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Grad Night, School Policy and Mobile Media Management

June 6, 2013 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

June 6, 2013 “…Any personal items (including car keys, ids, cell phones) will be bagged and labeled with the student’s name. Digital cameras must NOT have transmission capability and will be left at coat check. Do NOT bring anything but the clothes on your back, your pockets should be empty. No water bottles, yearbooks, purses/ backpacks, money, iPods or iTouch, video recording … [Read more...]

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Meetup.com: Bringing Communities Together Post 9-11

September 11, 2011 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

9-11-11 On this decade anniversary of a horrific worldchanging event, with media spinning stories of heroes, hearts and homelands forever impacted, I’m turning to the positive births of OFFLINE community building that arose after 9/11.Scott Heiferman, Founder and CEO of Meetup.com, the world's largest network of local groups, inspires us all with spirited zeal of how his … [Read more...]

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Bin Laden’s Death, Media, & Kids: Teach Your Children Well

May 2, 2011 by Amy Jussel 9 Comments

May 2, 2011 (At left, forthcoming Time magazine cover this week) Hmn. Thoughts? As one tweet said, I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. "Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. … [Read more...]

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