links for 2008-2-19

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Uncertainty in Cuba as Castro Steps Down (WP)Dictator announces via Granma’s Web site, Cuba’s Communist Party newspaper Full Text of Fidel Castro’s Resignation Letter (WP) Clinton aide accuses Obama of plagiarism (Politico) Clinton’s borrowed lines: Hillary Clinton steals Barack Obama’s … Continued

PRblog: Interview with David Almacy


While in Ohio on February 18, 2008 to speak at an event hosted by the local Cincinnati PRSA chapter, I had the opportunity to chat with Kevin Dugan about social media’s impact on the 2008 presidential election. Message Over Medium … Continued

Living Online in Cincinnati…


No doubt, this is how newsman Les Nessman and Dr. Johnny Fever would be singing the WKRP theme song today in our converged digital world. After snow and ice forced a cancellation last week, I head to Ohio tomorrow to speak at the rescheduled luncheon … Continued

Preschooler Votes in Virginia Primary!

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The “Potomac Primaries” for Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia are in full swing today as voters head to the polls to select their favorite candidate in the 2008 race for the White House. This morning, I took my four year-old daughter to our … Continued

Obama and Will.i.am: Yes We Can


Chalk up another Internet success for Campaign 2008 as users continue to generate content aimed at moving minds and generating online buzz for Presidential candidates in their bid for the White House. This time, Will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas fame, … Continued

GOP & Ustream LIVE from Minneapolis


Republican Convention President & CEO Maria Cino announced Ustream.TV as the official live video streaming provider of the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul slated for September 1-4, 2008. “Partnering with Ustream.TV sends a clear message that the Republican … Continued

NetSol’s approach: Lock it up!

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It’s almost impossible to fight back a smile when Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson go at it in the “lock it up” reception scene in the 2005 comedy smash hit Wedding Crashers.   However, what Network Solutions is doing is no laughing … Continued

Ask al-Qaida?

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Al-Qaida is reaching out and soliciting questions online – approximately 900, but no answers as of yet.  According to Lee Keath, Associated Press: Sympathizers submitted hundreds of questions to al-Qaida deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahri’s “on-line interview” before a recent deadline. Among … Continued

Google DC’s new digs

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Last night hundreds of Washingtonians braved a cold and wet wintry mix to attend a reception hosted by Google as they unveiled their new DC office space.  Although Google has been in Washington for some time, occupying temporary offices on Penn Ave, this move is significant primarily because it … Continued

links for 2008-1-17

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White House hopefuls wield potent Internet weapon (AFP) President Bush hosts Ask the White House White House: Trip Notes from the Middle East