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Alternative money systems... I could see this working in museums that don't rely on admission revenue.  

I saw this story--- thought there were some interesting possible lessons! There are major efforts in the alt currency space-- so I'd encourage you to keep thinking this one through... Ripe .. .

Great report on how the libraries in NY and New Jersey became centers of communication during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Could museum's serve the same purpose in their community? This concept could be worked into museums' Disaster Preparedness plan.

Elaine Gurian has been advocating for years for museums to be "essential" in their communities. This is an example of walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Yes, museums should think about how they could serve their communities in the event of disasters and build those ideas into their prepardedness plans.

Cafe goes wifi-free. Trend of digital detox playing out in Oakland.

And they call it a "fourth space" -- not work, not home, and not a place with free wi-fi!