Apologies for errors in advance: @securityinfo: Google, AT&T and Twitter executives visit Iraq http://tinyurl.com/cxt8zq #polc09 #gov20 #opengo @debategraph: Slides prepared for yesterday’s Politics Online panel on public debate http://bit.ly/16I3BA #polc09 #gov20 #opengov #edemcamp @sairy: For everyone interested in online politics, check out #polc09 conference feed – great info – wish I could be there! #p2Read… Read more »
From thegovgurus.com: ARE YOU A GENERALIST? You may be a generalist if you have: * A liberal arts degree and/or an advanced degree in law, business, international relations, public administration, public policy, environmental policy, public health or a variety of other fields. * Excellent writing and oral communication skills. * An ability to synthesize informationRead… Read more »
Last week, I participated in the Gov 2.0 Boot Camp in Knoxville, TN, delivering a presentation on “Social Virtual Networks and Government.” A couple days after the event, I received a social media presenter’s greatest reward: an unexpected tweet from a Twitter newbie. Nena Moss had officially joined the ranks of the Goverati. Moreover, sheRead… Read more »
IS TECHNOLOGY KILLING THE WRITTEN LANGUAGE? Texting, twitter and all the other ubiquitous instant messaging methods are surely going to spell the death of the written language; or it would seem that way if you read all the blogs, editorials, articles and predictions that our obsession with these abbreviated forms of communication are ruining civilizedRead… Read more »
I got this email yesterday and I’m excited to see how this turns out. Definitely a good idea and I like the fact it is time-limited. What do you think? —– For one week beginning on Monday, April 27th, we will be hosting the Recovery.Gov Dialogue on Information Technology Solutions and we would like toRead… Read more »
PARTS 1, 2, AND 3…ALL TOGETHER ON ONE PAGE!!! Twitterrific! The Most Useful Web 2.0 Apps/Tools For Twitter If you are trying to implement Twitter in your business or government social networking efforts, these apps and tools are my top picks for 2009: 1. TwitterAnalyzer: lets you see different statistic charts about you and yourRead… Read more »
One constant frustration people have with HR is that they are stereotypically behind the times. This isn’t always the case, but more often than not, HR must be gently cajoled into participating in something new and innovative. So are you strapped in and ready for this? There is a movement afoot that HR *must* getRead… Read more »
No, this isn’t about anything as dramatic as Demi Moore possibly helping to prevent a suicide. Just a couple of real-world examples that reminded me of when Doug Beizer included me in an article in Federal Computer Week, discussing how I use Twitter as a research tool. Today brought that article back to me. First,Read… Read more »
I’m excited to announce that we’ve launched a new campaign called “Pick 5 for the Environment” as a mixed Web 1.0/2.0 effort. It’s our widest use of social media yet, and the first time we’re really asking people to take action through these new tools. I’ll eventually pull together a presentation on all of this,Read… Read more »
If you are trying to implement twitter in your business or government social networking efforts, these apps and tools may “expand your horizons” for better use. Second twenty for review: 41. Twitter Toolbar: Downloading this free toolbar gives you instant access to Twitter. You can use the toolbar to access online Twitter tools, check yourRead… Read more »