Talking News to Your Iphone

David Herrmann asked:

If you don’t read traditional newspapers and television news you would probably use the internet to be up to date on the latest local and international news. Browsing the internet can also be done from your smart phone and be informed wherever you happen to be. If you have an iPhone, PimpMyNews.com will deliver your daily dose of news with a twist. This is an unique “talking” news service.

PimpMyNews.com is a fairly new website that offers the ‘talking news’ application for iPhone and iPod Touch users. This web-based application works with Safari browsers. What it does is to search the Internet for the latest news and events locally and worldwide. It then converts the news text into an audio stream. Cell phone users can now listen to the news whenever they want to and wherever they are.

You can also share the converted news audio file with your friends. You can post them in your webpage and in social network sites like Facebook and MySpace. You can also add them to social bookmarking sites such as Del.icio.us, Digg, Reddit and StumbleUpon.

At PimpMyNews.com, you can also create your own talking newspaper page. You can add your favorite text-based news from over 50 categories. You can choose to get the latest reports on sports, entertainment, technology, and politics (among many others) and post them in your personal page. These text news would then be converted to audio format and be delivered right to your iPhone or iPod Touch. The system PimpMyNews.com works something similarly to the format of a podcast where you get fresh content fast and hassle-free.

With PimpMyNews.com, you would never be left behind with the latest news and happenings around you and abroad. It has thousands of thousands talking news already posted at their website and you can get fresh news every single day. You can browse the website and navigate through the stories by categories. If you prefer your news in an audio format you can listen on the go check out PimpMyNews.com.

Podcasts For Nonprofit Organizations: Development for Leaders, Board Members, Staff and Volunteers

Roger Carr asked:

There are some terrific podcasts available on the subject of nonprofit organizations. They cover topics including:

* Starting a nonprofit organization

* Fundraising

* Leading and managing

* Using technology effectively

Listening to informative podcasts is a great way to learn.

You can listen to podcasts on your computer or with a portable mp3 player when you are away from your home or office.

I have turned my car into a classroom! Rather than listening to the radio, I listen to podcasts I have downloaded to my mp3 player. There are special accessories that allow you to play your mp3 player through your car radio.

If you have an interest in the nonprofit world, consider listening to the podcasts described below. They are the best I have found. I continue to learn from them and I know you will as well.

501c3Cast for Nonprofits

The 501c3Cast is an independent podcast that is all about helping nonprofit professionals, not-for-profit volunteers, and other “do-gooders” in the philanthropic world.

This podcast is my personal favorite. Listen to it and you will learn a tremendous amount of news and information on a variety of topics pertinent to your role in the nonprofit world.

Go to http://www.501c3cast.com to discover more about 501c3Cast for Nonprofits.

BoardStar: On Being Board

Would you like to learn what makes a nonprofit Board perform at it’s best? BoardStar will provide you a multitude of ideas that can be implemented to strengthen a nonprofit Board.

Go to http://www.smallpackageproductions.com/boardstar to discover more about BoardStar: On Being Board.

NetSquared: Remixing the Web for Social Change

If you want to learn about the very latest use of technology to support your passion to change the world, the NetSquared podcast is your answer. This is a great resource to learn how social networking, social bookmarking and virtual worlds (like SecondLife.com) can benefit your nonprofit organization.

Go to http://netsquared.libsyn.com to discover more about NetSquared: Remixing the Web for Social Change.

BusinessWeek – Top Givers

This BusinessWeek podcast is full of interviews by several people on their Top Givers list. Learn why and how some of the most generous philanthropists give back.

Go to http://www.businessweek.com/mediacenter/podcasts/philanthropy/current.html to discover more about BusinessWeek – Top Givers.

Craigslist Foundation’s Nonprofit Boot Camp

Do you want to know how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit organization? That is exactly the reason the Craigslist Foundation holds their annual Nonprofit Boot Camp. This podcast contains many of the keynote speeches, workshop sessions and interviews and is filled with useful information.

Go to http://www.siconversations.org/series/nonprofitbootcamp.html to discover more about Craigslist Foundation’s Nonprofit Boot Camp.

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