Rolly A. Chabot: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle PanelPicker Voting period for this idea type has passed Online communities have become big business- so big that many social media and publishing platforms are making huge investments in teaching their users to become more active community participants. In some cases, companies are even directly paying community members to participate in educational programs. This approach diverges from the traditional means by which education is delivered (an exchange in which learners pay and educators earn). Why switch things up? Websites should pay their community members to learn for the same reasons companies should invest in employee development. HubPages CEO Paul Edmondson will share how online communities aren’t so different from the companies we work for every day, and will also detail the multifaceted benefits of shifting our educational payment paradigm, which include more vibrant, evangelistic communities, effective and empowered users, and a virtuous cycle that benefits all parties involved. Speakers
Help HubPages Make it to SXSW! If you’re a fan of music, film, technology, and the tech scene, you probably know about SXSW, an Austin-based set of conferences and festivals that take place every March. Last year, Paul Edmondson spoke at SXSW about bringing back the love when Google hates you (remember the Panda days? I try not to), and this year we’d like to speak again, though we can’t make it without your help and support. This year, we’ve proposed two different talks- one led by Paul and the other by Yours, Truly (we had multiple cool ideas- why not give both a shot?). Paul’s proposal: Why You Should Pay People to Learn My proposal: Blogging is Dead: Long Live the Individual Do those sound intriguing? To support a HubPages presence at SXSW, you can help us out by: Here is the official summary of each proposed talk, should you be curious to learn more: Why You Should Pay People to Learn Blogging is Dead: Long Live the Individual The world of blogging as we once knew it is dead and gone. We hope you’ll help us out!
Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder G'nosh - Gourmet dips without the fuss Underwater habitat German underwater laboratory, "Helgoland", ca. 1969 Underwater habitats are underwater structures in which people can live for extended periods and carry out most of the basic human functions of a 24-hour day, such as working, resting, eating, attending to personal hygiene, and sleeping. In this context 'habitat' is generally used in a narrow sense to mean the interior and immediate exterior of the structure and its fixtures, but not its surrounding marine environment. Most early underwater habitats lacked regenerative systems for air, water, food, electricity, and other resources. An underwater habitat has to meet the needs of human physiology and provide suitable environmental conditions, and the one which is most critical is breathing air of suitable quality. Numerous underwater habitats have been designed, built and used around the world since the early 1960s, either by private individuals or by government agencies. Basic types of habitats[edit] Conshelf I, II and III[edit] Dr.
Bajan Style Bajan Style is the debut studio album from Barbados-based pop group Cover Drive, released on 7 May 2012 through Polydor Records. The band enlisted a variety of producers such as Future Cut, Quiz & Larossi, J.R. Rotem, Aliby, Orange Factory and Steve Mac to work on the record. The album is rooted in R&B, pop, reggae fusion, hip hop and synthpop genres. "Bajan Style" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who complimented Cover Drive's Barbados "summer"-feel input to British charts and described the band's songs as "catchy". Critics also applauded the group's lead singer Amanda Reifer for her easy ability to perform different song styles, and compared her to recording artist Rihanna, who, like the band, also originates from Barbados. Background[edit] After the band were signed by Polydor Records, they began writing and recording material for their debut album. The band described "Bajan Style" as "a beach party in Barbados" and "guaranteed sand in your shoes." Singles[edit]
What is the YouTube Partner Program? - YouTube Help The YouTube Partner Program allows creators to monetize content on YouTube through a variety of ways including advertisements, paid subscriptions, and merchandise. In addition to joining the Partner Program, Creators can take advantage of the variety of resources, features, and programs that YouTube provides to help you build your channel(s) and your audience. Benefits of the YouTube Partner Program As a YouTube Partner, your eligible videos may earn money from relevant ads and/or fees. Other benefits of the Partner Program include: Expand your earning potential - YouTube is the largest online video community in the world, allowing you to reach a global audience with your monetized content. How to join the YouTube Partner Program You can now sign up for the YouTube Partner Program in more than 60 countries. YouTube Partners: Guide to setting up your account A guide for new YouTube partners to help you learn about setting up your account YouTube Partners: Guide to setting up your account