Jeff Jarvis recently wrote a description of what he thinks the quintessential 21st Century editor is like, by telling his audience all about recruitment ads of some renowned newspapers. The roles which the papers were looking to hire new people for, sound pretty tech savvy. Jarvis cites the Guardian’s hiring a tag editor. The people […]
Non-profit to bring wireless internet to Bangladesh.
A nonprofit based in Bangladesh is seeking local support for an initiative to set up country-wide broadband Internet facilities that will soon link schools across the largely impoverished South Asian country. Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of the Rural Advancement Committee, or BRAC, spoke about the initiative at Harvard as part of his North American tour […]
Unhealthy State
Imagine that you have spent most of your life in one job. Now, imagine that you lose your job tomorrow. Along with losing the security of a steady paycheck and retirement benefits, you lose your health insurance coverage as well. No matter where you are perched on the political fence, the lack of affordable health […]
Potential causes of asthma
The source of asthma is not fully understood. Healthcare professionals believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors determine whether or not a person becomes asthmatic. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology estimates that 40 percent of children who have asthmatic parents will develop asthma. One theory of asthma development involves immune system cells […]
Lebanon free trade, blessing or curse?
Undeterred by the protracted political crisis, Lebanon will begin its third round of negotiations for membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva next month, but civil society groups fear that the costs of accession could far outweigh the benefits of increased access to Western markets in the absence of a clearly defined national […]
AIDS & Spatial Planning
The Metlife Foundation and the Enterprise Foundation share a common commitment in building healthy communities. Began in 1996, the group recognizes nonprofit groups for innovation in two main areas: supportive housing and property asset management. The “Awards For Excellence In Affordable Housing,” represents models that serve as inspiration for other groups with a desire […]
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