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Here's our quick read on the top tweets, news, and buzz circulating in the field of changemaking this week. Tell us, what's got you talking? And what do you want to be talking about?

• The best schools and programs for social entrepreneurship. From Yale to Berkeley, check out what universities are on the list: http://ht.ly/68Puc

• In a world of 7 billion people, what does a typical person look like? Turns out it’s a 28-year-old Han Chinese man who is right-handed and has a cell phone but no bank account. Pretty interesting.  Another video in National Geographic’s series on population: http://ht.ly/68Q0a

• It’s a tough employment market, but isn’t working on purpose still worth it? When it’s the right time to look for that new job: http://ht.ly/68Qql – and a few jobs that we came across that may just help you connect your head with your heart (even a couple at Echoing Green!): http://ht.ly/68Qzl

• @GatesFoundation just launched a new blog called Impatient Optimists to highlight, as Melinda Gates says, those voices that are fighting for poverty alleviation, health improvements, and education. It’s an opportunity share stories and build community for all those who are solving the world’s problems. Have a look and share your own story: http://ht.ly/68Qrp

• Blogs have become that place that we share and look for information, news, and opinions. A few tips on writing better—and more posts: http://ht.ly/68QCT

• Conference season is nearly upon us! A few star speaker line-ups and thoughtful panels to keep your eye on:

SOCAP 2011, September 6-10
Clinton Global Initiative, September 20-22
Mashable’s Social Good Summit, September 20
UN Week Digital Media Lounge, September 21 - 24
Columbia Social Enterprise Conference, October 7 (with our own Cheryl Dorsey!)
Opportunity Collaboration, October 17-20
PopTech!, October 19-22

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