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Interesting how a public figure's personal preference for a product conflicts with the values of the public.

This article is about Salman Khan - the founder of a non-profit online school. His aim is to create the first, free world-class virtual school. 

a youtube of cbc on the use of online privacy and the LGBT issue. asking interesting questions about how government uses the internet to contact certain groups. 

This is a really interesting scholarly article I came across whilst putting together my last scholarly blog. The study examines the relationship between the use of Facebook and the formation and maintenance of social capital.

An older article from 2011; however the topic resonated with me in light of the recent suspension of columnist Margaret Wente. "Changes in media and technology are rippling through our society, shifting the power structures that have traditionally shaped the public square of news and information in America."

Thought this was very interesting as it points out the increased reliance on digital communication rather than face-to-face interactions even when buying cupcakes!. 'Sprinkles' in the states is utilizing digital communication technology / ATM machines to sell cup cakes. I understand the need for drive-in options for Tim Horton stops, especially in the winter! This is interesting considering it is not exactly necessary, is probably very expensive, and it will probably decrease employment in the food services industry if it becomes a trend.

This website is brilliant. Professional-looking websites are looking more and more alike these days. This one, however, looks like nothing I've ever seen and illustrates how skillful storytelling, good visual skills, and tech savvy come together to read like a window into two peoples lives. What this website is about is a pleasant surprise at the end!

This article on techcrunch explores an article in the atlantic about whether or not facebook gave democrats an edge in the american election. 

The Obama tweet mentioned below, got me thinking about social brands. This article elaborates on the concept and provides three ways companies can tell a social brand story. It addresses this key question "How can brands continue to inspire, stay relevant, and excel in this socially charged ecosystem?"

I think this is a new aspect in the reporter/journalist vs. citizen journalist debate. Really interesting how there is already a policy in place regarding live-tweeting from the athletic department at the University of Washington. "Social media has irreversibly altered the media landscape, and the power relationship between big content brands, individual reporters and fans. But the major money makers - ad-rich TV and radio, in particular - will always, or at least for the foreseeable future, remain in the control of the powerful. So it's best for them to lay off the micromanaging, and accept some bit of change."

Not sure if technology replaces an intimate, interactive learning environment. The problem is defining which classrooms benefit from it rather than a university-wide policy. (I meant to post this when I first read it but came back to it around after watching another digital education seminar).

This article is about how social media can influence a company or brand's reputation negatively or positively. The author gives examples of social media backlashes based off of a misguided tweet or one customers posted grievance.

A great article on Twitter and Creative Writing.

Looking at how a politician turns to reddit to see legislative advice. Showing how technology/social media is being used to engage the public on political issues- even the future of their governance. 

I like it already, read about this on reddit (of all places), very interesting!

A great resource for anyone interested in non-profit communication strategy and non-profit communication technologies

An interactive game designed by Google that's actually about getting Google good data for footpath routes to compete with Nokia's recently announced turn-by-turn navigation for pedestrians.

A look at the complex technologies/software built to help reelect Obama.

A lot was done on what drove his election in 2008, interesting to read an compare the differences in 2012

Really interesting how people are using their digital devices to tell their stories and capture memories. A common social trend in my opinion.

PR Daily shared a list of 25 quotes regarding the power of social networking. I think this list is pretty fitting after our MPC Evening with Industry event, and with all of us looking for or landing internships. I particularly liked this one: "Network continually - 85 percent of all jobs are filled through contacts & personal references." 

End of a genre?