The price of doing genomic sequencing and expression testing has dropped rapidly since the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, and further decreases are ahead. So, naturally, web-based companies are promoting various DNA testing services directly to consumers. Whether it’s finding out about disease-linked genes, finding your ancestral "roots", or just "knowing more about you," the "personal genomics" ...
Read More »Toby Bloomberg's New White Paper
Just thought I would share this from my good friend (and ACS Volunteer) Toby Bloomberg: Thought you might enjoy my recent white paper, Listening and Participating In addition to building relationships, I also explore how social media is impacting the business of doing business. The paper concludes with a few suggestions on how to get started and a gentle ...
Read More »Mobile Phones and Philanthropy
The first time I saw txt messaging and fund raising it was back in 2005 around the Tsunami relief efforts. I do not remember the amount of money raised or the methodology through which they raised it (direct billing or carrier collected). Recently I have been reading information on the Chronicle of Philanthropy site regarding the advances by Mobile Giving ...
Read More »What happened to the online hunger fight?
Saw this great post from the folks who run the Blog over at Tyson Hunger Relief. Although Tyson is a for-profit company they have been doing some great work around giving excess food to charities who help feed the hungry. They have also been doing some great work around recognizing Hunger All-stars who are out kicking ass in their communities ...
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