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Houston NetTuesday chat on Neurofibromatosis with Reggie Bibbs
Houston NetSquared's July meetup was a very moving discussion with local hero Reggie Bibbs about his experiences educating the world about Neurofibromatosis (www.texasnf.org/).
Reggie has recently launched a massive campaign entitled 'Just Ask' - making regular public appearances and using the social web to document his experiences. Check out Reggie's Web site (www.reggiebibbs.com), his Blog (www.reggiebibbs.wordpress.com) and his Flickr stream (www.flickr.com/photos/reggiebibbs) to learn all about this truly exceptional man.
One of the best Houston Net2 meetups yet! Thanks Reggie :)
Houston NetTuesday June Meetup - Reggie Bibbs and the Neurofibromatosis Foundation!
The Houston NetSquared gang is incredibly happy to have Reggie Bibbs (http://www.reggiebibbs.com) and the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation (http://www.texasnf.org) will be joining Houston NetSquared for our June Meetup.
Reggie will discuss his work promoting awareness of Neurofibromatosis and growing a strong support community through Web, viral and public service projects. Online technology has shaped his global communication efforts in a huge way - let's discuss the good and the bad of running a grassroots campaign online!
Houston Net Tuesday Recap - Using technology to make the future brighter for those who need it most
The Houston NetSquared December meetup was one of the best yet. Kathy Payton from Houston's 5th Ward Community Re-development Corporation spoke with us on their efforts to improve the quality of life in this historically impoverished and crime-ridden area.
Technology in the non-profit world hits home in Houston's 5th Ward
Britt already posted about this (thanks Britt!), but the Houston Net2-ers are super excited to have Kathy Payton of Houston's Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation come to speak to us next Tuesday Dec. 12th.
Birthplace of George Foreman and other prominent members of society, the 5th Ward is a very historical part of Houston. Originally settled by newly freed slaves after the Civil War, the Ward in later years became a hotbed of violence and drug activity with the city's lowest income levels.
Houston Net Tuesday Recap - The importance of being a politically incorrect geek
The Houston NetSquared November meetup was a free form discussion group with strong political themes (stronger than usual, I should say).
We met at our usual Stag's Head Pub location and were about 10 members strong this time. The major points of discussion surrounded the recent election and how people deal with their political affiliations when it's often more correct 'not to say'.
Ed Schipul and several other attendees argued that it is this silence (in keeping with the whole politically correct sentiment) that bars any real progress. If a group of like-minded individuals don't stand together to work for social/political change, than how will things get accomplished?
