
11 May 2012 | 7:52 amA couple of weeks ago I published a post explaining the basic process you need to go through if you want to become a YouTube partner, which allows you to display ads and monetize your uploaded videos. My buddy John Chow followed that post up with an explanation of his approach to YouTube monetization, which is quite different. In his post titled How to Make Money on YouTube John explains that in addition to the money he makes from the ad impressions on the video he also earns by placing affiliate links in the description of the videos. In fact he mentions that the affiliate links earn much… -
First Impressions on Websites Can Be Misleading
9 May 2012 | 7:02 pmOne thing that makes online marketing particularly complex (and interesting) is the fact that you can never be sure about what’s going on behind the scenes of a certain website. That is, you can’t know how many visitors the site has, how much it makes per month and so on. In fact sometimes the first impression you’ll get can be quite misleading, and here are some examples: Number of Comments Until a couple of years ago the average number of comments a blog would get per post was a good indicator of its traffic. Today, however, I don’t think this rule holds true. For…
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AAA projects a 1.2% rise in Memorial Day travel - Boston.com
16 May 2012 | 9:16 amABC NewsAAA projects a 1.2% rise in Memorial Day travelBoston.comBy Chris Reidy, Globe Staff Many Americans will be taking shorter trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend even as the number of travelers edges up slightly, AAA Southern New England said Wednesday. While gas prices have fallen over the last month, Americans to Drive More Over Memorial Day Holiday, AAA ForecastsBloombergAAA: Holiday travel by Oklahomans expected to riseConnectAmarillo.com powered by KVIIAAA: Memorial Day Travel To Increase In Florida RegionBrevard TimesPatch.comall 396 news articles » -
Busman's holiday for Pamela Anderson - The Province
16 May 2012 | 8:19 amBusman's holiday for Pamela AndersonThe ProvinceIt's been a busman's holiday for the former Playboy Playmate, but she doesn't mind. Before facing the cameras here, she went shopping for a sandbox to give her best friend's son for his third birthday. The friends also had their nails done at Deco de and more » -
Top 10 swimming holidays - The Guardian
16 May 2012 | 7:51 amThe GuardianTop 10 swimming holidaysThe GuardianThis year sees the introduction of a new "short swim" holiday in Croatia, with shorter distances and a more relaxed itinerary aimed at those with limited open-water experience. Blending coastal swims with island-hopping, the trip includes a hike up -
Bargain breaks: Strong pounds means 25% off summer holidays for Britons - Daily Mail
16 May 2012 | 4:27 amDaily MailBargain breaks: Strong pounds means 25% off summer holidays for BritonsDaily MailThe euro crisis and the relative strength of the pound against other currencies means that holidaymakers could enjoy a discount of up to 25 per cent on their holidays compared to last year. The pound-euro exchange rate currently means that for every Britons' holiday money goes furtherClacton and Frinton GazetteHoliday moneyITV News25% OFF YOUR SUMMER FAMILY HOLIDAYExpress.co.ukall 209 news articles » -
European debt crisis: what does it mean for your holiday euros? - Telegraph.co.uk
16 May 2012 | 3:59 amThis is MoneyEuropean debt crisis: what does it mean for your holiday euros?Telegraph.co.ukBut many who have booked holidays in Greece are concerned about how an exit from the eurozone could hit their holiday plans. Those who choose to get their holiday money now are currently getting a much better deal than they were a year ago.'Get rid of your Greek euros': Holiday company rebuffed over scaremongering Daily MailTUI Travel and Thomas Cook draw contingency plans in case Greece leaves the euroThis is MoneyThe pound's climb may send the UK downReuters Blogs (blog)Evening Standardall…
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Burleson pastor lives out sermon on responding to people who suffer
16 May 2012 | 3:23 amPastor Scott Sharman of Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson was supposed be in Abilene recently to receive an award from Logsdon Seminary. Instead, after an unlikely journey, he was scheduled for surgery to donate a kidney to his wife's cousin. -
Baylor research shows benefit of Eagle Scouts on society
15 May 2012 | 2:48 amThe Boys Scouts of America long have noted the conspicuous presence of Eagle Scouts among astronauts, military officers, top athletes and high-ranking elected officials. But a nationwide scientific survey involving researchers from Baylor University provides the first empirical evidence that shows the positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society. -
Road to Monterrey perilous, promising for BUA graduates
14 May 2012 | 10:21 pmMotorists entering Monterrey drive past mountainsides painted with massive Z's, a territorial claim by the infamous Zetas drug cartel and a mute testimony to the constant threat of violence and lawlessness in the region. But Nancy Kuk and her husband, Francisco, have chosen to invest their lives in her hometown. -
Baylor regents approve 10-year strategic vision
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Americans divided on viewing homosexual behavior as sin
13 May 2012 | 9:26 pmAmericans are split on whether homosexual behavior is a sin, and many do not appreciate if a church teaches it is sinful, according to a recent survey conducted by LifeWay Research.
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Meg Worden, Feed Me Darling : How I Have Fun, Do Good
16 May 2012 | 8:42 amThe fourth blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the delicious Meg Worden (I say delicious because I love her e-cookbook, Salad Alchemy). Meg is a writer, speaker, storyteller and a certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the founder of Feed Me Darling, a business that helps professional women eradicate food cravings and gain lasting control over emotional eating. Meg works with clients to heal and balance their bodies so that they can do their best work in the world. She writes for Elephant Journal, The Nervous Breakdown, Jack Move Magazine and has been published… -
Blogging for Nonprofits + Juicy Blogging Circle and E-Course
13 May 2012 | 10:10 amHello Have Fun * Do Gooders! I wanted to let you know about 4 blogging workshops coming up, in case you're interested. ****** Juicy Blogging Circle: Grow Your Blogging Habit May 16-June 6, 2012 Virtual A fun group blog coaching experience! Each week you'll: Check in with the Circle on a weekly conference call, and/or on the private class blog. Share your blogging goals for the week. Celebrate your successes. Ask for suggestions for how to move through challenges. Support other Circle members with their successes and challenges. Receive ideas, tips, resources, and cheerleading from the… -
Christine Egger, In Conversation: How I Have Fun, Do Good
9 May 2012 | 6:52 amThe third blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the wonderfully wise, Christine Egger. Christine is a facilitator, network weaver, and catalyst. She works with individuals and organizations whose mission is to increase our capacity for empathy, generosity, and creativity. You can learn more about Christine at cdegger.com, or find her on Twitter at @cdegger. How do I have fun and do good? I create conversations. In my experience the most fun, most good-doing conversations are the kind in which the participants not only learn about themselves and each… -
Jocelyn Harmon: People, Words, Technology & Truth: How I Have Fun, Do Good
3 May 2012 | 8:36 amMy second guest blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the warm and wonderful Jocelyn Harmon. Jocelyn is passionate about helping nonprofits to succeed online so that they can change the world! As Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Network for Good, she is privileged to lead the team to help over 5,000 nonprofits raise more friends and funds online. Prior to joining Network for Good, Jocelyn was Director of Business Development for Care2, where she worked with some of the most respected national nonprofits, including ASPCA, Environmental Defense Fund,… -
Plant a Kiss Day
1 May 2012 | 6:35 am"Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty" ~Ann Herbert On Sunday, my friend Heather of Create Your Own Beautiful, and I participated in Plant a Kiss Day. Plant a Kiss Day was organized by pal Sherry Richert Belul to celebrate the message behind Amy Krouse Rosenthal's book, Plant a Kiss, a story about how one small act of kindness can bloom. Heather teaches an awesome dance fitness class, ShimmyPop!, at Hipline on Sundays, so after class we "planted a kiss" by giving all of her students flowers and oranges. Fun! Today through May 4th, 16 bloggers (including me) are…
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WhatGives!? Do Something Good...
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NONPROFIT CONFERENCE CALENDAR, Summer 2012
1 May 2012 | 2:20 pm[Editor's note: We realize that a large number of conferences have nonprofit tracks or elements. We tried to focus on gatherings targeted specifically to nonprofits, but please let us know if we missed an event you feel has value to this community. Just drop the info into the comments section and we'll keep updating the list. Thanks!] [...] -
Points of Light Institute is UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
1 May 2012 | 10:50 amWe love to exaggerate, don’t we? “That cupcake was AWESOME!” “I’ve got to get a latte or I’ll DIE!” “[Politician] is worse than HITLER!” We love to make a point with all caps, punctuation, and hyperbole out the yin-yang. On the other hand, many of us have had truly life-changing moments, burned into our [...] -
WhatGives!? Donation App Discontinued
27 Apr 2012 | 3:13 amYou may have noticed that the little box at the top of our homepage no longer offers our free fundraising app for nonprofits. Unfortunately, as platforms have multiplied and evolved, keeping our little widget up-to-date and providing customer support have proven to be challenging, especially since we don’t charge for its use. So, we [...] -
Our Planet, Ourselves, part 2
26 Apr 2012 | 11:00 amThe idea that people are bad for the planet is as much of a crisis as climate change itself. – Leah Lamb, Founder, My Planet I began my conversation with writer/producer/adventurer/speed talker Leah Lamb simply as a fan of her work and enthusiasm. She’s a do-er and you know how much we love do-ers here [...] -
Our Planet, Ourselves
24 Apr 2012 | 12:28 pmThis past weekend we all celebrated Earth Day. Yay! We love the earth! Somebody pick up some trash and replace their light bulbs! Whew, glad that’s over. I mean, come on. A day? Not even a week? We can’t devote more than 24 hours to think about the only life-sustaining rock in our known [...]
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Greater Good
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The Benefits of Introversion
15 May 2012 | 2:35 pmMy Scottish grandfather had a saying he would repeat at family gatherings: “He who is loudest is rightest.” Although he meant it as a joke, the saying does reflect the fact that often it is the loudest person in a room who gets the most respect, or at least the most attention. Extroversion—the tendency to be gregarious, outgoing, and enthusiastic—is an American value and often associated with getting ahead or being a leader. But in her new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain begs to differ. Cain, a self-proclaimed introvert and a… -
Three Insights about Compassion, Meditation, and the Brain
15 May 2012 | 1:00 amThe recent International Symposium for Contemplative Studies (ISCS), held in Denver, opened with a guided meditation-turned-keynote address by mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn, sitting cross-legged on his Zafu cushion. But as eminent and enlightened as Kabat-Zinn appeared on stage, his message was that the audience should not be intimidated by the Tibetan monastics, scientific icons, or other spiritually accomplished thinkers in the room. Instead, we were encouraged to embrace our common humanity—our shared aspiration to relieve suffering and cultivate happiness in life. “We are all… -
Three Lessons from Mitt Romney about Bullying
14 May 2012 | 8:59 amLast week, the Washington Post reported that presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney was a bully in high school. The most serious incident, reconstructed from interviews with both witnesses and perpetrators, involved chasing down a student thought to be gay and pinning him to the ground. Romney, who witnesses say was the ringleader, then took scissors to the boy’s hair as the victim cried and yelled for help. One witness described the victim, John Lauber, as “terrified.” Romney’s response has created controversy. At first, he denied remembering the incident,… -
Just One Thing: Find Your North Star
11 May 2012 | 8:54 amWe’re pleased to present the latest installment of Dr. Rick Hanson’s Greater Good blog, featuring posts from his Just One Thing (JOT) newsletter, which offers simple practices designed to bring you more joy, more fulfilling relationships, and more peace of mind and heart. I recently did a meditation retreat (at Spirit Rock, wonderful place, including for workshops). One evening as we walked out of the hall after the last sit, I was feeling rattled and discombobulated. (One of the benefits of a retreat—though it can be uncomfortable—is that it stirs up of the sediments of your… -
Forgive and Forget?
10 May 2012 | 2:00 amIs the old adage “forgive and forget” still good advice? Rona and I talk about the relationship between forgiveness and happiness, and we suggest some things we can do with kids that will help teach them the skills they need to forgive and move on.
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So what can I do?
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Change the world.
6 Oct 2014 | 3:52 pmHow will you make our world a better place?* Health and education* Economics, social entrepreneurship, and microfinance* Food and water* Energy and technology* Women, children, and family* Environment, land, and sustainability* FaithAnd don’t forget to visit the So What Can I Do Bookstore. Your efforts can change the world.”Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Mohandas GandhiPlease visit http://sowhatcanido.blogspot.com to offer your comments and suggestions, forward this post, and peruse the archives. Thanks for reading "So what can I do", the public service weblog promoting… -
Send a girl to school.
8 Mar 2012 | 6:15 pmHappy International Women's Day! One great way to celebrate is to invest in the women of tomorrow and the communities they'll create. You can do that by helping send a girl-child to school. According to CAMFED, "When you educate a girl in Africa, everything changes. She’ll be three times less likely to get HIV/AIDS, earn 25 percent more income and have a smaller, healthier family." Consider supporting CAMFED as they help girls all over rural Africa pay school fees, purchase school books and uniforms, and get a life-changing education. And if you'd like other ideas for today and everyday,… -
Sacrifice, save, serve.
22 Feb 2012 | 8:32 pmToday is the first day of Lent and many Christians are giving up some luxury as a way of preparing for Easter and focusing their thoughts and prayers on Christ's sacrifice for us. If you are giving up something for Lent this year, and if that something costs money, consider donating your savings to a worthy local, national, or international service organization. * If you're giving up pop for Lent, you could save and donate $30 to help a family use agriculture more self sufficient by supporting Heifer International (where I got this idea).* If you're giving up desserts for Lent, you could save… -
Make it a day/life of service.
6 Jan 2012 | 8:02 pmI remember one Martin Luther King day many years ago, when I was in grad school, that I spent in the lab. That wasn't too unusual because I generally went to the lab every day. But one of my colleagues (who was also working) asked me why I was in the lab on the King holiday. I replied that I thought Dr. King would want me to get my PhD. I still think of the King Holiday as a day on rather than a day off, but now that I have finished school, I have a bit more time to be of service to others on that day. Readers of So What Can I Do are likely to feel the same, so I offer two resources to find… -
EITC: Ask for it!
6 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pmTax time is upon us once again. You've got a couple of extra days this year - til April 17. And here's another piece of good news: lots of folks, many of whom don't know it, will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. EITC can mean up to $5,751 in your pocket. That's money to pay bills, save for college or a downpayment on your home, or stash away for a rainy day. Find out if you're eligible or ask your tax preparer about it.Remember you have to file a tax return (even if you're not required to or do not owe) in order to claim the EITC.You've already earned it. Now go claim it."Next to…
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High Impact Philanthropy
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News and Events 5-12-12: Children, Employment, and Mother’s Day
12 May 2012 | 5:54 amEducation Notes from Kate Hovde Kate Hovde, Senior Analyst Two studies mentioned in EdWeek had us thinking about the importance of thinking (and acting) across sectors: The Ongoing Impact of Foreclosures on Children, from First Focus, a Washington advocacy group and written by a Brookings scholar, looks at the ongoing and potential educational effects of home foreclosures. According the report, one in ten children in the U.S. are being directly affected by foreclosures. The stress and dislocation associated with moving, and in some cases homelessness, has been shown to negatively affect… -
Mother’s Day: Finding the perfect gift
10 May 2012 | 5:30 amCarol McLaughlin, Research Director Gift giving can be tricky. Do I give her something she needs? Or something she wants, but won’t—or can’t—ask for? At a recent TEDxChange event, Melinda Gates made the “uncontroversial” statement that all parents want what’s best for their children. What mothers around the world want is exactly what we all need to prosper: safe, healthy environments where mothers and their children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. So this Mother’s Day, consider one of the following high impact philanthropic gifts. -
News and Events 5-4-12: Communities, Children, Chinese Philanthropy, and College
4 May 2012 | 8:35 amMay the Fourth Be With You… Community Health and Well-Being U.S. health centers for poor, uninsured see ranks swell: New report shows that nonprofit community health centers continue to see rising numbers of needy patients up from 17 million to 20 million in the last four years. These safety net clinics meet a critical need for low-income and uninsured Americans. See our analysis for how this model delivers care effectively and cost-efficiently. Science in Action—Teen Violence Prevention Keeps It Real: The Briana and Damon project out of Penn’s School of Nursing is focused on… -
Graduating Impact: Six years of preparing emerging leaders
3 May 2012 | 8:59 am“I had my most fulfilling on-campus job experience at the Center for High Impact Philanthropy.”- Melanie Lei, Health & Societies/English, Penn SAS Class of 2012 “Through my work at CHIP I have learned that simply giving philanthropic dollars is not enough; it is imperative that donors and nonprofits alike think in terms of impact. I’ve especially enjoyed exploring the dynamic between individual and institutional funders and designing forums to foster mutual learning between the two. I am attending NYU Law School beginning this fall and hope to combine my interest in… -
News and Events 4-27-12: Finding Good Teachers, Scaling Local Impact, Food Deserts, and More
27 Apr 2012 | 11:48 amCenter Highlights Fewer people registering for Susan G. Komen races: Article explores why some longtime nonprofit supporters chose to leave, with comments from our executive director, Kat Rosqueta. What constitutes good evidence? On Freedom from Hunger’s The Evidence Project blog, Chris Dunford discusses evaluation methodology and how it must extend beyond the standard of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and incorporate more mixed methods approaches, mentioning our 3 circles approach of research, field experience, and informed opinion. Not all who wander are lost: Every year,…
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American Idol News
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Adam Lambert’s “Trespassing” is Available Now
15 May 2012 | 4:39 pmSeason 8 runner-up Adam Lambert released his highly anticipated sophomore album today and it's already the number one album on iTunes! Called Trespassing(RCA Records/19 Entertainment), Adam served as an Executive Producer and Principal Songwriter on the record, co-penning 12 of the 15 tracks. In addition to co-writing many of the tracks, Adam collaborated with an all-star list of award winning artists, producers and songwriters including Pharrell Williams, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Benny Blanco, Bonnie McKee, Nile Rogers, Sam Sparro, Bruno Mars, Nikka Costa and BC Jean. The track list of… -
Hollie Talks about her Idol Journey
14 May 2012 | 6:54 pmHollie Cavanagh, the powerful singer from McKinney, TX fought all the way to the Top 4 before being eliminated last week. The morning after her elimination Hollie chatted with press about leaving the show, the friendships she made, and her future album! When asked if Hollie thought she would be eliminated she said, "There was definitely something different about that day. I'm not sure what it was, but I guess it was just my gut just telling me. I was just preparing myself for it, but at the same time staying hopeful because you never know what could happen. But I'm not quite sure what the… -
Did You Notice the 6 Pin?
14 May 2012 | 6:51 pmDuring last week's Top 4 performance show, did you notice the gold number 6 pin that Ryan Seacrest, Randy Jackson, and Steven Tylerwere wearing? I received many tweets to my @IDOL_Insider account asking about the pins. The golden 6 pin represents the Got Your Six campaign, which is a campaign led by the entertainment industry that will help create a new conversation in America, one where veterans and military families are perceived as both leaders and civic assets. The campaign focuses on the six pillars of reintegration: Jobs, Education, Health, Housing, Family, and Leadership. "Got Your… -
Exclusive Kohl's Meet and Greet with Idol Finalists!
14 May 2012 | 6:46 pmWednesday, at 9am, the Kohl's Department Store in Alhambra, CA, will host the stars of American Idol Season 11 as they meet with fans to introduce them to the American Idol fashion brand -- Authentic Icon (AI) -- which is available exclusively at Kohl's and Kohls.com. Season 11 American Idol contestants including Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine, Elise Testone, Colton Dixon, Heejun Han, DeAndre Brackensick, Erika Van Pelt, Shannon Magrane, and Jeremy Rosado will be in attendance to sign autographs with Kohl's shoppers. The exclusive American Idol apparel collection launched in March 2012 to… -
It's Your Party: Hometown Heroes
14 May 2012 | 6:43 pmIt's the moment that THEY had all been waiting for! The Top 3 remaining contestants - Phillip Phillips, Jessica Sanchez, and Joshua Ledet - returned to their hometowns this week as American Idol heroes. Joshua performed at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, Louisiana (he's from Westlake, a Lake Charles suburb); Jessica returned to Eastlake Middle School in Chula Vista, California; and Phillip headed back to Leesburg, Georgia, to eat some chicken and cheese nachos! Party Tip Of The Week For your Idol "Hometown Heroes" viewing party this week, ask your guests to find a way to represent THEIR…
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Who got voted off American Idol 2012 Season 11- American Idol Results
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Voted Off Idol Season 11: May 10, 2012
10 May 2012 | 4:42 pmVoted Off Idol Season 11: May 10, 2012 Who will be voted off American Idol? Who will make it to the Top 3? What are your predictions? Keep refreshing your page, as I will be posting the results LIVE as they happen! And as always, feel free to be snarky in the comments section below! [...] -
Jessica Sanchez And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going Video
9 May 2012 | 7:34 pmJessica Sanchez And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going Video 5-9-12 Season 11‘s Jessica Sanchez is finishing off the show on 5-9-12 with ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going’ from Dreamgirls’. Jessica shows that she has a huge voice just like Jennifer Hudson. The American Idol judges go wild. Jimmy Iovine loves [...] -
Joshua Ledet It’s a Man’s World Video
9 May 2012 | 7:24 pmJoshua Ledet It’s a Man’s World Video 5-9-12 On 5-9-12 for Season 11, Joshua Ledet is taking on a James Brown song as a “song I wish I’d written”. Joshua kills it as he performs ‘It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World’. The American idol judges are certainly fans of Joshua. Randy even says, “I think [...] -
Hollie Cavanagh I Can’t Make You Love Me Video
9 May 2012 | 7:06 pmHollie Cavanagh I Can’t Make You Love Me Video 5-9-12 For the 2nd half of American Idol on 5-9-12, Hollie Cavanagh takes on ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ by Bonnie Raitt. During Season 11 Hollie has been told that she thinks too much as she sings and that is what she did again with [...] -
Phillip Phillips Volcano Video
9 May 2012 | 7:05 pmPhillip Phillips Volcano Video 5-9-12 For the portion of American Idols “Songs I wish I’d written” on 5-9-12, Phillip Phillips is singing ‘Volcano’ by Damien Rice. Jimmy Iovine along with all of the Season 11 judges, think Phillip has done a wonderful job with his rendition of the song. Phillip has been known for making [...]
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idolbloglive.com - Season 11
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Jennifer Lopez In Bikini For Vogue
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Top 3 Song Spoilers
16 May 2012 | 7:52 amTonight the American Idol Top 3 will sing 3 songs each. While we have no idea who is singing what here is where we will update as spoilers for tonight start to leak. See if you can figure out who will sing what. American Idol Season 11 Top 3 Spoilers “Imagine” by John Lennon “I’ll Be There” by Michael Jackson “We’ve Got Tonight” by Bob Seger “I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith “Beggin” by Madcon “Disease” by Matchbox 20 – Phil Phillips “I’d Rather Go Blind by Etta James “My All” by Mariah… -
‘America’s Got Talent’ S7 – Auditions, part 2 (Live Blogging)
15 May 2012 | 4:45 pmThe Season 7 auditions of America’s Got Talent continues tonight as Howard Stern, Sharon Osborne, and Howie Mandel look for the act worthy of winning a $1 million Las Vegas contract. Will the eventual winner come from this audition city? Better yet, has Howard Stern convinced you that he is the right person for the job or are you ready to ship him back to satellite radio? IdolBlogLive.com does not actively follow America’s Got Talent at this time, though occasionally we may post an audio or video clip from the show if a performance or contestant catches our eyes. For a live blog… -
Adam Lambert “Trespassing”
15 May 2012 | 4:00 amAdam Lambert “Trespassing” Trespassing – Adam Lambert Cuckoo – Adam Lambert Shady – Adam Lambert Never Close Our Eyes – Adam Lambert Kickin In – Adam Lambert Naked Love – Adam Lambert Pop That Lock – Adam Lambert Better Than I Know Myself – Adam Lambert Broken English – Adam Lambert Underneath – Adam Lambert Chokehold – Adam Lambert Outlaws Of Love – Adam Lambert Runnin – Adam Lambert Take Back – Adam Lambert Nirvana – Adam Lambert -
‘America’s Got Talent’ S7 – Auditions, part 1 (Live Blogging)
14 May 2012 | 4:45 pmWelcome to Season 7 of NBC’s popular summer competition series, America’s Got Talent. In case you’ve had your head buried in the sand since last December, radio shock jock Howard Stern replaces the oh-so British Piers Morgan this season as a judge, who joins a returning Sharon Osborne, Howie Mandel, and Nick Cannon. The show is starting earlier this year in order to compensate for the network carrying the Summer Olympics later this summer. And America’s Got Talent will air on Mondays and Tuesdays this year. IdolBlogLive.com does not actively follow America’s Got…
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AMERICAN IDOL - Google News
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Sources: Jennifer Lopez Is Leaving American Idol! - E! Online
16 May 2012 | 12:10 pmE! OnlineSources: Jennifer Lopez Is Leaving American Idol!E! OnlineJennifer Lopez may have just been named by Forbes magazine today as the most powerful celebrity, but her reign at American Idol is coming to an end. While J.Lo has publicly said she has yet to make a decision about her future on Idol, The Real American Idol: How J.Lo Got Her Mojo BackForbesJennifer Lopez tops Forbes' Celebrity 100New York PostJennifer Lopez Tops Forbes Celebrity 100MTV.comTheCelebrityCafe.com -WPROall 181 news articles » -
'American Idol' -- We Really, Really Want Jennifer Lopez Back - TMZ.com
16 May 2012 | 11:50 amTMZ.com'American Idol' -- We Really, Really Want Jennifer Lopez BackTMZ.comJennifer Lopez isn't sure if she'll come back for a third season of "American Idol," but the big cheese on the show says he wants her back in the worst way. "AI" EP Nigel Lythgoe tells TMZ, "We want her back. I want her back.Haley Reinhart Makes 'Idol' ProjectionKGET 17'American Idol' notes: Adam Lambert, Jessica Sanchez, and … Demi Lovato?CarterMatt.comNigel Lythgoe Never Wanted Demi OR Britney For IdolPerezHilton.comNational Ledgerall 10 news… -
'American Idol' Race To Finale: What Should They Sing? - MTV.com
16 May 2012 | 11:03 amABC News (blog)'American Idol' Race To Finale: What Should They Sing?MTV.comMTV News 'Idol' experts share their choices for Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillips Phillips. By Gil Kaufman and James Montgomery (@positivnegativ) The "American Idol" season 11 top three have a lot to prove as we head into Wednesday night's Former 'American Idol' Contestants Hollie Cavanagh, David Cook Compare Final ABC News (blog)'American Idol': Name your Top 3 Power List!Entertainment Weekly (blog)Jessica Sanchez & 'American Idol': Philippine… -
American Idol: Live blog for tonight's performance show - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)
16 May 2012 | 9:36 amMilwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)American Idol: Live blog for tonight's performance showMilwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)By Jan Uebelherr of the Journal Sentinel The remaining "American Idol" finalists -- Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips -- perform tonight, fresh off of hometown hero visits to their respective cities. Tonight's theme reportedly is and more » -
Adam Lambert's Advice to 'American Idol' Contestants: 'Maintain Your Own ... - Celebuzz
16 May 2012 | 9:18 amCTV.caAdam Lambert's Advice to 'American Idol' Contestants: 'Maintain Your Own CelebuzzTo say the American Idol alum is ecstatic is an understatement. “I already saw some pretty important reviews, and everything was kosher. That was a very validating… At the end of the day, being a mainstream artist obviously there is pressure to sell.Singer Adam Lambert settles in to a new realityKansas City StarAdam Lambert's 'Trespassing': Review RevueIdolator: All About The MusicQ&A: Adam Lambert on romance, 'American Idol' knock-offs and his new albumWashington…
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News and Blog
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The following is a statement from Jennifer and Julia Hudson regarding the William Balfour Verdict:
11 May 2012 | 7:02 pmWe have many people to thank but our first thank you is to God, always. We are so grateful to prosecutors James McKay, Jennifer Bagby and Veryl Gambino and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and her team for their dedication and tireless work from the beginning. We have the best police department and they have been with us every step of the way. We thank all of the State's witnesses who came forward on our behalf. We have felt the love and support from people all over the world and we’re very grateful. We want to extend a prayer from the Hudson family to the Balfour family. Spotlight Settings… -
Rehearsing for the Idol performance tomorrow night...
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Jennifer to Perform "Think Like A Man" on American Idol
6 Apr 2012 | 9:49 amDon’t miss Jennifer with Rick Ross and Ne-Yo performing “Think Like A Man” on American Idol Thursday, April 12th at 9EST! idol-performance.png Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight: Yes -
The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund
22 Mar 2012 | 1:28 pmJennifer will be performing with Sting, Elton John and others at The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund at Carnegie Hall in NY, Tue, April 3rd. Click HERE for details and how to get tickets. carnegie-hall4.jpeg Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight: No -
"Giving Myself" Appearance on The Game
19 Mar 2012 | 4:24 pmWatch the next episode of The Game on BET and listen for an appearance of “Giving Myself”! 223275_10150260756851001_49362631000_9020738_7813672_n.jpeg Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight: No
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Latest News
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"Dark Side" Featured As Amazon's "Song Of The Day"
11 May 2012 | 2:34 pm“Dark Side”, off Kelly’s album Stronger, has been selected as Amazon’s “Song Of The Day". Click here to get your copy today for only 99 cents! read more -
Thank You Seattle Children’s Hospital!
10 May 2012 | 12:10 pmThe patients and staff from Seattle Children’s hospital teamed up to make their own "Stronger" music video. After hearing and watching the video, Kelly wanted to send a special thank you to the inspirational patients that were a part of it! See Kelly’s message below and click here to their music video. read more -
GMA Goes Behind the Scenes of Kelly’s ‘Duets’
9 May 2012 | 12:45 pmGood Morning America goes behind the scenes of Kelly’s new show, Duets premiering May 24th on ABC. Kelly will not only be judging the competition (with fellow stars John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, and Robin Thicke), but she will be hitting the stage with select contestants! Learn more below: read more -
Celebrate Pop Hits With An Exclusive 'Stronger' iTunes Sale!
8 May 2012 | 9:53 amiTunes is celebrating Pop Hits and Kelly’s newest album, Stronger made the list! Click here to get your copy for just $7.99, now until 5/14! read more -
Kellebrities: Facebook Points Issue
1 May 2012 | 11:10 amHey Everyone, Just wanted to give you a heads up that we are currently experiencing an outage on Facebook rewards points. This is a temporary issue. For the time being, points will NOT be awarded for any facebook interactions. You will still be able to log in, but points will not be earned. Sorry for the inconvenience but we are working to fix the issue and we will let you know once it is fixed. Thanks The Kelly Web Crew
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Beth’s Blog
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Akilah Institute for Women: Social Media Workshop
16 May 2012 | 8:24 amAkilah workshop View more presentations from Beth Kanter After the ACE leadership training, I had the opportunity to spend a day in Kigali. I volunteered to do a Social Media and Professional Networking workshop for second year students at the Akilah Institute for Women. The mission is to empower young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing sectors of the economy. The organization was founded by Elizabeth Dearborn Davis and Dave Hughes. I… -
Social Media, Networking, and African Women’s Leadership Training in Rwanda
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amFor the past ten days, I’ve been in Rwanda, Africa. I was honored to be a trainer as part of the launch of the ACE Leaders Project, a program developed by the Institute of International Education Sub-Saharan Regional Office and supported by the Packard Foundation. The project is under the visionary leadership of Cheryl Francisconi who is the director of IIE’s office in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and has vast expertise in developing, designing, and implementing transformative leadership programs for several decades. The project mobilizes leading women’s organizations and… -
Need Answers: LinkedIn Has Them
14 May 2012 | 8:44 amNote from Beth: I’m just finishing up an intensive training here in Rwanda. I was out in a rural area where Internet connectivity was a huge challenge, so was not able to blog, But now that I’m back in Kigali with a good Internet connection, expect to hear more about my experience teaching social media and the Networked NGO. Right before I left for this trip, Geri Stengel, shared a guest post about nonprofits and use of LinkedIn that was of interest to many folks. So, when Geri offered up this second post about nonprofits and LinkedIn, I couldn’t… -
Are You Being Left Behind as Technology Ushers In a Whole New Approach to Philanthropy? #CoFLA
4 May 2012 | 7:25 amNote From Beth: Just before I left for Rwanda, I caught some interesting discussion threads about organizational adoption of networked ways of working on Twitter coming from the #COFLA hashtag as a result of the Council on Foundations gathering in Los Angeles. I discovered that it was Larry Eason from DotOrgPower and his colleague, Shelley Wenk, offered to write this summary of the discussion as a guest post. When I landed, I was able to get the guest post from Shelley via email and publish it because Rwanda has one of the better Internet connectivity infrastructures for the countries… -
Attention Data Nerds: Nonprofits Miss Out on the Power of LinkedIn: Learn How to Tap It
3 May 2012 | 8:02 amNote from Beth: By the time you are reading, I’ll probably have been on a jet plane for far longer than I want to be and maybe have landed in Rwanda. Once I recover from the journey, expect read reports about the Networked NGO in Rwanda and use of social media to support Women’s Rights organizations. If you’re motivated to go deeper on LinkedIn after reading this summary, you will want to check out my curated list of nonprofit and LinkedIn resources here. Nonprofits Miss Out on the Power of LinkedIn: Learn How to Tap It – Guest Post by Geri Stengel …
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Kiva Loans
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Las Topacios Group : Chile
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pm$250 of $4,125 raised. Started raising funds on May 16, 2012 This Communal Bank is called "Las Topacios" and consists of 17 entrepreneurs who engage in different trades. These include making handicrafts, exhibiting products at the fairs, selling food, performing manual jobs, providing services, and other business activities. All of the members are from the city of Valdivia. Andrea, the president of the Communal Bank, is seen in the photo standing in the first position from left to right. She is wearing a blue-colored jacket and has her hair taken back. Andrea is in the craft trade,… -
Hilda Antonieta : Ecuador
16 May 2012 | 10:40 am$525 of $1,100 raised. Started raising funds on May 16, 2012 The communal bank "Damas del Futuro" meets every 15 days in the Pajan Canton, which is known for its livestock farming. One of the attractions is the Montubio Rodeo organized throughout the year. This is where we met Mrs. Hilda, 39, who is married and has three children, ages 15, 12 and 6. The two elder children are in junior high school and the youngest in grade school. Her husband works for the State as a contractor. In an effort to earn a little of her own income to help cover household expenses, our friend has a food business… -
Josué : Mexico
16 May 2012 | 7:40 am$475 of $525 raised. Started raising funds on May 16, 2012 Josué lives on a small farm with his wife and son, and the animal waste from his cows and horses will be treated by his Sistema Biobolsa biodigester to produce renewable energy and organic fertilizer. The energy-rich biogas will be used in the kitchen for cooking and heating bathwater, nearly eliminating their LP gas usage. The organic fertilizer will be used in his orchard where he grows apples, plums, and a local fruit called tejocote often used to make punch. He also grows nopal cactus year-round. Josué is excited by this… -
Chance Group : The Democratic Republic of the Congo
16 May 2012 | 4:10 am$3,500 of $4,100 raised. Started raising funds on May 16, 2012 Nabashali, the leader of the Chance business group, is a dynamic entrepreneur who is 38 years old and the mother of 8 young children. She sells plastic shoes known as “bodaboda”. Her husband is a public administration official at the town hall in Goma. Nabashali sells her products at a market. She started her business with her own money when she sold an item of jewellery for $250. For six years now she has been running small business activities of this type. This is her seventh loan cycle with Hekima. This new loan will be… -
Roza : Kyrgyzstan
15 May 2012 | 10:10 pm$1,450 of $2,900 raised. Started raising funds on May 15, 2012 Roza is 59 years old. She is a widow and has two children. For the past twenty years, she has been involved in farming and animal husbandry, a business she got into with an initial amount of 10,000 som (KGS). Thanks to her hard work, her business now comprises two dairy cows and seven sheep, and she makes 3,500 som per month selling milk and dairy products. In order to further develop her business, Roza has turned to Bai Tushum & Partners for a loan of 135,000 (KGS) which will be used to purchase young bulls to be fattened up and…
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Be Green Packaging Wins Best Product Design at Justmeans Social Innovation Awards For Collaboration With Gillette
16 May 2012 | 10:33 pm(3BL Media) Boston, MA – May 2, 2012 – On Wednesday, April 25th Justmeans officially announced the winners of the 2012 Social Innovation Awards naming Be Green Packaging, LLC as the recipient of the Best [...] -
What Do We Do at the End of Free Range Capital?
16 May 2012 | 10:27 pmI remember singing “Home, Home on the Range” in an endless loop when I was young and wandering through the woods, probably a vestige of hearing Gene Autry crooning. The [...] -
Banorte Strengthens Home Financing for Women
16 May 2012 | 10:27 pm(3BL Media) May 15, 2012 - The combination of knowledge and leadership that “Mujer Banorte” (Banorte Woman) has in both mortgages and serving the specific needs of women customers resulted [...] -
AISO.net Security Upgrade Protects Its Green Hosting Customers
16 May 2012 | 10:26 pm(3BL Media) April 30, 2012 - AISO.net, the world’s most responsible, green web hosting company, announced today the deploying of a network wide IP Reputation-based cloud service that blocks malware [...] -
The Elsevier Foundation Calls for 2012 New Scholars and Innovative Libraries Proposals
16 May 2012 | 10:26 pm(3BL Media) New York - May 1, 2012 - The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2012 New Scholars and Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programs. The [...]
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Ke$ha Ditches The Sleaze For The 2012 BMI Pop Awards
16 May 2012 | 12:06 pmThe 60th Annual BMI Pop Awards took place last night (May 15) at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, and though the night’s big winners were Ester Dean, Benny Blanco and Pitbull — all three earned the title of BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year — it was Ke$ha who wowed us on the carpet. The typically sleazy-dressed singer (whose Blanco-penned songs “We R Who We R” and “Blow” were recognized during the event) got all dolled up in 1920s garb, looking sleak and sophisticated in a black flapper dress. Check out a full-length pic of K-Dolla’s fancy… -
Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday World Tour Pops Open In Sydney: Concert Review
16 May 2012 | 11:56 amNicki Minaj launched her glitzy Pink Friday world tour on Wednesday (May 16) with a sold-out show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion in Australia. The set list was heavy on the 29-year-old’s upbeat dance tracks and crossover pop hits at the expense of the Twitter quitter’s early rap anthems; her debut album and mixtapes were almost entirely ignored. The commercialization of Roman was apparent in the show’s surprisingly camp staging: There were mirror balls, gold lamé costumes, shirtless male dancers and a even conga line. It made for a visual feast, but the 65-minute… -
Lady Gaga Rides The Train — Go Behind-The-Scenes Of Her ‘Simpsons’ Episode
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amWe hope you’re readying your multiple outfits for any potential viewing parties of Lady Gaga‘s episode of The Simpsons, which airs this Sunday May 20 at 8 p.m. on Fox. Entertainment Tonight takes us behind-the-scenes of the Born This Way singer’s episode, showing footage of Gaga recording the episode with the rest of the cast and crew. “Sometimes it was very endearing, other times they were making fun of me,” says the pop star with a smile. “And I’m making fun of everybody else. It’s sort of what I do as a performer… I think I was more… -
Mary J. Blige Covers Journey, Tom Cruise Does Def Leppard For ‘Rock Of Ages’
16 May 2012 | 11:14 amThe guitars are loud and the hair is high in upcoming movie musical Rock Of Ages (out June 15), which features Tom Cruise as fictional ’80s metal god Stacee Jaxx and Mary J. Blige as Venus Club owner Justice Charlier. A video for Mary J., Constantine Maroulis and Julianne Hough’s cover of Journey‘s 1980 hit “Any Way You Want It” highlights some of the head-banging action we’ll see in the flick. (Blige also performed the song on Dancing With The Stars last night). Meanwhile, a snippet of Cruise’s cover of Def Leppard’s smash anthem “Pour… -
Rock The Bells 2012 Lineup: Kid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa And Missy Elliott & Timbaland
16 May 2012 | 10:48 amKid Cudi, Wiz Khalifa and Missy Elliott & Timbaland (in a joint special appearance) are some of the big names slated to perform at annual hip-hop fest Rock The Bells 2012. Also on the lineup are J. Cole, Nas, Kendrick Lamar, Lupe Fiasco, A$AP Rocky and Mac Miller, with hosting duties by RZA and Supernatural. Bur for those whose hearts will forever be in the 90s, the bill also boasts performances by Ice Cube (more known for his acting than his rapping nowadays), Salt-N-Pepa and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, who will be celebrating their 20th anniversary reunion. Time to dry-clean those old…
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CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND HUSBAND MIKE FISHER TALK WITH OPRAH WINFREY IN THEIR FIRST EVER TELEVISION INTERVIEW TOGETHER ON ‘OPRAH’S NEXT CHAPTER’ SUNDAY, MAY 20 ON OWN
15 May 2012 | 3:58 pmNASHVILLE--- OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network presents all new episodes of “Oprah’s Next Chapter” this summer beginning Sunday, May 20 (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) when Winfrey travels to Nashville, Tennessee for an intimate in-depth interview with country music superstar Carrie Underwood and her husband NHL player Mike Fisher for their first ever television interview together. Sunday, May 20 (9-10 p.m. ET/PT) Oprah’s Next Chapter: Carrie UnderwoodRead more » -
Carrie Underwood’s Blown Away Debuts At No.1 On Canada’s Top 100 Country & Top 200 All-Genre Sales Charts
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Carrie Underwood’s Blown Away Debuts At No.1 On Billboard’s Country & All-Genre Sales Charts
9 May 2012 | 9:11 amUnderwood’s Album Makes Best First Week Country Showing of 2012 Blown Away Becomes Country’s Best-Selling Digital Album Debut Since 2010 Underwood Achieves 4th Consecutive No. 1 Billboard Country Album & 3rd Consecutive No. 1 Billboard Top 200 Chart DebutsRead more » -
CARRIE UNDERWOOD TO HEADLINE FIRST-EVER CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA AND UNITED KINGDOM THIS SUMMER ON THE BLOWN AWAY TOUR
7 May 2012 | 7:50 amTOUR WILL PROMOTE BLOWN AWAY ALBUM RELEASES IN BOTH COUNTRIES Nashville, TN – (May 6, 2012) - Carrie Underwood will head overseas this summer to perform for the first time headline concert dates in Australia and the United Kingdom in late June to coincide with the release of her new album BLOWN AWAY. Read more » -
CARRIE UNDERWOOD ANNOUNCES “THE BLOWN AWAY TOUR”
1 May 2012 | 7:07 amNorth American Arena Tour Kicks Off In September - London Show Sells Out in 90 Minutes – More International Shows To Be Announced SoonRead more »
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Adele on most powerful celebs list
16 May 2012 | 9:56 amAdele has joined the ranks of the world's most powerful celebrities, making her debut on the Forbes.com Celebrity 100 2012 list. -
Kelly Clarkson shows off her slimmed down figure in a low-cut floral number
16 May 2012 | 7:51 amThe original American Idol winner, who turned 30 a few weeks ago, looked more confident with her body than ever as she arrived at the Entertainment Weekly and ABC-TV Up Front party in New York last night. -
A Minute With: Lopez, Banks on expectations...
16 May 2012 | 3:41 amJennifer Lopez and Elizabeth Banks - stars of this Friday's baby comedy movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting" are two Hollywood moms who could not be more different. -
Jennifer Lopez's 'X Factor' advice to Britney Spears, Demi Lovato
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Jennifer Lopez Talks Adoption Rumors, Post-Partum Depression and Whether She'll Leave American Idol
15 May 2012 | 7:16 pmKristen: Lovely in London Plus, Miley Cyrus with her cute carry-on and Britney Spears shows her X Factor .
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Heroic Handheld Desserts - These Avengers Cake Pops are Super Sweet (TrendHunter.com)
16 May 2012 | 8:17 am(TrendHunter.com) These Avengers cake pops aren't just ridiculously cute, but are in line with a reinvigorated enthusiasm for the comic series. Hilariously intricate and immediately recognizable, this is a well-... -
100 Powerful Protest Fiascos - To Honor the Toronto G20 Summit Report's Civil Rights Violations (TrendHunter.com)
16 May 2012 | 8:07 am(TrendHunter.com) The Toronto G20 Summit that caused seemingly endless controversy, political lashback and straight-up vandalization of the streets in Toronto now has a new level of contention: the proof that civil... -
Dangerously Dramatic News Sitcoms - The Upcoming HBO 'The Newsroom' Series Will Be be Controversial (TrendHunter.com)
16 May 2012 | 7:47 am(TrendHunter.com) The upcoming HBO ‘The Newsroom' series is an American political/news drama that doesn't state that America is the greatest country with the most thriving population and the highest... -
Jazzy Pop Hit Re-Makes - The Noah LMFAO cover ‘Sexy & I Know it’ is Shockingly Amazing (TrendHunter.com)
16 May 2012 | 7:37 am(TrendHunter.com) More than just an acoustic cover, the Noah LMFAO cover of ‘Sexy & I Know it' is truly amazingly good. Taking the pop hit and making it a smooth, jazzy tune is a huge feat, especially... -
Humble Humor Comics - Doghouse Diaries Debuts Some Hilariously Modest Cartoons (TrendHunter.com)
16 May 2012 | 7:27 am(TrendHunter.com) The Doghouse Diaries comics that feature guys on the lower end of the self-confidence scale are pretty hilarious. A nice change from the ever-macho dudes that dominate the Web, these lackluster guys...
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RT @MichaelBlackson: Another suspicious modafucka that's getting on my flight to Haiti http://t.co/qVeIVy1e
16 May 2012 | 1:09 pmRT @MichaelBlackson: Another suspicious modafucka that's getting on my flight to Haiti http://t.co/qVeIVy1e -
RT @naiket88: RT @Cassoupwet10: RT @tichris: Haiti on my mind...
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Laurent Lamothe How many people on your staff besides @haiti_neglari are on Twitter or FB? Right to information. We pay your salaries #Haiti
16 May 2012 | 1:09 pmLaurent Lamothe How many people on your staff besides @haiti_neglari are on Twitter or FB? Right to information. We pay your salaries #Haiti -
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@haitianbeauty84 I thought mama was going 2 haiti with dad not @ boyziimen
16 May 2012 | 1:08 pm@haitianbeauty84 I thought mama was going 2 haiti with dad not @ boyziimen
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Haiti - News : Some news here and there... - Haitilibre.com
16 May 2012 | 12:26 pmHaitilibre.comHaiti - News : Some news here and there...Haitilibre.comThe Consulate General of Haiti in Miami presents its compliments to the Haitian Community and Members of the Press in particular, and takes pleasure to invite the Public in general to the Grand Celebration of "Big Night in Little Haiti" in association and more » -
Child slavery still Haiti issue - Cleveland Daily Banner
16 May 2012 | 11:58 amChild slavery still Haiti issueCleveland Daily BannerHaiti claims the world's first successful slave revolt, yet 300000 Haitian children live in slavery, Conn said. Conn, who grew up in Cleveland and now owns Tricon Inc., presented the philosophy and goal to the Rotary Club of Cleveland Tuesday. -
USC players hope Haitian mission trip will provide much-needed perspective - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
16 May 2012 | 11:14 amYahoo! Sports (blog)USC players hope Haitian mission trip will provide much-needed perspectiveYahoo! Sports (blog)Earlier this year, Barkley, punter Kyle Negrete and center Khaled Holmes started planning a trip to Haiti to help build homes for the victims of the 2010 earthquake. But once word got out, more people wanted to join and soon, 16 USC football players -
Helping Haiti Heal - Huffington Post
16 May 2012 | 9:53 amHelping Haiti HealHuffington PostThere is no simple answer to Haiti's long history of suffering, oppression and poverty, to the abyss of loss and sorrow which the earthquake has opened. However, our work represents a crucial part of physical and economic rebuilding and is essential in -
ToDo ToDay: A Concert for Haiti and the DR - Washington City Paper (blog)
16 May 2012 | 7:46 amWashington City Paper (blog)ToDo ToDay: A Concert for Haiti and the DRWashington City Paper (blog)Relations between Haiti and the Dominican Republic are better than they once were: In the 1840s, the former French colony tried to annex the former Spanish colony, and in the 1930s, the Dominican President ordered the killing of Haitians in the DR More and more »
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How To Cook Bacon Perfectly?!
16 May 2012 | 1:57 amEven the worst cooked bacon is good bacon, that’s what my mother always says! But if you add some water you will have the perfectly cooked bacon. Nothing burned, juicy and perfectly crispy. I mean just listen to that sound when the bacon cook fantastico takes a bite of the bacon at the end of the video. Mouth watering and yes I’m defrost my emergency bacon from the freezer. I need me some juicy crispy bacon now. Video Link: How To Cook Bacon Perfectly? -Bacon Jam -
The Pretzel Pool Float
15 May 2012 | 5:08 pmSwimming makes kids and adults hungry to I could easily could see myself taking a hearty bite of it after spending couple of hours in the pool and being too lazy to get out of it to grab a snack. Avoid it with an additional floating snack pool bar (with a cooler and all)! Invite some friends over for a pool party , there is plenty of room for three to share this delightful giant pretzel float. Looking remarkably like the real thing , this float is unique and the kids will just love playing with it. This float really cuts the mustard! More info: Giant Pretzel Pool Float - Super Cheap Toys! 1… -
Space Attack Totally Bejewelled
13 May 2012 | 11:35 pmNope! You don’t have to control these tiny spaceships and shoot your enemies. You only have to click of same colored jewels on the left hand side and the this game does the rest. Collecting these groups will give the funds to buy spaceship. They are grouped under tiers and you have to release them by clicking on the different buttons. If you have a weak heart maybe you should not play it – it’s will take you to stress levels you never thought existed. Game Link: Space Attack -The Random Good Stuff Game Collection (Over 500 Free Games) -
Glasses Digital Camera (Hurry Before Google Glasses Come)
13 May 2012 | 7:34 pmDoochy or not! I want it! Cameras these days define you and your style. So if you’re a fashionista then you will want a camera that reflects the rest of your garb. Enter the Fuuvi Megane Eye Glasses, a digital camera that doubles as a pair of fashion glasses (megane) and a handy camera. Lens-less glasses have been all the rage in Tokyo of late and the Fuuvi Megane gets in on the act with this gadget twist, allowing you to take both photos and video while it dangles from your bag or belt. More info: Glasses Digital Camera -Like Random Good Stuff on FACEBOOK -
A Fly As A Pet? Epic!
13 May 2012 | 7:02 pmLet’s just say, I’m totally freaked out! Didn’t know that flies have elephant like trunk tool. Well, I did knew but was not thinking about it. Now I’m totally freaked out and went on a fly killing spree! Oh, wait! No! Look how cute that fly is giving paw and receiving it’s treat of a sugar crystal. What a good boy. A fly will become the human’s new best friend. Just imagine the industry. Fly beds, toys and vets. Ok! Going to start breeding some fly babies! Video: Fly As A Pet? - Doing it Doggy Style!
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Bar-coded condoms passed out in Wash. colleges, universities
16 May 2012 | 7:14 amPlanned Parenthood recently passed out 55,000 bar-coded condoms where users "check in" -- letting others know where their condom is being put to use, and for what. -
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19 Beer Infographics To Make You See Double
16 May 2012 | 2:48 amSome of us may still be reeling from St. Patrick’s day weekend, so here’s a look at what probably put us into that state: Beer! -
6 Scientific Advances Courtesy of Reckless Self-Endangerment
16 May 2012 | 5:00 amIt turns out that even science isn't always an exact science. There are plenty of white-coated professionals throughout history who spat in the face of empirical research and just injected themselves with shit to see what would happen. -
25 Photos of Astronauts Eating in Zero Gravity
16 May 2012 | 7:57 amThanks to what we can only assume is a covert robot uprising, a manned space voyage is a rarity in modern times. Fortunately, the excitement of strapping scientists to rockets like Wile E. Coyote will never die, and a three-man Soyuz capsule departed from Kazakhstan, yesterday. It’s destination is the International Space Station. In honor of this brave and solemn explorers, we found silly pictures of astronauts (and cosmonauts) eating in zero gravity to commemorate this important, ultra-serious moment. We’ve come a long way since John Glenn was given a tube of applesauce in space just to…
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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Items
3 May 2012 | 4:42 pmOutdoor scavenger hunt items are some of the most fun scavenger hunt lists to search for. Explore nature with this outdoor hunt! -
Farmers Market Game
9 Apr 2012 | 8:08 pmFun farmers market game for the whole family. Great farmer's market scavenger hunt and a wonderfully healthy activity! -
Summer Camp Activity List
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27 Dec 2011 | 2:54 pmOur Christmas Eve Scavenger Hunt started with a note from Santa saying that he left a few Christmas gifts at the end of the hunt. We thought this would -
Spooky Autumn Scavenger Hunt
13 Oct 2011 | 9:17 am***Great visitor submitted Fall Scavenger Hunt with a spooky twist. Perfect for October/November or any time of the year. Thanks for the anonymous submission!***
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Global Voices » Humanitarian Response
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Democratic Republic of Congo: Clandestine Abortions on the Rise in Goma
8 May 2012 | 1:05 pm[Testimonies for this post were collected by email or face-to-face interviews in French and all links forward to French articles] Illegal abortion is a common practice in several provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in Goma, Nord-Kivu, where the number of deaths recorded as caused by these back-door procedures is increasing day by day at a worrisome rate. Several foetuses have been found in recent weeks in parts of Goma, located in the east of the D.R.C., alarming many in the community. Local administrator Mapendo Victorine said in an email she is very concerned… -
Bangladesh: Voices from the Korail slum
26 Apr 2012 | 12:19 pmMichelle Chaplin at BRAC Blog posts a video (with subtitles), which shares the initial reactions of some of the people who lost their homes in the recent Korail slum eviction in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Written by Rezwan · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper -
Ecuador: Refugee Women and Girls Turning to Sex Work
24 Apr 2012 | 2:07 pmThis post is part of our special coverage on Refugees. The VJ Movement video documentary Refugees turn to Sex Work in Ecuador examines the situation with many Colombian women who had to migrate across the border into Ecuador due to violence. In many cases, without being able to gain legal employment, the women and their daughters find themselves turning to sex-work to make a living. Amy Brown reports on the situation, interviewing women and agencies in the area. The stories are told by women who had to flee Colombia after threats from the guerrilla, many times leaving businesses and… -
Nigeria: Virality is a Cause
16 Apr 2012 | 11:20 amEmannuel Iduma discusses #SaveOke campaign in the context of Kony 2012: “I am interested, in joining my voice to #SaveOke, in telling ways in which KONY 2012 implicate readings of virality…If a #SaveOke video is made, and it goes viral, the complex questions of white supremacy and black inactivity will not arise. We might just ask, ‘is this real?’ or ‘why exhibit his ailment?’ Those questions are within the realm of simplicity. This is a simple, human, matter.” Written by Ndesanjo Macha · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter ·… -
Italy: Netizens Ponder the April 2009 L'Aquila Earthquake
12 Apr 2012 | 5:09 pm[All links lead to Italian language pages, except when otherwise noted] As still marked by many church clocks and bell towers at the center of L'Aquila [en], at 3:32 am of April 6, 2009, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake broke the silence of the sleeping town and destroyed the lives of many of its inhabitants. To remember the third anniversary of the tragic event, citizens came together in support and remembrance, created numerous web pages for retelling and commenting upon the earthquake and its far-reaching effects. Church clock stuck at 3:32 am of April 6, 2009 in L'Aquila. Photo by…
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Franck AYNES – “Kibati” (feat. Alain TUMAINI – DR Congo – Goma)
30 Apr 2012 | 8:41 amMy friend and former colleague, Franck Aynes, just posted this video on on YouTube. Franck wrote, performed, filmed, and produced this video from his base in Goma, DRC where he works for the World Food Programme. Humanitarian logistics officers are incredibly talented individuals. Enjoy. Be sure to stop by Franck’s Facebook page and say hello. -
BBC – Syria crisis: Red Cross trying to negotiate ceasefire
20 Feb 2012 | 9:41 amCopyright: BBC/Reuters From the BBC World News site: The International Committee of the Red Cross says it is in talks with “all those concerned” in Syria’s conflict to negotiate a ceasefire. The group says it wants to negotiate a truce in the most affected areas to allow it to deliver aid packages. Correspondents say the fact that the ICRC has spoken publicly about the negotiations shows just how concerned it is by the situation in Syria. Click here to read the full story -
MSF (Live Online Event) – At Any Price? Negotiating Access to Crisis Zones
20 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pmCopyright: MSF/H.J. Burkard If you want to know how hard it is to save a life you should definitely tune in for this event on January 31, 2012. From the site: Humanitarian negotiations are life-and-death issues for people in need, but they also raise troubling political and ethical dilemmas for the organizations that are engaged in them. In the forthcoming book Humanitarian Negotiations Revealed: The MSF Experience, published by Columbia University Press, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) takes a critical look at how its teams have negotiated to gain access to people… -
Photo Adventure in Vietnam with William Thompson
22 Dec 2011 | 12:23 pmFor over 40 years my uncle, William Thompson, has been shooting photos for in some of the world’s most remote locations. He has shot throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, North South and Central America. He is well know for his work with National Geographic, the Marlboro cowboy and Wells Fargo. He even shot Bill Gates in his early 20′s when Microsoft was still a small company. Bill will lead a small group of individuals through northern Vietnam for 14 days where he will teach them the art of fine photography. If you would like to join this adventure, stay in the mountaintop Topas… -
Slowy App – A Great New App For Testing Your Sites In Low Bandwidth / High Latency Environments
2 Dec 2011 | 9:42 amI just came across this great little app on Y Combinator’s Hacker News site. Slowy markets itself as a “real-world connection simulator and bandwidth limiter” and it seems to work quite well. I am running it on a Mac and it was easy to install and switch on and off. I can test my sites in 56K and LTE network (mobile) environments. The folks over at Aptivate have spend a lot of time on the low bandwidth/ high latency issue and have created tools like Loband. Loband is fantastic but I still want to see all those images and video. Slowy provides a reality check for those of us…
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Oxfam America files lawsuit against the SEC
16 May 2012 | 12:26 pmIt’s been about two and a half months since ONE delivered 143,863 petition signatures to the US Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC), urging them to stand up to Big Oil by releasing a corruption-fighting rule… and we’ve heard crickets. However today, Oxfam America, our Publish What You Pay Coalition partner is turning up the heat in a big way. They’ve filed a lawsuit against the SEC for unlawfully delaying the issuance of a strong final rule that would require disclosure of payments to from oil, gas and mining companies to the US and foreign governments. The final… -
Talking G8, hunger and food security with USAID’s Don Steinberg
16 May 2012 | 9:02 amAs you know, the G8 Summit is just a few days away. ONE has been working over the past few weeks to rally our ONE members to sign our petition to world leaders, asking them to prioritize global hunger and malnutrition at the Summit. To help put our petition into context, we interviewed with our friend Ambassador Don Steinberg, current Deputy Administrator at USAID with three decades of US diplomatic service. The questions we outlined below answer some of the most important points that our ONE members should look out for during and after the Summit. Don Steinberg. Photo credit: El Tiempo ONE:… -
Obama, Bono, G8 leaders… and YOU!
16 May 2012 | 7:14 amClear some space in your schedule this Friday for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security, a discussion on new activities to advance global agricultural development, food and nutrition security in Africa. Bono and President Obama, at last year’s World AIDS Day event, will meet again at the Chicago Council’s Symposium on Global Agriculture. Photo credit: Ralph Alswang/ ONE. This event is a dream come true for us here at ONE — we’ve been trying to “plant the seed” in the G8 to put sustainable global… -
World economists agree: child nutrition is a best buy in development
15 May 2012 | 12:56 pmWhat would you do if you had $75 billion and four years to improve the world’s well-being? Recently 65 world-renowned researchers, economists and Nobel laureates got together and answered that question. They released their findings yesterday after more than a year of reviewing proposals and evidence, thanks to the Copenhagen Consensus Center. Being economists, they weighed their choices carefully using cost-benefit analyses. Seventy-five billion dollars may sound like a lot, but $18.75 billion (1/4 of $75 billion) represents only a 15 percent increase on top of the current $130 billion that… -
Peter Braid MP attends ONE Canada event in Ottawa
15 May 2012 | 12:30 pmWhen Ben Leo, director of ONE’s global policy team and Sara Messer, policy manager from ONE in Washington, D.C., recently traveled to Ottawa, it seemed like a great chance to have a meet up with some of our ONE members in the Ottawa area. From left to right, Mark Entwhistle, Sara Messer, Peter Braid, MP for Kitchener-Waterloo, Sarah Stone, Ben Leo The event drew about 25 local members, many of whom were also members of our partner organization Engineers Without Borders Canada (EWB). Ben Leo talked about the exciting campaigns that ONE is currently running –- the Beginning of the End…
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The Itinerant Angler Podcast
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Microskiffs with Tom Dyll - Ssn. 7, Ep. 7
18 Apr 2012 | 2:53 pmTom Dyll is the founder and host of Microskiff.com, one of the most unique sites on the internet for lovers of flats fishing and watercraft. Don't miss his intriguing insights into the boat building culture and the growing microskiff movement. -
Minimalist Casting with Macauley Lord - Ssn. 7, Ep. 6
19 Feb 2012 | 2:56 pmMacauley Lord was the Head Instructor of the L.L. Bean Fly Fishing School for two decades, and is the author of the "L.L. Bean Fly Casting Handbook" among many other titles. Over his years of teaching, he's learned to dispense almost completely with verbal instruction, preferring a kind of Zen-master approach to fly casting instruction. -
Girl Hunter with Georgia Pellegrini - Ssn. 7, Ep. 5
5 Feb 2012 | 12:00 pmGeorgia Pellegrini is the author of the new book, "Girl Hunter." A former banker turned professional chef, Pellegrini threw herself full-bore into the world of outdoor sports, applying her passion for cooking and her "locavore" instincts in an entirely new way. Now an accomplished outdoorswoman, Pellegrini trains women and girls to appreciate the outdoors--and her cooking tips will blow you away. -
Off the Grid with Jim Klug- Ssn. 7, Ep. 4
25 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pmJim Klug is the owner of Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Outfitters and an excellent angler. His stories of world travel are some of the best, and you absolutely can't miss learning who wins the tug of war between a school of piranhas and a Brazilian guide. (Hint, head on over to the site and click the link for a clue). -
Return to Alaska with Miles Nolte - Ssn. 7, Ep. 3
16 Jan 2012 | 5:33 pmMiles Nolte is the editor of "The Alaska Chronicles" and the Fishing Editor for Gray's Sporting Journal. His descriptions on the behind-the-scenes activities at an Alaskan lodge are as hilarious as they are intriguing, and don't miss his story of how he wrote himself onto the staff of the most prestigious outdoor publication.
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Have Fun • Do Good
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Meg Worden, Feed Me Darling : How I Have Fun, Do Good
16 May 2012 | 8:42 amThe fourth blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the delicious Meg Worden (I say delicious because I love her e-cookbook, Salad Alchemy). Meg is a writer, speaker, storyteller and a certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the founder of Feed Me Darling, a business that helps professional women eradicate food cravings and gain lasting control over emotional eating. Meg works with clients to heal and balance their bodies so that they can do their best work in the world. She writes for Elephant Journal, The Nervous Breakdown, Jack Move Magazine and has been published… -
Blogging for Nonprofits + Juicy Blogging Circle and E-Course
13 May 2012 | 10:10 amHello Have Fun * Do Gooders! I wanted to let you know about 4 blogging workshops coming up, in case you're interested. ****** Juicy Blogging Circle: Grow Your Blogging Habit May 16-June 6, 2012 Virtual A fun group blog coaching experience! Each week you'll: Check in with the Circle on a weekly conference call, and/or on the private class blog. Share your blogging goals for the week. Celebrate your successes. Ask for suggestions for how to move through challenges. Support other Circle members with their successes and challenges. Receive ideas, tips, resources, and cheerleading from the… -
Christine Egger, In Conversation: How I Have Fun, Do Good
9 May 2012 | 6:52 amThe third blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the wonderfully wise, Christine Egger. Christine is a facilitator, network weaver, and catalyst. She works with individuals and organizations whose mission is to increase our capacity for empathy, generosity, and creativity. You can learn more about Christine at cdegger.com, or find her on Twitter at @cdegger. How do I have fun and do good? I create conversations. In my experience the most fun, most good-doing conversations are the kind in which the participants not only learn about themselves and each… -
Jocelyn Harmon: People, Words, Technology & Truth: How I Have Fun, Do Good
3 May 2012 | 8:36 amMy second guest blogger in this run of the Have Fun, Do Good guest post series is the warm and wonderful Jocelyn Harmon. Jocelyn is passionate about helping nonprofits to succeed online so that they can change the world! As Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Network for Good, she is privileged to lead the team to help over 5,000 nonprofits raise more friends and funds online. Prior to joining Network for Good, Jocelyn was Director of Business Development for Care2, where she worked with some of the most respected national nonprofits, including ASPCA, Environmental Defense Fund,… -
Plant a Kiss Day
1 May 2012 | 6:35 am"Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty" ~Ann Herbert On Sunday, my friend Heather of Create Your Own Beautiful, and I participated in Plant a Kiss Day. Plant a Kiss Day was organized by pal Sherry Richert Belul to celebrate the message behind Amy Krouse Rosenthal's book, Plant a Kiss, a story about how one small act of kindness can bloom. Heather teaches an awesome dance fitness class, ShimmyPop!, at Hipline on Sundays, so after class we "planted a kiss" by giving all of her students flowers and oranges. Fun! Today through May 4th, 16 bloggers (including me) are…
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Look To The Stars News: Latest
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Usher To Host Third Annual World Leadership Conference
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amUsher's New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV, will host the third annual World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia at Emory University from June 19-22, 2012. The 2012 World Leadership Conference is a three-day initiative that brings together celebrities, influencers, newsmakers and hundreds of accomplished youth from around the world including the U.K., Hong Kong, Kenya and South Africa, with the goal of educating and empowering young people in New Look’s four pillars: talent, education, career and service. Beginning Wednesday, June 20, 2012,… -
Richard Branson Announces Winners At Charity Summit
16 May 2012 | 7:45 amFrom more than 500 inspirational entries, Sir Richard Branson and his non profit foundation Virgin Unite have announced that the global winner of the 2012 ‘Screw Business As Usual’ competition is Raise5, a new fundraising platform that creatively uses free time and talents to raise money for charity. The winner announcement came at a special Screw Business As Usual fundraising Summit in London where, via videolink from Canada, Raise5 accepted their award and once-in-a lifetime prize – a connection trip to Sir Richard Branson’s home in South Africa to discuss their idea… -
Eddie Izzard Announces Marathon Challenge
16 May 2012 | 7:00 amWritten by Elizabeth Willoughby Comedian Eddie Izzard has announced that he will once again run a series of marathons, this time as a tribute to Nelson Mandela. Planned for the summer, Izzard will attempt to run 27 marathons in 27 days representing the 27 years Mandela spent in prison. Better known for comedy than athletic prowess, Izzard’s last foray into a series of marathons was in 2009, which raised over 200 thousand pounds for Sport Relief. Arriving at the finish line in London after 1,100 miles, Izzard said, “I’ve run the fastest marathon I’ve ever run, which is… -
Stars Donate Garden Tools To Christian Aid Charity Auction
16 May 2012 | 6:15 amTali Lennox, Alan Titchmarsh and TOWIE’s Lydia Bright are among a host of famous names who have used their creative talents to support this year’s Christian Aid Week. Photo: Tali Lennox Over 15 stars have customized gardening tools, which will be displayed in a Soho pop-up shop from 14 – 19 May and auctioned at www.ebay.co.uk/christianaid. The theme of the fundraising week is ‘give the tools to help people in poverty out of poverty’, and Christian Aid is hoping the celebrity decorated tools will raise vital funds for its work in countries such as Sierra Leone. The… -
Dalai Lama Donates Prize Money To Save The Children
16 May 2012 | 5:30 amThe Dalai Lama is to donate the bulk of his Templeton Prize money to Save the Children. The 76-year-old religious leader received the £1.1m prize at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. About £900,000 will go to Save the Children in India, with £125,000 set aside for The Minds and Life Institute. Save the Children chief executive Justin Forsyth, said: "We are honoured to accept this generous humanitarian gift, which will be used to save the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable children. “In line with the Dalai Lama’s wishes, the funds will be used on…
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SocialFish
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Associations are More Advanced Than You Think!
16 May 2012 | 10:37 am…. Ha. This includes all the associations we’re working with (and those we aren’t) who are working on their Social CRM. So there!! (Source) -
Social Business for B2B in Healthcare [case study]
16 May 2012 | 5:00 amThis short and sweet B2B case study discussed by Sandy Carter of IBM shows us some numbers on how Premier, an alliance of 2500 community hospitals, leverages their online community. Awesome. -
Human Motivation: The Forgotten Element in Our Theories and Practices
16 May 2012 | 5:00 am“Companies that are afraid to commit to goals that lie outside the range of planning,” Gary Hamel and C.K Prahalad conclude in their booklet, Strategic Intent,“are unlikely to become global leaders.” The authors argue that strategic planning fetters companies to the present and filters their views of possibility through the limiting lens of their current assumptions and limitations.Their alternative to strategic planning is Strategic Intent: harnessing resources and human motivation to an all-consuming, shared ambition, such as beating competitors or innovating far beyond their… -
Got E-learning?
15 May 2012 | 11:51 amNeed your feedback please! Does your organization rely on e-learning to drive revenue or member retention? Are you managing multiple e-learning platforms and software to deliver webinars, hybrid events, virtual conferences and more? Association Forum wants to give you access to the professional development you need to maximize the impact of e-learning. Complete this brief survey by 11:59 p.m. CT on Tuesday, May 22, to tell us whether you’re using e-learning, how and why, and you’ll receive the survey results and an executive summary report. Your feedback will allow us to design… -
Tracing the Path of the Digital Learner
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amCheck out this Google Insights study about Education Trends Through the Eyes of Your Customer. In a fast-changing world, education is still in high demand online. Google looked at internal search query data, Compete clickstream data and commissioned a brand perceptions study with Ipsos OTX to understand the 2012 landscape and found: 80% of education search query paths end without a conversion. 1 in 4 education researchers never even look outside the web. 9 in 10 don’t know which school they want to attend at the onset of the journey. 2 out of every 3 researchers who use video do so to…
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YouTube Videos matching query: haiti
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MTV CRIB HAITI EDITION
13 May 2012 | 9:37 amMTV CRIB HAITI EDITION THE REAL MTV CRIB HAITI EDITION From: connectxpress Views: 38 1 ratings Time: 06:54 More in Entertainment -
Haiti Relief Fund Oversees a Primary School in Falaise, Croix-Des-Bouquets
9 May 2012 | 2:21 pmHaiti Relief Fund Oversees a Primary School in Falaise, Croix-Des-Bouquets April 17, 2012 Haiti Relief Fund oversees a primary school in Falaise, Croix-Des-Bouquets. As education is the predictor for success, Haiti Relief Fund is dedicated in improving education for our children in Haiti. The children in Haiti need your help for a better tomorrow. www.HaitiReliefFund.org From: haitirelieffund Views: 91 0 ratings Time: 05:01 More in Nonprofits & Activism -
HAITI CHERIE STEVY MAHY FEAT JAMES GERMAIN OFFICIAL VIDEO
5 May 2012 | 1:39 pmHAITI CHERIE STEVY MAHY FEAT JAMES GERMAIN OFFICIAL VIDEO HAITI CHERIE 'S NEW STEVY MAHY VIDEO DIRECTED BY YVETOT GOUIN, SHOT ENTIRELY ON LOCATION IN PORT AU PRINCE , HAITI DOWNLOAD THE SONG HERE : itunes.apple.com From: loshebed Views: 25651 276 ratings Time: 05:54 More in Music -
Haiti Relief Fund Oversees The Construction of The William Eisenberg Community School of Bedon
4 May 2012 | 2:16 pmHaiti Relief Fund Oversees The Construction of The William Eisenberg Community School of Bedon January 21, 2012 Haiti Relief Fund oversees the construction of The William Eisenberg Community School in Bedon, Morne a Chandelle south east of Haiti. 90% of the population don't know how to read and write especially in the remote rural area of Haiti. Haiti Relief Fund's goal is to build primary schools for under privileged children throughout these mountains. Education is the predictor for success, the children in Haiti need your help. www.HaitiReliefFund.org From: haitirelieffund Views:… -
Haiti Relief Fund Oversees a School Project in Angibeau 16th Section Communal South East of
3 May 2012 | 10:38 pmHaiti Relief Fund Oversees a School Project in Angibeau 16th Section Communal South East of January 21, 2012 Haiti Relief Fund oversees a school project in Agibeau, 16th Section Communal, south east of Haiti. This school is operating under a tent and not fit for a school. Haiti Relief Fund is planning to build a primary school for the children in the communities of Angibeau. The children in Haiti need your help. www.HaitiReliefFund.org From: haitirelieffund Views: 93 0 ratings Time: 03:17 More in Nonprofits & Activism
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Twitter / tweetmeme
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Liz Strauss at Successful Blog
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Have You Promoted Your Company Today?
16 May 2012 | 11:54 amThe old adage that you have to spend money to make money is very true, yet we all know businesses that do not adhere to this belief. So, stop what you are doing for a minute at work and ask yourself a very simple question, is my company doing all it can to promote itself? If the answer is no, now is the time to speak up. One of the first things you may hear from upper management is that we’re promoting the company within our budgetary means, aka we are spending as little money as possible to get our brand out there. While it is understandable in a troubling economy that small businesses… -
How To Prep Your Customer For A Killer Video Testimonial
16 May 2012 | 5:25 amby Sean Rosensteel Video marketing has become an extremely popular approach for generating interest in services or products offered online. With so many affordable tools in the marketplace, videos can be easily produced and distributed online for less than what other mediums (like TV) would cost. Consequently, utilizing the ever-so-popular video testimonial has become a common approach to connecting with prospective customers. And the proliferation of video cameras installed on most computers manufactured within the last few years has made it easy for people to record their own videos. -
Choose Your Winners Wisely and Invest Unconditionally
15 May 2012 | 5:14 amRelational Reciprocity I don’t play with every new social media tool. In fact, I ignore most of them. I’ve decided my view is that tools are vehicles for problem solving or uniquely rare opportunities for new learning. The former I go looking for when I need them. The latter show up without warning, but are few and far between. Once the decision is made to participate, I’m in with “both feet.” I’m a saturation learner, always have been. It shows in my 14+ years of dance training, my 8 years of theater, my 35 years of education and educational publishing… -
Getting Organized Without Wasting Your Time
14 May 2012 | 10:40 amby Ann Smarty click photo for source A System to Save Time When you run a blog, there are some things you can’t help but spend a ton of time and energy on. Coming up with new posts, fiddling with the template, talking to readers, publishing videos of funny cats you found on YouTube and just had to share…these are the important elements in the life of the average blogger. Certainly, the last thing you want to waste time on is organization. Yet every time most of us set out to organize things, we tend to spend all day on the process. Getting sorted turns out to be more of a hassle… -
3 Things I Learned, Lost, and Earned by Being Off Social Media for 10 Days
14 May 2012 | 5:23 amPeople or Screens Every morning for almost a year, I’ve been publishing photos of the sunrise over Lake Michigan. Sometimes when the afternoon is worth a photo graph I also publish a photo of the sunset too. On Twitter I greet my friends with a “Good morning, Twitterville” and a kind word. I try to check in with them via Facebook and Linkedin too. Many of my online social interactions help me keep my day moving … as I transition from one task to another, it helps me to stop by Twitter to give my friends a shout out or to take time for a short read and a retweet. Being…
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Logic+Emotion
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Social Business: Where It's Been & Where It's Going
6 May 2012 | 11:56 am"Chasing the past, I stumbled into the future". - T A Sachs I've always been a firm believer that in order to look to the future, we must look back to and fully grasp the past (and the present). Having had several recent engaging conversations with smart people who I respect, I've picked up a hint of exhaustion around usage of the word "social". Could it be that some who saw the "change" coming years ago are weary of having carried that torch for so many years as we move into the heavy lifting? It's natural to want to move to the next thing—but I'm convinced that today we are largely still… -
Own The Data, Own The Future
14 Apr 2012 | 9:15 amNow that some of the dust is settling around Facebook's massive acquisition of Instagram this past week, we can all take a step back and think about the bigger picture. Yes, Facebook understands the critical role mobile will play in how billions of people interact and communicate but they also understand that interactions, engagement, consumption or whatever you want to call it generates one thing. Data. Facebook wants it. Google wants it. And all businesses will want to understand it. There is huge, big business to be built around all kinds of data. Targeted marketing is the first salvo and… -
Thoughts on the Future of Social-Digital Agency Services
7 Apr 2012 | 10:29 am*The above does not reflect actual or estimated market share Now is as good a time as any to be thinking about the future of digital (and social) as defined by those of us who provide services or even products around these. If you work for any agency or consultancy—this article is relevant for you. If you're on the "client side" consider it relevant as well as ultimately it is your business model and needs which dictate the market conditions that affect your partners, vendors and professional service providers. I'm writing this piece from the perspective of having worked at several digital… -
Thoughts On Altimeter's Digital Influence Report
21 Mar 2012 | 10:13 amAltimeter's most recent report titled "The Rise of Digital Influence" revolves around the theory and practice of "digital influence". A trend that will not die despite the industry's counter movement against platforms such as Klout and the scores of imitators which have subsequently followed. (Full disclosure, I was interviewed in depth for the report). Altimeter rightfully begins the analysis of "digital influence" by calling out the distinction from how we view influence traditionally and offering a brief definition:"Traditional influence is defined as the act, power, or capacity of causing… -
Klout Targets Agencies Via "March Madness" Competition
20 Mar 2012 | 8:33 amKlout has dialed up their marketing efforts, this time placing agency individuals in a March Madness bracket style competition they are calling "Agency Insanity". Critics will scoff at it as another attempt to get individuals to pump up scores, but in actuality the effort is a straight forward marketing initiative aimed at raising awareness, generating buzz and getting Klout to show up in people's social streams. A while back, Klout's founder Joe Fernandez and I discussed something like this as part of a brand initiative and it's interesting to see it in action under a different context.
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SheGeeksSheGeeks | SheGeeks
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4 Tips to Cut Useless Tweets Out of Your Twitter Timeline
9 May 2012 | 6:00 amJust like the Facebook Newsfeed, keeping your Twitter timeline full of relevant information. As we increase the number of people we follow on Twitter, we also increase the number of distracting, useless information, otherwise known as noise, that flows into our Twitter timelines. Constantly pruning for fresh information is a tedious and time-consuming job that I only do once a month. In the meantime and in between time, I use the following tips to keep the noise level down in my Twitter timeline. Turn Off ReTweets for Individual Accounts I have quite a few people I follow that love to… -
Google+ Receives A Fresh Redesign That You Might Like
12 Apr 2012 | 12:30 amI have to be honest. I haven’t been the biggest fan Google+. I’ve been Circled over 11k times , but I don’t see much activity from users beyond sharing the same things they share on Twitter and Facebook. Most of the people I’ve circled seem to be more active elsewhere. Though Google+ original design was well received, I found the layout too cluttered with text. Overall, Google+ reminded me of a message board stuck with an old school design while flaunting new school features. So, I’m more than excited about the new redesign for Google+ because it finally feels… -
Facebook Buys Instagram: Thoughts On Why And What To Expect
9 Apr 2012 | 2:18 pmFacebook is buying Instagram for $1 billion. After the $500 million valuation Instagram received, it makes you wonder why Facebook will pay twice the price for Instagram. It’s just a mobile app that lets you share pics with friends and has less than 50 million total users compared to Facebook’s 800+ million active monthly users. You can do the same thing on your phone or desktop from the Facebook site. This may be true, but when it comes to designing an addictive mobile app and photo-sharing experience, Instagram is a winner, and threat-turned-opportunity for Facebook’s… -
Khoya: An Interactive Adventure Made For Your New iPad
21 Mar 2012 | 7:00 amWhen the iPad was first announced, I expected to it to magically transform the world of ebooks. I expected a new world of e-reading experiences to flood my screen from authors all over the world. I mean, can you imagine what Harry Potter would look like had J.K. Rowling written it for the iPad? If you’re having a hard time imagining it, let a new iPad app called Khoya open your eyes to an interactive storytelling experience far beyond anything you or your iPad has ever seen. Price: $4.99Download: AppStore (iPad Only) Khoya is a city under the control of the evil Nasha, and… -
How To Diversify Any Conference You Attend
15 Mar 2012 | 3:51 pmOn Monday, March 12th, I participated in my fourth panel at SxSW 2012 titled: “Race: When to Hold it and When to Fold it.” The purpose of the panel was to change the conversation from “What can technology conferences do about diversity?” to “What can attendees do about diversity at technology conferences?” If you have a few minutes to spare, listen to the full panel via the link above. In this post, I’d like to focus on why recommendations are a big part of diversifying conferences and how conference attendees (and speakers!) can help. The (Echo) Chamber of Networks…
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The Content Wrangler
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Hey, Book Publishers! Evolve or Get Out of the Way
15 May 2012 | 1:44 pmScott Abel, The Content Wrangler Book publishers are an endangered species. That’s right. The producers of textbooks, romance novels, and cookbooks aren’t long for this world. Their likely extinction is both predictable and preventable. Even if they put up a good fight, it’s unlikely they’ll survive in their current form for one reason: They are slow to evolve. Case in point: Just over two years ago, while book publishers were busy conducting business as usual, an outsider invaded the industry and reshaped it in the publishers’ image. The invading force was… -
Detecting Expensive Inefficiencies: The Case For Optimizing Content Production Processes
7 May 2012 | 7:17 pmScott Abel, The Content Wrangler I’ve got a challenge for you. Take a look at the way you create, manage and deliver content. No, really. Take a close look. Conduct a systematic, fair, scientific survey of your content production lifecycle. Get professional help if you need to. Look at each and every step in your process and ask yourself, “Is this the best we can do, or is it just the way we’ve been doing it for so long that we believe it is the correct — and only — way to work?” What I’m certain you will find is that your organization utilizes an… -
Are You A Failed Writer If You Haven’t Spent 10,000 Hours Writing?
7 May 2012 | 12:40 pmYuvi Zalkow is a self-described “writer, storyteller, novelist, shame-ridden schmo, and maker of online presentations about [his] failures (and occasional successes) as a writer”. This video is one such presentation. In it, Zalkow discusses an idea from Malcolm Gladwell, author of the book “Outliers” (a book that Zalkow admits he has never read), about success. Gladwell says that in order to master your art, you have to spend 10,000 hours practicing it. I’m not sure 10,000 hours is the definitive number, but there is, generally speaking, something to be said for… -
Re-Thinking In-Line Linking: DITA Devotees Take Note!
3 May 2012 | 2:17 pmby Mark Baker The question of whether links on a web page should be inline in the text or relegated to one of the margins is not a new one. It deserves re-examination because the increasing popularity of the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) introduces a technical bias into the question. Managing inline linking in reusable content in DITA is complex, which makes it expensive, which makes it rare. It is commonly considered a DITA best practice to avoid inline links in favor of links created by external reltables, which means that the links are listed at the bottom of the page. -
[Infographic] Changes In Technical Communication Staffing And Budget
26 Apr 2012 | 6:46 pmMoney, it’s a hot topic these days, given the economic situation in which we find ourselves. This infographic takes a look at the state of technical communication budgets and staffing levels today. How does your situation compare?
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Communications from DMN
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Tasting a little Confluence, Tech Comm, Chocolate
2 May 2012 | 6:00 amWikis have been part of my professional freelance writing and technical communication lives for a number of years now. I’ve used them extensively and even maintain my own wiki; I’ve written with and about them; and I’ve even set up a few documentation wikis. While a couple or three people have generously suggested that I’m an expert in this area, I’m not. Far from it, in fact. I still have a lot to learn. To do that, I turn to others who know a lot more about wikis than I do. Folks like Stewart Mader, Alan J. Porter, and Sarah Maddox. And it’s Sarah Maddox,… -
Using Evernote Web Clipper and Clearly as research tools
19 Mar 2012 | 6:00 amResearch. It’s the life blood of any writer. No matter what you’re doing – journalism, blogging, penning fiction, or doing any kind of technical or corporate writing – you need to gather facts and information. Of course, the nature of research has morphed since I went pro all those many years ago. I remember spending a lot of time in the library or on the phone digging up information. Then, the Internet came to our computers and changed the game. In the early days, researching on the web involved either copying and pasting information into a text editor or word processor file, or… -
Breaking free of your comfort zone
12 Mar 2012 | 6:00 amFalling into a nice little rut. Getting complacent. Finding a comfortable groove. Wrapping yourself in a cloak of familiarity. Call it what you will, but most of us fall into the comfort of a routine now and then. Yes, the oft-talked-about comfort zone. There’s nothing wrong with that. But I find that inhabiting the comfort zone can get boring. Actually, worse than boring. You’ve probably felt the same way. The work is easy to do and feels more like typing than actual writing. Or, you feel the need to move into areas other than just pure technical writing. Lately, I’ve been feeling that… -
Weekly links roundup
9 Mar 2012 | 5:00 amHow mobile networks and app developers affect user experience If John Henry was a technical writer and not a steel-driving man … An interesting musing on the help system of the future Concept or reference, what’s the difference? What developers want -
Using topic-based writing to pull together any writing project
5 Mar 2012 | 5:00 amI don’t have to tell you that topic-based writing is a very popular idea in the world of technical communication. And with good reason: it can help make writing, managing, and assembling documentation a lot easier. But you can apply topic-based writing to work outside of our profession. As you may or may not know, I do quite a bit of freelance writing. And sometimes, I have an idea for a non-fiction writing project, but am only able to chip away at it bit by bit? That sometimes feels like it happens a bit too often. I also find that with projects like that, I write in bits and pieces…
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Blogging Tips
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05 WordPress Plugins for Social Media Promotions
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amThe use of plugins is the best thing I like about WordPress. The WordPress plugins are easy to install and they really enrich the usability and scalability of any self-hosted WordPress blog/website.This post will list some of the best WordPress plugins for social media promotions. In a previous post, Zac also lists few social media centered WordPress plugins as part of the BloggingTips.com Complete Guide to Blogging series. Consider my list as an extension of Zac’s list.Here we go:05 WordPress Plugins for Social Media Promotions(1) Sexy BookmarksIf you want massive social media exposure and… -
Finding Blog Success, then Rinse and Repeat
16 May 2012 | 8:45 amNow that you’ve followed along this entire series of articles from Blogging Tips, you are in a great position to launch and run a fantastic blog of your own. You’ve learned how to register your domain, set up WordPress, customize your blog, outsource your work, and market your blog through social media, among several other lessons.So, what is the next logical step?If It Works Once, It’ll Work AgainWho says you have to stop now? If you walked through all the steps outlined in this series of articles, then you are in a great position to have a well-oiled machine. Your blog… -
30 Awesome Single Page WordPress Themes
15 May 2012 | 1:00 pmSometimes all you want or need is simplicity. Nothing says simple like a single page portfolio or blog on WordPress. The following 30 designs are just that, single page WordPress themes for the blogger, artist, or business who just want to keep it simple. Some of these themes accomplish their single page design through sliders, others through auto-scrolling, and still others by pure minimalism. No matter how it’s accomplished though a single page theme stands out from the crowd and can give your website a truly unique look and feel. Let us know if you like the themes in this roundup and… -
Write Better, Blog Better: 3 Essential Writing Tips for Bloggers
15 May 2012 | 12:55 pmWhile web traffic and search engine optimization tips are absolutely useful for a blogger hoping to gain in popularity throughout the web, there are many basic elements of blogging and writing that can also help significantly with this pursuit. Oftentimes, it seems that bloggers today get so caught up in SEO, traffic, and social media marketing that they forget about the writing element of blogging. After all, the cruxes of blogging are the posts that you write. If you want to be a truly successful blogger (a challenging feat at that), you have to consider important things like SEO, web… -
Building a Product or Service Off Your Blog
15 May 2012 | 9:31 amAs your blog continues to grow and mature, you’ll likely start looking for other ways that you can expand this online business. After all, your blog is a legitimate business, even if it may have started out as a personal interest or hobby. When you’ve built up an audience and developed a sizable mailing list, it’s time to capitalize on that reach by building a product or service off your blog.Release an E-Book or Digital ProductYou might remember an earlier article in this series where we talked about writing an e-book to accompany your blog. There are two main ways that you…
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#G20 #Fail Byron Sonne innocent
15 May 2012 | 5:13 pmByron Sonne, who spent two years fighting trumped up terrorism-related charges after he was arrested before Toronto’s G20 summit, has been found not guilty of all charges. It’s a small breath of sanity in an otherwise insane judicial process. BoingBoing has a good series of posts that cover the story going back to his arrest. Also worth checking out are Jesse Brown’s Search Engine podcasts on the subject. -
Taking a break
9 May 2012 | 5:23 pmI’ve been feeling particularly unmotivated recently when it comes to blogging. I’m not sure why, but I think I’m going to take a break. Posts will resume when I find something interesting to blog about and feel like writing, probably in a week or two. -
The Dynamic Publisher
8 May 2012 | 2:48 amA while back, Scott Abel announced the launch of the Dynamic Publisher site. If you’re interested in content managment, XML publishing, or DITA, you’ll probably want to keep an eye on this one. There isn’t a huge amount of content on it right now, but what’s there is pretty good. Just a quick note to say that in addition to my many other roles, I’m also now the editor of TheDynamicPublisher.com. Formerly a web property used by Quark to publicize its dynamic publishing products, TheDynamicPublisher.com is now a vendor neutral home for all things related to dynamic… -
Ebooks and problems with print reference material
7 May 2012 | 8:34 amTeleread has an article that points out some problems with ebooks and how they present reference material. The article uses examples from several fantasy novels, where the ebook presentation of maps is markedly inferior to the maps in the printed edition. (I’ve noticed this myself in some books, particularly the figures in James Gleick’s The Information. From what I understand of ebook formats and ebook production, I’m not sure what the solution is – current devices and formats have a lot of limitations. However, if you’re reading an ebook on a tablet with a… -
Why all the hype?
7 May 2012 | 2:04 amWe went to see The Avengers last night and I’m wondering what all the fuss was about. Given the hype this movie has engendered, you’d think it was the second coming of Citizen Kane. Don’t get me wrong, I did enjoy it – it’s probably about as good a Saturday night popcorn flick as you’ll find and it is visually spectacular. But it’s not very deep, despite having Joss Whedon as screenwriter and director. It lacks the characterization of The Watchmen (the book, not the movie) or the moral complexity of Chris Nolan’s Dark Knight series. If I was…
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Positive Quote Wednesday - on Breakfast
16 May 2012 | 8:55 amSure, I’ll create a post based entirely on the fact that I’m hungry…why not? And who can complain about breakfast? It’s a fun meal, starting your day off just right, dependable, quiet, subtle and enriching. Go breakfast! A bachelor’s life is a fine breakfast, a flat lunch, and a miserable dinner. Francis Bacon A simple enough pleasure, surely, to have breakfast alone with one’s husband, but how seldom married people in the midst of life achieve it. Anne Spencer A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast. Edgar Watson Howe All happiness depends on a… -
Say the Opposite for Peace of Mind
15 May 2012 | 7:58 amAltercations and communication deadlocks can be extremely frustrating. Sometimes it seems that you can have the same issue, over and over again, with the same individual…for years! What can you do that changes the tide? Have you ever apologized when you didn’t feel apologetic? Not an easy task, I know. But as it’s often been said, “Would you rather be right or happy?” Apologizing is often an easy way to open communication back up and let the healing begin, regardless of whether you’re deeply feeling it or not. Or what if you’re really angry at… -
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Claire Lomas finishes London Marathon 16 days after it Began
9 May 2012 | 8:29 am[Thanks to Only Positive News reader James for sending us this inspiring story! We're always grateful for suggestions such as these, so keep 'em coming!] Claire Lomas approaches the London Marathon finishing line in her ReWalk bionic suit. Photograph: Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images A paralysed woman has become the first person to complete a marathon in a bionic suit. Claire Lomas finished the London Marathon 16 days after the race began. The 32-year-old said she was “over the moon” as she completed the 26.2-mile route, which she started on 22 April with 36,000 other participants. The… -
Live Like it’s Yesterday!
8 May 2012 | 8:08 am“Live in the moment.” And in a perfect Zen-like world, that’s all we’d do. But is living in the past always such a bad thing? Of course, when you’re reliving past pain and anger repeatedly, that certainly isn’t so helpful. But perhaps there’s a way to bring the beauty of your personal past into your very real now. What if you allowed your child-like self to come to life today? She could play, wander aimlessly and be dazzled by shiny objects. He might be more open to new ideas and to allowing more fun in. What if you let your teenage self romp around…
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Students in Tornado-hit Town Gifted a Personal Concert by Grammy Stars Lady Antebellum
16 May 2012 | 7:10 amTornadoes battered their school and their homes. Their spring break was filled with cleanup and recovery work that has only just begun. But for one night, students at a southern Indiana high school will put all that aside to enjoy a personal evening one of country music's biggest acts. Tomorrow night, Lady Antebellum will perform Continue... -
6 in 10 Americans Optimistic That Economy is Looking Up, Happier Than at Any Time Since 2008
15 May 2012 | 6:33 amTwo-thirds of Americans are optimistic that they will be better off financially next year than they are now, according to a new USA Today/Gallup poll. Though most Americans say the current economic conditions are poor, "58 percent say they believe the economy will be good in 2013, while two-thirds predicted that their personal finances will be better by next year," Continue... -
Blind Chihuahua has a Guide Dog and Best Friend
15 May 2012 | 6:20 amSeeing eye dogs usually help blind people get around, but at one Florida Humane Society, there's one little dog who's actually helping out a four-legged friend. Max and Sarah are best friends. When you see one, the other is bound to be close by. Sarah is visually impaired and Max acts as her seeing-eye dog. Continue... -
Military Families to Get Free Passes to National Parks
15 May 2012 | 6:10 amMembers of the U.S. military and their families are being given free annual passes to national parks and iconic national monuments as part of an ongoing effort by First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden to show appreciation to service members and help them wherever possible. As part of the Joining Forces initiative to support our nation’s military families, several Continue... -
George Lucas Proposes Building Affordable Housing on his Ranch
15 May 2012 | 6:03 amAfter years of trying unsuccessfully to develop a movie facility on his expansive property in Northern California, Filmmaker George Lucas has proposed building affordable housing, instead. The Marin Community Foundation has stepped in to work with Lucasfilm to explore options to develop the site for people who otherwise couldn't afford to live in super-wealthy Marin County. Continue...
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Small Canadian Town Bans Shark Fins
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Light-powered bionic eye invented to help restore sight
15 May 2012 | 1:52 amA retinal implant - or bionic eye - which is powered by light has been invented by scientists at Stanford University in California. -
60 percent reduction in acidity of Delaware rain
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Watch: Disabled Veteran Does the Impossible
11 May 2012 | 12:59 amWhen Arthur Boorman was injured in the Gulf War, a botched surgery left him immobile and depressed. Having been told he would never walk unassisted again, the 47-year-old ballooned to 297lbs and gave up hope of ever being happy again. But thanks to a revolutionary form of yoga, Mr Boorman managed to lose a staggering 140lbs in just ten months and now can not only walk without his canes and leg braces, he can run. -
Obama says same-sex couples should be able to marry
9 May 2012 | 11:52 pmUS President Barack Obama has ended months of hedging on the issue of gay marriage by saying he thinks same-sex couples should be able to wed. He has become the first sitting US president to back gay marriage.
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5 Things I Extremely Hate About Seo Marketing And You Will, Too
16 May 2012 | 2:00 amIf you want to be able to get free traffic without having to continually work for it day after day then seo maybe something you need to look into. Seo allows you to gain traffic from the major search engines like Google, Yahoo and many of the smaller search engine. Plus to clear this up now the other search engines are pretty much worthless because no one searches those so don’t look to get traffic from those. So you can be getting tons of traffic from these search engines if you choose the rights keywords and optimize them to rank in the top 5. I say the top 5 because if you can get there… -
The Truth Behind Professional Blogging
15 May 2012 | 2:00 amThe work life of a professional blogger is certainly a bit skewed from reality – as it is with any profession, or at least that’s what we’ve found from those “What People Think I Do” memes that went viral back in February. When people learn I write blog posts for a living, they probably think I’m at home in my pajamas all day, playing on the Internet. That’s not true … for the most part. No, I’m not in my pajamas right now. But I’d be lying if I said I don’t use sites like Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook on a daily basis to research, generate topics and network within… -
KISS: Keeping It Simple, Still – Rock-Bottom Blogging Basics
13 May 2012 | 10:00 pmThere is no need for spectacular know-how or incredible skills when trying to open up to the world. Having great content and keeping it simple will bring you all the followers you need and keep your blog on top for a long time. Blogging has become one of the most common and pleasant activities in a modern individual`s routine. If you are a passionate writer or just think you have something to share with the world, look no further and set up a blog. Express Yourself Writing is an excellent way of expressing one`s ideas and feelings. This type of online activity can even bring you extra income… -
Content Writing: Think Out of the Box
11 May 2012 | 2:00 amIn today’s competitive world, many businesses and companies employ new tactics to garner more customers to their website or web portal. Therefore, it when the time comes to build a business blog, it becomes imperative for writers to be proficient and experienced when it comes to positioning and phrasing the right keywords. This is because SEO content writing looks for content relevance, significance and target audience group. By following some basic knowledge you will be able to stand out in the search engines and enable you to get the required consumer traffic. When your writing has… -
Outsourcing to Improve Your Blog
10 May 2012 | 2:00 amWhen most bloggers begin, they have passion. They have a passion about their subject and have loads of topics that want to write about and are in a hurry to get published. This is natural and the best blogs tend to be by people who have this passion that drives them to the keyboard in order to share with others. You know it. You feel it! In the old days of blogging, that was all that mattered. New bloggers today quickly discover, though, that banging out blog posts on their PC is now only part of the blogging brief. Now the world (as well as search engines) expects some finesse. Design is…
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The New Style of Writing for the Net (Are You Up with the Play?)
14 May 2012 | 4:05 amBy Mary Jaksch, Chief Editor of Write to Done If you want to improve your writing, where do you look for inspiration? I mean, would you use Shakespeare as your guide? Or Hemingway? Or other famous authors? I hope not. Because writing for the Net is different. The new style of blog writing is based upon … The answer may surprise you. It’s not writing for a newspaper or a magazine, or journal writing, or creating novels, or academic writing. It’s copywriting. Weird, eh? What Joe Sugerman can teach bloggers Joe Sugerman is one of the copywriting greats. He’s what Mohammed… -
How an Editor Hammered Me and My Guest Post into Shape
11 May 2012 | 3:00 amA guest post by PJ Reece of PjReece.ca “Wow! This looks awesome, PJ.” That’s Mary Jaksch getting all excited in a March 11 email. I had sent her my newly hatched eBook called STORY STRUCTURE TO DIE FOR. Mary continues: “Do you want to write a guest post for Write to Done about ‘story structure’?” Does a blogger like backlinks? Does an author want to see his book appear on Page 1 of Google? Does “i” come before “e” except after “c”? Do I want to…? LATER THAT SAME MINUTE: “Dear Mary… It would be my pleasure to write a guest blog about “story… -
How to Succeed in Writing When You’re Not an Expert in Anything
8 May 2012 | 4:30 amA guest post by Carol Tice from Make a Living Writing Do you worry that you aren’t qualified to be a writer? I frequently have writers tell me they feel their chances of earning well from writing are doomed, because they’re not an expert in anything. Or that it’s hopeless because they don’t have a college degree. They can’t launch a successful blog, because there are already so many blogs farther along than theirs, with more authority. We all know there are certain specialized writing niches that can pay very well, such as technology, finance, and healthcare. -
How to Find Your Daily Writing Motivation
4 May 2012 | 4:00 amA guest post by James Chartrand of Men with Pens You know the deal: If you want to get better at writing, you need to write. Preferably daily. Preferably at the same time every day. But uuuuuugh. What if you’re just not motivated to write every day? What if you can’t discipline yourself? What if you tried for a few days then completely ran out of juice and sat around eating cookies instead? Every writer struggles with this. “I just don’t have any motivation today,” we say, all sad and desolate, as if we’d completely run out and had no idea where to get… -
It’s Time to Start Your Novel: Here’s Why
1 May 2012 | 4:10 amA Guest Post by Ali Luke of Aliventures.com You’ve had the seed of a novel in your head for months now. Maybe it’s a plot idea (“What if..?”) Maybe it’s a character. Maybe it’s simply the thought of writing something that’d bring other people the same pleasure that you’ve had as a reader. That seed has been sitting, waiting. And now it’s time to let it grow. I know you’re not ready. I know you don’t have enough time. I know you don’t want to waste your idea by going for it too soon. But … There’s Never Going to be a Perfect Time For years, I had a novel seed…
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54 Writing Jobs for Bloggers for the Week of 5/6/12
13 May 2012 | 4:56 am54 writing jobs for bloggers have been listed in the About.com Blogging Forum in the Writing Jobs for Bloggers folder. Many writing jobs for bloggers also require that you know how to use social media marketing to promote your posts and drive traffic to them. Be sure to review the following articles for help: 10 Ways Bloggers Can Use Twitter 10 Tips to Get More Blog Traffic with Facebook 10 Tips to Increase Blog Traffic with LinkedIn -
Internal Link Building Tips for Bloggers
10 May 2012 | 7:05 amLink building plays an important role in search engine optimization (SEO), but don't limit your efforts to building incoming links (i.e., links from external sites that lead visitors to your blog). Internal link building is very important for link SEO, too. Check out the list of 5 tricks to increase internal links on your blog to learn easy ways to do it. Just be careful to avoid SEO mistakes that could actually decrease search traffic to your blog. -
55 Writing Jobs for Bloggers for the Week of 4/29/12
6 May 2012 | 4:35 am55 writing jobs for bloggers have been added to the About.com Blogging Forum in the Writing Jobs for Bloggers folder. This week's list includes a lot of full-time writing jobs as well as an opportunity to work with Babble Media. Brush up on your blog writing skills to help you land your next paid blogging job by reading How to Write a Blog People Want to Read. -
Google Penguin Update Targets Spam
3 May 2012 | 3:04 pmLast week, Google rolled out the Google Penguin update, which featured an update to the search algorithm that should help identify and penalize websites that use spam techniques to get higher search rankings. For example, keyword stuffing, duplicate content, and other techniques that are intended to circumvent or slip through cracks in the Google search algorithm are coming under fire with the Google Penguin Update. Google has been fighting this type of spam for years, but the Google Penguin update is expected to reduce rankings for sites that are violating Google's quality guidelines, so… -
Pinterest WordPress Plugins for Bloggers
1 May 2012 | 2:05 pmPinterest is growing at record speeds, and it can be a great place to spread your content and gain more exposure and traffic for your blog. Charnita Fance from WP Mods put together a great list of Pinterest WordPress plugins that can help with pinning and showing off pins. Here are a couple of tools that weren't included in Charnita's list that you might want to check out, too. I use the Really Simple Facebook Twitter Share Buttons plugin on some of my blogs and WordPress websites. It includes a Pin It button to make it easy for your blog visitors to pin content from your blog to their…
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8 Social Media Signs Marketers Should Pay Attention to…
14 May 2012 | 11:03 amThis is a guest post by Sameer Panjwani from DirectoryMaximizer.com.Social media can give a very accurate view of what people think of your brand. How your brand is perceived is nothing more than the collective opinion of your target market.That’s why it’s so important to constantly watch social media and what people are saying about you.It’ll tell you everything you need to know about whether or not people like your brand and your products and how you’re doing in comparison to your competitors.These are the 8 most common types of messages that consumers will project in the social… -
How I Built And Lost A Monthly Income Of $3000 And How I Will Rebuild It Again
4 May 2012 | 10:16 amThis is a guest post by Stefan Nilsson. Visit his blog at www.stefannilsson.comI had it all. Just a few weeks ago I was making $3000 a month by publishing one post a week until a simple mistake caught up with me resulting in me losing everything. More on the mistake later on and how you can avoid doing the same thing – but first I’ll share how I single-handedly went from nothing to making $3000 a month within a single year and how I’m certain that I’ll be able to do it all over again with my new blog on personal development.This might seem like a wall of text for some… -
7 Out of the Box Link Building Strategies In 2012
30 Apr 2012 | 11:03 amThis is a guest post by Divya Rawat from Inetzeal.com.The second quarter of 2012 is already well on its way. With Google topping all SEO news charts, one can safely predict that there are going to be dynamic changes in the industry.Experts are predicting a major shift of focus from just Link Building to brand link building strategies. Viral Content and Social Media are also on the search engines’ radar.Change is a harbinger of a new world order; this is true for all SEO campaigns. The perception that SEO is all about link building will not stand in good stead, just as it did not previously. -
Find A Mentor – How To Work Your Way Into His Inner Circle
27 Apr 2012 | 11:17 amThis is a guest post by Emmanuel from IncomeScene.comI recently published an interview with Andrew Rondeau on my blog. If you read that interview you would notice that one point he consistently hammered on was this,That’s the quickest way to be successful. Find a mentor who has a reputation for being excellent and ‘suck them dry’ of all their info and knowledge.I definitely have to agree with him; you need someone who has tested the waters and can differentiate between a hoax and the real deal. If you prefer learning all the details by trial and error, you can still beat the mark you… -
At Your Computer All Day? Eye Care Tips for Bloggers
24 Apr 2012 | 8:50 amThis is a guest post by Chris from ContactLensesCheapOnline.comIf you spend a lot of time blogging i.e. as a computer user – for money or simple pleasure – you have probably formed the bond with your computer. After all, you spend many hours staring at the screen and coming up with ideas.Have you ever stopped to wonder what this could mean to your health?There is no better time than now to focus on yourself. You must make sure that you take care of your eyes properly. If you don’t, your online aspirations could come to an end sooner than later.Here are Five eye care tips for bloggers:1.
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How Rummikub Works
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amEndlessly mispronounced but universally beloved, this game is a mix of rummy and older, tile-based games like mahjong and dominoes. Think you can be the first to yell out "Rummikub"? -
The Ultimate Bicycle Quiz
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amLearning to ride a bicycle seems to be a universal experience for children around the world. Whether you've been riding bicycles since you were a child or just recently started pedaling, how much do you know about this elegant and simple vehicle? -
5 Ways TV Has Influenced Presidential Elections
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amThe introduction of television all but changed the way we elect our presidents. So just how exactly has this powerful medium influenced our elections? Read on to find out. -
Videos: Stephen Hawking's Visions of the Universe
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amAstrophysicist, cosmologist, lecturer, cartoon voice actor, author, parent, grandparent -- Stephen Hawking wears many hats, and he also has a few ideas about black holes, time, aliens and wormholes. -
How long should building a house take?
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amIs your new home proceeding on schedule or is your contractor just blowing smoke at you? Here's how to tell.
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Kelly Ripa vs. Ginnifer Goodwin In Roksanda Ilincic: Who Wore It Better? (PHOTOS)
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Brain Disease Is Found in Veterans Exposed to Bombs
16 May 2012 | 11:50 amThe same degenerative brain disease found in football players and boxers has been found in veterans exposed to roadside bombs, a finding with potentially profound implications. -
Greece Teeters Ahead of New Vote
16 May 2012 | 11:40 amAmid warnings of the possibility of bank runs, state television said June 17 would be the date for a new round of elections. -
Riot Police Break Up Antigovernment Encampment in Moscow
16 May 2012 | 11:39 amThe crackdown occurred as an unpredictable political situation continued to unfurl in the early days of Vladimir V. Putin’s new term as president. -
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ArtsBeat: Gehry Changes Design for Eisenhower Memorial
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amThe changes came in response to concerns that a youthful statue failed to represent the former president’s significant achievements.
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Robot can help troops see through walls
16 May 2012 | 12:38 pmThe U.S. military is using a small robot to help troops in Afghanistan see through walls and potentially save lives. -
Tsipras: Politics in Europe is changing
16 May 2012 | 12:25 pmChristiane Amanpour talks to Greek Syriza Party leader, Alexis Tsipras, about the debt crisis and the future of Greece. -
What the Facebook IPO really means
16 May 2012 | 12:09 pmA look at the economic impact of the Facebook IPO, from taxes to the broader economy. CNN's Dan Simon reports. -
Biden: Romney doesn't get us
16 May 2012 | 11:43 amVice President Joe Biden fires up the crowd in Youngstown, Ohio by declaring that Mitt Romney is out of touch. -
Choosing the right sunscreen
16 May 2012 | 11:33 amReporter Edgar Treiguts tells us what to look for and avoid when we're buying sunscreen.
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To kill cancer, don’t let genes go silent
16 May 2012 | 12:05 pmUSC (US) — Researchers have identified a small number of specific genes that need to be silenced for cancer cells to survive.The discovery—detailed in the May 15 issue of Cancer Cell—means the genes may be good targets for new, more effective treatments. -
Time of year matters for vitamin D risk
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amU. WASHINGTON (US) — When considering a patient’s blood vitamin D levels, it may be best to consider a lower threshold for concern, as well as the time of year. The threshold amount for older patients’ vitamin D levels has become controversial as several scientific societies set different targets. But a new study at the University of Washington supports recent recommendations for a lower threshold level, considerably lower than the recommendations of other expert panels. -
Mammals may not get to cool climates in time
16 May 2012 | 8:44 amU. WASHINGTON (US) — Nine percent of the Western Hemisphere’s mammals—and up to 40 percent in some regions—may not be able to outpace climate change. A new study is the first to consider whether mammals will actually be able to move to those new areas suitable for mammals before they are overrun by climate change. Carrie Schloss, University of Washington research analyst in environmental and forest sciences, is lead author of the paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. -
Why parents can’t rely on video game ratings
16 May 2012 | 8:25 amIOWA STATE (US) —Not all E-rated video games are created equal. New research indicates content matters more than ratings when it comes to effects on kids. The findings come from three studies, one of which is the first experimental study on children (ages 9-14) comparing the short-term behavioral effects of playing prosocial, neutral, and violent video games. -
Top-educated women picking family track
16 May 2012 | 7:43 amU. BUFFALO (US) — More older, highly educated women are choosing to have a family, but it remains unclear whether they are having children in addition to—or instead of—careers. While it is still too early to be certain, research clearly shows fertility rising for older, highly educated women since the 1990s. (Fertility is defined as the number of children a woman has had.) Childlessness also declined by roughly 5 percentage points between 1998 and 2008.
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How to Focus When You’re Juggling Lots of Different Tasks
12 May 2012 | 8:08 amHave you ever noticed that the times when you really need to focus are the times when it’s toughest?On days when you have far too much to do — an overflowing inbox, meetings to prepare for, chores to complete — it’s easy to end up darting from one task to the next, never making any real headway.When you’ve got a lot to juggle, you need a battle plan. Here’s what to do:Write a ListIt’s impossible to focus when you’re constantly thinking “I mustn’t forget to send that email” or “I need to call John.” Write down everything that needs to get done today. Your list… -
7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Triathlon
7 May 2012 | 8:51 pmTriathlons can be intimidating.The mere mention of one conjures up images of genetically perfect athletes speeding through race segments so fast that they're blurry. Fortunately, you don't have to be a genetic freak in order to be able to run your first triathlon. A sprint distance triathlon is typically only a 400-600m swim, a 12.4 mile bike and a 5k run and is one of the fastest growing sports in North America. If you decide to race a triathlon, you can run your first sprint distance triathlon in about 3 months of training and as it turns out, triathlons aren't as intimidating as they… -
One Simple Way to Impress: Do What You Say You'll Do
7 May 2012 | 5:41 amOver the past week, two people have – independently – thanked me for simply doing what I said I’d do.In a perfect world, we’d take it for granted that people would actually come through on their promises and commitments. But in the real world, it’s the sad truth that many people – in business and in their personal lives – don’t always put their words into action.You probably know a few people who always talk big, but never come through for you. Perhaps they promise to help out, and let you down at the last minute. Maybe they’re constantly running late. And, over time, you… -
14 Action Inducing Lessons from Benjamin Franklin
29 Apr 2012 | 6:58 amBenjamin Franklin was a man of action. Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range of interests. He was a writer (often using a pseudonym), publisher, diplomat, inventor and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.His inventions included the lightning rod, bifocals and the Franklin stove. Franklin was responsible for establishing the first public library, organizing fire fighters in Philadelphia, was one of the early supporters of mutual insurance and crossed the Atlantic eight times. Self-development was a constant endeavor throughout his incredible… -
You've Got One Change Left. What Do You Do?
16 Apr 2012 | 8:12 amSomething extraordinary happened while you slept last night. Your world has changed forever, because today you woke up being able to make just one more change before you die. You get to make a single change before you buy the farm, pop your clogs and kick the bucket. One last thing you can implement. One last thing you can transform. One last thing you can make a difference to.And everything else must stay the same for the rest of your life. Exactly as it is right now.How will you react knowing that you only have a single change left to make in your life? How comfortable are you knowing that…
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Startup Swingers: Swapping Founders to Generate Fresh Ideas
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmRemember "swinging"? Two people in a committed relationship go to a party with a bunch of other people in committed relationships. They all separate, find new partners for the evening and get jiggy. It may sound lurid and gross, but it’s the cool new thing for startup founders. Swapping Ideas, Not Spouses First, let’s be clear. We’re not talking about sex. We’re talking about Founder Swap, a June 1 event in New York where teams from six different startups will get together, trade partners for a day and go home with an injection of fresh ideas. The tagline? “Like Wife Swap but for… -
Google Goes Back to What It Does Well: Finding Things
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amSurprise! Google has completely transformed the way search works again. But this time, it's a kind of search that would have made the old Google proud. Today, starting with U.S., English-language users, Google unveils the Knowledge Graph. Search now looks at the words of your query and identifies the things in it. You're not just searching the Web anymore. You're searching the world. From Words to Things Most of Google users' queries are ambiguous. In the old Google, when you searched for "kings," Google didn't know whether you meant actual monarchs, the hockey team,… -
Read/Write Daily: Bionic Eyes That Can See Clearly
16 May 2012 | 9:45 amToday's theme is improving on life. Nature did a pretty good job of engineering some hardy life forms. But now we're able to tinker with life ourselves. We're further along than you might think. Researchers have lifted the lid on turtle evolution, a perfect demonstration that technology is natural. But now we have our own genetic ideas. We're able to triple the physical endurance of mice in the lab. This paper shows that high-resolution prosthetic human eyes are possible! Here are slightly and greatly more accessible articles about these bionic eyes. We've also developed low-cost artificial… -
Why the iPad Works for Writing
16 May 2012 | 8:02 amWhen the first iPad launched in 2010, critics were quick to lampoon the device for being geared too heavily toward content consumption. The criticisms weren't entirely without merit, especially considering that the first-generation iPad didn't even have a camera, and external media slots are still nowhere to be found. Over time, the iPad has evolved into something that's much more creation-friendly. It still doesn't compare to a desktop or laptop computer for many things, but it's great for quite a few others. Writing is one of them. I happen to write things for a living, but the… -
The Truth About Why Yahoo's CEO Got Fired
16 May 2012 | 7:02 amWhat's the takeaway from Yahoo's recent CEO fiasco? Don't lie on your corporate bio, for one, and make sure no one else has lied on your behalf. But the real lesson has nothing to do with falsified credentials. Sure, the world will remember Scott Thompson as the Yahoo CEO who got fired over a fake computer science degree, but the context is crucial: A battle with Yahoo shareholder Dan Loeb for control of the company. If not for Loeb, we may never have found out about Thompson's juiced resume, and he might still be CEO. The real lesson is: Beware the activist investor. Four months…
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A Small Change
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Campaign Volunteer Recruitment
21 Apr 2012 | 12:21 pmIs it better to commit a campaign commmittee member to giving and a job description or engage them slowly? The simple answer is yes. If you have volunteers that you can go to and ask to get heavily involved in campaign fundraising, it is always prefered to set high expectations from the start. However, most organizations do not have a large quantity of major gifts level volunteers who are willing to invite there friends to join them in giving. And, if your organization does have these people they are likely on your board. Practically you will seed your committee with a couple of solid board… -
An Ask is An Ask
7 Mar 2012 | 8:52 pmYou may have heard a guideline, “ask for three times what you’d like a donor to give.” This is a mantra that’s often used as a technique to get a stretch gift. That guideline is a very poor rule of thumb. A good ask is one the donor feels they could stretch to make but does not feel like is out of their ability. The magic of asking for a specific amount is that you can encourage a donor to think about a larger gift than they would traditionally do. If a donor has said yes to you soliciting them for a gift, then they have already indicated that they are… -
It’s All Greek to Me
6 Feb 2012 | 6:12 pmI recently joined a committee that funds social services projects in the city in which I live. At one of our meetings the committee was discussing setting our funding guidelines. I’ve been a part of the grant writing process for many years and have seen the result of some of the stranger and more involved funding questions. Maybe it was just my revenge on the funders but I realised quickly that funders and nonprofits do not always speak the same language. The intention behind a funding guideline does not always translate into the intended results. Here are a couple of examples that came… -
Fundraising is Not a Narcotic
23 Jan 2012 | 9:48 pmOver the last few months I have been secretly peddling drugs. My blog was hacked and, unknown to me, written into the metadata was advertising for a narcotic. I’m very sorry that I did not catch it sooner. I deleted my site and reposted everything and have solved the problem. I was thinking about what I want my website to be about and I reflected on what fundraising is about. There is not a lot in common between fundraising and drugs. Fundraising is about capacity building for good work in our communities. It is about providing people a chance they never had before. However some people… -
Don’t Forget Your $1,000 Gifts
17 Oct 2011 | 7:00 amEvery organization understands the value of their very top 20 donors. It is easy to see the importance of a $10,000 annual donor. Many organizations have a cut-off as to when the “major gift” starts; often times this is $1,000. Don’t forget the value of those donors that are right at and right before that cut off. This group knows they are not your top donors but are giving because your organization is an area of passion for them. They want you to keep in touch but don’t expect as much attention. (This group is a really great group to talk with about planned gifts. If a donor can give…
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Step By Step Fundraising
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State’s junk food ban could take bite out of school fundraisers
7 May 2012 | 1:37 pmWe were a little stunned when we saw an article that was posted on the Drudge Report. The story comes from the Boston Herald and it talks about how state regulations would negatively impact school fundraising efforts .. especially cookie dough fundraisers and bake sales. The articles starts with: The Departments of Public Health and Education contend clearing tables of even whole milk and white bread is necessary to combat an obesity epidemic affecting a third of the state’s 1.5 million students. But parents argue crudites won’t cut it when the bills come due on athletic equipment and… -
Cookie Dough Fundraisers to Try
2 May 2012 | 1:37 pmWe’ve meant to discuss the effectiveness of cookie dough fundraisers for a long time and now that the fundraising season is ending for schools and sports organizations we felt like this was as good a time as any. Cookie Dough fundraising has been around a long time. Historically larger groups chose this option because of the minimum order requirements and difficulties handling a frozen product. But as time progressed programs were designed that allowed smaller groups to chose this option as well. Companies started lowering minimum orders and they started marketing the fundraiser to… -
Even Towns Look for Fundraising Ideas
16 Mar 2012 | 1:40 pmTimes are getting so bad that even towns are looking for fundraising ideas to raise money and other ways to reduce spending. Shawn Touhill, a Doylestown Township supervisor, got people together as part of a new town fundraising committee. They gathered Monday night to brainstorm ideas for saving and raising money. Most of the ideas came from township staff, who suggested everything from enforcing existing ordinances (to increase revenue from fines) to requiring inspections on homes before they’re sold (and charging the seller) to holding Bingo nights to hiring a grant writer. Doylestown has… -
Activity Based Fundraisers Booming
7 Mar 2012 | 6:51 amWe ran across an article the other day that was encouraging. It talked about activity based fundraisers like walks and runs and how they had set new fundraising records in 2011. For the past few years there’s been lots of talk of the decline in product fundraising. The main reason given time after time has been childhood obesity. Schools and large organizations started to move away from food products that had been a staple in the fundraising industry for them and were seeing declines in the amount of money they raised. Is it possible these smaller groups could learn from these large… -
Lessons from Presidential Fundraising
6 Mar 2012 | 7:36 amIf you think presidential fundraising is different than the way you raise money think again. There are lots of similarities. The one I’d like to discuss today is the need to bring star power to your fundraising event. Apparently former President Bill Clinton has agreed to make joint appearances with President Barack Obama at a series of campaign fundraisers. One would think having the current President present would be enough for any fundraiser. But the people in charge of raising money understand the need for even more star power. So the handlers have arranged for President Clinton to…
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FirstGiving Blog
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Back to Basics – How to set up a Facebook Fan Page for your nonprofit
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amFacebook Fan Pages are a great way to reach your supporters in a social community. Here’s why. Facebook Fan Pages are specific pages for a variety of users, including businesses, organizations, celebrities, or any other institution. It’s important to engage with your supporters in a social space, like many nonprofits have done already. Here’s a quick read on how you can set up a Facebook Fan Page for your organization and interact with you supporters through social media. First steps: Choose your page type Go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php. If you’re logged in… -
Addressing the digital divide when fundraising online
15 May 2012 | 12:00 amAccording to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the digital divide refers to any “inequalities between groups, broadly construed, in terms of access to, use of, or knowledge of information and communication technologies.” When we speak about the digital divide in peer-to-peer fundraising we are talking about how individuals and nonprofit organizations are hindered by the fact that other parties around them have not adopted or have access to the technology required to make online fundraising happen. Though it can refer to both the individual and nonprofit, the challenges usually… -
Fundraising Idea – Donations in lieu of graduation gifts
14 May 2012 | 12:00 amAsking for donations to your favorite nonprofit in lieu of gifts is something we see very often for a number of different occasions. With graduation season in bloom, consider asking for donations at your graduation celebration. This could be a fantastic way to make this landmark event even more meaningful. When sending out your party invites, whether it be online or in print, include the url to your fundraising page to encourage invitees to make a donation to the cause you’ve chosen. Include some information about the nonprofit and why you have decided to for go gifts for this cause. -
Donate Now Button series: Take donations in multiple locations
11 May 2012 | 12:00 amStreamlining your donation process and providing multiple avenues for your donors to contribute is the last piece of the donation puzzle. Not all of your supporters will come in contact with your organization directly through your website. Be sure you have donation options wherever a donor may connect with you. We provide you with a Facebook Donate tabs for taking donations on Facebook, and spreading the word virally. Similar donation widgets can be embedded on a blog as well. Keep the donation process simple It’s important to make the online donation process as seamless as possible. Limit… -
Donate Now Button series: Communicate your ideal donation method
10 May 2012 | 12:00 amYour donors may be unaware of the number of choices they have to contribute to your organization. Let’s change that. Not all donation methods are created equal Some donation processes are preferred by some organizations over others; for example, perhaps processing checks is a pain for your volunteer-run organization. Be sure to clearly list your preferred donation methods, whether it be online or by check, making it clear that there are multiple options for your donors to contribute is important. Equate donations to physical impact Another great way to suggest a donation amount to your…
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Fundraising / Charity Ideas Blog
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Massachusetts Set To Ban Bake Sale Fundraising
15 May 2012 | 7:39 amBoston Massachusetts is outlawing school bake sale fundraising as of Aug 1 2012. It’s a done deal, however bake sales are the tent pole of school fundraising and the ripple effect of this will be huge. The ban is supporting their fight against childhood obesity. It also seems to be deeper than this because the ban is against all “competitive” foods. These “competitive” foods are sold during the school day by the students on school property. Is this the best way to fight childhood obesity or is this just another hurdle for school fundraising? No offence… -
School Fundraising Is Soooo Cool, Even The Piano Guys Are Doing It!
8 May 2012 | 11:31 amThe Piano Guys , a group of classic players who play and arrange songs that inspire people, recently performed a concert fundraiser for Oakridge school , in Utah. They raised over $4, 731.00 for student supplies and equipment. The Piano Guys were also willing to lower their normal fee as a contribution to the school. The two man team can play the piano in different positions, including playing the piano lying on a piano bench upside down. Ok, so granted we may not be as talented as they are musically but we gotta admit this is a great fundraiser event idea! twitter @justfundraising -
May 2012 Fundraising / Charity Observances
1 May 2012 | 7:51 amMonthly Observances Arthritis Awareness Month Hepatitus Awareness Month Healthy Vision Month Lupus Awareness Month National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month National Celiac Disease Awareness Month National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month Weekly Observances May 6 – 12 Childrens’ Mental Healthy Awareness Week May 7 – 11 Air Quality Awareness Week May 7 – 13 National Stuttering Awareness Week May 13 – 19 National Alcohol and Other Birth Defects Awareness Week May 13 – 19 National Women’s Health Week May 14 -18 … -
Rock and Roll Art Show Supports Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation
30 Apr 2012 | 7:48 amOver the years we’ve covered a lot of fundraising and charity events that have had a musical side to them. It’s part of my passion and a great way for Charities to entertain and generate income for their causes. We’ve been very supportive of these activities and it’s through this effort we were contacted to give a little shout out to another worthy event. There’s another great event coming up in May that combines live music and a great cause. I’ll let Jennifer from the Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation take it from here: On Saturday, May… -
Charitable Titanic Events
13 Apr 2012 | 9:38 amThis weekend marks the centennial anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. On April 14, 1912 the Titanic sank with massive loss of life. Every one knows the story of the great lady and the iceberg, it has captivated us ever since. Many people attending thecommemorative events this year will dress in period costume to relive the times while observing the memory of Titanic. This weekend people, all over the globe are observing the event and a few fundraising events are being tied in with it: A world record balloon drop in Australia will be the first commemerativec…
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Future Fundraising Now
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All fundraising appeals to the emotions
16 May 2012 | 8:36 amEvery once in a while, you'll hear someone in fundraising ask a strange question: Is it ethical to appeal to donors' emotions? There's a weird assumption behind that question: an assumption that appealing to the emotions is some kind of a tactic, something you can choose to do or not do -- the way we can choose to use address labels in direct mail. Emotion is not a tactic. You can't turn it on or off. You can't decide it's unethical, ineffective, or annoying and replace it with non-emotional fundraising. Like it or not, your fundraising is bursting with emotion. Human beings live in a… -
How to illuminate your fundraising
15 May 2012 | 7:44 amA wonderful post at the BlueFrog Creative blog looks at what we can learn from medieval illuminated manuscripts, specifically those on exhibition at the British Library: Today I'm hoping to offer illumination. The main thing: Like the creators of the manuscripts, show your donors they are the most important people in your world, doing things like these: Show them an appeal that is for them and them alone. Let them see themselves in the appeal that you send them. Put them at the centre of the action that is taking place. Illuminate -- 'light up' -- your appeal. (And check out the exhibition,… -
Five magic words in fundraising?
14 May 2012 | 7:36 amAn interesting study reported at the Fundraising Fundamentals blog: Five Words That Helped a Local Nonprofit Raise More Money. A public radio station tested using some specific words with in-bound callers during the pledge drive. Those words: Caring Compassionate Helpful Friendly Kind When these five words were used during the call, women callers gave an average of $100. Those who didn't hear those words gave an average of $83. The odd thing was this: use of those words had no impact on male callers -- no increase, no decrease. Does this mean use these words in fundraising and your average… -
It seems Pinterest is already "over"
11 May 2012 | 7:28 amWell, it's happened. A nonprofit blog post that asks the question, Is Pinterest Over? This after several months when one of the most common posts in the nonprofit blogosphere has been Is Pinterest the Next Big Thing? This shows how fatuous the discussion about social media and new channels has become among nonprofits. We breathlessly follow one fad after another, then drop them as quickly as we picked them up. We're like a community of teenagers drooling over the latest talent-free bands. Pinterest is not "over" for nonprofits. It can't be, because it hasn't even… -
534 random Canadians recommend you adapt fundraising worst-practice -- are you listening to them?
10 May 2012 | 7:31 amOkay, someone did another study. They asked 1,027 online respondents in Canada to answer questions about their attitudes around charitable giving. It's reported on the AFP website here: New Survey Looks at How Charities Are (And Are Not) Connecting With Donors in Canada. Predictably, various fundraisers are talking about these survey results as if they reveal actual donor behavior (See What brand is your thank you? and No "Thank You"!) Big mistake. Here's the survey finding that's being bandied about: 52% of the respondents disagreed that not receiving a thank-you message would decrease their…
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Pamela Grow's Grantwriting Blog
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Fundraising in the Trenches | The year of the individual donor
15 May 2012 | 2:19 pmToday, as part of our Fundraising in the Trenches interview series, I’m talking with Leslie White Clay. Leslie is the Chief Development Officer of Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center in Dallas, Texas. When Leslie mentioned in a tweet that Hope Cottage had deemed 2012 “The Year of the Individual Donor” I knew that we had to talk. Small (and mid-sized and large as well) development shops can learn much from Leslie. 1. Leslie, tell us a little bit about your job at Hope Cottage Pregnancy and Adoption Center. When did you begin as DD there? In August 2009… -
Fundraising in the Trenches | Surveying
9 May 2012 | 3:19 amToday’s guest post comes by way of Mary Cahalane. Mary is Development Manager/Individual Giving for Riverfront Recapture, a nonprofit organization dedicated to “leading the effort to reconnect metropolitan Hartford with the Connecticut River and provide community access to the waterfront through four beautiful parks in Hartford and East Hartford.” Mary has learned the value of listening to her donors by way of surveying and shares some of her tips. I have just mailed my second donor survey, and I’m pretty excited. I thought I’d share with you why I’ve added these to my calendar,… -
Where’s My Million Dollar Grant?
7 May 2012 | 3:27 amToday’s guest post comes from the Wildwoman of Fundraising, Mazarine Treyz, who relates a situation that many of us can relate to. So, you just came into a new nonprofit. In your interview, your potential boss said, “We’re making $500,000 a year now, and I want to ramp up to $1 Million this year.” And even though you were going to be the only development staff person, you said, okay. You’re walking to your desk, it’s now month three. Your boss yells, “SO! Where’s my million dollar grant?” (This actually happened to me). What do you say? Managing Up. If… -
3 questions your donors are asking
16 Apr 2012 | 8:56 amCommunity Foundations are a great barometer for what donors are looking for when deciding which nonprofits to give to. In today’s Movie Monday’s video, Mark Hurtubise of the Inland NW Community Foundation talks about the shift from need to outcomes. Do you have a strategic plan? Do you have 100% board giving? What are your outcomes? Where’s your impact? Remember, donors see themselves as investors. What kind of difference are they making…through you? Social Bookmarking -
Every Board member should have a copy
4 Apr 2012 | 12:06 pmHow appropriate that the dedication in Gayle Gifford’s newest Emerson & Church book, Make Your Board Dramatically More Effective, Starting Today: A Board Member’s Guide to Asking the Right Questions leads off with this quote from Gandhi: “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” For I have always admired the author’s gentle, quiet intelligence coupled with a steely determination that could move mountains. Like other books in Emerson & Church’s “1-Hour Book” series, Make Your Board Dramatically More Effective is a short (114 pages) read. Divided into three…
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Big Thinking on Small Grants
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Yes! Democracy is for Amateurs
16 May 2012 | 11:47 amI'm sharing a recent article by Eric Liu, co-author of The Gardens of Democracy and creator of the Guiding Lights Weekend, a conference on creative citizenship that appeared in The Atlantic. Eric was formerly a speechwriter and deputy domestic policy adviser for President Bill Clinton. Please read and pass on. I feel and see what Eric is talking about, and know that vibrant communities and effective local democracy will happen if more people agreed that democracy is for amateurs and saw themselves as citizen citizens. Check out the four forces that Eric says need… -
Now Trending: Resident-Led Grantmaking
10 May 2012 | 5:00 amI'm in Cleveland, wrapping up two days with teams from 7 organizations who are plowing new ground in the grassroots grantmaking world on resident-led grantmaking. I've been watching resident-led grantmaking take root over the past few years and am ready to say with certainty that this approach is now trending, with a growing number of funders now heading in the resident-led grantmaking direction. When I say resident-led grantmaking, I mean grassroots grantmaking - funding that is designed to support work that happens in the citizen sector via groups that everyday people… -
Signing On with Copernicus
30 Apr 2012 | 12:36 pmDo you remember Copernicus? He was the Renaissance era scientist/revolutionary who shook up conventional thinking by demoting Earth from center of the universe status to one of many planets rotating around the Sun. I'm signing on with him now, rearranging things in my big thinking on small grants universe - moving funders from the center of my universe and moving everyday people and the groups they form for mutual aid and collective action into the center. My telescope might still be focused on "Planet Funder" as it makes its way around my citizen sector sun, but it will also… -
On Target Commentary: Philanthropy's Responsibility to Democracy
30 Mar 2012 | 11:45 amI'm sharing this on commentary on philanthropy's responsibility to democracy, offered by William Schambra as the closing plenary of the recent Grant Manager's Network Conference in San Antonio. I'll offer my thoughts on Schambra's speech in a follow up post. Philanthropy's Responsibility to Democracy by William Schambra My marching orders from the conference organizers went something like this: be provocative, but try not to be offensive. I’ll certainly aim for the former, but I suspect, for some of you, I’m going to be the latter, and for that I apologize in advance. Your… -
Grace Lee Boggs On "Becoming Detroit"
20 Mar 2012 | 12:06 pmHere's a powerful way to spend an hour. Tune into "Becoming Detroit", a recent episode of Krista Tippet's On Being podcast. Krista's interviews with civic rights legend Grace Lee Boggs and others who are reinventing Detroit are inspiring. They also get to the heart of why it's so important for funders to think big about small grants and invest in everyday people who are re-discovering, re-imaging and re-spiriting their communities - without using the awkward, often de-humanizing language that we use in philanthropy. I've been thinking about language…
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The Colour Run
16 May 2012 | 1:23 amSaw this on the Goons + Loons blog, great, cheerful, uplifting idea. Would be great for a brand in the colour space to do this? Filed under: Brand, Consumers Tagged: Colour Run, Goons + Loons -
Real-time Facebook ‘likes’ displayed on Brazilian fashion retailer’s clothes racks
14 May 2012 | 12:58 am(Source: theverge – via Goodbuzz) Fashion retailer C&A’s Brazilian arm is doing what it can to stay on the pulse of social media. A new initiative called Fashion Like allows people to ‘like’ certain items of clothing on the company’s Facebook page, and these clicks are collated and displayed on the relevant clothes rack in [...] -
World’s Longest Lasting Click – Banner Ad
11 May 2012 | 12:54 amTo drive people to The Stride League of Ridiculously Long-Lasting Records, we conceived of a banner ad that would test the limits of man’s ability to click a mouse and hold it. The results, a click-through rate that is currently at .9% (the industry standard is .07%) and one young gentleman who held a click [...] -
Web 3.0
10 May 2012 | 5:29 amI read a great piece on Forbes that said Web 3.0 won’t happen because the new breed of companies aren’t thinking about launching on the web. They said in the piece: These companies – and Instagram is the most topical example at the moment – view the mobile smartphone as the primary (and oftentimes exclusive) [...] -
We are in culture – not sales
8 May 2012 | 2:23 amGreat presentation by the fantastic Helge Tennø Filed under: Advertising, Brand, Consumers, Digital Marketing Tagged: brands, Consumers, Culture, Helge Tenno, Sales
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Obama's April drops to $43.6 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign and Democratic groups affiliated with it raised $43.6 million in April, a decrease from the previous month despite the start of a robust general election campaign against Republican ... -
Obama's, Democrats' efforts slump in April
President Obama's campaign and the Democratic party committee helping him get re-elected raised $43.6 million in April, down from the previous month's take, despite the beginning of the general election campaign, with Mitt Romney all but ... -
Obama campaign unveils $43.6 million April figure
President Barack Obama and the Democratic groups working to keep him in the White House raised $43.6 million in April—a big chunk of cash, but a drop from the $53 million they pulled down in March. Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said in a video ... -
Sacramento Philharmonic reaches goal, saves season
The Sacramento Philharmonic reached its goal of raising $150,000 by a self-imposed May 15 deadline, persuading the organization's board of directors to vote Tuesday evening to keep the orchestra operating through the 2012-13 season. "We're very ...
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Governor Patrick headed to West Coast on fundraising swing
16 May 2012 | 11:13 amGovernor Deval Patrick, who has been leaving Massachusetts for more frequent political travel in his second term, is headed out of state again, this time to the West Coast for three days of fundraising and politicking. Patrick will fly to Los Angeles on Thursday for a fundraiser at a restaurant for his federal political action committee, Together PAC, an aide said. The next morning, will he ... -
Media Alert: AudienceView to Showcase Industry-Leading Ticketing, Fundraising and Customer Relationship Management ...
16 May 2012 | 6:00 amAudienceView will showcase its industry-leading ticketing, fundraising and customer relationship management solution as the title sponsor of the upcoming 2012 Europe Talks Tickets -
Obama's April fundraising drops to $43.6 million
16 May 2012 | 5:10 amWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's re-election campaign and Democratic groups affiliated with it raised $43.6 million in April, a decrease from the previous month despite the start of a robust general election campaign against Republican Mitt Romney. Ninety-eight percent of the donations were less than $250 in April and the average donation came in at $50.23, campaign manager ... -
Fundraising Dinner: No Basis for Suspicions, Teresa Kok Tells MD
15 May 2012 | 8:10 pmKUALA LUMPUR: Seputeh MP Teresa Kok reiterated that money collected from a fundraising dinner last weekend organized by her Kinrara Service Center was used entirely for the purposes of raising funds for DAP as resources for the upcoming general elections. -
Fundraising-palooza! Will GOP House Speaker John Boehner cross path with Obama on the Peninsula?
15 May 2012 | 2:56 pmIt's getting crowded out there on the CA fundraising circuit: Republican House Speaker John Boehner may just cross paths with President Barack Obama on May 23 - as both hit the Peninsula for an opportunity to pick up...
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FundraisingCoach.com
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2 phrases to use when asking for money
8 May 2012 | 5:10 amI normally speak to large groups at conferences or to entire development teams, but I’ve been privileged to do a lot of one-on-one major gift fundraising training this year. One of the most common questions I am getting from nonprofit employees and board members alike is, “Ok, the ‘Get R.E.A.L.‘ formula is nice, but when it comes tom making the ask, what do I say?” It’s a great question. Fundraising isn’t a business transaction. Donors aren’t picking an item off the shelf and going to the cash register. If it were that simple, asking… -
The 3 best times to ask for money
22 Apr 2012 | 7:28 amLots of us will be thinking about how to be more “green” since today is Earth Day. But how can we make our nonprofits more green? As in taking in more dollars? Ask! You knew that was coming, didn’t you? Asking for money is where the magic happens! The 3 Best Times to Ask There are 3 optimum times to ask for a major gift: Before you meant to ask When you meant to ask After you meant to ask Let’s look at these in depth. Asking before you meant to Successful fundraising involves cultivation, time getting to know the donor and letting the donor get to know you. Typically,… -
3 Common Questions about 100 Donors in 90 Days
12 Apr 2012 | 8:04 amSince launching “100 Donors in 90 Days” on Monday, we’ve had many folks email and ask us some questions about it. There have been three main questions asked about the system, I emailed the answers to those on my newsletter list earlier today. But I figured more of you might be wondering so I decided to share them here too. Question 1 – Will “100 Donors in 90 Days” work in a small organization or is it just for organizations with large development shops? Answer – The “100 Donors” system was actually created for the smaller shop nonprofits. -
Don’t turn to the “dark side”
10 Apr 2012 | 5:01 amWe fundraisers are a fascinating group of talented individuals. But this year, I’m seeing many of us talk ourselves out of asking for money, even when the donors have told us they’ll give! I guess it should make sense: successful fundraisers need to be good storytellers. But as they say, your greatest strength can become your greatest weakness. Rather than using that storytelling imagination to imagine reasons why the donor might want to give, we often build stories about why this is a bad time to ask for money. And we can be quite convincing! The good news is that if we’re… -
Could you use 100 new donors in the next 90 days?
9 Apr 2012 | 3:49 amAs the one-person development office at a rural hospital, my CEO kept asking me: “Why are we going back to the same people? When are you going to find new people?” He wasn’t impressed by all the statistical and logical answers about donor retention and most of the money coming from those who already love us. He glazed over like I was trying to trick him with smoke and mirrors. Honestly, it even sounded to me like I was making excuses. I wish I’d had 100 Donors in 90 Days back then! 100 Donors in 90 Days Last fall, I started brainstorming with the folks at 501 Videos…
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How to Promote Your Fundraising Event
26 Apr 2012 | 4:33 pmRegardless if you’re holding one or several fundraisers each year, properly promoting each and every event will help you get the most out of your time and money invested in them. Even just a little bit of extra effort can result in much better results. Following some tips to get started with promoting your event: 1. Before you start promoting your fundraiser As with any larger event, the better you prepare for your fundraising event, including promoting it, the smoother it will run and the higher the chances that you’ll have a positive outcome. - Identify a budget for potential… -
New Options for Mobile Donations
6 Mar 2012 | 1:19 pmYou can already collect mobile donations via an SMS text donation campaign through companies like mGive or MobileCause. However, these services are relatively expensive and aren’t suitable for smaller fundraising campaigns, or drives that need to be organized and executed quickly. It’s also hard to collect donor data and impossible to enable recurring gifts. If you’re interested in harnessing mobile donations for your future fundraising campaigns, without the disadvantages of text donations, keep an eye on the new mobile payment services springing up. (Maybe we will finally… -
How To Ask For Donations From A Large Company
9 Feb 2012 | 11:56 amLarge companies support charities on a large scale, providing financial support through fundraising events and donations, in addition to providing publicity of their sponsored non-profits among their employees. But even large companies may have to lower their cash donations during tough economic times and will often resort to making up at least some of the difference through in-kind donations or giving their employees paid time off to volunteer. How you ask can make the difference between getting a donation or not. Following are a few points to consider when approaching a company for… -
Food Truck Fundraiser
31 Jan 2012 | 12:12 pmMaybe you’ve already seen them in your neighborhood, or heard about them in the news: a new generation of food trucks that serves everything from tri-tip and crepes to cupcakes or any ethnic cuisine you can imagine. Unlike a traditional ice cream truck, or the hot dog and taco wagons at a downtown street corner, these new gourmet food trucks are modern kitchens on wheels. Sure, you could raise funds with the old fashioned food trucks as well, but the diverse cuisines of the new gourmet food trucks will get people curious and surely attract a large crowd. Besides, who can resist a… -
Make Money With a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser
25 Jan 2012 | 10:00 amValentine’s Day is one of the best times of year to hold a fundraiser! A Valentine’s Day fundraiser offers the advantages of • Decreased competition from other fundraisers – as opposed to the busy times of year for fundraising like Christmas and Fall, when many local and nationwide groups launch major campaigns • Demand for novelty products and candy • Opportunity for entertaining event-based fundraisers Every type of Valentine’s Day fundraiser offers a variety of ways to make money. Some, event-based fundraisers especially, can bring in profits in more ways than…
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Spread the work around
6 May 2012 | 8:47 amIf you working on raising the money of your dreams, you should always be on the lookout for people who can help advance your cause. After all, you can’t do it yourself and many hands make light work. The right people can be infinitely helpful to your organization: they can volunteer, they can donate money or stuff, they can help spread the word, and they can connect you to other people who can be tremendous resources for your organization. One really great way to get people involved is to invite them to join a committee. People don’t have to be Board members to serve on a… -
In fundraising, planning is key
24 Apr 2012 | 8:58 amWith any big project (and especially fundraising), it’s critical that you start with a plan. Let me share a non-fundraising example to illustrate that point. I spent last week with a group of friends at a quilting retreat. It was a blast! We laughed and ate and sewed to our hearts’ content. Here’s one of the quilts I finished: To create a quilt like this, you have to start with a plan, or at least an idea of what you want the finished quilt to look like. If you just randomly bounced through your sewing space sewing first one fabric then another, the result would be… -
9 steps to a powerful fundraising plan
12 Apr 2012 | 7:56 pmYou know you need a fundraising plan, but if you’re like most, you don’t know where to start. Although planning can seem overwhelming, it’s not really a difficult process, yet it makes all the difference in the world in the success you will enjoy in raising big money. You want that, right? Let me make it simple for you and share the 9 steps to creating a powerful fundraising plan. Step 1. Start where you are. Before you can create goals to work toward, you need to know where you are. Anytime you look at a map, you first have to find your starting point. Do a quick… -
What causes nonprofit Boards to fail?
20 Mar 2012 | 7:02 amI wrote this article in response to several nonprofits that have been in the news lately, including one in my area. I believe that training can solve (or prevent) a multitude of Board problems. However, this works on the assumption that once people know better, they’ll do better. Nonprofit organizations are formed to meet a need in the community and to do it so that no one benefits financially (no dividends to investors). The Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization has the ultimate authority and responsibility for the organization. The Board is accountable to the… -
Thank the Do-Gooders!
14 Mar 2012 | 7:35 amVolunteers can bring enormous benefits to your organization, and if you have great volunteers, keep ‘em! National Volunteer Week is coming up in a few weeks (April 15-21, 2012), so now’s the time to plan a few things to thank your do-gooders. The simplest thing you can do is to send a hand-written note to your volunteers to thank them for their service. I recommend you thank all your regular volunteers and anyone who has done spot volunteering (just one day) during the past year. You don’t have to send them a trinket. A heartfelt ‘thank you’ will do the trick.
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Game of Thrones Round Table: "A Man Without Honor"
16 May 2012 | 11:41 amCharacter introspection dominated the latest Game of Thrones episode, as individuals took stock of who they were and where they were going. Fortunately, we know exactly where our TV Fanatic Round Table team of Matt Richenthal, Eric Hochberger, Dan Forcella, Carissa Pavlica and Carla Day are going: right here! Right now! To relive "A Man Without Honor" and to answer key questions related to the installment. Come along and join us... What was your favorite scene from the episode?Matt: The closing one, obviously. Theon killed Bran and Rickon, people! Damn! ** Eric: The adventures in Qarth. -
TV Ratings Report: Season Finale Figures
16 May 2012 | 10:17 amIt was a busy night across the television dial Tuesday, with Lindsay Lohan on Glee, NCIS wrapping up another season and at least a dozen people tuning in for The L.A. Complex. Read on for a full ratings rundown... 8 p.m.NCIS: 18.7 million viewersAmerica's Got Talent: 10.4 millionGlee: 6 millionCougar Town: 3.3 million/Cougar Town: 3.3 million90210: 1.1 million 9 p.m.NCIS: Los Angeles: 15.1 millionGlee: 6 millionDancing with the Stars: 13 millionThe L.A. Complex: 570,000 10 p.m.Private Practice: 7 millionFashion Star: 4.9 million -
New CBS Shows: First Look!
16 May 2012 | 10:03 amCBS has released its 2012-2013 schedule, and it includes four new programs. Look for trailers to be posted on TV Fanatic later today, but for now we've got your forst photographic look at Vegas, Elementary, Partners and Made in Jersey. VEGASTime slot: Tuesdays at 10 p.m.Stars Michael Chiklis as Vincent Savino, a Chicago mobster intent on taking over Las Vegas; and Dennis Quaid, the real-life sheriff Ralph Lamb intent on stopping him. ELEMENTARY Time slot: Thursdays at 10 p.m. Stars Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes, set in modern day New York City; and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson. PARTNERS… -
Nikita Season Finale Trailer: Coming Home
16 May 2012 | 8:52 amSimply out, The CW teases in its official synopsis for this Friday's Nikita Season 2 finale, it's Nikita vs. Percy - and it will be explosive. The episode is titled "Homecoming" and you can get an early look at what's ahead via this set of Nikita photos. You can also check out the following network trailer, which teases a return to Division for our favorite fighting heroine: Nikita Season Finale Promo: Back Home Look for Alex and Sean to be caught in a gun battle on the finale, Birkhoff goes to Sonya for help and Percy pulls put a final trick could change this series forever. Cue dramatic… -
Vampire Diaries Season 4 Spoilers: A BFD For...
16 May 2012 | 8:29 amThis just in: Elena Gilbert will turn into one of the undead on The Vampire Diaries Season 4 premiere. This much we know. Many questions surround this change, of course: How will she react? What will she remember about Damon? Will she still want to be with Stefan? But the most significant development from the third season finale will also impact Klaus, who Vampire Diaries producer Julie Plec has already promised will be alive and sort of well when the show returns in September. "The loss of the doppelganger is gonna be a BFD for Klaus and will drive his actions for the season," Plec tells TV…
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American Idol and The X Factor 2012 Review
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Confirmed: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato joins The X Factor USA
15 May 2012 | 4:36 amBritney Spears and Demi Lovato have officially been added to the judging panel for The X Factor USA. The revamped judging panel was officially unveiled yesterday at the Fox upfronts where the two singers joined Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid. In terms of contracts, it is understood Spears will net $15m for the season while Lovato will collect around $1m.Tweetread more -
Aerosmith to debut new single on American Idol
11 May 2012 | 8:49 amSteven Tyler and his band Aerosmith will hit the American Idol stage on May 23. The band will perform their new single on the grand finale of the show despite the fact guitarist Joe Perry had criticised the show when Tyler joined. "It wasn't about the show – it was about how we found out about it," Perry told Rolling Stone. "I was pissed off about that whole thing, but I've played on it before and the band is gonna play on it in the last episode of the season to debut the new single. So it's not about the show, it's about how we found out about it. It was a bit of a shock and it took us off… -
Howard Stern labels Idol judges "selfish"
11 May 2012 | 4:50 amIncoming America’s Got Talent judge Howard Stern has taken a jab at the judges on American Idol, calling them “selfish”. The radio personality said that this year’s AGT will bring something new to the talent show format. "I think what you'll find is that we have a panel that unlike these other judging shows, you know, I watch 'American Idol' sometimes, and those three judges, they don't have a word of criticism," Stern said. "And I think that's selfish. I think you owe it to the contestants to offer criticism."Tweetread more -
Who is going home? Top 4 elimination
10 May 2012 | 5:33 pm70 million votes later and we've got the results. Tonight the top 4 become the top 3 and the remaining contestants will be getting a bit of time off to jet to their home towns for a visit. Before we get to the official part of the evening there are some songs to be sung. First up, the final four perform California Dreaming. And it's performance recap time. Phillip Phillips is up first but he's not getting a verdict. Neither is Hollie Cavanagh.Tweetread more -
Top 4 Elimination prediction
10 May 2012 | 2:43 pmWe're about to learn who our Top 3 are for American Idol 2012. With only four contestants remaining, the results are much closer than I'd have imagined they would be which does suggest that the result is going to be a real battle. This week, it looks as though it is Hollie Cavanagh's turn to leave the show. Jessica Sanchez is the overall favorite with 35% of the vote while Joshua Ledet has just edged Phillip Phillips out for second place with 24 and 23% respectively. As far as who you want to go home, Hollie has topped that poll with 34% of the vote while Joshua Ledet is your least…
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Gifture is the New Instagram
30 Apr 2012 | 11:09 amPin ItFacebook buys Instagram for $1 billion. Hurray, Instagram made a bunch of coin for it’s awesomeness! NUWOMB is still one of Instagram’s biggest fans, but there is a new app on the block that’s got an added element of fun: Gifture.Gifture: Animate the EverydayThere has been a rise of animated gifs of late and Gifture app has been a long time in development. I started to wonder if we’d ever see Gifture in the wild. Huh? Designer for the app, James McDonald had been showing teasers of the app development via Dribbble. It was a long time in the making. Now that… -
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Sell Instagram Canvas Prints with Instacanv.as?
22 Apr 2012 | 6:39 pmPin ItWhat are our images worth? Should you put up all of your Instagram images for sale? Whatever your answers, you can now sell your Instagram canvas prints with Instacanvas – instacanv.as. You might have seen people sharing images in your Instagram feed that try and promote their link so that their ‘store’ would be able to open sooner. The big issue with Instagram is that there are no actionable links so you’d better share it to every other social service too. It looks like the doors have been opened and anyone is able to create their store now.But, is it a… -
MOO Contest Winner! YOU MAY HAVE WON!
20 Apr 2012 | 7:08 amPin ItEarly this morning we put all the tickets into the nuwomb randomizer (random.org) and we came out with a winner for our moo.com contest to win $100 towards new premium photography business cards (or other products from moo). Is this your ticket? See the sheet below! Please get in touch to claim the goods (I’ve already got the coupon code to give you) via email – info@nuwomb.com – or our contact form. We’ll also discuss a post to showcase 10 of your photographs (if you’re cool with that). We mention this at the end of the post, too, but big thanks to… -
Facebook Buys Instagram Round Up
16 Apr 2012 | 6:36 amPin ItFacebook buys Instagram?! So what right? Wrong. It seems to be kind of a big deal and causing ripples within the Internet. Everyone seems to want to post their opinion on it. We’re looking at something much bigger than just photos with filters. If you’re still stuck on that opinion of Instagram, I challenge you to think far beyond it. I’ve been saving as much as I could across related to the “Facebook Buys Instagram” mania. I wan’t to read everything but I’ve been trying to generate my own thoughts on the reasons behind. Some social… -
Photography Business Cards Contest! Win Premium MOO Business Cards!
10 Apr 2012 | 5:18 amTweet Pin ItHow are those business cards of yours doing today? Old? Old Logo? Old Images on them? Perhaps you ordered 1000 on the cheap and they are not starting to smell a little funky. Even if you just got brand new photography business cards, I’m sure you have the fever for more.Today is your lucky day!MOO has decided to put up a delightful prize of $100 for a lucky Nuwomb reader.Our Contest has ended and the Spring Sale is done; however, we’re working to offer different contests on a monthly basis! Sign up for our newsletter!MOO who?If you’re not aware of MOO,…
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Going Viral: Tips on Generating Infectious Content
23 Apr 2012 | 6:10 amSometime around the other week, I chanced upon this meme in one of the blog communities I frequent: Then a few days later I found out that the photogenic man had inadvertently grown popular online as – wait for it – Ridiculously Photogenic Guy. Not only did he turn into a blog meme, he even got interviewed on a popular talk show, along with the photographer who snapped his picture, Will King. After that, the video clips of his interview like this one quickly circulated the ‘Net, with almost a million views and still counting. In a matter of days, Ridiculously Photogenic Guy Zeddie… -
Unemployed? Try Blogging!
28 Mar 2012 | 5:26 amYou’re unemployed. Suddenly, your 40-hour week is a vast void of uncertainty and minus your daily home routine, you are left with plenty of idle time on your hands. Like the aftermath of a breakup, passing the time becomes horribly uncomfortable when you’ve got nothing much to do. So why don’t you try blogging? Whether you’re still seeking a job or have been handed the dreaded pink slip, one of the ways you can survive the current economic crisis is by blogging. Back in 2004 I had to leave my copywriting job to take care of my child. While my unemployment was borne out of… -
What is Blogging for You?
4 Mar 2012 | 9:16 pmI love blogging. I love being able to share my thoughts with a global audience, and reading about other bloggers’ ideas as well. For me it’s like peeking into the minds of other people I am not likely to meet in the flesh, at least not in this lifetime. Knowing and understanding why you blog helps keep a clear vision of your direction and goals, as well as your needs. At first, it wasn’t easy to freely write online. The idea of being vulnerable to millions of strangers all over the world was incredibly daunting. Still, I had to persist to help overcome one of my greatest hurdles:… -
Do You Suffer From Blogger’s Blues?
7 Feb 2012 | 11:48 pm“Writing is a lonely job. Even if a writer socializes regularly, when he gets down to the real business of his life, it is he and his type writer or word processor. No one else is or can be involved in the matter.” – Isaac Asimov, I, Asimov: A Memoir If you have actively and professionally blogged for at least several months, chances are you’ve encountered blogger’s blues: the creeping sense of isolation and loneliness that generally comes with regular blogging. Whether you blog full-time, as a freelancer, or as a hobby, sooner or later you are bound to ask yourself: what am I… -
5 Reasons You Should Choose Vlogging (Video Blogging)
2 Feb 2012 | 2:53 amA video blog, also known as a ‘vlog’ is a website that uses video as its primary mode of content delivery, rather than text or image. Video blogging is not just limited to general websites; you can video blog through your YouTube channel, Facebook fan page or even through your Twitter account. The basic idea behind video blogging is to use videos as a medium to share your thoughts, views, or to raise awareness about a topic, product or service. Video blogging is a relatively new concept and has not yet taken off, as compared to text or image blogging. One of the reasons for this…
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11 Incredible Mobile Marketing Statistics
16 May 2012 | 8:08 amMobile marketing is changing the way marketers, brands, agencies and consumers think about marketing. Smart phones have changed the dynamic forever. No matter whether marketers care about social media, local marketing, email marketing, e-commerce, phone calls or web traffic—mobile marketing is changing them all. If you don’t believe that mobile is changing marketing forever…you’re wrong. Hopefully a few of these stats will open your eyes. There are 7 billion people on Earth. 5.1 billion own a cell phone. 4.2 billion own a toothbrush. (Mobile Marketing Association Asia, 2011) It takes… -
Boobstagram: The Instagram Of Boobs
15 May 2012 | 6:00 amCreative concepts with the objective to raise awareness around Breast Cancer are always interesting, not just only for the good cause. Normally October is the month when these concepts pop-up on the net. But thanks to the efforts of two Frenchmen, awareness of the cause is coming throughout the whole year. In October 2011, the two created this super simple Tumblr website filled with Instagram boob shots: Boobstagram. It’s all becoming much clearer to me now why Facebook bought Instagram… The more experienced Instagram users might have noticed a few times: boobs and asses may… -
Weekly Recap #19
14 May 2012 | 1:52 amTime flies and since it’s not easy to follow, read and catch-up with everything, we bring you a Weekly Recap from ViralBlog: all of the past week in one place. Last week on ViralBlog among others “Infographic&Video: Instagram By The Numbers”, “A Marketer’s Guide To Pinterest” and “Email Productivity: How To Get Shit Done”. A Marketer’s Guide To Pinterest All eyes are still on Pinterest, the social network that lets users collect and share images found on the Web by “pinning” them on virtual pinboards. This great infographic video shows how… -
Email Productivity: How To Get Shit Done
13 May 2012 | 9:38 amImproving productivity is a never-ending discussion among the business community. Employers want to know how to make their team more efficient and employees want to get more done in less time (so they can work less). There are countless resources out there – everything from tools and articles to actual productivity coaches. Simply Business culled together these resources into an interactive graphic that covers productivity in five different time-sucking areas: Collaboration Travel Email Meetings Workload Click image to open interactive version What I found to be the most useful guide was… -
The Crisis Brings Out The Best In Us
12 May 2012 | 7:18 amLast weekend I wandered across the Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam. Unfortunately the street is broken up by road works, but nevertheless the street has something peaceful. At this street you will find no branches of the large chains, but only small and self-employed stores. The stores vary from travel shop to mini market (really, the last time I saw such a shop was is Marrakech, where they sell groceries from garage boxes). It is striking how much supply of organic, fair-trade and second-hand there are these days. For years there is research in the coherence between economy and individuality.
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How to build a list – Email List using PPV or CPV
16 May 2012 | 4:10 amList Building 101 – How To Build Your Email List the right way Here is the next video on this amazing list building video series. Today you are going to learn how to build your list with PPV (Pay per view) or CPV (Cost per view)…Watch the video below Tools You Need To build Your email list: Autoresponder To handle you email list – Grab Your $1 Trial Here Hosting for Your squeeze page or optin page – $1 Trial Here Please post your comments or questions below! -
Why You Should Build An E-mail List From Your Blog
13 May 2012 | 4:15 amRainy Days for Royal Mail (Photo credit: D1v1d) Building an e-mail list is one of the most important things you can do to help your online business succeed, and this certainly applies to blogging as well. You can certainly make money without the e-mail list by simply having affiliate links on your blog posts or making money with Google Adsense, banner ads, and other forms of advertisements. If you don’t have a subscriber list, however, you’re simply not making the most of your online business. When someone visits your website, chances are they’re not going to immediately buy… -
How to build a list – Email List with WSO
9 May 2012 | 4:00 amList Building 101 – How To Build Your Email List the right way Here is the next video on this amazing list building video series. Today you are going to learn how to build your list with a FREE WSO… Warrior special offer! Please watch the video below Tools You Need To build Your email list: Autoresponder To handle you email list – Grab Your $1 Trial Here Hosting for Your squeeze page or optin page – $1 Trial Here Please post your comments or questions below! -
How to Write Good Blog Post Headlines
6 May 2012 | 4:30 amHi everybody, headline goes here please (Photo credit: reinvented) If you’re just starting out a blog, one of the biggest keys to your success is getting people to read your blog. The only way you can do that is to capture their interest. While you may have the world’s best blog post, if your headline doesn’t capture their interest it won’t matter. In fact, it would be more beneficial to have an average blog post with a great headline than to have a a poor headline with an amazing blog post. You need to get the potential reader engaged and the only way you can do it is… -
How to build a list – Email List using Click banking
2 May 2012 | 4:15 amList Building 101 – How To Build Your Email List the right way Here is the next video on this amazing list building video series. Today you are going to learn how to build your list by click banking.What? Just watch the video below to learn about this Tools You Need To build Your email list: Autoresponder To handle you email list – Grab Your $1 Trial Here Hosting for Your squeeze page or optin page – $1 Trial Here Please post your comments or questions below!
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How Will You Use Open Google+ Hangouts?
15 May 2012 | 2:05 pmRecently, Google opened up Google+ Hangouts so everyone can broadcast on air (previously, this function was only available to a select few). Hangouts are the best Google+ function in my opinion, so I’m excited to see this change. When you’re hanging out, you can also embed to stream on your site, and it will record and post to YouTube automatically. Here’s a video showing what people are doing with Google+ On Air Hangouts: So the question is…how will you use this new function? Here are just a few ideas for online content creators: Run weekly online course Broadcast a… -
BlogWorld’s Podcasting Team Grows
15 May 2012 | 7:14 amJeffrey Powers has joined the BlogWorld team as Podcasting Editor-in-Chief and will also be producing original videos for our blog. His series, BlogWorld TV, will showcase a variety of topics and feature some of the industry’s up and coming thought leaders (check out his first episode!). Jeffrey joins Cliff Ravenscraft, who produces The Podcast Report each week for BlogWorld, and will be providing readers with useful content on a regular basis. Right now, Jeffrey’s inviting all BlogWorld attendees to shoot a quick video that he’ll use for a future episode of BlogWorld Video. Just say… -
Using Business Cards at BlogWorld: Some Things to Think About
14 May 2012 | 10:00 amYou’re ready. We’re all ready. BlogWorld New York is less than a month away and Twitter and Facebook are a-buzz with conversation. In monitoring these conversations I’d say our attendees’ top item to bring to BlogWorld is business cards. I’m not going to disagree with their importance, but lets talk about their effectiveness and some best practices for using them. You see, the first few times I attended conferences, I also thought business cards to be the most important item to bring along, but over time my views about business cards and how I use them have… -
Five Questions with Daniel Lewis: BlogWorld New York [Video]
13 May 2012 | 6:30 pmToday's BlogWorld TV segment includes Five Questions with Daniel Lewis of the Ramen Noodle Podcast. Are you going to BlogWorld New Media Expo New York? Let everyone know – we will have opportunities for your voice to be heard! In this first episode of BlogWorld TV, Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine makes the call out to the public. If you are going to BlogWorld New York, feel free to create a 10-second video and he’ll add it to future episodes. All you have to do is get on camera and say: My name is ________ and I am going to BlogWorld & New Media Expo in New York June 5-7! -
How to Attend BlogWorld Even if You Can’t Make it to New York (or get much more out of it even if you do attend)
13 May 2012 | 5:05 amThe 2012 New York BlogWorld & New Media Expo (June 5-7) is going to be one of the coolest BlogWorlds yet. I’m not just saying that, either. From listening to The Podcast Report, it’s clear that BlogWorld is becoming the center of the entire new media industry. But what if you realize how cool this year’s event is going to be… but you’re bummed out because you can’t be there? Well, with the Virtual Ticket, you can still “attend” from home! Just like we did for last year’s Los Angeles event, we’ll be recording pretty much all of the conference sessions and providing them…
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What to Say When Nobody Cares What You Do
1 May 2012 | 12:00 pmIt’s a simple but uncomfortable truth. Nobody cares what you do. Oh, people might ask. At a networking lunch, a cocktail party, and so on. But nobody cares. What do people actually care about? “Enough about me. What do you think about me?” It’s funny because it is true. People want to hear if listening to you is worth their time and energy. How might you help them? Who do you know who might be useful? Are you fun to be around? Wait … didn’t I say they don’t care what you do? Yup, it’s not about what you DO, it’s about what they GET! I… -
Breaking the Rules for Fun and Profit
30 Mar 2012 | 1:04 pmI joke that I am the most conventional unconventional guy you might ever meet, but it is true in a way. When we think of unconventional we often think about specific things. Going off to live on a commune might be a big one, having tattoos and piercing might be smaller “bucking the system” type ideas. Anyone who knows me at all will know I am not the extreme kind of unconventional, and I expect you will be somewhere on the spectrum too. So what makes me a “rule-breaker” and why might you consider breaking some rules yourself? The Rules Have Changed I don’t need… -
New Edition of the Problogger Book Released
14 Mar 2012 | 12:15 pmProblogger Book 3rd Edition Well it’s finally here! The third edition of the Problogger book is now available to order. (You might have already seen the news at Problogger). The first edition came out May 2008, co-authored by Darren Rowse and myself, and published by Wiley Publishing. We released the second edition in 2010 to expand and update the contents. Now you can grab your copy of the third edition over at Amazon paperback for $16.32 and Kindle ebook for just $9.99. (Not sure if Wiley are going to make other formats available or not). The third edition again has loads of… -
The Real ROI of Engagement
2 Mar 2012 | 1:58 pmLoyalty means business We are bombarded by “feel good” social media advice. Join the conversation. Engage. Listen. But this stuff takes time and effort. Where is the return on investment? It’s not just about chatting, and the ROI is not found by simply throwing up a Facebook page. If you are struggling to convince your boss (or yourself) that the effort of engaging your customers and prospects is worth it, the two headline reasons you should work on engagement are: 1) If you lose as many visitors as you attract then you are making your marketing twice as difficult. and 2)… -
Authority Blogging for Artists
10 Feb 2012 | 11:02 amWhat should a blogger do when they want to profit from their creativity, knowledge, experience and skills, but not by teaching “how to”, but instead from the results of their work? As you no doubt know, my strategy for building a profitable blog around what you know is called Authority Blogging. Build an audience of people who know, like and trust you. Get to know what they really want and need, then develop a solution for them that they are eager to buy. How does this work for artists, writers, crafts and other creative people? This is the dilemma Brian Dubé had when he…
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Web Hosting Providers Features: Is Live Chat Worth it for Your Small Business?
15 May 2012 | 5:00 amGetting involved with a web hosting provider is something that usually lasts at least one year, so it’s a big decision. There are many different web hosting companies to choose from, so it’s important that a hopeful website owner considers the different features that a company may or may not offer. There are tons of different features of a web hosting company including Bandwidth, site statistics, advertising credits, spam filters, and FTP manager, so the choice can be overwhelming. However, there is one feature that I simply cannot live without—live chat. For those who are unfamiliar,… -
How to Prevent Social Media Fatigue
10 May 2012 | 10:49 amSocial media fatigue or burnout is becoming more and more of a problem for both consumers and businesses, as the availability of new and exciting social media networking sites like Pinterest and Instagram are gaining millions of users a month. However, for most people, there is a tipping point between being able to handle it all and feeling overwhelmed. A new study reports that approximately 50% young people feel that keeping up with their social media accounts is too time consuming. On a corporate side, a company or organization has two obligations– to prevent consumers from getting… -
5 Bad Pieces of Legal Advice Bloggers Get Regularly
9 May 2012 | 8:42 amWhen it comes to the Web, there are a lot of people out there willing to give you free legal advice. Unfortunately, much of it is outright wrong and it can be very dangerous. While, fortunately, many of these legal misconceptions have been slowly dying off as the Web has become more and more aware of these issues, some have managed to stick around and get circulated repeatedly. So, before you fall victim to some bad legal advice you found online, here’s a few of the more common (and more dangerous) pieces you are likely to encounter. 1. Fair Use Will Protect You A lot of people believe… -
The Benefits and Downfalls of Using Social Media Advertising
3 May 2012 | 8:31 pmSocial media advertising can be a great way to reach customers in a medium where a large majority are very active; logging on almost every day (and some for multiple times per day). It allows businesses and organizations to reach customers in a way they might not be able to otherwise. For instance, a user may not find a company’s blog or website, but could have a higher chance of being exposed to the brand and its products on a social media site. While there are a great deal of benefits that may come from social media advertising, there are still a few downfalls, which can make this… -
5 Social Media Dashboards to Help Get Your Social Media Under Control
30 Apr 2012 | 6:00 amThose who are new to social media learn quickly that it is not easy. Having a personal Facebook page and a personal LinkedIn account can sometimes give the impression that social media is “easy,” but it is quite a different story when you begin social media marketing for a company. Working with social media for your company requires you to juggle many different social media accounts at once—your personal company LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+—and this can get overwhelming. These social networks are really the “must-have” social networks when you’re first starting a…
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On the Charts: Rihanna's 'Ship' Sails
16 May 2012 | 10:50 amWINNER OF THE WEEK Mother's Day We're not comfortable generalizing about mothers' musical tastes – this writer's wife who is a mother favors George Jones Parliament and the Sex Pistols – but stereotypical mom-oriented albums got a boost on the Billboard charts this week Carrie Underwood's Blown Away sticks to... -
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Call Reunion a 'Kick-Start to a Beautiful Situation'
16 May 2012 | 10:30 amGuerilla Union the promoter who puts on the Rock the Bells tour each year was initially scheduled to unveil the lineup at an LA press conference May 8th But the announcement was delayed a week to allow the members of a reuniting group to attend It worked out... -
High and Tight: Our Rock & Roll Baseball Experts Pick the Best and Worst Big League Stadiums
16 May 2012 | 10:00 amIn May 1976 my Dad took me to Detroit’s venerable Tiger Stadium for my first major league ballgame a Sunday afternoon contest between the pre-"Birdmania" Tigers and the eventual AL champion Yankees Though just a little over 60 years old at the time "The Corner" at Michigan and Trumbull (formerly... -
Nas, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Wiz Khalifa Announced for Rock the Bells
16 May 2012 | 7:45 amTraveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its lineup Performers include RZA (who will also curate the festival's 36 Chambers Stage) Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Wiz Khalifa Ice Cube Mac Miller J Cole Kid Cudi 2 Chainz A$AP Rocky Atmosphere Missy Elliott and Timbaland Redman and Method Man Nas Yelawolf Kendrick... -
OneRepublic Drummer Arrested in Denver
16 May 2012 | 5:55 amOneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher was arrested in Denver yesterday on suspicion of assault Reuters reports Fisher was also booked on charges of disturbing the peace and destruction of private property The musician is being held without bond at the Denver city jail Police have not revealed details of the actions that...
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Physical Therapy – “Record Sales”
16 May 2012 | 11:47 amWorking as Physical Therapy, the New Jersey producer Daniel Fisher has lately done remixes for people like Pictureplane and Elite Gymnastics. Now he’s gearing up to release his debut EP Safety Net. And below, we’ve got the sunny, euphoric house track “Record Sales” for you to download.Read More... -
POP ETC – “Keep It For Your Own”
16 May 2012 | 11:40 amA few more details have emerged regarding POP ETC’s (FKA the morning benders) new one, including the D’Angelo-shading video for “Live It Up.” Now, the group has posted a snippet of another new song, a sunny groove called “Keep It For Your Own.” Watch the companion video, a time-lapse clip of a highway worker putting up a POP ETC billboard, below. Read More... -
Feist – “Cicadas And Gulls” Video
16 May 2012 | 11:14 amFeist’s video for the Metals track “Cicadas And Gulls” isn’t exactly a music video; it’s more of a conceptual live performance. In the clip, Feist, with the members of Mountain Man on backing harmonies, croons the song while strumming an acoustic guitar on a street corner while two members of the Oakland dance crew Turf Feinz perform a few deliriously awesome moves around her. The best parts revolve around air-guitar, which has never, in the history of the universe, looked so cool. Watch it below.Read More... -
The Soft Moon vs. John Foxx & The Maths – “Evidence”
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Jack White Pissed At Guinness Book Of World Records
16 May 2012 | 10:20 amIn this month’s Interview Magazine, Buzz Aldrin (interesting pairings are kind of their M.O.) and Dimitri Ehrlich interviewed Jack White, and it appears White has a few bones to pick with Guinness Book Of World Records and their “elitist” policies. An excerpt: Read More...
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Watch Justin's Special Surprise Appearance on SNL; Happy Mother's Day!!
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Interview: Justin and Estee Talk Design, Art, and Taste At HomeMint's Launch
10 May 2012 | 1:00 pmInterview: Justin and Estee Talk Design, Art, and Taste At HomeMint's Launch In celebration of the launch of HomeMint, Justin and Estee Stanley showcased their new line to a handful of bloggers and design trendsetters at the Mercer Hotel in NYC yesterday, May 9th, 2012. In a room surrounded by their wares - from colorfully-detailed pillows to rustic kitchenware - Justin and Estee talked openly and easily about their inspirations, their complementary styles, and how fashion, home design, music and art may have more in common than you'd think! Some of our favorite quotes below. Inspired? Go to… -
HomeMint Launches Today!!!!!!
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Remembering Fondly The Wild Ones Adam Yauch and Maurice Sendak
8 May 2012 | 8:00 amIn the past week, we lost two great, fierce art visionaries. While each different in skill set, age, and area of influence, they were each talented visionairies in their respective fields, having affected millions by their daring creations. First, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys, who passed away Friday morning from a long battle with cancer, will be sorely missed by music lovers everywhere. Yauch and his fellow Beastie Boys revolutionized rap, with humor, tenacity and guts. Also a film director, Free Tibet advocate, and rennaissance man, Yauch leaves a legacy well beyond music. Said Justin,… -
Justin And Estee Stanley Announce HomeMint Photo Contest!!
4 May 2012 | 9:00 amJustin and his designer Estee Stanley announced a PHOTO CONTEST today!!! on behalf of HomeMint. What does your home means to you in a photo, be it a snapshot of a heirloom furniture piece or an artful image of your favorite room???? The winning photo from the contest will be featured in a HomeMint coffee table book (on the cover and in a two-page story), which means there's a chance you could become HomeMint's next favorite emerging talent. It's all in keeping with Timberlake and Stanley's idea of putting the spotlight on up-and-coming designers and brands. You can enter the contest on…
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This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - X - "See How We Are"
12 May 2012 | 1:29 pmThough pioneering Los Angeles punk rock band X had become a shadow of itself by 1987, the year its penultimate studio LP, See How We Are, was released, the long-term creative duo of John Doe and Exene Cervenka still managed to make some important music together following both the end of their marriage (to each other) and the loss of an essential founding member. Guitarist Billy Zoom, after all, had been a major part of the band's driving, kinetically exhilarating sound, and the addition of two perfectly inspired guitarists (Tony Gilkyson and roots rock legend Dave Alvin) could not be expected… -
R.I.P. Adam Yauch - This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Beastie Boys' "She's On It"
5 May 2012 | 8:05 amAfter yet another week shrouded by tragic and early celebrity deaths, the pop music world was forced to join in the mourning with Friday's announcement that founding Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch had passed away at 47 following a three-year cancer battle. So now, just three weeks after the pioneering rap-rock trio was enshrined into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, death strikes again in what could be construed by the extremely conspiracy-minded as a cruel attempt to silence the music. Now, I'm not literally saying some cosmic force in charge of death has something against rock and roll, but… -
R.I.P. Greg Ham - This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Men at Work's "Giving Up"
25 Apr 2012 | 2:56 pmThe passing last week of Men at Work's multi-instrumentalist and key creative force Greg Ham likely caught more than a few pop music fans off-guard, but those who knew the 58-year-old best probably (and sadly) weren't all that shocked. Ever since the puzzling 2010 court decision that determined the band's signature 1982 hit "Down Under" duplicated "substantial portions" of popular Australian children's song "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree," friends say that Ham had been despondent, even relapsing into drug and alcohol abuse in part due to his discomfort over the situation. The cause of… -
This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - Scandal's "Love's Got a Line on You"
18 Apr 2012 | 3:39 pmDuring the past eight years or so, something happened within American pop culture that many music fans assumed would never actually come to be: in the form of a 2004 stroke, the ravages of time had finally begun to catch up with seemingly ageless, legendary musical TV personality Dick Clark. Unfortunately today - despite an impressive recovery from that stroke over the past several years - Clark passed away at age 82 from a massive heart attack suffered during a hospital visit for an outpatient procedure. It's a genuinely sad day for music lovers of the rock and roll era, who one way or… -
This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s - The House of Love's "Love in a Car"
11 Apr 2012 | 3:11 pmI'm the first to admit anytime the subject comes up that I was probably about as far as one could be from being hip to the early alternative/indie sound continuing to emerge out of the U.K. circa 1988. Trapped far too exclusively in a music world (though it seemed kind of wide open at the time) composed mostly of classic rock, hair metal and arena rock, I would have had no idea what to do if exposed to a band like The House of Love at that early point of my rock music education. So perhaps it's just as well that this London outfit remained as alien to me back then as a good, modestly stylish…
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16 May 2012 | 10:25 amBilal Khan & QB – Roshan Sitara (Download Audio) Click on the Image to Download Singer(s): Bilal Khan & Quratulain Balouch (QB) Song: Roshan Sitara Download Now! Composer: Waqar Ali Lyrics by: Sabir Zafar Bilal Khan & QB… (in post Bilal Khan & QB – Roshan Sitara (Download Audio) from KoolMuzone. More by this artist at ) -
Katy Perry - Wide Awake - Jump Smokers Remix
16 May 2012 | 10:10 amI’ve been absolutely obsessed with “Wide Awake” since it’s release 2 months ago so naturally I was hoping she would do a single release for the track as a video and remixes for this POP gem are NECESSARY!… (in post Remix Premiere: Katy Perry – Wide Awake (Jump Smokers Remix) from POP ON AND ON. More by this artist at ) -
Pariah - Signal Loss
16 May 2012 | 9:56 am“Signal Loss,” another tune from the forthcoming Pariah EP that we told you about last week, was upped to SoundCloud a few hours ago. This one is just as quality as “Rift.” Rinse it below. (in post PARIAH- SIGNAL LOSS from LIVE FOR THE FUNK. More by this artist at ) -
Bhut Jolokia - Ducks in the Trap
16 May 2012 | 9:55 amI was going to write a clever post using clever metaphors to explain how ‘hot’ and these songs are, but I’ll spare you the agony of reading that. DJ Ghost Pepper, an anonymous producer, is part of the… (in post DJ Ghost Pepper from Avenge the Virgins. More by this artist at ) -
Bhut Jolokia - #4LIFE
16 May 2012 | 9:55 amI was going to write a clever post using clever metaphors to explain how ‘hot’ and these songs are, but I’ll spare you the agony of reading that. DJ Ghost Pepper, an anonymous producer, is part of the… (in post DJ Ghost Pepper from Avenge the Virgins. More by this artist at )
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Rock The Bells 2012 Lineup: Nas, Kid Cudi, Missy Elliot, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Headline
16 May 2012 | 11:05 amRock The Bells is taking tips from Coachella and doubling the number of days for the event. It’s also bringing back a couple high-profile reunions from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and the Hit Squad. Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi and Missy Elliot are also on the bill. The festival will kick off on August 18 in San Bernandino, California. Then Rock The Bells will travel to Mountain View, California for August 25 and 26, and will make its final stop in Holdmdel, New Jersey on September 1 and 2. Also hitting the stage will be Timbaland, Redman and Method Man, Salt-N-Pepa, Ice Cube, J. Cole, Lupe… -
It’s Official, Britney Spears And Demi Lovato Will Judge ‘X Factor’
15 May 2012 | 2:43 pmIt’s official, Britney Spears has joined the judging panel of The X Factor. After months and months of speculation, Billboard reports that the princess of pop did actually sign that $15 million contract. But Spears isn’t the only Disney star joining the show. Demi Lovato will also be a judge. The big reveal took place at Fox’s Upfronts presentation in New York on Monday, May 14. Spears expressed her excitement about being on the show and said, “It’s gonna be so much fun and so different from anything I’ve ever done.” Lovato was also stoked, not only… -
Coachella 2013 Has Been Announced, Tickets Go On Sale This Thursday
14 May 2012 | 11:07 amWell, it’s only been a month since the launch of Coachella 2012, but at this point, the Indio, California-based three-day music festival is now a juggernaut-which explains why festival organizers Goldenvoice have already announced the details of Coachella 2013. Read about the details (and how to score tickets this week) after the jump. Just like this year, the festival will carry on for two weekends in a row (specifically, Coachella 2013 will take place on April 12th through the 14th, and April 19th through the 21st). The announcement was made on Coachella’s official website. But… -
News Roundup: Zooey Deschanel Off To Broadway, Eminem’s ‘Southpaw’ Put On Hold, New Kanye West Music Video And More
11 May 2012 | 4:41 pmThis week She & Him singer Zooey Deschanel landed a gig on Broadway. She’ll be playing a major role on Loretta Lynn‘s musical adaptation of Coal Miner’s Daughter. Also, Whitney Houston‘s family got their own reality series on Lifetime. We’ve also got an update on Eminem‘s upcoming movie Southpaw. Catch up on this week’s news below. Zooey Deschanel Going To Broadway: Zooey Deschanel is going to Broadway. According to Billboard, the singer/actress landed the role of Loretta Lynn on Coal Miner’s Daughter. Lynn decided to take the musical and… -
Concert Picks: The Jezabels, Slam Donahue, Levels…
11 May 2012 | 11:36 amWe’re so glad that we’ve finally reached the point in the year that we don’t have to question whether or not summer is on its way. Fashions are turning brighter, coinciding with the sky, daylight savings, and warmer temperatures. We’ve even been caught wearing shorts and skirts with open-toed shoes during the evening this week, which signals our favorite time of the season to be caught out and about in the live circuit. Sure, we’ve mad respect for bundled up music fans waiting in the cold for their favorites — but when night offers itself up as a blanket,…
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[Photos] Street Violence, Piss Shivers @ 529 (5/3/12)
16 May 2012 | 1:38 amPiss Shivers: CONTINUE READING [Photos] Street Violence, Piss Shivers @ 529 (5/3/12) (2 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: 529, Piss Shivers, Street Violence -
This Week In Atlanta Music (May 14 – 20)
14 May 2012 | 2:33 amMonday, May 14th: M83, I Break Horses @ The Masquerade Music Park Time Wharp, Abbot, Divine Interface, Cc @ 529 Besides Daniel, Melanie Annabelle, Adam Sams @ Wonderroot Wednesday, May 16th: HeRobust, REKchampa, Moist Ghost, Deku @ The Five Spot Thursday, May 17th: M. Ward, Lee Ranaldo Band @ Buckhead Theatre Dark Dark Dark, Back Pockets, Christ Lord @ 529 Lucy Dreams, Tikka, Young Again @ Star Bar Friday, May 18th: Wowser Bowser, Qurious, White Life, Mediocre Machine @ 529 Hawks (record release), Liverhearts, Skin Jobs, Sunglasses (record release) @ Star Bar Invent Room Pop 13 @ Beep Beep… -
[Photos] The Mad Flight, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, New Animal @ The Earl (5/2/12)
10 May 2012 | 2:34 amNew Animal: CONTINUE READING [Photos] The Mad Flight, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, New Animal @ The Earl (5/2/12) (8 words) © Kevin Griggs for Ohmpark, 2012. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: New Animal, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, The Earl, The Mad Flight -
Counterpoint Festival Lineup
8 May 2012 | 12:08 pmWell, this wasn’t quite what I was expecting. There are a handful of worthwhile acts on there (Big Boi, Crystal Castles, M83, Toro Y Moi), but overall it’s a little disappointing. Seems like it will be a helluva rave, though. Counterpoint website © Davy Minor for Ohmpark, 2012. | Permalink | One comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Counterpoint Fest -
This Week In Atlanta Music (May 7 – 13)
6 May 2012 | 9:04 pmMonday, May 7th: Acid Mothers Temple, The Phantom Family Halo, Scaffolds, Clang Quartet @ Drunken Unicorn Active Child, Balam Acab, Superhumanoids @ The Earl Wednesday, May 9th: Bird City Revolutionaries, Dillon and Boog Brown, Clan Destined, Tribe 1 @ 529 Vandaveer, Richard Parsons, The Meeks Family @ The Earl Friday, May 11th: RAHBI, BOSCO @ Apache Cafe Antbrain, Moon Furies, Vyie @ Drunken Unicorn The Deep Dark Woods, Book Club, Joe McGuinnes @ The Earl Saturday, May 12th: Elf Power, The NEC, The Difference Machine, From Exile, Featureless Ghost, Cute Boots @ The Goat Farm Mastodon, Opeth,…
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The 'World's Most Powerful Celebrity' Jennifer Lopez Is Set For World Domination
16 May 2012 | 12:00 pmJennifer Lopez keeps raking in the accolades. Forbes magazine just named her the World's Most Powerful Celebrity. The list ranks stars with high visibility, income and social media presence. She ta... Read More > -
Lady Gaga's Indonesian Concert Organisers Fight To Overturn Ban
16 May 2012 | 5:52 amConcert bosses in Indonesia are urgently trying to overturn a ban on Lady Gaga performing in the country's capital city, Jakarta. The Poker Face hit-maker is faced with the prospect of canceling ... Read More > -
Jaden Smith Launches Rap Career With Arty Online Video
15 May 2012 | 8:41 pmWill Smith's teenage son Jaden is hoping to join his sister Willow in the pop charts after launching his rap career online. The 13-year-old actor debuted his solo video for the track "Give it to... Read More > -
Spanx Creator Is Thrilled That Adele Is A Fan
15 May 2012 | 8:19 pmThe woman who gave the world Spanx has applauded Adele for owning up to wearing multiple pairs of the body-shaping undergarments at the Grammy Awards. Sara Blakely was thrilled to hear the "Someon... Read More > -
Black Sabbath Drummer Bill Ward Pulls Out Of 2012 Reunion Shows
15 May 2012 | 7:13 pmBlack Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has officially pulled out of the group's reunion plans - because he can't get along with his bandmates and their managers. Ward threatened to quit earlier this year... Read More >
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Wiz Khalifa, Nas, Bone Thugs Lead Rock The Bells Lineup
16 May 2012 | 9:58 amLupe Fiasco tweets that he's not on this year's bill, despite an announcement to the contrary.By Felicia Morris Wiz Khalifa Photo: Dana Nalbandian/ Getty Images Hip-hop's premier music festival is back. On Tuesday, Guerilla Union held a press conference to reveal its lineup of hip-hop all-stars for Rock the Bells 2012. Freestyler extraordinaire Supernatural delivered the list of performers one-by-one with an impromptu rap, rattling off names like Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi, Nas, J. Cole and Mac Miller, as well as veteran acts like Missy Elliott, Timbaland and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Lupe Fiasco's… -
Justin Bieber Drinks Beer But 'Never Gets Out Of Control'
16 May 2012 | 9:48 am'You know, you can't trust anyone in this business,' pop star tells GQ.By Jocelyn Vena Justin Bieber in June's <i>GQ</i> Photo: Peggy Sirota/GQ It's not always easy being Justin Bieber. At least that's what the latest profile about the teen superstar in GQ suggests. While Bieber does open up a bit about his personal life, he remains mostly guarded, sharing very little about what goes on when the cameras aren't rolling or he's not in the recording studio. "I mean, I keep my guard up a lot, because you know, you can't trust anyone in this business," Bieber says in the June issue of… -
'Anchorman' Legend Lives On With New Poster
16 May 2012 | 9:48 amFans get a sneak peek at 'Anchorman: The Legend Continues' (or, at least, the guys' feet) in first official poster.By Fallon Prinzivalli "Anchorman: The Legend Continues" poster Photo: Paramount The road to the highly anticipated "Anchorman 2" has been a long one. Since "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" arrived in 2004, there were reports from cast and crew confirming a sequel and announcing a script was in the process of being written. But the words were then taken back, leaving fans dizzy and disappointed believing they wouldn't see the anchormen reunite. Finally, when all hope was… -
Aaron Sorkin To Write 'Steve Jobs' Movie
16 May 2012 | 9:14 am'The Social Network' screenwriter will adapt the Apple co-founder's biography for the big screen.By Fallon Prinzivalli Aaron Sorkin Photo: Alexandra Wyman/WireImage From "The Social Network" to "Moneyball," screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's work has been widely praised — the former landing him an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Now he's turning his sights to the highly anticipated "Steve Jobs." Sony Pictures Co-Chairman Amy Pascal and president of Columbia Pictures Doug Belgrad announced Tuesday that Sorkin will pen the script based on the best-selling biography by award-winning journalist… -
Britney Spears Calls 'X Factor' A 'Beautiful Concept'
16 May 2012 | 8:25 amSpears says she wants to 'inspire' contestants on the Fox show. By Jocelyn Vena "X Factor" judges L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and Britney Spears at the FOX Upfront Photo: Desiree Navarro/ Getty Images Britney Spears seems poised and ready to sit beside her fellow "X Factor" judges on the revamped second season of the show. At the Fox upfront this week, the singer appeared alongside fellow newbie Demi Lovato, as well as returning judges Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, and gushed about the Fox reality show. "Just really being able to be there and inspire the other contestants ... they're…
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The following is a statement from Jennifer and Julia Hudson regarding the William Balfour Verdict:
11 May 2012 | 7:02 pmWe have many people to thank but our first thank you is to God, always. We are so grateful to prosecutors James McKay, Jennifer Bagby and Veryl Gambino and State's Attorney Anita Alvarez and her team for their dedication and tireless work from the beginning. We have the best police department and they have been with us every step of the way. We thank all of the State's witnesses who came forward on our behalf. We have felt the love and support from people all over the world and we’re very grateful. We want to extend a prayer from the Hudson family to the Balfour family. Spotlight Settings… -
Rehearsing for the Idol performance tomorrow night...
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Jennifer to Perform "Think Like A Man" on American Idol
6 Apr 2012 | 9:49 amDon’t miss Jennifer with Rick Ross and Ne-Yo performing “Think Like A Man” on American Idol Thursday, April 12th at 9EST! idol-performance.png Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight: Yes -
The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund
22 Mar 2012 | 1:28 pmJennifer will be performing with Sting, Elton John and others at The Revlon Concert for the Rainforest Fund at Carnegie Hall in NY, Tue, April 3rd. Click HERE for details and how to get tickets. carnegie-hall4.jpeg Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight: No -
"Giving Myself" Appearance on The Game
19 Mar 2012 | 4:24 pmWatch the next episode of The Game on BET and listen for an appearance of “Giving Myself”! 223275_10150260756851001_49362631000_9020738_7813672_n.jpeg Spotlight Settings Feature In Frontpage Spotlight: No
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Singing Lessons for Little Singers
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Amazon Fraud Alert: "Origin Media," "Richard Taylor"Scalping Books, Overcharging for "Little Singers"
3 May 2012 | 2:26 pmUPDATE: “Richard TAYLOR” has broken all records trying to sell “Little Singers” for $999!As I searched for "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" on Amazon.com today, I was shocked to find seller "Origin Media" trying to pass off a copy for $150, nearly ten times the retail price! This incredibly unethical company was hoping that a customer would accidentally click on the wrong seller and then have to fork over the money to them. BUYER BEWARE!!!As I continued to dig, I also discovered the following :Origin Media has 149 canned feedback comments, essentially all of them 5 stars, from… -
New Edition of Level A Now Available on Lulu
3 Feb 2012 | 3:17 amWe're still working on getting the First Edition of Level A up on Amazon.com, but in the meantime it is up and ready on Lulu.com. Improvements over the Pre-Release Edition include a new "Hello Friends" song as well as 4 other short songs from the Kodaly tradition to practice the Body Scale intervals; improved worksheets that are more appropriate for the age range; updated lesson plans and parent/teacher introductions; a newly-designed certificate of completion; and much general cleaning up of the images and layout. Look for updated online resources in the near future including sing-along… -
"Little Singers" in Top 10 Children's Books
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Level A - Very Young Beginner Pre-release Edition Now Available
1 Sep 2011 | 5:01 pmThe New Little Singers Level A for preschoolers and early elementary kids is now available in pre-release edition! I wouldn't load up since we will be making final revisions before the official release in January, but feel free to use it on any students you have between now and then. Order it now on our Lulu Storefront.Sign up to help us test it out and I'll pay you back for your copy, and buy you the first edition when it comes out in January. -
Save 20% off "Singing Lessons for Little Singers"
7 Aug 2011 | 11:16 pmSave 20% off "Singing Lessons for Little Singers" with the coupon code "SINK305" up to $100. Expires midnight Friday, Aug. 12th.
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NashvilleGab - Country music news and Nashville gossip
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Edens Edge release track listing for upcoming album (press release)
16 May 2012 | 11:16 amBig Machine Records’ rising stars, Edens Edge, have revealed the official tracklist for their self-titled, debut album. The project will be released on June 12, showcasing their rootsy signature style, which is evident on the sassy new single, “Too Good To Be True,” and their Top 20 debut single, “Amen.” Award-winning producers Mark Bright and Dann Huff each worked on individual tracks with the Arkansas-bred trio, who penned half of the songs. The album displays Edens Edge’s unique musical blend that is deeply rooted in Country music, acoustic instrumentation and pure vocal… -
Brand spanking new Forbes World's Most Powerful Celebrities list looks unsurprisingly like every other Forbe's World's Most Powerful Celebrities list
16 May 2012 | 11:05 amThere's not really much to explain here. Forbes came out with a new World's Most Powerful Celebrities list today and it pretty much looks like every other World's Most Powerful Celebrities list for the last few years. You're rich, beautiful, and powerful as all get out. We get it. Jennifer Lopez is #1, which I actually think is a change, Oprah's #2 and Taylor Swift's #11, having made $57 million I assume in the last year. Other country stars to make the list are Kenny Chesney at #53 and Brad Paisley at #68. Here's the top 11 (had to go to 11 so Taylor would be in there). Check… -
Introducing Kip Moore -- the man that totally pisses my daughter off!
16 May 2012 | 10:40 amI don't talk about a lot of new artists because I'm boring and stuck in my ways and let's face it, artists come and artists go and until I start hearing about them all over the place and get it in my head that they're probably going to be around for a while, I tend to not write much about them. Sorry, I know that sounds terrible. Well Kip Moore has gotten to the point where I'm hearing his name a lot now but didn't associate his name until just a few minutes ago with the song Somethin' 'Bout a Truck. Not sure how I missed it because I really love that song. Every time I hear it I turn the… -
Paparazzi mob angry at Taylor Swift security guards for getting pushy (video)
16 May 2012 | 9:50 amYou know, there's not much that's more irritating than hearing a very well-paid celebrity complain about people wanting to take their pictures....until you watch a video like below. How do celebrities keep sane when bombarded by photographers like this? There's definitely got to be an art to remaining cool. Last night Taylor Swift went to dinner with a friend and as the pair were walking out of the restaurant, they were absolutely mobbed by paparazzi - mobbed to the point that it looks like it could actually turn dangerous at any moment. Luckily a couple of big security guards - I… -
Remember when Clint Black and Billy Ray Cyrus wore the "Got Milk" milk mustache?
16 May 2012 | 9:24 amBoy, the "Got Milk" campaign has sure been around a long time. Don't ask me why, but I got to Googling to see who was on the newest "Got Milk" campaign ads and found this Flickr account that's stuffed full of old Got Milk posters. Here are three country stars I found....
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What the World Will Look Like After UMG+EMI...
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What Else? Spotify, Grooveshark, DMN, UMG, WMG, Sony...
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Abolish Music Copyright? The Idea Keeps Gaining Steam...
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42 Percent of the Time, 'Discovery Moments' Involve a New Artist...
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Today, We Face Grooveshark In LA Superior Court. Wish Us Luck...
14 May 2012 | 10:52 pmUpdate, 2 pm PCT: Just stepped out of the courtroom.
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Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi Headline Rock the Bells Hip-Hop Festival
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Lady Gaga will have to cancel Indonesia concert
15 May 2012 | 2:18 amLady Gaga will have to cancel sold-out Indonesia show because some say youth will be corrupted
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The Daily WTF: Man Stages Real Life Simpsons Episode, Protests Getting Cut Off At All-U-Can-Eat Seafood Restaurant
16 May 2012 | 11:58 amWe did it, America! And by “it,” I mean “re-enact that Simpsons episode where Homer gets cut off at the all-u-can-eat seafood buffet.” In events eerily similar to the plot of that TV show, a Wisconsin man has decided to protest a local restaurant for cutting off his fried fish intake at what was advertised as an “all-u-can-eat” fish fry. Bill Wisth was just minding his business ordering his 13th piece of fish at Chuck’s Place when disaster struck: they told him he couldn’t have any more. Because they were “running out of fish for other… -
New Four-Minute Trailer For The Amazing Spider-Man Released, And All We Can Say Is Yes, Yes Please
16 May 2012 | 11:55 amDid you watch America’s Got Talent earlier this week? If not, check out what you missed — a new four-minute trailer for the upcoming movie The Amazing Spider-Man, starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. There’s a whole new scene where Spider-Man rescues a kid from a burning car hanging off a bridge by spider-string (oh man, that happens to my car all the time) that I don’t think has been released before. The kid is super scared so Spidey gives him his mask and tells him it’ll make him strong. Did my eyes tear up? They may have teared up. It looks like parts of the… -
Mindy Kaling Cried In The Airport When She Found Out Her Show Had Been Picked Up
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amHow do I love Mindy Kaling? I’d count the ways, but I don’t have time right now, so I will focus on one particular way. She reacts to her superhuman accomplishments the same way any regular person would: by bursting into tears while attempting to board a plane. Mindy kept a diary for Vulture during Fox’s “upfronts,” the shadowy proceedings that decide which shows get picked up for the upcoming season. When she heard the good news, she was in the airport waiting to board a plane to fly back to New York from her parents’ house in Boston, and this happened:… -
Oh, To Be A Wee Swaddled Bebe In Chris Hemsworth’s ManHands
16 May 2012 | 10:48 amI don’t know what you personally were doing on May 11th, 2012, but India Rose Hemsworth was busy becoming the new luckiest person in the world, as she was born to Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky and now gets to ride around in Chris’ hands like an adorably swaddled football. The new family is wandering around London today generally being charming and pausing every so often so that Chris can be photographed staring with adoration at his new baby girl. How come you never look at me like that anymore, Chris? I really thought we had something. Sigh. Everything’s just… -
Meet Chloe Moretz, Your New Favorite Fashion Zombie
16 May 2012 | 10:47 am(Image: Flaunt Magazine) Fifteen-year old Chloe Moretz has a new interview and photo-shoot out with Flaunt Magazine, which I read was advertised as some of her ‘most mature’ work yet. To be honest, that ‘mature’ word definitely sets off some warning bells in my head, as its usually a euphemism for younger actresses getting over-sexualized way too early, and I don’t want that for Chloe. And hurray! I got my wish! After looking through them, there’s nothing remotely sexual about her new photos for Flaunt. But there’s nothing remotely…cheerful…
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idolreview.net - Blogging American Idol | X Factor | The Voice | 2012
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Results Show: J Lo Pimpage Edition
10 May 2012 | 7:35 pmI have a feeling that tonight is going to be the least surprising results show in a while. First place is essentially wrapped up (Enter: white boy with guitar.) Fourth place is wrapped up (Enter: not-well-defined white girl with big voice.) So I am pretty much looking forward to next week which will determine who will sing along side Phillip in the finale. Uncle Nigel clearly decided to embrace the major voting demographic of this show by bringing throngs of teenage girls clad in Forever 21 on stage as “paparazzi” (sans camera flashes) during the introductions. GROUP SONG… -
California Dreamin’ (Top 4)
9 May 2012 | 8:41 pmAfter Miss Skylar’s untimely ouster last week, each of these kids needs to prove they deserve to be here. Tonight’s theme is California and Songs You Wish You’d Written. Didn’t they already do inspirational songs week. Running out of themes, Uncle Nigel? 1. PHILLIP PHILLIPS Have You Ever Seen The Rain by CCR Two weeks in a row Idol rocks the CCR. For Phillip, he seems so awkward without his guitar. I can’t imagine he would ever perform without it in the real world. I’m glad he mentioned in his video package that Time of… -
Top 5 Performances: Daffodils and Crustaceans
2 May 2012 | 8:20 pmTonight is essentially a throwback night. Round 1 is the 60s then round two is Brit Pop. Which considering that British Invasion happened in the 60s there will be some serious overlap. Mentors? Steven Van Zandt, aka Little Stevie from the E Street Band. Rockin! 1. HOLLIE CAVANAUGH River Deep Mountain High by Tina Turner This was the most fun we’ve seen her have on this stage. It may not have been as good as my beloved Glee version with Santana and Mercedes, but I agree with JLo that it was great to see her lead a production and have the stage presence to handle a song like… -
A Killer [Queen] Top 6
25 Apr 2012 | 10:49 pmWe kick off the night with a Wednesday night medley! A Queen medley with Roger Taylor and Brian May … Sah-weet! This was pretty awesome and definitely one of my fave medleys of the season. 1. JESSICA SANCHEZ Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen I’m not gonna lie, I loved her voice on that song! She sang the crap out of it, and had complete control the entire time. Many have attempted that song on idol, and I would venture to say she is one of the best (if not, THE best.) Maybe she needs to rock out more often. RATING: 2. SKYLAR LAINE The Show Must Go On by Queen Finally some… -
Results Show: Do or Die Edition
19 Apr 2012 | 9:08 pm**Sorry for my lack of screenshots tonight–my software is a bit out of sorts** No more saves! Tonight, America really decides who goes home. I wonder if it will be a shocker! GROUP SONG Dancing In The Streets by Martha and the Vandellas Waaay better than last week. I love the addition of dancers and musicians on stage! Although the balloons seemed a bit premature – don’t we normally save that celebration for the Nokia? In the words of Randy, the group songs are back tonight! They’re back, baby, they’re back! FORD COMMERCIAL Stars ‘Astronomy…
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The GiveWell Blog
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GiveWell Labs Update and Priority Causes
9 May 2012 | 11:43 amOver the past few months, the main focus of GiveWell Labs has been strategic cause selection. Before diving into a particular cause, we want to make sure we’ve done a reasonable amount of work looking at all our options and picking our causes strategically. We’ve published our take on what information we can find on philanthropy’s past successes and our observations on what foundations work on today (both with spreadsheets so others can examine our data), and we’ve published our framework for identifying a good cause. With these in mind, this post lists causes… -
What Large-Scale Philanthropy Focuses On Today
8 May 2012 | 12:19 pmWe think there are two key questions for someone trying to do strategic cause selection: (1) What is the history of philanthropy - what’s worked and what hasn’t? (2) What is the current state of philanthropy - what are philanthropists focused on and what might they be overlooking? We started to answer (1) in our discussion of foundation “success stories.” This post addresses (2). We first discuss the data sets we have used, which we are making publicly available and linking from this post. We then make some observations from these data sets. The data sets we’ve… -
Strategic Cause Selection
2 May 2012 | 6:52 amOur picture of how most major foundations work is as follows: First, broad program areas or “causes” - such as “U.S. education” and “environment” - are chosen. This step is almost entirely “from the heart” - no systematic review is conducted, but rather the philanthropist (or foundation President) chooses areas s/he is passionate about. Foundation staff speak to relevant people in the field and lay out a foundation strategy. This process may lead to direct identification of potential grantees or to RFPs/guidelines for open applications. -
Microfinance and cookstoves
26 Apr 2012 | 9:24 amTwo interventions that command a lot of attention are microfinance (financial services, particularly small loans, for the very poor) and improved cookstoves (with the hope of reducing air pollution). We’ve recently seen a couple of helpful summaries of relevant research: David Roodman summarizes the most rigorous research on microfinance. There are now five randomized controlled trials on microlending that have at least published some preliminary results; it looks like there is very little in the way of direct poverty reduction or wellbeing improvements, though there is positive impact… -
Update on the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative: our current #2-ranked charity
19 Apr 2012 | 8:45 amSince GiveWell recommended the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) in November 2011, SCI has received about $1.4 million in unrestricted funds ($500,000 of which we directly attribute to GiveWell’s recommendation), of which $1.1 million remains to be spent. We have spoken with and met with SCI to discuss its plans for using these funds. Funds spent to date SCI has made grants of $100,000 and $80,000 to Yemen and Senegal respectively for deworming drug delivery. SCI has granted about $25,000 to Tanzania to treat 153,000 children in one region. As part of discussions with the…
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The Change Blog
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The Free Resource that Can Help You Cope With Anything
16 May 2012 | 5:30 amBy Wendy Aron When I had my comic memoir published by an award-winning independent press in 2008, I thought it would be the pinnacle of my professional writing career. But after my publisher went bankrupt one year later, taking with him most of my dreams, that celebratory moment turned into one of despair. Standing in our basement, looking at the five big crates of unsold books we were left with after the experience, my husband wondered aloud what we were going to do with them. I said to him: “We can always make a bonfire and toast marshmallows.” Suddenly, the tension seemed to lift. I… -
How To Break Free Of Limiting Cultural Beliefs
14 May 2012 | 7:30 amPhoto by Fayez By Thomas Maurer “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain Limiting cultural beliefs operate in much the same way to limiting personal beliefs. A lot has been written in the personal development and self help fields about overcoming perceptions in the mind that hold you back from achieving your goals. Negative self talk such as “I’m not brave enough, strong enough, beautiful enough, dedicated enough…” Self imposed limitations are self… -
Right Rejection and Happy Acceptance
12 May 2012 | 7:28 amBy Om Swami Once upon a time, Buddha, with his monk disciples, stopped by a village. His intentions were to deliver sermons and spread the message of righteousness and liberation. Some of the villagers however did not receive him well. They called him an atheist, used abusive language and asked him to leave the village. Buddha, however, remained quiet and peaceful as ever. He did not respond to any of the verbal abuse. His face expression did not change. His disciples could not bear their master being abused, they could not see him treated that way. They felt bad and hurt. Taking cue from… -
Saying Yes to Change: An Interview with Alex Blackwell (+Book Giveaway)
10 May 2012 | 6:23 amBy Peter Clemens Today I’m very happy to feature one of my longtime blogging friends, Alex Blackwell. Alex is the founder of the popular blog, The Bridgemaker, and has just released his first book, Saying Yes to Change: 10 Timeless Life Lessons for Creating Positive Change. I have two hard copies of the book to give away, but first I would like to share with you an interview I recently did with Alex: 1. Alex, what led you to write this book? It’s been a story in the making for the past nine years. In 2003, my life was at a crossroads. On the verge of losing my wife, I decided it was… -
Nothing Lasts, But Suffering Makes It Worse
8 May 2012 | 5:30 amPhoto by h.koppdelaney By Larry Wharton The Buddha spoke of impermanence, that nothing lasts, and that failing to understand the real nature of impermanence means suffering. Most of us would agree that impermanence, or change, is a fact of life. If I ask if the weather, a river, or a mountain will always be the same, most will say no. If I ask if we as individuals will never change, again most will say no. But here is the rub. Our sensitivity to impermanence shows up in our attachments to wishing for the world to be other than it is, unchanging. We exist in a conflicted state where…
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GOOD
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Sleep Study: Apps That Track Your Slumber #30DaysofGOOD
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmThings are easier said than done, or so the old adage goes, and we couldn't agree more. That's why we do The GOOD 30-Day Challenge (#30DaysofGOOD), a monthly attempt to live better. Our challenge for May? Sleep better. If you use apps to measure things like your exercise and eating habits, you know how self-quantifying can help inform your daily decisions and contribute to better quality of life. Consider adding one of these sleep-tracking apps to your regimen. They examine your sleep patterns, offer visualizations of your sleep data, and even offer personalized suggestions… -
A Public Art Project Symbolically Reverses Detroit's 'White Flight'
16 May 2012 | 11:15 amThe late artist Mike Kelley spent most of his career working in Los Angeles, but his origins lie in Westland, Michigan, a working-class town 16 miles outside Detroit. One of his final works before his suicide in January reconnects with those roots using a replica of the classic ranch-style home he grew up in in the 1950s. The public art piece, called "Mobile Homestead," toured through Detroit and surrounding towns on a flatbed truck to demonstrate a symbolic reversal of the "white flight" from a struggling city to its suburbs. The project began in 2005 when Artangel, a… -
The Past 12 Months Were the Warmest Ever Recorded
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amData released yesterday shows that the last 12 months were the hottest ever recorded in the United States. In Texas, the droughts were so bad that some towns ran out of water. Wildfires burned millions of acres of dried-out land. In the Northeast, winter never really came. February felt like spring. Some of this warm weather can be traced to a weather pattern called La Niña. And most climate scientists are still reluctant to blame climate change for causing any particular weather event. But consider the context: This is the 326th month in a row that temperatures across the nation have… -
Florida Teen Starts 'Giving Library' for Homeless Kids
16 May 2012 | 3:00 amThere’s nothing like curling up in bed with a good book before you go to sleep, but far too many low-income kids don’t know what that’s like. Two-thirds of poor children have no age-appropriate books at home, and the nation's 1.6 million homeless children have even fewer options. Fifteen-year-old Florida resident Lilli Leight wanted to help provide homeless kids in her community with access to books, so she created a "giving library" at a Miami homeless shelter. To staff the library, she formed a teen book club to encourage her classmates to volunteer. Her… -
What's Killing the Electric Car? The Price of Batteries
16 May 2012 | 3:00 amAt last week's Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, a consortium of automakers from the United States and Europe unveiled a speedy new standardized charger for electric vehicles. Under the old system, a full charge would take two to three hours; with the new system, put together by Big Three American automakers Ford, GM and Chrysler and their German counterparts—Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen—a vehicle could charge in as little as 15 or 20 minutes, while you’re in the grocery store or the doctor’s office. The initiative represents a step toward an…
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GOOD
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Sleep Study: Apps That Track Your Slumber #30DaysofGOOD
16 May 2012 | 12:30 pmThings are easier said than done, or so the old adage goes, and we couldn't agree more. That's why we do The GOOD 30-Day Challenge (#30DaysofGOOD), a monthly attempt to live better. Our challenge for May? Sleep better. If you use apps to measure things like your exercise and eating habits, you know how self-quantifying can help inform your daily decisions and contribute to better quality of life. Consider adding one of these sleep-tracking apps to your regimen. They examine your sleep patterns, offer visualizations of your sleep data, and even offer personalized suggestions… -
A Public Art Project Symbolically Reverses Detroit's 'White Flight'
16 May 2012 | 11:15 amThe late artist Mike Kelley spent most of his career working in Los Angeles, but his origins lie in Westland, Michigan, a working-class town 16 miles outside Detroit. One of his final works before his suicide in January reconnects with those roots using a replica of the classic ranch-style home he grew up in in the 1950s. The public art piece, called "Mobile Homestead," toured through Detroit and surrounding towns on a flatbed truck to demonstrate a symbolic reversal of the "white flight" from a struggling city to its suburbs. The project began in 2005 when Artangel, a… -
The Past 12 Months Were the Warmest Ever Recorded
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amData released yesterday shows that the last 12 months were the hottest ever recorded in the United States. In Texas, the droughts were so bad that some towns ran out of water. Wildfires burned millions of acres of dried-out land. In the Northeast, winter never really came. February felt like spring. Some of this warm weather can be traced to a weather pattern called La Niña. And most climate scientists are still reluctant to blame climate change for causing any particular weather event. But consider the context: This is the 326th month in a row that temperatures across the nation have… -
Florida Teen Starts 'Giving Library' for Homeless Kids
16 May 2012 | 3:00 amThere’s nothing like curling up in bed with a good book before you go to sleep, but far too many low-income kids don’t know what that’s like. Two-thirds of poor children have no age-appropriate books at home, and the nation's 1.6 million homeless children have even fewer options. Fifteen-year-old Florida resident Lilli Leight wanted to help provide homeless kids in her community with access to books, so she created a "giving library" at a Miami homeless shelter. To staff the library, she formed a teen book club to encourage her classmates to volunteer. Her… -
What's Killing the Electric Car? The Price of Batteries
16 May 2012 | 3:00 amAt last week's Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles, a consortium of automakers from the United States and Europe unveiled a speedy new standardized charger for electric vehicles. Under the old system, a full charge would take two to three hours; with the new system, put together by Big Three American automakers Ford, GM and Chrysler and their German counterparts—Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen—a vehicle could charge in as little as 15 or 20 minutes, while you’re in the grocery store or the doctor’s office. The initiative represents a step toward an…
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So what can I do?
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Change the world.
6 Oct 2014 | 3:52 pmHow will you make our world a better place?* Health and education* Economics, social entrepreneurship, and microfinance* Food and water* Energy and technology* Women, children, and family* Environment, land, and sustainability* FaithAnd don’t forget to visit the So What Can I Do Bookstore. Your efforts can change the world.”Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Mohandas GandhiPlease visit http://sowhatcanido.blogspot.com to offer your comments and suggestions, forward this post, and peruse the archives. Thanks for reading "So what can I do", the public service weblog promoting… -
Send a girl to school.
8 Mar 2012 | 6:15 pmHappy International Women's Day! One great way to celebrate is to invest in the women of tomorrow and the communities they'll create. You can do that by helping send a girl-child to school. According to CAMFED, "When you educate a girl in Africa, everything changes. She’ll be three times less likely to get HIV/AIDS, earn 25 percent more income and have a smaller, healthier family." Consider supporting CAMFED as they help girls all over rural Africa pay school fees, purchase school books and uniforms, and get a life-changing education. And if you'd like other ideas for today and everyday,… -
Sacrifice, save, serve.
22 Feb 2012 | 8:32 pmToday is the first day of Lent and many Christians are giving up some luxury as a way of preparing for Easter and focusing their thoughts and prayers on Christ's sacrifice for us. If you are giving up something for Lent this year, and if that something costs money, consider donating your savings to a worthy local, national, or international service organization. * If you're giving up pop for Lent, you could save and donate $30 to help a family use agriculture more self sufficient by supporting Heifer International (where I got this idea).* If you're giving up desserts for Lent, you could save… -
Make it a day/life of service.
6 Jan 2012 | 8:02 pmI remember one Martin Luther King day many years ago, when I was in grad school, that I spent in the lab. That wasn't too unusual because I generally went to the lab every day. But one of my colleagues (who was also working) asked me why I was in the lab on the King holiday. I replied that I thought Dr. King would want me to get my PhD. I still think of the King Holiday as a day on rather than a day off, but now that I have finished school, I have a bit more time to be of service to others on that day. Readers of So What Can I Do are likely to feel the same, so I offer two resources to find… -
EITC: Ask for it!
6 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pmTax time is upon us once again. You've got a couple of extra days this year - til April 17. And here's another piece of good news: lots of folks, many of whom don't know it, will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. EITC can mean up to $5,751 in your pocket. That's money to pay bills, save for college or a downpayment on your home, or stash away for a rainy day. Find out if you're eligible or ask your tax preparer about it.Remember you have to file a tax return (even if you're not required to or do not owe) in order to claim the EITC.You've already earned it. Now go claim it."Next to…
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How I changed the world today.
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kiva loans to Julia's
20 Apr 2012 | 6:23 pmFound 6 Julia's to lend to at Kiva. Loan María Julia $25.00 Loan Ana Julia Zeledon Franco $25.00 Loan Carmen Julia Florez $25.00 Loan Ana Julia $25.00 Loan Paulina Julia $25.00 Loan Carmen Julia Vidaurre Baldera -
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4 Apr 2012 | 8:44 pmReceipt Loan Julia Samon $25.00 Loan Julia $25.00 Loan Julia Mercedes Garcia Centeno $25.00 Loan Julia $25.00 Loan Julia De La Rosa Montaño $25.00 Loan Julia $25.00 Loan Julia Clotilde Nina Olarte $25.00 Loan Julia $25.00 Loan Julia Liliana López Cruz -
Kiva loans to Honduras
20 Mar 2012 | 10:00 pmUsed up all my credits and some ! Loan Ma Orbelinda Gonzales $25.00 Loan Marlon Ivan Cardona Funez $25.00 Loan Dennis Mauricio Sanchez Cardona $25.00 Loan Evelyn Johanna Canales $25.00 Loan Jose Osvaldo Chirinos Gonzales $25.00 Loan Maria Elena Andino Galvez $25.00 Loan Gervin Alonso Argueta $25.00 Loan Esly Karina Romero Turcios $25.00 Loan Grupo Libertad 1 Group $25.00 Loan Carlos Antonio Rivera Hernandez $25.00 Loan Grupo Guasaule 4 Group $25.00 Loan Wilson Omar Osorto $25.00 Loan Ma. Brigida Sanchez $25.00 Loan Noel Alsides Vallejo $25.00 Loan Juan Carlos Perez $25.00 Loan Blanca Damaris… -
kiva loans to Julia's
20 Mar 2012 | 9:29 pmLoan Julia De La Rosa Montaño $25.00 Loan Julia Amavilia Mendez Castillo $25.00 Loan María Julia $25.00 Loan Julia Nora Calderon Fajardo $25.00 Loan Paula Julia Martinez Pulido
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Angel Covers
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Report from Mama's Wish - Huangnan No. 1 School
4 May 2012 | 6:56 pmStudents from Huangnan No. 1 School, Qinghai Province, China 1. School background The Huangnan Nationalities Number 1 Middle School was established in 1992. There are 15 classes with approximately 1000 students from different counties and there are 70 teachers and workers. Especially the government is aimed to collect students from other counties because there are no senior schools from other areas. Since this school was opened, it gives the chances to the rural girls to enter high school and now the amounts of female students are yearly increasing. We are really happy to support… -
Tupperware for Tots
21 Apr 2012 | 10:49 amJust in time for Mother’s Day, Angel Covers has partnered with Tupperware and Barbara Ingalsbe. Orders placed through the link below will provide 40% of the purchase price to the Angel Covers Foster Care Program. Place your orders between April 21-30 to support our beautiful foster children and their families...because every child deserves a loving home. http://order.tupperware.com/pls/htprod_www/home Zeke and his foster mom Hank and his foster mom -
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20 Apr 2012 | 7:55 pmReport from Mama's Wish Earlier this week, students at the Tongren School were visited by Jian Cuo and Rinchen, of the Mother's Wish Foundation. Below is Rinchen's report regarding their visit. We hope you enjoy reading about them! Tongren Middle School Mama's Wish students 1.School background and the situation of Tibetan females Tongren Middle School is the oldest and biggest school in this county. It is now 40 years old and thousands of Tibetans were educated and graduated from here. Currently there are more than 1500 students and now there are both junior and senior classes and the… -
Report from Humble Hearts
6 Feb 2012 | 8:35 amBelow you will find a letter from the Director of the Humble Hearts School, sumerizing the 2011 school year. Enjoy!To Our dearest Sponsors:I wish to take this time to highlight the 2011 events as I appreciate you all, our work wouldn’t be possible without you our sponsor who have a variety of backgrounds and skills you all bring something different and special to HH. No appreciation is enough for your great kindness and generosity, may the Almighty God richly reward you all.As you all know our aims are simple and straight from the heart.To create a safe, loving and nurturing environment for… -
Yak Sustainability Program Update
25 Jan 2012 | 10:43 amThe Yak Program is a self-sustaining project that provides yaks to rural boarding schools for orphaned and destitute children in some of the most remote locations in western China.These schools are very poor boarding schools with few resources and large numbers of children. Located at high altitudes, these schools and the children who attend them must live and learn in harsh conditions.Whereas few animals are able to survive in the extreme conditions of such high elevation, yaks are uniquely able to live comfortably outside in these harsh conditions where vegetation is virtually nonexistent.
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CRIN News Feed - Home - English
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JORDAN: Abuse at children's care homes uncovered
16 May 2012 | 11:41 am[15 May 2012] - A BBC Arabic investigation has uncovered cases where children have been seriously injured in Jordan's private care homes for the mentally disabled. Nasar Sharmain trusted the al-Helal Centre in Amman with his 15-year-old son Ahmad. But on a surprise visi -
EDITORIAL: Children's rights and the other kind of drug use
16 May 2012 | 9:56 amIf asked to think about drug use among children, most of us would probably call to mind the illicit kind. Less readily thought of, but of equal concern, is the problem of children being put on drugs unnecessarily – and by people in positions of trust. This issue has gained in -
YEMEN: As Death Toll Rises, UN Urges Greater Protection of Civilians in Yemen, Especially Minors
16 May 2012 | 3:34 amThe use of the heavy weaponry, landmines and detonating unexploded ordnance in Yemen have claimed the lives of 27 children and maimed 32 others so far this year, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said today, urging all parties to the conflict to respect their obligation to protect civilians, especially minors. -
CRC 60th Session: NGO Alternative Reports submitted
16 May 2012 | 2:52 amThe full list of Alternative Reports submitted by NGOs for the upcoming 60th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The session takes place in Geneva from 29 May to 15 June this year. -
UGANDA: Senior LRA commander, responsible for grave violations against children, captured
15 May 2012 | 9:43 amThe Ugandan army last Saturday captured Caesar Acellam Otto, one of the top military leaders of the Lord's Resistance Army, in the Central African Republic.
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Charitable Gift Giving Blog: Gifts That Help
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Help Charity By Watching TV with Viggle
14 May 2012 | 10:50 amHave you heard of Viggle yet? If you own an iPhone and watch TV, you’re going to want it. The best way to describe Viggle is that it’s like Foursquare for your TV. Every time you sit down to watch a TV show, you “check in”. The Viggle app will actually listen to your TV, identify the show you’re watching, and then give you points. You’ll get points for any show you watch (as long as it’s on the list they maintain of the most popular channels…you may not get points for watching your buddy juggling on public access TV), and they have promotions… -
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Bar that Helps Provide Bikes to Needy Areas
7 May 2012 | 9:34 pmOn Sunday, I had the pleasure (and the pain) of riding on the annual Five Boro Bike Tour in New York, a 40-mile bike ride that goes through all five boroughs of New York, from Manhattan to the Bronx to Queens to Brooklyn to Staten Island. It’s probably one of the coolest ways to see the City, as the City will close off a lot of New York’s major roads to make room for the 30,000 bikers (to the ire of some motorists who didn’t get the memo). Moreover, a lot of riders raise money for charity as well. It was a spectacular day for a ride (although some parts of me would beg to… -
I Support Chen Guangcheng. Do you?
2 May 2012 | 8:55 pmThis week’s post isn’t about a product to buy nor a gift to give. But I felt compelled to write about something that’s been in the news lately. For the last few days, we’ve been hearing about Chen Guangcheng. All the major news outlets here in the United States refer to him as the “The Blind Activist”, as if he’s some kind of odd character in a book or curiosity to entertain us for 5 minutes on the evening news before we watch our reality TV shows. Chen Guangcheng is a very real person. Perhaps his story strikes home with me because he’s about… -
Forget Wine Tasting, Have a Cheese Tasting Party with Cheese that Helps an Amazing Cause
24 Apr 2012 | 9:43 pmSince around the time the movie “Sideways” came out in 2004, it seems that wine tasting has been all the rage. The “cool” thing to do is to build yourself a wine cellar, buy a couple bottles of expensive wine, and show off your knowledge of the subtleties of a pinot vs. a merlot (or whatever). Funny thing is, while everyone has been paying so much attention to the wine, cheese has almost become a second banana. People enjoy and pontificate their fine wines, and then obligingly pop in the cheddar or Monterey Jack cubes that are sitting next to the wine on crackers. What… -
Download Jim Gaffigan’s Latest Album, Help a Great Cause, Screw the Middleman #hotpockets
19 Apr 2012 | 10:16 amI’ve been a huge fan of Jim Gaffigan since before the days he was fighting crime with Conan O’Brien and his freakish pale-white skin. Since then, I’ve seen him in concert in 2008 and 2010 and even saw him on Broadway last year. While my friend Jack and I used to attend a lot of comedy shows in 80s and 90s, lately it seems that most stand-up has gotten either too political or too raunchy for my tastes. But Gaffigan bucks the trend. He’s just about the only stand-up act these days that can make me guffaw till tears come out of my eyes, and he does it all without…
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Kiva Stories from the Field
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Lost in Translation
16 May 2012 | 9:00 amCompiled by Philip Issa | KF17 | Palestine We’ve all had these moments: Trying to impress a native speaker with our ability to speak their language, we compose an elegant sentence in our minds, open our mouths, and… proceed to swallow our feet whole. Indeed, we Kiva Fellows have had no shortage of these incidents – we’ve twisted and tortured whole phrases so that they come out no better suited than to embarrass and offend. So here are a few stories of us Fellows shattering our carefully constructed, professional identities with a spectacular “whoops!” Can… -
Clean Water and Safe Streets: What do we take for granted?
15 May 2012 | 1:28 pmBy Adria Orr | KF17 | Samoa Of course, home doesn’t look like this… A huge part of choosing to move to another country, even temporarily, is leaving behind the comforts of home. There are several levels to this–the ease of familiar environs, the social security of friends and family, relatively cushy lifestyle (hot water, I’m thinking of you), and of course, sometimes, your physical security. When I think about the privilege I’ve enjoyed growing up in a developed country like the United States, the first things that come to mind are abundant food, clean water,… -
Update from the Field: Kiva’s new coffee partner and female empowerment in the Middle East
14 May 2012 | 9:00 amCompiled by Isabel Balderrama | KF17 | Ecuador Palestinian female borrower and FATEN customer Rima, pictured along with family Having been in the field for a little over three months now, KF-17 fellows’ posts begin taking a retrospective look at what has been accomplished over the past few months while working with their assigned Kiva partners worldwide. From having played a role in getting a new kind of Kiva partnership up and running to working with two MFIs dedicated to helping women get ahead in male-dominated Palestine, it is clear that this is the time for a Kiva Fellow to reflect… -
Empowering Women in Palestine
11 May 2012 | 8:00 amPhilip Issa | KF17 | Palestine A couple of years ago, Mohammed Al-Shawaf, a Kiva Fellow serving in Palestine previous to me, wrote a thoughtful post on the complexities of implementing a women’s empowerment agenda through microfinance. Having served my placement at the same MFIs as him, I’ve had the opportunity to learn more about FATEN and Ryada’s women empowerment initiatives and implementations. The two institutions are far apart in their models, with each carrying associated benefits and disadvantages. I also had the opportunity to meet with a women’s savings and… -
Coffee Time: Welcoming La Unión Regional Huatusco to Kiva
8 May 2012 | 9:00 amKiyomi Beach | KF17 | Mexico Nursery for coffee plants. Once these plants reach a certain size they will be planted in the fields and be producing at full capacity in about three years. La Unión Regional de Pequeños Productores de Café Huatusco (La Unión Regional) is Kiva’s first non-microfinance institution partner in Latin America. It’s a member-owned coffee cooperative dedicated to helping their largely rural, low-income members bring their coffee to market at a fair price. By partnering with organizations other than microfinance institutions, Kiva is able to provide much-needed…
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CNN.com
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Autopsy due for 'Swamp People' star
16 May 2012 | 12:43 pmAutopsy results on Mitchell Guist, a star of the reality TV show "Swamp People," should be ready Wednesday, a local sheriff in Louisiana said. -
Defense rests in John Edwards trial
16 May 2012 | 11:47 amThe defense team for John Edwards rested its case Wednesday without calling the former Democratic presidential candidate's ex-mistress to testify at his corruption trial. -
Newlywed hero's 1970 sacrifice honored
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Google search to become more human
16 May 2012 | 10:35 amSo, let's say you're doing a Google search for "Kings." Did you mean the L.A. hockey team or the Sacramento basketball team? Maybe the TV show? Or maybe you actually wanted to know something about monarchs. -
Mobster's body exhumed from Vatican
16 May 2012 | 8:26 amThe body of a mobster buried among cardinals and bishops on a Vatican property has been exhumed in an investigation into a teenage girl's disappearance.
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The Happiness Project
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7 Tips for Good Behavior–from the 16th Century.
16 May 2012 | 7:50 amEvery Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: 8 tips for how to behave yourself, from sixteenth-century scholar Erasmus. One thing is true about happiness: there are very few new truths out there. The greatest minds in history have turned their attention to the subject, so while it’s often challenging to put that wisdom into actual practice, it’s pretty clear what kinds of actions are likely to yield a happier life. Likewise, “tips lists” have been around for a long time. I get a big kick out of uncovering tips lists from the past: Sydney Smith’s tips for cheering… -
An Overlooked, Exquisite Source of Hapiness? Giving Deserved Praise.
14 May 2012 | 4:33 amOne of the most exquisite of pleasures, and one that’s too often overlooked, is the joy of giving well-deserved praise. I’m a gold-star junkie myself, and maybe that’s why I love the opportunity to give good praise. Yesterday, I was able to do this. In the New York Times Book Review, I wrote about Kristin Cashore’s new book, Bitterblue. As I’ve often noted, I love children’s literature and young-adult literature, and Cashore is one of the best YA novelists writing today. I’ve been a raving fan since I read the first two books in this trilogy, … -
Trying To Be More Virtuous Can Undermine Your Sense of Virtue.
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Do You Make Time to “Treat” Yourself? You Should.
11 May 2012 | 12:46 pmLast week, I posted a question: What are the small treats you give yourself? I was very interested to see the range of “treats” people identified in the comments, and I got some good ideas for myself. I do think it’s important to take time for treats, because treats help us to feel energized, restored, and light-hearted. Without them, we can start to feel resentful, depleted, and irritable. My younger daughter has “Choice Time” every day in first grade, and I think we adults need some “Choice Time” ourselves, at least occasionally. However, in… -
“Happiness Without a Good Work Ethic Is Pretty Impossible.”
10 May 2012 | 6:29 amHappiness interview: Hugh MacLeod. Hugh is a cartoonist with a wildly popular blog, gapingvoid. He is the master of capturing a large idea in a single drawing, and a great deal of his work focuses on happiness: how to find happiness in work; how to have the courage to be yourself, do what you love, and take risks; how to build a life around your own values, interests, and temperament. He has a new book, Freedom Is Blogging in Your Underwear, where he explores how blogging, and the intellectual and creative freedom it gives him, changed his life. Having a blog isn’t the right route to…
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The 9-5 Guide to Staying Active
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amEditor’s note: This is a guest post from Matt Madeiro of Make Every Day Count. Let’s see if this rings any bells. When the clock hits 8, I sit. I plop back in my rolling chair, crack open the laptop on my desk, and spend the next nine hours with my butt glued firmly to seat. I stand on occasion to step into the bathroom, but I’m back to my post again shortly thereafter — hunched over, bleary-eyed, and nursing my coffee like it’s the greatest thing since toilet paper (I make no claims to the contrary). When that clock hits 5, I bolt. I’m out the door in the blink of an eye,… -
Three Little Habits to Find Focus
10 May 2012 | 10:42 am‘Distraction is the only thing that consoles us for miseries and yet it is itself the greatest of our miseries.’ ~Blaise Pascal Post written by Leo Babauta. I’ll be the first to admit that I fall victim to the trap of the Internet — a wonderful empowering tool that can fill your day with distractions, a million little “productive” tasks that matter little, constant interruptions from messages and status updates. Who doesn’t fall victim to this? We are frittering our lives away. So how do we beat this? How do we make best use of the awesomeness of the… -
How to Live Well
7 May 2012 | 12:59 pm‘Begin at once to live, and count each separate day as a separate life.’ ~Seneca Post written by Leo Babauta. I’m not a rich man, nor do I fly around the world and drink champagne with famous people in exotic locales, nor do I own a sports car or SUV or a yacht. And yet, I’m very happy. Much happier than seven years ago when I ate fried foods and sweets all time time and felt unhealthy and overweight, when I watched television and was out of shape, when I shopped a lot and was in debt, when I worked a job that paid fairly well and had no time for myself or my loved… -
What I’ve Learned About Learning
3 May 2012 | 8:07 am‘We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.’ ~Lloyd Alexander Post written by Leo Babauta. I am a teacher and an avid learner, and I’m passionate about both. I’m a teacher because I help Eva homeschool our kids — OK, she does most of the work, but I do help, mostly with math but with everything else too. I also teach habits, writing/blogging, simplicity and other fun topics in online courses. I’m a lifelong learner and am always obsessively studying something, whether that’s… -
The 39th Lesson
30 Apr 2012 | 8:05 amPost written by Leo Babauta. Today (April 30) is my 39th Un-un-birthday, and as usual, the day is a good day to pause and reflect. Last year I wrote 38 Life Lessons I’ve Learned in 38 Years, and people seemed to find some use in it. This year, I thought I’d share an additional lesson I’ve learned: You’re not missing out. Our lives are often ruled by the Fear of Missing Out, or FOMO. (Never heard of FOMO? You’re missing out.) Some ways we let the fear of missing out rule us: We check email, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks often, in case we’re missing…
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Inspire Me Today - Today's Brilliance
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Today's Brilliance from Colette Brown
16 May 2012 | 12:00 amTreat today like it was tomorrow. Think about what you want for tomorrow and manifest it today. No excuses... just live your dream now! ~ Colette Brown If I could share 500 words of wisdom to summarize what I've learned so far in life, these are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... It is hard to put a lifetime of experience into so little words. There are so many angles to look at it from and most lessons come from the past. I want to look at what lessons could come from the future, a future we can all aspire to today. There is future reality where all ages of life are… -
Today's Brilliance from Tara Taylor
15 May 2012 | 12:00 amOur greatest fears can become our greatest accomplishments. ~ Tara Taylor If I could share 500 words of wisdom to summarize what I've learned so far in life, these are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... That we are all extremely intuitive and when one understands the true function of the ego is when one is able to deepen one's connection with their intuition. We receive a minimum of 500 intuitive messages a day, we have just forgotten how to see, hear, feel or know that intuitive message because we have numbed our senses over the years. We are constantly distracted by… -
Today's Brilliance from Lesley Rodgers
14 May 2012 | 12:00 amReclaim Your Personal Power - nothing can stop you but you. ~ Lesley Rodgers If I could share 500 words of wisdom to summarize what I've learned so far in life, these are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... Learn to accept and love all things; sure, see what's different but remember what's similar! Appreciate the beauty and wisdom of diversity but remain aware that we rely upon collaboration to exist; competition divides and conquers. True personal empowerment comes from balance. Each one of us has value and a purpose on this earth - make it your life-mission to discover… -
Today's Brilliance from Dr. Shirley Cheng
13 May 2012 | 12:00 amI may be blind, I may be crippled; but with Yahweh as my Guide, I'm certainly not disabled--I'm ultra-abled, for "whoso trusteth in [Yahweh], happy is he"! (Proverbs 16:20, ASV) ~ Dr. Shirley Cheng If I could share 500 words of wisdom to summarize what I've learned so far in life, these are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... What's true wealth? Is it gold that glitters under the sun? Or is it wealth that no one and nothing, not even death, can take away from you? Let's consider material wealth for a moment. We can have everything we want in life: huge mansions, fancy… -
Today's Brilliance from Phil Bolsta
12 May 2012 | 12:00 amSeek to find beauty in everything you look at and you will find it. Invite beauty into your life and your life becomes more beautiful. ~ Phil Bolsta If I could share 500 words of wisdom to summarize what I've learned so far in life, these are the important things I'd want to pass along to others... Your every thought, word, and action spring from either love or fear. The nature of your choices determines the quality of your life. Love is the whisper of the Divine, ceaselessly calling creation back toward the Creator. Fear expresses itself as anger, intimidation, insecurity, despair,…
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Twitter / JonasBrothers
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JonasBrothers: Support our bro @nickjonas and @AIDSWalkNY. Awesome charity event 5/20 in NYC http://t.co/tleTByzr
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JonasBrothers: RT @joejonas: Rainy day in NYC. Perfect to be in the studio all day
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JonasBrothers: Tonight, season finale of @NBCSmash with @NickJonas. Make sure to tune in! http://t.co/ZTZlG53w
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JonasBrothers: RT @kevinjonas: Ready to hear jonas music....we're making some right now. Thanks everyone!!!
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JonasBrothers: RT @joejonas: Gearing up to write with the dudes today. I feel a good song is in the air.
14 May 2012 | 8:05 amJonasBrothers: RT @joejonas: Gearing up to write with the dudes today. I feel a good song is in the air.
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Innovation Excellence
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Letting Go
16 May 2012 | 11:00 amLetting Go by Bryan & Stephanie Rieger of Yiibu for dConstruct 2011, Brighton and MobX 2011, Berlin. Continue reading → -
The Cost of No Front End Innovation Process
16 May 2012 | 8:00 amThe costs of in-market failure far outweigh the costs associated with deploying a robust front end innovation approach. Next time you need to make the case to invest in front end innovation, make sure you talk numbers. Continue reading → -
Ideas Having – Sex and the City
16 May 2012 | 5:00 amWe all love Carrie Bradshaw. And why not? She’s beautiful, charming, witty and intelligent. She lives glamorously, goes to cool parties, meets fascinating people and provides insightful social commentary. Yet her story is not just about sex. Continue reading → -
Four Ways to Think Like an Innovator
15 May 2012 | 2:00 pmFour Ways to Think Like an Innovator, a video from HBR Channel, featuring Scott Anthony, author and managing director of Innosight Asia-Pacific. Continue reading → -
Time to Re-Work Work
15 May 2012 | 11:00 am“This insanity has to stop. Our bosses are deleting resources from the human capital pool without replenishing them.” Sara Robinson, Salon Continue reading →
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Psychology Today Features
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Difficult People
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A Show of Confidence
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The Allure of the Bad Boy
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My Mother, Myself
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Scientific American - Mind & Brain
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Paralyzed Patient Swills Coffee by Issuing Thought Commands to a Robot
16 May 2012 | 1:12 pmPatient directing robot to bring coffee cannister to her mouth A stroke in certain parts of the brainstem, the place where brain meets spinal cord, can leave a patient aware of surroundings but able to move few if any voluntary muscles. The most advanced neurotechnologies attempt to get around the disconnection by piping electrical signals directly from a higher-level brain area, the motor cortex that initiates movement, to a robot arm. [More] -
Is Football to Blame for Players' Suicides?
16 May 2012 | 12:49 pmHigh-profile suicides of professional football players have mounted in the past several years Terry Long (2005), Andre Waters (2006), Dave Duerson (2011) and Ray Easterling (2012) all killed themselves following retirement and bouts with diagnoses likely related to the thousands of hits they fearlessly underwent as players. The conditions vary but have overlapping qualities: post-concussion syndrome, depression, other mood disorders, personality changes, memory problems and dementia. Now with the loss of Pro Bowler Junior Seau, dead at 43 earlier this month by a self-inflicted gunshot wound… -
Self-Worth Shattering: A Single Bomb Blast Can Saddle Soldiers with Debilitating Brain Trauma
16 May 2012 | 12:40 pmThe stress and suffering of combat are known to leave a lasting impact on military veterans, in some cases triggering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . Researchers have now found an even more serious and debilitating mental condition, known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) , in veterans, particularly those injured by the concussive force of bomb blasts. [More] -
Know Your Neurons: How to Classify Different Types of Neurons in the Brain's Forest
16 May 2012 | 8:40 amPreviously, on Know Your Neurons: Chapter 1: The Discovery and Naming of the Neuron [More] -
Environment Enrichment: making your rat sexy since 2012
16 May 2012 | 6:11 amDOES environmental enrichment make your rat sexy ? Today, I’m over at Neurotic Physiology examining a paper on whether environmental enrichment drives the lady rats wild, and why that might be the case. I’ve got a few issues with the paper. The data is fine but it’s all in the interpretation. Head over and check it out . [More]
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PsyBlog
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How To Encourage People To Change Their Own Minds
9 May 2012 | 8:08 amSelf-persuasion: let people talk themselves around to your point of view. Changing people's minds is hard. We resist having our attitudes adjusted by others, especially when the message isn't directly relevant to us and we aren't paying that much attention. But what if you could get people to change their own minds? People will listen to themselves and will automatically generate arguments that have personal relevance for them. It's not as crazy as it sounds. Actually people are being encouraged to persuade themselves all the time. Here are a few examples: When a parent wants to change a… -
Five Effortless Postures that Foster Creative Thinking
27 Apr 2012 | 2:28 amLiterally sitting outside a box, rather than in it, makes you more creative, according to new psychological research. There are lots of metaphors floating around in creativity. We talk about 'thinking outside the box', 'putting two and two together' and 'seeing both sides of the problem'. But are these only metaphors or can we boost our creativity by taking them literally? We know our minds interact in all sorts of interesting ways with our bodies, so what if we enacted these metaphors physically? That's the question Leung et al. (2012) examine in a new study published in the journal… -
What “The Love Bridge” Tells Us About How Thoughts and Emotions Interact
17 Apr 2012 | 10:11 amHow much control do you have over your emotions? Have you ever wondered why one person can speak in public without apparent nerves while another crumples under pressure? Or why one elite athlete can shake off their nerves to win Olympic gold while another chokes? Even with ample experience some people never seem to learn to cope with their emotions. A key insight comes from a controversial psychology study carried out on a rickety bridge by Dutton and Aron (1973). The love bridge Men crossing the bridge were approached by an attractive woman who asked them to fill out a survey. The men were… -
Do Posh People Cheat More Than the Lower Classes?
3 Apr 2012 | 10:24 amWho cheats more: the lower classes to escape poverty or the upper classes because they feel entitled? Imagine two people: one from the upper classes and one from the lower classes. Let's say our lower class individual works in a factory, lives in a small house in an average area and receives a relatively small salary. Our upper class individual, though, has inherited money, lives in a large house in a beautiful area and doesn't need to work for money. Now let's say both these individuals are driving along in their cars (one cheap, one expensive), when they approach a pedestrian crossing… -
Want to Improve Your Attention? Wear a White Coat
30 Mar 2012 | 9:39 amThe power of 'enclothed cognition': how what you wear affects how you think. It's surprising how much simple movements of the body can affect the way we think. Using expansive gestures with open limbs makes us feel more powerful, crossing your arms makes you more persistent and lying down can bring more insights (read more here: 10 Simple Postures That Boost Performance). So if moving the body can have these effects, what about the clothes we wear? We're all well aware of how dressing up in different ways can make us feel more attractive, sporty or professional, depending on the outfit, but…
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About.com Psychology
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Take Part in a Study on Body Image Perception
16 May 2012 | 4:55 amHave you checked out the Request for Research Participants section of the About.com Psychology Forums? It's a great place to find opportunities to participate in psychology research or to post your own requests for participants....Read Full Post -
Overcoming Test Anxiety
15 May 2012 | 2:20 amAre you fretting over your final exams or standardized tests? Do you ever feel so nervous during a test that you can't concentrate on the material or even forget the answers to questions? Test anxiety is quite common among students. For some, this might mean dealing with a bad case of "butterflies in the stomach," while other students might even have a full-blown anxiety attack....Read Full Post -
What Can You Do With a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology?
14 May 2012 | 2:15 amWhile earning a graduate degree is required for many psychology jobs, the fact is that approximately 75% of students who earn a bachelor's degree in psychology do not go to graduate school. According to one study, only about 25% of psychology undergraduates end up working in a field that is closely related to their major....Read Full Post -
INTJ - Psychology Definition of the Week
11 May 2012 | 2:05 amDefinition: Do people often describe you as quiet, creative, and analytical? Then you might be an INTJ, one of the 16 different personality types identified by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)...Read Full Post -
Important Dates in Psychology History
10 May 2012 | 1:59 amHermann Ebbinghaus once said, "Psychology has a long past, but a short history." While the foundations of psychology are influenced by both philosophy and physiology, the scientific field of ...Read Full Post
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"positive psychology" - Google News
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Online Surge Inspiring Tens of Thousands in Support of Israel - Christian News Wire (press release)
16 May 2012 | 8:36 amOnline Surge Inspiring Tens of Thousands in Support of IsraelChristian News Wire (press release)The film is narrated by New York Times Bestselling Author and former Harvard lecturer Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, who taught Harvard's most popular course, "Positive Psychology." "We have a lot to celebrate as a nation," Ben-Shahar says. -
You Don't Have to be Buddhist to Experience the Benefits of Meditation - PsychCentral.com (blog)
16 May 2012 | 8:21 amYou Don't Have to be Buddhist to Experience the Benefits of MeditationPsychCentral.com (blog)He is a member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA), and provides training and coaching to assist people in stress and anxiety reduction, and to help them enhance positive emotional experiences. Catch up on other posts by Joe -
“The Self” in the Future: Will it be Extinguished, by Neuroscience? - Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies
16 May 2012 | 2:01 am“The Self” in the Future: Will it be Extinguished, by Neuroscience?Institute for Ethics and Emerging TechnologiesThat having been said, there is a fair amount of empirical evidence, principally from positive psychology and social psychology, that suggest that people with a strong 'sense of self', a healthy ego, are happier than people without it. -
Mother and daughter sue Geelong Grammar for failing to provide academic support - Stock and Land
15 May 2012 | 9:32 pmMother and daughter sue Geelong Grammar for failing to provide academic supportStock and LandMs Weir said the school's use of positive psychology to help students overcome difficulties had been a major drawcard. ''Positive psychology was a component that wasn't offered by any other school,'' she told the tribunal on Monday.and more » -
New article says language crucial in parenting success - PR Web (press release)
14 May 2012 | 12:45 pmPR Web (press release)New article says language crucial in parenting successPR Web (press release)Having worked with almost a quarter of a million young people and parents in live seminars Doyle began to dig deeper into the emerging field of Positive Psychology popularised by well known experts such as Dr. Martin Selligman, former head of the and more »
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Positive Psychology News Daily
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Shame Resilience Theory
16 May 2012 | 7:43 amMay 16, 2012By Steve Safigan - Shame resilience theory (SRT) was developed by researcher and author Brené Brown in 2006. She popularized her theory with her book, I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t) and broadened her research beyond shame to what she calls, “WholeHearted living” in a second book, The Gifts of Imperfection in 2010. Brené Brown Brown also developed a psychoeducational shame resilience curriculum and certification program for helping professionals called Connections. But it was her TED talk on vulnerability in Houston in December 2010 that vaulted Brown into… -
A Watchful Eye on Cinema
14 May 2012 | 7:45 amMay 14, 2012By Jeremy Clyman - “It’s the movies that have really been running things in American ever since they were invented. They show you what to do, how to do it, when to do it, and how to feel about it.” – Andy Warhol At the movies Even if this fairly dramatic Warhol quote were an overstatement, it still raises the question: To what extent does our understanding of the world and of ourselves stem from what we observe in the movie theaters? Even though research has yet to offer a definitive answer to this question, it is clear that we live in a… -
Boost Success and Passion: Tell a Better Story
11 May 2012 | 8:39 amMay 11, 2012By Christine Duvivier - Did you know that you are a storyteller? Or that you are just one story away from what you really want? Most of us don’t realize that we have a few central narratives running through our lives because the stories we tell ourselves are so familiar that we don’t even realize they are stories. The easiest way to see this is to notice other people’s stories. It’s ironic that even when you can’t see your own story clearly, you can easily see the story a friend, employee, or student is telling herself. While the story details… -
International Symposia for Contemplative Studies
7 May 2012 | 6:27 amMay 7, 2012By Kasley Killam - Hyatt Regency in Denver From April 26th to the 29th, the Mind and Life Institute hosted the International Symposia for Contemplative Studies. The conference attracted 700 people from many countries to the Hyatt Regency in Denver, Colorado. Attendees included researchers, psychiatrists, Buddhist monks and nuns, and students. With hundreds more on a waiting list, the magnitude of the event demonstrated the fervor emerging in the scientific community around contemplative practices. A “Confluence of Epistemologies” The first keynote speaker was Jon Kabat-Zinn. -
Positive Education: A View from Singapore
3 May 2012 | 9:09 amMay 3, 2012By Amanda Horne - Singapore One of the most enjoyable things about attending conferences is the people we meet. At the recent Australian Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Conference (see my earlier report), I was delighted to meet Sha-en Yeo, a 2011 MAPP graduate who lives in Singapore. A former educator and guidance officer who is now an educational consultant, Sha-en’s message is that a strengths-based foundation is crucial for the well-being not only of children, but also of parents and teachers. In the interest of bringing you, our readers, a perspective from another part of…
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The Good Life
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Big Goals Matter
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Social Class and Unethical Behavior
18 Apr 2012 | 8:33 am“Higher social class predicts increased unethical behavior.” This is the title of a research report by Paul Piff and colleagues (2012) published in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. My attention was piqued.read more -
A “So What” of Humility
1 Apr 2012 | 7:36 am"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." - Rick Warren My colleagues and I have studied strengths of character for more than a decade (Park & Peterson, 2010; Peterson and Seligman, 2004). The most important conclusion from our work is that character is plural.read more -
The Family Meal
20 Mar 2012 | 6:26 pmI recently prepared a lecture on parenting from a positive psychology perspective. Although psychologists have had much to say about parenting, often the focus has been on eliminating undesirable actions on the part of kids, like talking back, tantrums, and tattling. These behaviors are of course annoying, but what about encouraging desirable actions? read more -
US Cities: Sinful and Saintly
12 Mar 2012 | 8:07 pm"What I like about cities is that everything is king size, the beauty and the ugliness." - Joseph Brodsky. A recent Internet article by Jordan Rane (2012) caught my eye because it resonated with my interest in psychological variations across United States (US) cities. read more
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Motivational Memo Blog
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54 More Magnificent Motivational Quotes
16 May 2012 | 9:29 amPost written by Peter G. James Sinclair and his LinkedIn Friends. Well more than 1,000 people have contributed to my request for a motivational quote that has changed their life on LinkedIn. I never get tired of reading these – and to also watch as the contributors respond to each other. It’s awe-inspiring stuff. I trust you enjoy it as much as I do. This has now been going on for over a year – and who knows how much longer it will continue? Sarah Lee • When you are on the side of the majority, it’s time to pause and reflect! Jerry Fletcher • “What you know is important,… -
How To Live In The Land Called Love
13 May 2012 | 9:20 amPost written by Peter G. James Sinclair. No greater love has a man than that he should lay down his life for another. This love then that we speak of is not the love depicted so often in the movies where all roads lead to the bedroom. It is a far deeper love that culminates in the sacrificial giving of oneself for another. It is the love of the giver rather than always being the receiver. It is the love of the thinker whose thoughts are not turned inward but rather outward. It is the love of the outstretched hand and exhorter. It is the lift up that is delivered and it is the feet that walk… -
Rebuild Yourself By Doing What Everybody Else Does
10 May 2012 | 9:32 amPost written by Krisca Te. Setbacks? We all have them; a painful divorce, getting laid off work or being forced to declare bankruptcy. Life is full of these seemingly insurmountable obstacles, and whenever we’re faced with one, it is a struggle to pick ourselves up off the ground and start the difficult task of rebuilding ourselves. When you’re faced with a difficult situation, the best way to get through the dark tunnel and find yourself out in the sunshine once again, is just to do what everybody else does – keep moving. This may sound simplistic, and you’re probably shaking your… -
I Challenge You
7 May 2012 | 3:54 pmPost written by Peter G. James Sinclair. It is so easy to allow our lives to be pushed around by circumstances, to be carried along by the rushing river of each day, or to be tossed around by the crashing waves of life, as it happens, like a piece of driftwood. But there is another way. This is where we must stand back from our life for a moment, to face ourselves squarely in the mirror, and challenge ourselves. Fear must retreat. The best method I have ever administered, whenever I have faced fear, has always been through the application of action. It may be as simple as making a list. Or it… -
How To Embrace Failure & Make Your Dreams Come True
3 May 2012 | 7:36 pmPost written by Cynthia Kocialski. There is the famous quote, “What would you do if you could not fail?” We’ve heard the question so often that we never answer it. So, how would you answer it? According to the dictionary, failure means “not achieving the desired end”. Bucket lists are popular these days. It’s the list of things people want to do before they die. The most popular items are to travel and learn a new hobby, followed by learn a new language, write a book, start a business, become a parent, live to work, and go back to school. Interesting enough, not many of the…
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HanWay niche pitch
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Upfronts: CBS sked analysis
16 May 2012 | 4:27 amTV News: Eye throws competitors a curve ball with 'Men' move to Thurs.
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Twitter / GuyKawasaki
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GuyKawasaki: How to tell when your cat is crazy http://t.co/5DR9oeYm
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GuyKawasaki: The typewriters of writers http://t.co/MFtCxKvW
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GuyKawasaki: Time of year matters for vitamin D risk http://t.co/BLkniTXp
16 May 2012 | 12:35 pmGuyKawasaki: Time of year matters for vitamin D risk http://t.co/BLkniTXp
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Twitterrati
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Frrole: What’s Happening on Twitter in Your City?
6 May 2012 | 4:21 amIdea: Looking to see what’s happening on Twitter in your city? Frrole delivers a “social newspaper” of 20 cities. My take: An interesting and easy way to get a snapshot of the local TwitterSphere. Utility Grade: 6/10 -
A Whois for Twitter Users
27 Dec 2011 | 7:00 amOne of Twitter’s shortcoming is how little information it provides about users, other than a short bio and a URL. So how do you quickly get more insight about particular users? The answer could be Twho is This, which offers up an extensive list of a person’s social/digital presence, along with their Twitter bio and a link to follow them. It’s not the prettiest service and it could benefit from offering more information but it’s better than what Twitter offers. An example below is Mathew Ingram (aka @mathewi). By doing a query on his username, it shows 14 different… -
$300 Million of Twitter, Please
19 Dec 2011 | 12:40 pmTwitter may not have a vibrant business model but it sure has no problem attracting heavyweight investors. The latest person to step up in a major way is Prince Walid bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, who bought a $300 million stake from an early Twitter investor as part a strategy “to invest in promising, high-growth businesses with a global impact.” (More details on the New York Times) You figure with so much interest, Twitter could do an IPO. Of course, an IPO means you have to disclose your financials, which Twitter may not want to do given it’s probably spend a lot more money than its… -
Postpost Streamlines Twitter
15 Dec 2011 | 9:00 pmA fact of life about Twitter is the more people you follow, the noisier your live stream becomes. As much as the live stream is a parade in which a new “float” comes along on a regular basis, there can be times when you want a way to have a more focused or narrow slice of what’s happening with our live stream. An interesting tool to take control of your live stream is Postpost, which drills down into it so that people can do searches for particular keywords. For example, if I was interested in tweets about “startups”, Postpost would generate the following results… -
So How is Twitter Making Money?
14 Dec 2011 | 10:05 amCurious about how Twitter makes money? Henry Blodget did an interview recently at the Insight conference with Adam Bain, Twitter’s chief revenue officer, which I suppose is the guy responsible for helping turn Twitter into a business big enough to support its sky-high valuation and growing workforce (800 and counting!)
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Beth’s Blog
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Akilah Institute for Women: Social Media Workshop
16 May 2012 | 8:24 amAkilah workshop View more presentations from Beth Kanter After the ACE leadership training, I had the opportunity to spend a day in Kigali. I volunteered to do a Social Media and Professional Networking workshop for second year students at the Akilah Institute for Women. The mission is to empower young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing sectors of the economy. The organization was founded by Elizabeth Dearborn Davis and Dave Hughes. I… -
Social Media, Networking, and African Women’s Leadership Training in Rwanda
15 May 2012 | 8:00 amFor the past ten days, I’ve been in Rwanda, Africa. I was honored to be a trainer as part of the launch of the ACE Leaders Project, a program developed by the Institute of International Education Sub-Saharan Regional Office and supported by the Packard Foundation. The project is under the visionary leadership of Cheryl Francisconi who is the director of IIE’s office in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and has vast expertise in developing, designing, and implementing transformative leadership programs for several decades. The project mobilizes leading women’s organizations and… -
Need Answers: LinkedIn Has Them
14 May 2012 | 8:44 amNote from Beth: I’m just finishing up an intensive training here in Rwanda. I was out in a rural area where Internet connectivity was a huge challenge, so was not able to blog, But now that I’m back in Kigali with a good Internet connection, expect to hear more about my experience teaching social media and the Networked NGO. Right before I left for this trip, Geri Stengel, shared a guest post about nonprofits and use of LinkedIn that was of interest to many folks. So, when Geri offered up this second post about nonprofits and LinkedIn, I couldn’t… -
Are You Being Left Behind as Technology Ushers In a Whole New Approach to Philanthropy? #CoFLA
4 May 2012 | 7:25 amNote From Beth: Just before I left for Rwanda, I caught some interesting discussion threads about organizational adoption of networked ways of working on Twitter coming from the #COFLA hashtag as a result of the Council on Foundations gathering in Los Angeles. I discovered that it was Larry Eason from DotOrgPower and his colleague, Shelley Wenk, offered to write this summary of the discussion as a guest post. When I landed, I was able to get the guest post from Shelley via email and publish it because Rwanda has one of the better Internet connectivity infrastructures for the countries… -
Attention Data Nerds: Nonprofits Miss Out on the Power of LinkedIn: Learn How to Tap It
3 May 2012 | 8:02 amNote from Beth: By the time you are reading, I’ll probably have been on a jet plane for far longer than I want to be and maybe have landed in Rwanda. Once I recover from the journey, expect read reports about the Networked NGO in Rwanda and use of social media to support Women’s Rights organizations. If you’re motivated to go deeper on LinkedIn after reading this summary, you will want to check out my curated list of nonprofit and LinkedIn resources here. Nonprofits Miss Out on the Power of LinkedIn: Learn How to Tap It – Guest Post by Geri Stengel …
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Ignite Social Media
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Ignite Social Media’s 2012 Mystery Trip to New Orleans, Louisiana
16 May 2012 | 12:16 pmOne of the amazing perks of working at Ignite Social Media is our annual Mystery Trip. Each year our company, along with Brogan & Partners, closes down for a long weekend to unwind and bond as a team on a group vacation. A few months before we depart, the company gets a series of clues as to where we are going and what to pack, but no one truly knows the location until they open their travel packet at the airport. This year, 92 of us traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana for great food, music and even a swamp tour! Below are some of our favorite photos from the trip: At 4AM, both the… -
Will Social Gaming Help or Hurt Your Business?
15 May 2012 | 8:09 amThere are a number of social games out there on a variety of platforms – although the most popular seem to be those played on Facebook and smartphones. If you’re reading this, chances are you play at least one of them: Words with Friends, Scramble with Friends, Hanging with Friends, Draw Something, The Sims Social, Gardens of Time, Diamond Dash, Bubble Island…the list goes on. But do you play those games with only friends and family, or have you reached out to business contacts on your quest to challenge new competitors? Do you play only at home or during “free… -
20 Men Worth Following on Pinterest
8 May 2012 | 6:00 amPinterest has a reputation for being popular with the ladies. I suppose there’s a reason for that; Forbes reported that 97% of Pinterest users are women, and that 47% of women who use social media have made purchases based on Pinterest recommendations. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t men on Pinterest. They may make up only 3% of the population, but men make up a minority worth paying attention to. Many of them are far more popular than most of us women. Is it the novelty of having a man in a “woman’s world?” (That’s tongue in cheek, folks. Not… -
After Timeline, Top 50 Brands See Facebook Comments Dip 11%, Likes Rise 11%
3 May 2012 | 6:58 amOn February 29th, Facebook introduced Timeline for Brands, allowing brands to have a nifty cover photo but also eliminating their ability to have a default landing tab (something I would still very much like back). By March 30, all brands had to switch over to Timeline. Since I’ve been tracking the 50 largest branded Facebook fan pages for more than two years, and since I’ve done previous analysis on how they perform relative to which have the most active fans, how often they post, the impressions they generate and their value, even if certain brands attract more outgoing fans… -
Ignite Social Media Hiring 20+ New Employees in Many Disciplines
2 May 2012 | 2:24 pmWe’re growing again. Since three of us opened our doors in 2007, we’ve grown to roughly 75 employees, but we still need more to meet growing demand from our clients new and old. Are you looking for a chance to really enjoy your job? To work in social media marketing in a place that values (and expects) everyone’s contribution? To work on some of the world’s best brands as your clients? To never have the same day at work twice? If so, we may be looking for you. (If you’re not looking, but know someone who is, please forward this along to them.) Wide Array of…
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MedWorm Query: cerebral palsy
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[Decompressive craniectomy in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction. Experience after the implementation of a response protocol].
11 May 2012 | 11:31 pmCONCLUSION. DC is safe in clinical practice and reduces mortality after MIMCA, especially if it is performed within 48 hours from stroke onset. Benefit appears to be greater in younger patients, but older people may benefit also. The decision to perform DC should be made on an individual basis. PMID: 22573506 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Revista de Neurologia) -
Cardiovascular highlights from non-cardiology journals
11 May 2012 | 8:00 pmGeneral cardiologyEpinephrine use and cardiac arrest survival Whist epinephrine (epinephrine) is commonly used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, both in and out of hospital, its effectiveness is poorly established. Although some animal studies have suggested a short term benefit due to increased cerebral and coronary perfusion, an increase in myocardial oxygen consumption and ventricular arrhythmias has also been documented. The purpose of this analysis was to determine how the use of epinephrine in cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed before hospital arrival (out-of-hospital arrest)… -
Balloons and atrial fibrillation
11 May 2012 | 8:00 pmTo the Editor This excellent short review article1 is written by someone who has a self-declared interest in the manufacturer of the ‘laser balloon’ (Cardiofocus Inc, Marlborough, MA, USA). It is unsurprising therefore to see that he gives the cryoballoon, a rival technology, short shrift by dismissing it as ‘having problems’. In fact, there are published data showing that it is probably the most successful approach to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) so-far invented.2 Acute success was achieved in over 98% of 924 patients. The one year freedom from PAF rate is… -
Clinical and Imaging Features of Intracranial Arterial Aneurysms in the Pediatric Population [Neurologic/Head and Neck Imaging]
10 May 2012 | 8:00 pmIntracranial arterial aneurysms (IAAs) are rare in children. Nevertheless, IAAs account for at least 10%–15% of hemorrhagic strokes during the first 2 decades of life. Traditional vascular risk factors, which are common in the adult population, are generally absent in the pediatric population, engendering distinct modes of IAA pathogenesis. Classification of pediatric IAAs according to the pathogenetic mechanism shows eight distinct categories: idiopathic, traumatic, those due to excessive hemodynamic stress, vasculopathic, infectious, noninfectious inflammatory, oncotic, and familial. -
Large infarct and high mortality by cerebral ischemia in mice carrying the factor V Leiden mutation
10 May 2012 | 8:00 pmAbstract:Factor V Leiden (FVL) mutation (R506Q mutation) is an established risk factor for venous thromboembolism due to a hypercoagulable state through the resistance to activated protein C [1]. The FVL mutation also exerts a modest effect on arterial ischemic diseases.© 2012 International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis)MedWorm Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors
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United Cerebral Palsy Association - Articles - Zimbio
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6-Year-Old Boy With Cerebral Palsy Surprises U.S. Marine Dad - Video
10 May 2012 | 11:21 pm6-Year-Old Boy With Cerebral Palsy Surprises U.S. Marine Dad - Video6-Year-Old Boy With Cerebral Palsy Surprises Dad Here's a very touching video of a 6-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who learned to walk while his father, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Cooney was deployed in Afghanistan and surprised him in a welcome home ceremony.“When my husband left on his deployment, our 6-year-old son could not walk on his own. He has cerebral palsy. Doctors originally said that he would never walk or do much of anything. While daddy was away, he learned to walk. For his homecoming, we set it up for Michael to… -
Her Three Sons: Slideshow1
2 May 2012 | 5:24 pmHer Three Sons: Slideshow1 This slideshow captures a day in the life of Cathy Harvey and her three sons. Daniel has Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Dylan has high-functioning autism, and Dakota has autism and attention deficit disorder. Orignal From: Her Three Sons: Slideshow1 -
Taylor goes to AMPED!
1 May 2012 | 2:59 amTaylor goes to AMPED! Taylor is going on an all night adventure with the High Schoolers at her church. Jase came along for the adventure...watch how Taylor does her best to stay awake...or is it Jase who is "trying" to stay awake?!Eden Little is a Mom of three children who all have cerebral palsy. She is writing a daily blog about how it is to raise three children with cerebral palsy as a single mother and a Special Education Teacher. See her authenticity as she gets through the daily trials while living and playing life to it's fullest! To follow the Little Family daily go to… -
Toy Ideas for Children with Cerebral Palsy and special Needs
30 Apr 2012 | 9:24 amDevelopment Of Kids One of the more tasteless problems with mainstream toys is that they are meant to be used with two hands- often times children with cerebral palsy will have dinky use of one side of the body or the use of only one hand. Toys should be fun and children should have a feeling of accomplishment or success when playing- not frustrated or reminded of what they cannot do. Many of the market toys on the market can be adapted or used by children with cerebral palsy. Toy Ideas for Children with Cerebral Palsy and special Needs Development Of Kids There are many toys that you can buy… -
Leading Pediatric Massage Expert to Present at AMTA National Convention
30 Apr 2012 | 5:19 amTina Allen of the Liddle Kidz Foundation to highlight massage benefits, techniques Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2012 Tina Allen, an internationally renowned expert in the field of children’s and infant massage therapy, will lead a set of groundbreaking sessions on pediatric massage at the 2012 American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) National Convention. Allen, who is also the founder of foremost children’s health and nurturing touch organization the Liddle Kidz™ Foundation, will present two courses related to massage for children. The first, on Friday, Oct. 5 from 8:00 a.m. to…
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Osocio Weblog
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Scamming consumers to educate them about online scams
16 May 2012 | 8:24 amWe’ve all seen these types of web sites, promising weight loss, easy money and other things. But this one is not what it seems. Click any navigation on the page, and it takes you here: This online campaign by the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation alerts consumers about common scam web sites by creating some of their own. In addition to Flabkiller (above) the campaign site, topmassachusettsdeals.com, hosts: ModExperts (fake loan modification services) DebtMenders (fake debt relief) Envelope Elf (a work-at-home scam) Deals R Us (a “win a prize”… -
They’ll be sexually active earlier than you think
16 May 2012 | 7:40 amI like this campaign. It’s funny, and it plays with the emotions of parental protectiveness to get a very serious message across. It’s a very different approach than the pathos of Sarah McLachlan’s famous SPCA PSA. (TM Advertising’s CCO, Bill Oakley, told AdFreak, “When I see those Sarah McLachlan commercials, I turn them off. I can’t even watch them.") And personally, I agree. These are positive and memorable. See a campaign infographic video after the break. Author: Tom Megginson -
Save the Niger Delta with Shell. Live with it!
15 May 2012 | 11:50 amNice spoof campaign from the Dutch Friends of the Earth Netherlands/Milieudefensie. They created this campaign to hold Shell accountable for their reckless pollution in the Niger Delta. Shell’s Live With It! application explores the role technology can play in addressing the tragedies inherent in the oil and gas industry. Innovative uses of QR codes and geo location software have resulted in an easy to use app available for download now. The campaign video shows a nifty smartphone app meant as a participation and marketing tool. But not the tool Shell wants to promote in Nigeria. -
A tweet can change everything #actionsahel
14 May 2012 | 1:03 pmThis is a new campaign from the French Action contre la Faim (ACF - Action against Hunger). It is for the devastating situation in the Sahel again. Over 15 million people are food insecure and nearly 3 million children are threatened by acute malnutrition. To make the people of France aware of the situation ACF use the tagline “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear”. And for the campaign they use various items like print ads, outdoor ads, web banners, Facebook and a web video. But the two most notable items are the tweet and guerrilla action. ACF asked to use the hashtag… -
Violence in traffic starts with words, even with a hashtag
13 May 2012 | 11:21 amTwo nice ads from the Municipality of Parnamirim. Parnamirim is a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. I love the signs used for gross terms. “Violence in traffic starts with words.” Author: Marc
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Going beyond counting likes and followers
14 May 2012 | 5:54 amAn archer doesn’t aim at the point halfway between the arrow tip and the target. If she/he did, they would never hit the bullseye. In the same way, many nonprofits still overly focus on counting likes and followers as if these metrics are the end goal, and then feel frustrated when they’re not getting the results they expected. Going beyond counting likes and followers means asking a number of quantitative and qualitative questions about: Reach: 10,000 Facebook fans doesn’t mean you’re reaching 10,000 people. In fact, a Page with 10,000 fans reaches only about 1,700… -
Seven Ways to Create a Fiercely Loyal Nonprofit Community
11 May 2012 | 6:56 amFollowing is a guest post from my good friend Sarah Robinson based on a workshop on loyal communities she’ll be doing next week for the Alabama Association for Nonprofits. ——————– The strategies and approaches for community building are changing. And gaining fierce loyalty from your community is becoming increasingly difficult. There is just so much out there competing for the attention, and for the heart, of your members that doing things the same way you’ve always done them will no longer yield the results you are after. To help you shift… -
How to Promote Your Facebook Page With Facebook Ads (Video Tutorial)
10 May 2012 | 5:49 amFacebook ads are an incredibly powerful tool to promote your Facebook Page or your Facebook Page updates. But only if you use them as part of an overall strategy to: Grow your Facebook Page fanbase Increase engagement with your current fans Expand engagement to friends of your fans Promote a specific campaign like a fundraising or advocacy campaign This video will show you how to: Get started with Facebook’s ad tool Decide whether to promote your Page or a Post Configure how your ad will appear Target fans and non-fans, and why Select a date range to run your ad Create a budget cap for… -
Pre-order Your Social Media Road Map Today
7 May 2012 | 5:48 amUnderstanding your audience, refining your nonprofit’s message, and knowing how to use various different social media channels can often be a confusing process. Even if you have crystal-clear goals, figuring out how to achieve them can be very unclear. Fortunately, there’s the Social Media Road Map from SMO Books. But it’s not a book. A book is something you read and (maybe) learn something from. The Social Media Road Map is an action guide to facilitate both results and learning. For example, check out pages 8 and 9 from the Social Media Road Map: You see, the guys who… -
Why I still auto-DM new followers on Twitter
4 May 2012 | 5:35 amFor the past three years I have been using an auto-DM on Twitter despite the popular opinion that they are evil, and that if you use one, you are a self-centered marketing moron. So why do I still use one? Aside from the fact that popular opinion and wisdom are not always mutually inclusive, take a look at my auto-DM: Note: I use SocialOomph to rotate the message to recommend 57 different Twitter friends I know, love and respect. I’ve been using this approach for over three years and on very rare occasions I’ll get a complaint. However, most of the responses I get are some…
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YouTube Videos
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Week In Blogs: Indiana Hawks A Lugar. Plus Corpse Eating Medicine and Dog Eating Politics
10 May 2012 | 1:27 pmWeek In Blogs: Indiana Hawks A Lugar. Plus Corpse Eating Medicine and Dog Eating Politics Would you believe that people used to eat corpses? Would you believe that Obama ate a dog? Would you believe that labor participation hasn't been this bad since the early '80s? If you don't, then watch this Week in Blogs as Stephen Green tells you about Obama's economic and gay marriage message, plus the obscure federal inmate who nearly beat Obama in the West Virginia primary. From: Pajamasmedia Views: 4730 93 ratings Time: 04:19 More in People & Blogs -
TLDR: Geocaching, Clouds, Blogs, and Employability
20 Apr 2012 | 9:47 amTLDR: Geocaching, Clouds, Blogs, and Employability How to Appear More Employable in Social Media www.lockergnome.com Is That Cloud Really Clean? www.lockergnome.com UK ISPs and Broadband Speeds www.lockergnome.com Be a Storyteller: How to Write Great Blogs www.lockergnome.com How to Use Your Smartphone for Geocaching www.lockergnome.com Justifying Android's "Slow" Update Roll-outs www.lockergnome.com Pirillo Vlog 004 - Dick's in Seattle youtu.be Back Link of the Day www.mstechpages.com Thanks to Dustin from MSTechPages for including a link to a recent LockerGnome post… -
Planning Blogs, Publicity and Social Media for a Small Business (Ep. 11)
17 Apr 2012 | 11:20 pmPlanning Blogs, Publicity and Social Media for a Small Business (Ep. 11) Kathy and Carissa of Ovaleye interview Sue Kirchner, who is the owner and passionate blogger at Chocolate Cake Moments, she also owns the online boutique, Chocolate Cake Club. Sue shares her tricks on maintaining a blog schedule with content that continues to bring in traffic, where she gets most of her traffic from, and tips about selling products online. We also learn which social network brings the most visitors to her website and her tips on getting press coverage. More at www.ovaleye.tv From: smbizdoitbetter Views:… -
The Joker Blogs - Phantom Pains (FE#3)
29 Feb 2012 | 3:19 amThe Joker Blogs - Phantom Pains (FE#3) www.facebook.com www.youtube.com The third episode in The Joker Blogs Mini-series: Further Evidence. A brand new series chronicling the events at Arkham Asylum leading up to the explosive Series II of The Joker Blogs. Each episode of this new series will focus on a different character and will reveal more of Series II. From: TheJokerBlogs Views: 22917 545 ratings Time: 04:12 More in Film & Animation -
The Joker Blogs - Pull The Plug (FE#2)
24 Dec 2011 | 10:08 pmThe Joker Blogs - Pull The Plug (FE#2) www.indiegogo.com The second episode in The Joker Blogs Mini-series: Further Evidence. A brand new series chronicling the events at Arkham Asylum leading up to the explosive Series II of The Joker Blogs. Each episode of this new series will focus on a different character and will reveal more of Series II. From: TheJokerBlogs Views: 29028 692 ratings Time: 09:30 More in Film & Animation
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Lifehacker
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What Employers Look for in Entry-Level Job Candidates [Job Search]
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What Do You Actually Want Out of Search? [Ask The Readers]
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Grant Your Desktop Superpowers with These Superhero (and Villain) Wallpapers [Wallpaper Wednesday]
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Google Knowledge Graph Brings Smarter Semantic Results to Your Google Searches [Video]
16 May 2012 | 10:40 amGoogle's next-generation search technology, Knowledge Graph, is starting to roll out today, and it's going to make searching Google a lot richer. Knowledge Graph connects your search query to Google's knowledgebase of over 500 million people, things, and places to show you relevant info in a sidebar along your search results. More » -
TaskBadges Adds the Number of Uncompleted Tasks to the Icon of Any Text-Based To-Do List for Easy Reference [Mac Downloads]
16 May 2012 | 10:30 amAdditionally, all your monitored text files are available in the menubar so you can quickly open them or just see what you've got left to finish. If you manage your tasks in a text file, TaskBadges is an excellent (and free) add-on. More »
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Seth's Blog
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Digital analogs are no longer sufficient
16 May 2012 | 2:00 amThe parking meter was rebooting. I guess we're supposed to walk to the other end of the garage and find one that's working. We're seeing digital awareness coming to just about everything. In this case, it was the parking meter near the library. Of course, it's not really a parking meter, it's a centralized fee collection system that saves the town a lot of money. It's easier to collect from, certainly, it doesn't waste the time of meter readers (who get alerted as to what spaces aren't paid for, as opposed to checking them all) plus it doesn't let a new parker enjoy a few minutes of the last… -
Hard work on the right things
15 May 2012 | 2:00 amI don't think winners beat the competition because they work harder. And it's not even clear that they win because they have more creativity. The secret, I think, is in understanding what matters. It's not obvious, and it changes. It changes by culture, by buyer, by product and even by the day of the week. But those that manage to capture the imagination, make sales and grow are doing it by perfecting the things that matter and ignoring the rest. Both parts are difficult, particularly when you are surrounded by people who insist on fretting about and working on the stuff that makes no… -
Worldliness
14 May 2012 | 2:41 amIntelligence is the combination of knowing a lot about a little while you also know a little about a lot. Deep domain understanding helps you create analyses. Your ability to understand how a particular system (no matter how small) works allows you apply a confident analysis to new systems you encounter. Once you know everything there is to know about nuclear physics, soccer or the praying mantis, it makes it easier to understand new systems. At the same time, it's impossible to be smart without also being aware of the wider world. That's because it's the random interactions and the… -
The reason the customer is always right...
14 May 2012 | 2:08 amIf you insist that they are wrong, they stop being your customer* (if given half a chance). People spend their time and attention and money in places that make them feel valued. *There's nothing wrong with asking customers who are wrong to leave. Just be sure you do it on purpose. -
Dedicating the merit
13 May 2012 | 2:02 amFor an author, one of the nicest parts of the traditional book is the dedication page. The dedication is far more than an acknowledgement to someone who helped you write the book, it's a permanent signpost, a capstone to the work of a year or more. Even if the person you've dedicated the book to can't read it, the writer benefits from the knowledge that a connection was made and that a memory was preserved. Here's the thing: you can dedicate just about anything. A project, a meeting, a tweet. You don't have to tell anyone but yourself. This blog post, like all the posts before it, has a…
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The Huffington Post | Full News Feed
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Anthony Bourdain On Paula Deen: Hate Mail After Comments Was "Scary"
16 May 2012 | 12:31 pmIn the days following Anthony Bourdain's famous bashing last year of Food Network's resident butter-lover, Paula Deen, before her diabetes announcement, Bourdain tells Rolling Stone magazine that "scary" letters, e-mails and social media messages started pouring in.Bourdain's comments, which were made during an interview with TV Guide, invited a great deal of media attention at the time. Particularly, his branding of Deen as the "worst, most dangerous person to America.""It was the first time I've ever been frightened," he told Rolling Stone. "I don't know what my problem is, honestly. Why… -
Obama-Boehner Meeting: President, Speaker Talk Debt Ceiling
16 May 2012 | 12:23 pmWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Apparently healed from the trauma caused by last summer's debt-ceiling showdown, House Republicans and the White House have begun an eight-month long standoff over the next debt-ceiling fight. President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner met for lunch Wednesday, during which the predictable battle lines were drawn over allowing the U.S. government to pay off its financial obligations for the foreseeable future. According to a readout of the meeting from Boehner's office, the president made it clear that he wanted a debt-ceiling increase without any attached… -
Detroit Housing Plan Lures Few Cops
16 May 2012 | 12:21 pmBy Christine MacDonaldMore than a year after Mayor Dave Bing launched a campaign to lure police and firefighters back to the city by selling rehabbed homes on the cheap, the program has sold six houses.City officials call that a start to a Project 14 program they're confident will be a success.Read More... More on Detroit Real Estate -
YouTube Food Channel: 'HUNGRY' Launching With TV Veterans
16 May 2012 | 12:21 pm-- Bruce Seidel is confident the future of food television won't be seen on television.Which is why the Food Network and Cooking Channel veteran has checked out of network TV to oversee the launch of YouTube's latest original content channel, HUNGRY. The channel, which goes live on July 2, is expected to feature a freewheeling blend of how-to and celebrity-driven food videos.Read More... More on Video -
Ashley Dupre, Former Eliot Spitzer Call Girl, Opens Lingerie, Swimsuit Shop 'Femme By Ashley' In New Jersey
16 May 2012 | 12:20 pmAshley Dupre, the woman once linked to the downfall of former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, has now opened a lingerie shop in New Jersey.Her new business venture, "Femme by Ashley," focuses on selling luxurious swimsuits and intimate apparel for women. Since the Spitzer scandal, Dupre has written a sex and relationship column for the New York Post and posed nude for Playboy. But now the 27-year-old is looking to get out of the media spotlight and behind the doors of her new boutique. Read More... More on Video
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The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed
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Stuart Claxton: The Boy Who Landed Skateboarding's First 1080
16 May 2012 | 12:23 pmHe may only be 12 years old, but Tom Schaar from Malibu, California is already big news within the world of skateboarding.Read More... More on Video -
Bob Cesca: Black-on-White Crime and the Reasons for a Media Double-Standard
16 May 2012 | 12:23 pmYes, there's a double-standard. And until there's full equality and the long slow process of racial healing is completed, the double-standard has to remain.Read More... More on Trayvon Martin -
Elizabeth Parisian: CME Group's Biggest Victim: What the Merc's Tax Breaks Are Doing to the State Budget, and Why It Matters
16 May 2012 | 12:22 pmThe Great Recession caused the largest collapse in state revenues on record -- which resulted in record cuts to state budgets and new depths of pain for struggling families.Read More... -
Joan Burge: Optimizing Your Talents for Future Success
16 May 2012 | 12:17 pmOptimization means to enhance the effectiveness of something; to make something function at its best. Optimization is like having your skills and attitudes on steroids (in a good way)!When I read the definition of optimization, I immediately think of two things: Read More... -
Margaret Stone: Veterans, Addiction and PTSD: Let's Talk About It
16 May 2012 | 12:15 pmThe question I face about our work is, "Doesn't the VA handle this?" The Department of Veterans Affairs works tirelessly to address the mental health needs of vets, but the reality is that it can't provide care to all those who have served.Read More... More on Veterans
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Latest News
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Howard Dean Interview Interrupted By Car Accident
16 May 2012 | 12:06 pmFormer Vermont Governor Howard Dean was forced to cut a radio interview short on Tuesday when he got into a car accident. Dean was visiting Montreal and talking U.S. politics with the city's CJAD radio from a car, when a loud crunch was heard on his end of the phone. “I’m going to have to -- goodbye. We just got hit by a car,” Dean said, telling the host that everybody in his car was fine. Dean was reportedly not driving the vehicle he was in. LISTEN: CJAD's Aaron Rand explained the incident to OpenFile Montreal: Rand told OpenFile Montreal the interview had just begun when the crash… -
Carlos DeLuna And Cameron Todd Willingham: The Sad Similarities
16 May 2012 | 11:40 amDuring the Supreme Court's 2006 adjudication of Cameron v. Marsh, Justice Antonin Scalia had this to say about what would happen if an innocent person was put to death by the criminal justice system: "If such an event had occurred in recent years, we would not have to hunt for it; the innocent's name would be shouted from the rooftops." The last time I had the occasion to dredge up that bit of Scaliana, it was in reference to Cameron Todd Willingham, who was executed in 2004, wrongly accused of setting a fire in his home that claimed the lives of his children. The Willingham case had become… -
Two Time Inc. Editors Strike New Deal
16 May 2012 | 11:23 amThere are more signs that new Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang is not going to turn a laser focus on the editors as she tries to reshape Time Inc. for the digital world. -
WATCH: 'The View' Invites Mitt Romney
16 May 2012 | 10:35 amOne day after hosting President Obama, Barbara Walters revealed that "The View" has invited Mitt Romney to appear on the show as well. On Tuesday, Obama visited the "The View," and spoke about gay marriage, his family and financial reform among other things. He also admitted that he had considered announcing his support of gay marriage on the show — a moment that Walters would have surely loved. The co-hosts reflected on the huge interview on Wednesday. Walters said that some viewers have wondered why Romney hasn't been on the show. She clarified that he had in fact visited "The View" to… -
Fox News Host Blames Public Schools For Increase In Same-Sex Marriage Support
16 May 2012 | 10:20 amOn the heels of President Obama's public endorsement of gay marriage, Todd Starnes, host of the daily radio show "Fox News & Commentary," has said he blames public schools for the increased support for same-sex marriage in the country. "... The reason why is because of the public school system," Starnes said on "FoxNews.com Live" on May 10. "Look at what's happening in public schools, they're indoctrination centers. Boys and girls are having their views formulated on gay marriage through the public school system and that's why it's becoming generational." The LGBT blog "Equality Matters"…
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Homelessness on Huffington Post
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REPORT: Americans Clueless As To How Many People Living In Poverty
16 May 2012 | 5:56 amBy Mark Hrywna, The NonProfit Times Americans don’t quite have an accurate picture of what poverty in the United States looks like, at least acco... Read more: Video, Poverty, Perceptions of Poverty, Homelessness, Homeless Shelter, Charity, Financial Assistance, Donating to Charity, Survey, Salvation Army, Impact News -
Carl Gibson: Going Where No Billionaire Has Gone Before
16 May 2012 | 4:11 amGeorge Lucas, worth $3.2 billion as of 2011, may have ruined his reputation with his fans by creating Jar Jar Binks, but his latest move may be the finest moment of his career. Read more: JPMorgan Chase, Poverty, Homelessness, President Obama, George Lucas, Mortgage Crisis, Mortgage Fraud, Jamie Dimon, Low-Income Housing, Underwater Mortgages, Business News -
Maria Foscarinis: Telling the Truth About Homelessness
15 May 2012 | 10:12 amSome recent reports suggest that homelessness is not increasing significantly. This is due to both flaws in the data they rely on and the narrow way they define homelessness. The result is confusion and misguided policies. Read more: Poverty, Public Housing, Homelessness, Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), Housing Crisis, National-Law-Center-on-Homelessness-and-Poverty, Homeless Families, Impact News -
Ralph da Costa Nunez: Pittsburgh: A Model for Addressing Child Homelessness
15 May 2012 | 5:06 amThe challenges facing children in Pittsburgh are problems we see in our research throughout the United States. In 2010, there were 31,386 homeless children in Pennsylvania. To put this number in context, that is more than the entire University of Pittsburgh student body. Read more: Homeless Students, Education, Poverty, Child Homelessness, Homelessness, Homeless Children?S Education Fund, Pittsburgh, Ralph Da Costa Nunez, Impact News -
Homeless Camping Ban Passed By City Council
15 May 2012 | 1:59 amA controversial ordinance to ban "unauthorized" camping in the city of Denver--a measure that specifically targets homeless people sleeping on the str... Read more: Aclu, #M1gs, May Day, Denver News, Denver Homeless, Colorado, Colorado Homeless, #Occupytogether, Urban Camping, #M1, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Colorado, Video, May 1, #Occupydenver, Occupy Denver, Occupy Wall Street, Ows, Homeless, Urban Camping Ban, Denver Colorado, Homelessness in America, #Ows, Mayor Hancock, Denver News
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Ellen Degeneres on Huffington Post
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WATCH: Steve Carell & Ellen Play Unintentionally Sexual Charades
16 May 2012 | 7:59 amWhen you play charades in front of a live studio audience, there's always a chance that things will get a little awkward, or in this case, slightly NS... Read more: Steve Carell, Ellen, Steve Carell Ellen, Carell Ellen Charades, Video, Ellen Steve Carell, Ellen Degeneres, Steve Carell Ellen Charades, Comedy News -
PHOTOS: Ryan Seacrest Buys Ellen DeGeneres' Home
15 May 2012 | 8:48 amCertain Los Angeles homes, especially in Beverly Hills, seem to go from the ownership of one celebrity to another. In another such case, Ryan Seacr... Read more: Ryan Seacrest, Ellen Degeneres, Ryan Seacrest House, Ellen DeGeneres Home, Ryan Seacrest Ellen Degeneres, Ryan Seacrest Home, Ellen DeGeneres House, Slideexpand, Ryan Seacrest Ellen DeGeneres Home, Los Angeles News -
Ellen DeGeneres Wins Top Humor Award
15 May 2012 | 4:23 amWASHINGTON — Ellen DeGeneres, who broke ground in 1997 as the first lead character on prime-time TV to reveal she was gay, is winning the nation... Read more: Ellen Mark Twain Prize, Ellen Humor Award, Mark Twain Prize, Ellen Degeneres Humor Award, Ellen Degeneres Mark Twain Prize, Ellen Degeneres, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Video, Comedy News -
D. R. Tucker: Let Freedom Ring
12 May 2012 | 11:48 amLike millions of Americans, I applaud President Obama's decision to firmly support marriage equality. However, I can't help noting, with a bit of regi... Read more: Paul Cellucci, John Greaney, William Weld, Deval Patrick, President Obama, Michael Dukakis, Mitt Romney, Margaret Marshall, Roderick Ireland, Judith Cowin, Ellen Degeneres, Pat Buchanan, Ted Olson, Rick Santorum, Dick Cheney, Politics News -
Susie Sampson: Gay Marriage -- Obama Comes Out in Support of It. Do You?
11 May 2012 | 7:55 amIt has been quite a week for the gays. North Carolina said no, Obama said yes. It's all very confusin'. I mean, What Would Jesus Do? I wish I at least had the t-shirt to inspire me. Read more: Women's Rights, Gay Rights, Ellen Degeneres, Elections 2012, Gay Marriage, Barack Obama, North Carolina, Satire, Comedy, Video, Comedy News
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Christianity on Huffington Post
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Sarah O'Leary: Human Rights Begin In The Pew
16 May 2012 | 7:37 amI believe in exacting change from the inside out by trying to make things better rather than abandoning them. But unless I can find a way to express my opposition to all forms of bigotry within the confines of my Church, I'm going to have to sit that pew out. Read more: Women's Rights, Prejudice, Pope Benedict XVI, Catholic Church, Gender Equality, Gay Rights, Religion and Politics, Christianity, Catholic Women, Gender and Religion, Religion News -
Turnstyle: The Word (and Elbows and Knees) of God: Fight Church
16 May 2012 | 6:51 amBy: Noah J. Nelson It's hard to imagine two parts of American culture-- mixed martial arts and Christianity-- that on the surface are more incompatib... Read more: Christianity, Daniel Junge, Benson Henderson, Christians, Bryan Strokel, Ufc, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, Mms, Paul Burress, Entertainment News -
John Thatamanil: Love As A Public Virtue
16 May 2012 | 5:02 amFairness, kindness and love seem like ethereal notions empty of force in a world of power politics and free wheeling capitalism. Those who seek to order public life by "the soft" private virtue of love are said to be naïve or downright foolish. Read more: Justice, Love, Kindness, Religion and Politics, Christianity, Religion News -
Amy Erickson: Psalm 1: Putting Evil In Its Place
15 May 2012 | 11:51 pmPsalm 1 is trying to provide practical advice about how to be "good" even when it feels like evil is closing in you. Stay on the right path and resist the dark side. For those in Sing Sing prison, that is a lot harder than it looks. Read more: Video, Psalms, Bible, Good and Evil, On Scripture, Scripture Commentary, Scripture Study, Christianity, Old Testament, Religion News -
Byron Williams: President Obama And The Black Church
15 May 2012 | 12:02 pmWill President Obama's support for same-gender marriage have repercussions within the African American community? Some African American pastors stated last week that their congregations would stay at home on Election Day. Read more: Scripture Study, Scripture Commentary, Christianity, Gay Marriage, Black Church, Religion News
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Yahoo! Music Top Songs
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#7: Paradise - Coldplay
16 May 2012 | 12:52 pmParadise Coldplay (C)2011 Capitol. -
#1: We Are Young - fun.
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#2: Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
16 May 2012 | 12:52 pmSet Fire To The Rain Adele (C)2011 XL Recordings/Columbia. -
#9: Take Care Featuring Rihanna (Album Version (Explicit)) - Drake
16 May 2012 | 12:52 pmTake Care Featuring Rihanna (Album Version (Explicit)) Drake (C)2011 Cash Money Records/Young Money Ent./Universal Rec.. -
#3: Rolling In The Deep - Adele
16 May 2012 | 12:52 pmRolling In The Deep Adele (C)2011 XL Recordings/Columbia.
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Top Rock Music Videos
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Rise Against Video – Hero of War
11 May 2012 | 6:02 amRise Against performing Hero of War is today’s viewer requested YouTube addition to Top Rock Music Videos. Hero of War is from the band’s album titled Appeal to Reason, which was released in October, 2008. The album reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Digital Albums chart and #2 on the U.S. Top Rock Albums chart. ...[continue to watch video] -
Beastie Boys Video – (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)
4 May 2012 | 6:24 pmThe Beastie Boys performing (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!) is today’s featured addition to Top Rock Music Videos. The song was the band’s fisrt top 10 hit and included on their debut album titled Licensed to Ill, which was released back in November, 1986. We’re adding this video today in memoriam and ...[continue to watch video] -
Apocalyptica Video – I Don’t Care
25 Mar 2012 | 6:48 amApocalyptica featuring Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace performing I Don’t Care is today’s YouTube addition to Top Rock Music Videos. I Don’t Care is from the band’s album titled Worlds Collide which was released in September, 2007. The album reached the top 10 on several global charts including #7 on the U.S. Billboard Top ...[continue to watch video] -
Slaughter Video – Fly to the Angels
27 Feb 2012 | 1:10 pmLas Vegas rockers, Slaughter, performing Fly to the Angels is today’s featured addition to Top Rock Music Videos. Fly to the Angels is a single from the band’s multi-platinum selling debut album titled Stick it to Ya, which was released in January, 1990. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. During ...[continue to watch video] -
James Durbin Video – Stand Up
30 Jan 2012 | 8:22 amJames Durbin performing Stand Up is today’s featured addition to Top Rock Music Videos. Stand Up is a single from James’ debut studio album titled Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, which was released in November, 2011. Note: James originally released the song in September, 2011 on Official Gameday Music of the NFL, Volume 2. Memories ...[continue to watch video]
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Music Videos
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Maroon 5 - Payphone ft. Wiz Khalifa
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7 May 2012 | 11:07 amShakira – Addicted To You music video and lyrics (Courtesy of Music Videos.org) -
Justin Bieber - Boyfriend Music Video & Lyrics -
3 May 2012 | 9:43 pmJustin Bieber – Boyfriend music video and lyrics (Courtesy of Music Videos.org) -
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2 May 2012 | 2:17 pmLana Del Ray – Carmen music video and lyrics (Courtesy of Music Videos.org)
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Mind Mapping Software Blog
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How to create a simple but powerful career planning mind map
15 May 2012 | 3:25 pmCareer planning can benefit greatly from mind mapping, because it enables you to view multiple perspectives and possibilities in a compact, visual format. In this Mind Mapping Insider report, we’re going to take a closer look at how to adapt Reid Hoffman’s brilliant ABZ planning technique, which takes a simple but very creative approach to help you make the most of the opportunities you will face throughout your career. Hoffman was the cofounder of LinkedIn and created this savvy approach as part of his excellent new book, The Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and… -
Top mind mappers, developers and resources on Google+
15 May 2012 | 2:59 pmDuring the last year, Google+, the search engine giant’s aggressive foray into social media, has grown quickly. Along with that, mind mappers, bloggers and software developers in the field of mind mapping software have set up pages on Google+. If you click on the mind map above, you’ll be taken to clickable version of it which you can use to navigate to each personal and product page on Google+. What’s surprising is the number of key people – and especially software developers – who are missing on this important new communication channel. While I can sympathize… -
TheBrain Technologies launches TheBrain 7 mind mapping tool
8 May 2012 | 6:24 amTheBrain Technologies, developer of the popular Personal Brain mind mapping and personal information management tool, recently released version 7 of the program, which has now been rechristened as TheBrain 7. It features enhanced ways to connect and link information within the program’s highly visual user interface. According to the developer, TheBrain 7 contains over 50 new features and enhancements, including: Animated, curved links, which make it easier to understand the relationships between pieces of information in your mind maps, plus expanded preferences for formatting topic… -
How to create an effective book summary mind map
7 May 2012 | 3:33 pmMind mapped book summaries can be valuable, visual learning aids for your own use, as well as for sharing with others. But like other types of mind maps, book maps need to be created with clarity and brevity in mind. There’s an art to extracting the key points and nuggets of knowledge from a book that may be several hundred pages in length and still end up with a visual summary that is understandable. In this new Insider report, we’ll take a closer look at 8 principles for creating an effective book mind map that will be memorable and useful for you and anyone with whom you may share it. -
Number of Android mind mapping apps growing
24 Apr 2012 | 4:41 amThere are now at least 9 mind mapping apps available for the Android smart phone and tablet platform, with more on the way. When I reported on mind mapping apps for Android two years ago, this smart phone platform was fairly new. Android tablets had yet to be introduced, and there were only two mind mapping apps available for this fast-growing platform. 24 months later, there are now 9, with at least one more due to be launched any day now. A recent visit to the Google Play marketplace for Android software found these mind mapping apps: Mindjet for Android (formerly Thinking Space)…
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Idea Mapping
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Melinda Dang is Back With Idea Maps or Mind Maps 361-362 on Project Management Studies
14 May 2012 | 8:39 amMelinda Dang is back again and sharing two idea maps from her college studies in Project Management at Bellevue College near Seattle, WA. I first introduced Melinda Dang in a December 2008 posting. Since then Melinda has contributed numerous idea maps to this blog on topics like using Idea Maps to study for AP Physics, Spanish, studying for the SAT’s and other subjects. For these idea maps she used an app called “iDesk”. Melinda wrote, “What I liked about it compared to other idea mapping apps I’ve found is that you can use a stylus or finger to just draw to shape… -
551 Idea Maps or Mind Maps Viewable at the Idea Mapping Flickr Photostream
8 May 2012 | 8:34 amThe Idea Mapping Flickr Photostream has 551 Idea Maps and Mind Maps with 18, 733 views. This is a simple link which enables you to quickly search for your idea map of choice. -
Idea Map 360 – Idea Mapping Guidelines vs. Mind Mapping Laws
7 May 2012 | 1:28 pmThis Idea Map describes the guidelines involved in idea mapping. Although idea mapping has a rich heritage in mind mapping, idea maps often break the mind map laws. Chapter 10 of Tony Buzan’s The Mind Map Book describes the Mind Map Laws — many of which are encouraged to be broken when it comes to idea mapping and based on the purpose for which the map is being created. Over the next several postings I’ll share a number of scenarios where both the mind map laws (and even the idea mapping guidelines) might not apply. -
Idea Map 359 Summarizes Google Zeitgeist. Top 10 Fastest-Rising Global Queries in 2011.
4 May 2012 | 8:21 amThis Idea Map summarizes the top 10 fastest-rising Google searches in 2011. I hope you enjoy viewing this as much as I enjoyed creating it. -
Brandy Agerbeck, Graphic Facilitation and Her New Book
1 May 2012 | 7:08 amThis visual creation was done by Brandy Agerbeck and reflects the content shared by the three keynote speakers at the Visual Literacy Conference (VizLit) held on March 17, 2012. The speakers were Karl Gude, Cliff Atkinson, and myself. I first met Brandy in January 2008 at the first VizThink Conference in San Francisco. We reconnected in March and I was amazed to watch her at work on this graphic. Brandy has a new book that was just released titled The Graphic Facilitator’s Guide available at Amazon. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of graphic facilitation, you may as well…
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Advice to Writers
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In a Novel, No One Owns the Truth
15 May 2012 | 9:11 pmThe contract between the author and the reader is a game. And the game . . . is one of the greatest inventions of Western civilization: the game of telling stories, inventing characters, and creating the imaginary paradise of the individual, from whence no one can be expelled because, in a novel, no one owns the truth and everyone has the right to be heard and understood. CARLOS FUENTES -
The Important Thing in Writing is the Capacity to Astonish
14 May 2012 | 9:17 pmThe important thing in writing is the capacity to astonish. Not shock—shock is a worn-out word—but astonish. The world has no grounds whatever for complacency. The Titanic couldn’t sink, but it did. Where you find smugness, you find something worth blasting. I want to blast it. TERRY SOUTHERN -
To Write Is To Sit In Judgment On Oneself
13 May 2012 | 9:01 pmTo write is to practice, with particular intensity and attentiveness, the art of reading. You write in order to read what you've written and see if it's O.K. and, since of course it never is, to rewrite it once, twice, as many times as it takes to get it to be something you can bear to reread. You are your own first, maybe severest, reader. "To write is to sit in judgment on oneself," Ibsen inscribed on the flyleaf of one of his books. Hard to imagine writing without rereading. SUSAN SONTAG -
Writing Is An Act of Revolutionary Guerrilla Warfare
12 May 2012 | 9:02 pmI don't know how you perceive my mission as a writer, but for me it is not a responsibility to reaffirm your concretized myths and provincial prejudices. It is not my job to lull you with a false sense of the rightness of the universe. This wonderful and terrible occupation of recreating the world in a different way, each time fresh and strange, is an act of revolutionary guerrilla warfare. I stir the soup. I inconvenience you. I make your nose run and your eyeballs water. HARLAN ELLISON -
The Reader Has Certain Rights
11 May 2012 | 9:18 pmThe reader has certain rights. He bought your story. Think of this as an implicit contract. He’s entitled to be entertained, instructed, amused; maybe all three. If he quits in the middle, or puts the book down feeling his time has been wasted, you’re in violation. LARRY NIVEN
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About Freelance Writing
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Is New York Publishing Beginning to Rear It’s Head?
16 May 2012 | 8:58 amA Guest Post by Jim Donavan, a good writer and long-time friend and supporter of mine. In the great debate about the “true” cost of producing an ebook, it appears that big publishing still has it’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
Personal Rejections? Don’t Stop Now! They’re Golden!
15 May 2012 | 1:03 pmIn comments to the post, How To Find A Literary Agent, Jesse made the following comment. I wanted to (again) address rejection and the freelance writer. Greetings Anne, Actually, I’m writing in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
How To Find A Literary Agent – Ask Anne The Pro Writer
14 May 2012 | 8:52 amHi Anne, Any suggestions on finding an agent for a book I have written? It’s fiction. Everyone that has looked at it says it is worthwhile. It is very timely based on the current situation here... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
You Can Use The 5 Laws of Writing Magnetic Blog Headlines Right Now
11 May 2012 | 10:13 amA guest post by Syed Ali Abbas who blogs at Writers Blog. Good news bloggers! One headline can give you up to NINETEEN times better results than others! It means your Clickthrough Rate (CTR) can go... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] -
The 3 Secrets To Learning Technology
10 May 2012 | 9:44 amSeveral days ago I posted 3 Steps To Getting Published – An InfoGraphic. In truth I was a bit tired of writing and fiddling with graphics is one way I relax. I’d also seen a lot of infographics... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Get Paid to Write Online
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Words, Words, Words – Aren’t They Just Wonderful?
16 May 2012 | 9:18 amI’m a writer, but even if I wasn’t, I think I’d still have a fondness for words. They intrigue me and when I find a word I’ve never come across before or one that simply sounds interesting, I need to find out more. It's a word we all use, but do you know where silhouette comes from? Where has it come from? What did it used to mean? Why do we use it today? Are we using it correctly? I’ve talked a bit about this in the past and we’ve looked at some of my favourite words before, such as ampersand and ubiquitous, but recently I’ve come across… -
Writing Portfolio Survey Results
11 May 2012 | 12:26 pmI promised you the results of my writing portfolio survey. While they can’t claim to be exhaustive, the stats reveal that: 40% of respondents update when they remember 25% every time they get a new clip 15% at least once a month 5% at least once a week Writing Portfolio – Your Comments Interestingly 10% of those who responded don’t have a writing portfolio and 5% never update it. That surprised me, and I’d have been interested to know why. I think it’s always useful to have some examples of your work handy to show prospective clients. Some people took the time to… -
How To Succeed As A Part-Time Freelance Writer – Part 1
9 May 2012 | 7:00 amBeing a full-time writer may be the primary goal for many writers, but it doesn't have to be I’ve been writing here on GetPaidToWriteOnline.com for coming up two years now. During my time here so far, I’ve tried to mix up my posts, thinking about what I’d want to hear if I was in your shoes. Sometimes I’ll write about my experiences as a freelance writer to date. Other times I’ll provide some information on what I think you should – or shouldn’t – do as a freelance writer. And there have been plenty of times where I’ve just talked randomly… -
Updating Your Writing Portfolio – Survey
4 May 2012 | 11:18 amHere’s a little fun for the weekend – a one question survey on writing portfolios. I’m wondering, how often do you update your writing portfolio? Click on the image or the link to go to the survey. I’d love it if you’d say why you chose your answer either in the survey comment box or below. Click here to take survey More on writing portfolios: How To Create A Writing Portfolio My Writing Portfolio – A New Approach Writer Without Portfolio -
Freelance Writing Problem #2687: Clients Who (Think They) Know Better
2 May 2012 | 6:00 amI'm a relaxed writer, but sometimes I've felt like growing a little bigger and getting a little greener... One of the first things any new freelance writer should know is that it’s a career which brings with it some major highs and major lows. Sometimes you think freelance writing is the best thing in the world, other times you can find yourself tearing your hair out. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I’m relatively relaxed and laid back, not getting too stressed out over many things when it comes to freelance writing. However, one of the points that really bugs…
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Creative Writing Ideas Blog
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May 11, How to Write Sex Scenes
11 May 2012 | 5:57 amInstructors will teach how to write sex scenes in a Toronto workshop this weekend without the typical embarrassment and fear. -
May 10, How to Stimulate Your Writing
10 May 2012 | 6:01 amLearn how to stimulate your writing with a guest post from author Shyxter Tagapulot. -
May 10, Guest Posts
10 May 2012 | 5:45 amCheck out the new guest posts page on which you can find all sorts of different perspectives and opinions on writing and motivation. -
May 3, Happiness Blog Tour Post #60: Turning the Page
3 May 2012 | 5:48 amThe Happiness Blog Tour comes to a close with the 60th and final post, entitled Turning the Page. -
Apr 28, The Happiness Blog Tour
28 Apr 2012 | 3:43 pmHere is a list of blogs for The Happiness Blog Tour running March 1st through April 30th all over the Web!
