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Webinars within a politician’s campaign platform?
Last week there was a discussion in the Twitterverse around webinars and a local politician using the webinar concept as a component within his political campaign. I was immediately shocked when I read that there is an a webinar within the works for a future date and I know others are also. So what exactly [...]
So you want my vote? Well, you need to work harder for it!
Fast approaching are the upcoming elections which should be on everyone’s radar. Some already are very deeply immersed and know what is happening with many of the candidates and their campaigns but many others do not. The elections, I believe, are something that people should not just brush off, as they are very important not [...]
One step closer to Open Data in London, Ontario
This morning I had the pleasure of joining the Mayor, Controllers, Councilors and other citizens at the City’s Board of Control meeting today. This was a special meeting as it directly affects me and what I am passionate about – Open Data. To say the least, Open Data here in London is one step closing [...]
City of London’s Open Data Initiative
Today has been a great day! One of the best in weeks if not months for myself. Earlier this evening, the City of London’s Open Data Initiative has been released. This initiative has been in the works for quite some time now and the credit goes to Elaine Gamble, Director of Corporate Communications of the [...]
The ship has sailed. The business of pulling.
Just recently there has been a lot of talk within London on the topic of Social Media from the traditional press publications. To me, I feel that these publishers are starting to feel threatened and afraid. Threatened by the transparency and use of social media. Afraid of how it is already and will affect their [...]