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How to Get Podcast Reviews
I was futzing around with my new podcast today. Seeing how many people have downloaded it in its first month live, thinking about who I'm going to interview next, and moaning about the lack of podcast reviews on Itunes. To be clear, there are two reviews on...
A Beautiful Poem (And, e.e. cummings is not a homeless person)
I was at my parents house earlier in the month for dinner. As usual, we said grace before the meal. As not usual, my father said he had a "new" reading he wanted to use for the blessing. "I heard it today," he told us. If you know anything about my father, you know...
Best Of the Interwebs: The *Me* Edition
I wanted to provide a round-up of some of the places I've been lately on the Interwebs. Meaning, that this edition of "Best of the Interwebs" is a bit one note. Read/don't read at your leisure: Social Good Stars - Claire Diaz-Ortiz: This over-the-top nice piece on the...
How to Change the World in 2012
I'm a fan of Craig Newmark (that's Craig of Craigslist, for those who need clarification). He's been a big supporter of Twitter for Good and I've been lucky to share the stage with him when chatting all things social innovation. So when he asked me to write a blog...
Ask Me Questions on Fox News About Social Media and Giving {12/19 11:15 am EST}
Remember how I kicked off Day 1 of the #12DaysofGiving challenge last week by encouraging you to check out (and donate to) Hope Runs? Us 12 social good types and our 12 charities are getting some buzz, and this morning, Monday, Dec 19 at 11:15 am EST, I'll be...
The Day I Forgot The Great Gatsby Wasn’t Real
As I've mentioned before, one of my borderline concerning annual goals is to keep track of every book I read in a given year, and make sure I read 100. It's a goal, but it's also fun. Reading, aside from sleeping, is one of my favorite parts of this world. With 12...
How to Use Storify
In this post, you'll learn how to use Storify. Theoretically, that is. This week, I had another of those conversations with social media people where I confess to not understanding what Storify is and how it works. The conversation went something like this:...
Join Me and Hope Runs in #12DaysofGiving!
"One person can make a difference, and every person should try." ~ John F. Kennedy 'Tis better to give than receive. #truth When I got the honor of being the first social good type to kick off the 12 Days of Giving Challenge, it didn't take long for me to decide on my...
Are You Signed Up for the Twitter for Good Unconference?
I've learned something in this life. Sometimes, the best laid plans can produce a bunch of nasty succotash (yes, that's how you spell it, I checked). For those of you who signed up for my Twitter for Good Unconference, you've recieved my note. I'm sick. I don't have a...
How to Meet an Influencer (claire diaz-ortiz + chris guillebeau = met)
In this post, you'll hear a story about an influencer experience I just had. And then you will learn 3 critical strategies for dealing with influencers. Fun times, I promise. The Story First of all, I know. That name is a mouthful. Guillewhaaaa...? Since 2008, Chris...
Best of the Interwebs This Week…
So what was happening this week in the world? Many things, but I'm afraid my best-of links may not help you become any more acquainted with them. They will make you laugh, smile, and have all the ups and downs betwee, though;) Without further ado, here's what I found...
Podcast #2: Amy Neumann and @CharityIdeas
Alright folks. My second podcast episode is live. Join me as I chat with Amy Neumann (@charityideas on the Twitters) about her passion for technology and how she got started in the business of world changing. Here!
The Twitter for Good Video Course
Register: Want to Sign Up? Want to Use Twitter... for Good? Interested in learning about how to use Twitter to make a difference in the world around you? Interested in donating to charity while you're at it? Back in 2011, I made a comprehensive video training course...
Hostgator Mega-Sale Makes Me Ask: Do You Hate Hostgator?
It's Black Friday. If you're not still hiding under the living room rug due to your tryptophan coma, you just might be getting run over by wild shoppers juicing for big time Black Friday deals. Today is the day when the world is on sale. Small kitchen appliances?...
Mark Horvath and Invisible People (Podcast #1)
If you do not remember by big news, let me share again: I have a new podcast. Want to listen? Yay! Here's my first episode, all about Mark Horvath and Invisible People, one of the most fascinating innovators in social change I've come across in a long time. Everyone...