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National Unplugging day is where people put away their phones, computers and any kind of social networking devices for one day. The day was very successful and people liked it because it helped them reconnect with each other because it forced them to communicate one on one. Ironically, they are going to develop an app to get the word out about National Unplugging Day.

Simple use by New York city of QR codes on building permits to provide links to additional information. 

Wow. Just think, I didn't even know what QR codes were a few weeks ago. I really see them blooming in the next few years (Ha!Bloomberg/ Blooming!). I scanned one from a Meijers grocery coupon and got a 10 second commercial sent back to me.

Very progressive! Excellent use for that specific labeling technology --- especially in a high density population area where a construction project could be a big hassle. This would make it easy for the public passerby to find out more about it, and perhaps a target completion date. Plus, you are certain the contractor has a legal permit from the city of New York for the work they are doing.

Babson College partnered up with a new nonprofit called ConvergeUS, whose mission is to leverage the collective power of the technology sector to accelerate social innovation in collaboration with nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofits can use similar programs for FREE!!!

An increase in demand for EVENTjournal.com (an online journal that helps non profits put together fundraising events) has forced its expansion.

In some states, walking, jogging, or riding bicycles while distracted can now take a hit out of your wallet. In New York, a bill that was shot down is now breathing new life again in the state government. The bill proposes fining bicyclists who are multi tasking $20 for each infraction.

In some states, walking, jogging, or riding bicycles while distracted can now take a hit out of your wallet. In New York, a bill that was shot down is now breathing new life again in the state government. The bill proposes fining bicyclists who are multi tasking $20 for each infraction.

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Absolutely full of data and statistics. This web site is the one-stop shop of technology and NPO's.

Dabbling in social media is worse than not using it at all...Also, a wait-and-see attitude is unacceptable.

Great 20 question quiz that assesses an NPO's readiness for social networking.

Airline passengers in the United States understand they will be treated as suspected terrorists when going through airport security checkpoints. Yet nearly a decade after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, airport security has become a lot more invasive with the rollout of the so-called "advanced imaging technology" scanners, paid for with $1 billion in stimulus funds. The scanners - now deployed at about 78 airports - use either millimeter wave or backscatter technology to create a virtual picture of the traveler's naked body. The image is then viewed by a screener  with the Transportation Security Agency iin a sequestered room away from the checkpoint.

NonprofitOyster.com offers nonprofit Employers and mission-focused Candidates a place to find each other, without costing an arm and a leg. Employers and Recruiters will find their opportunities in front of quality candidates - you'll have access to targeted, high visibility and excellent website functionality for reasonable rates, as well as search services to suit any size budget.

An example of two volunteer-based organizations merging together for mutual benefits, and to maximize their ability to serve their client base. Taking the best of both worlds and combining them should create synergy. 

Government CIOs say that the iPad is making them more productive and efficient, and also has potential to change how technology is delivered to government employees and the citizens they serve. date e-published:  Nov. 16, 2010