10 Crazy Ways I Changed the World in 2009

I had fun thinking about all the things the great things that happened this year. I also have been wanting to write this to say it’s easier to make a difference than you think. None of these ideas are particularly original or impossible for you to do. I have big hopes for more In Search [...]

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Spare Change: Internet Homeless Social Entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurship has a home on many websites on the web, so why are entrepreneurs still sleeping outside? If we really believe they have a role to play in changing development and reforming how we conceptualize philanthropy, then we have to respond to the dangers of being internet homeless. Can you spare some change? I [...]

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Twestival, Fusing Social Media With Global Change

Twaah— Tweee– I know it’s a mouthful, right? But since I first heard about Twestival, I have loved the concept. For those unfamiliar, here’s a look at the background and structure of what makes this twitter-festival exceptional. The History of Twestival The idea is simple: Tweet. Meet. Give. Twestival gives people an event where they [...]

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F-words (Failure, #FollowFriday, and more)

How many f-words did you use this week? For me this week has gone exceptionally awry. For example, when things did go right (i.e. I was on time for a meeting), it was only to find out later that things were not as they seemed (i.e. the meeting was scheduled for the following day). Please [...]

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#FollowFriday & May BKK Tweetup

That’s right, it’s Friday already :-ว Check these tweeple out and below is an invite to the next BKK Charity Tweet-up Get behind some fatties, these tweeple love food: @sleepyandhungry @steakRIOT @MisterNoodle @migrationology @simonleung I’m fresh on the tracks of (the last five twppl I followed): @raquellins @successfool @patricksallee @jrpolgar @lynchk8 Most helpful tweep: @hp88 [...]

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#FollowFriday

Your experience on twitter is definitely made or shattered by who you’re following. I’ll be posting my recommendations here every Friday. I hope you follow, meet, and engage cool tweeple. Recommending you get your dosage of do-gooders by following (I will post 10 twppl and why you should follow them here weekly): @CharityIdeas @Cars4Causes @perthtones [...]

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The Basics of Tweeting Responsibly

We’ve been using a social media service called twitter to help get the word out about the different causes in Bangkok. Here’s some easy to do things to keep twitter fun and effective. Please comment to add to the suggestions here and pass this along. (Tip: If you’re scratching your head because you don’t know [...]

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