Wednesday, October 01, 2003
NFP / NGOs
Backing Up Your Data
NANAIMO, BC, Oct. 2003 (NICN) - Below is an excerpt from ONENW electronic newsletter which underlines the importance of a complete backup system. ... The importance of *off-site* backups and data security: a cautionary tale. Read more ...
Backing Up Your Data
NANAIMO, BC, Oct. 2003 (NICN) - Below is an excerpt from ONENW electronic newsletter which underlines the importance of a complete backup system. ... The importance of *off-site* backups and data security: a cautionary tale. Read more ...
Community Building / Venture Philanthropy
Social Purchase Portal
NANAIMO, BC, Oct. 2003 (NICN) - For many people, the notion that corporate bigwigs could ever have any genuine interest in positive social change might be as ludicrous as the notion that “privatization” of public utilities or social programs could ever truly provide service to anyone but that same gang of cronies. I mean, it all comes down to the “bottom line”, right? But what if there was a way to marry social responsibility with the bad ol’ Bottom Line? And do so free of the agendas of any level of government? Can you say ‘venture philanthropy’? Read more...
Social Purchase Portal
NANAIMO, BC, Oct. 2003 (NICN) - For many people, the notion that corporate bigwigs could ever have any genuine interest in positive social change might be as ludicrous as the notion that “privatization” of public utilities or social programs could ever truly provide service to anyone but that same gang of cronies. I mean, it all comes down to the “bottom line”, right? But what if there was a way to marry social responsibility with the bad ol’ Bottom Line? And do so free of the agendas of any level of government? Can you say ‘venture philanthropy’? Read more...
Community GO / GEO / Networking
Bringing Seniors Online with the Wider Community
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 2003 (Prepared by Jo Mrozewski, Industry Canada) - Osoyoos - Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce. Through the vision of Chamber of Commerce manager Bonnie Dancey, this agricultural and tourist town has succeeded in bringing CAP Internet access to as wide a cross-section of the population as possible. The Seniors' Computer Club, which started with a CAP terminal and keen volunteers, helps people from the large seniors community, some into their 80s, get on line at home and at the Seniors' Centre. At the InfoCentre, the many tourists to the area use the CAP site's travel bookmarks and email. The terminals also connect the hundreds of young seasonal fruit pickers to their homes in other parts of Canada. Local business people, fledgling entrepreneurs, and people needing personal access make heavy use of the CAP terminals at the Economic Development office and the library. At the Sidewalk School/Learning Centre, teens and adults who don't fit into mainstream schools use the CAP terminal and other computer facilities for learning and job skills development. http://www.town.osoyoos.bc.ca Source reference: http://hp.bccna.bc.ca/capsuccess.html
Bringing Seniors Online with the Wider Community
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 2003 (Prepared by Jo Mrozewski, Industry Canada) - Osoyoos - Osoyoos Chamber of Commerce. Through the vision of Chamber of Commerce manager Bonnie Dancey, this agricultural and tourist town has succeeded in bringing CAP Internet access to as wide a cross-section of the population as possible. The Seniors' Computer Club, which started with a CAP terminal and keen volunteers, helps people from the large seniors community, some into their 80s, get on line at home and at the Seniors' Centre. At the InfoCentre, the many tourists to the area use the CAP site's travel bookmarks and email. The terminals also connect the hundreds of young seasonal fruit pickers to their homes in other parts of Canada. Local business people, fledgling entrepreneurs, and people needing personal access make heavy use of the CAP terminals at the Economic Development office and the library. At the Sidewalk School/Learning Centre, teens and adults who don't fit into mainstream schools use the CAP terminal and other computer facilities for learning and job skills development. http://www.town.osoyoos.bc.ca Source reference: http://hp.bccna.bc.ca/capsuccess.html
