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“WHAT WAS ALL THIS VIDEO???” Five Questions with Magic & Loss Author Virginia Heffernan

Hunter Walker

Oh I was so intimidated to meet Virginia Heffernan for the first time. About its communities, content niches, the aesthetic of the first wave of user content. Virginia recently wrote Magic and Loss , an amazing and well-received book about the Internet as art. In a manner which was academically-informed but not stuffy.

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“WHAT WAS ALL THIS VIDEO???” Five Questions with Magic & Loss Author Virginia Heffernan

Hunter Walker

Oh I was so intimidated to meet Virginia Heffernan for the first time. About its communities, content niches, the aesthetic of the first wave of user content. Virginia recently wrote Magic and Loss , an amazing and well-received book about the Internet as art. In a manner which was academically-informed but not stuffy.

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Open Doors: Kimberly Wilson on building a strong connection with the community

Transformify

Our guest today is Kimberly Wilson, Deputy Director of Human Resources, Volunteers and Community Service, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Kimberly, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is an organisation that values volunteering and building a strong connection with the community. What does diversity hiring mean to you?

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10 Easy Ways To Create A Healthy Workplace

YoungUpstarts

Consider creating a community garden (if you have the real estate available). Studies show that people are more likely to eat more healthy foods if they have a hand in growing their food as a community, even more so than if they grow it on their own! General Services Administration, and administered by the Center for Active Design.

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What is a Social Enterprise?

Up and Running

it is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, but because of its dedication to sustainability, it is now working with local communities to form separate stove manufacturing factories in their countries. Here in the U.S. InStove contributes both the technology for efficient stoves, and the means to create sustainable jobs. that social enterprises can take.

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30 Compelling Reasons to Start a Business

Up and Running

As an entrepreneur, you’ll learn what kind of work you enjoy and start to understand how you can make a difference in your community,” he says. Reason #7: Fill a void in the community. The community and the public response have been phenomenal.” Connect on Twitter: @sfboehner @MyLikes. Reason #3: Make more money.

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Odis Jones Explains How to Strengthen Your Rural Community’s Economy

The Startup Magazine

Rural communities in the United States are encountering challenges that threaten the overall state of the land and quality of life experienced by the residents. Rural community development needs a new look. Rural community development needs a new look. Determine Existing Assets. The Greater Paducah region generated $39.9