November 2011
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Good news for urban planners and geospatial... →
Infographic via FlowTown. Image via Flickr user qthrul.
October 2011
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Startup Funding by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC] →
The Social Media Infographics Series is supported by Vocus’ Social Media Strategy Tool, a free, six-step online tool that lets you build a custom social media framework tailored to your organization’s goals. In many cases, money is a key fertilizer for startup growth. Many startups, and many…
December 2010
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Involver Introduces SML™ (Social Markup Language)
via blog.involver.com I’m really excited about this. I hope it’s as easy as it sounds/looks! Give it up for Involver for leading the way on this. I’ll be testing this soon, hopefully. Posted via email from Michael Messina’s posterous | Comment »
October 2010
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“It’s technology, not business or government, that’s the real driving force...”
– With a Little Help From His Friends | Culture | Vanity Fair
September 2010
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“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
Always remember, you have within you...”
– Harriet Tubman (via reihachi)
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August 2010
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This song is so beautiful. Timeless. Classy. Gives...
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"social media influence does not reflect real life...
Todd Van Hoosear and Chuck Tanowitz use the magic formula above to measure influence.
Important point: Todd reminds us that social media influence does not reflect real time influence.
The Four Rs of Influence In identifying and prioritizing reporters, bloggers, editors, analysts, etc., we measure influence through a proprietary mix of four primary factors, what we call The Four Rs:
Reach....
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Social Media in Corporations: Pros & Cons of...
via pr-squared.com
I had to save this somewhere. This is brilliant.
Over the past 5 years or so at City Year, I think we are evolving from left-to-right.
I would say that we are somewhere in between the Distributed and Centralized models and heading towards a more Coordinated approach. Thank you Jeremiah Owyang and Todd Defren for this information. It’s brilliant.
July 2010
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AmeriCorps Is...
via americorpscontest.org
I really like this video from the AmeriCorps Video And Photo Contest. The last day to vote is July 30. To vote for one of the finalists go here http://www.americorpscontest.org/PublicContent/Video/Contestants.aspx
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June 2010
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“There is nothing so practical as a good theory
- Kurt Lewin, 1951”
– kurt lewin: groups, experiential learning and action research
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“a person who has learned to see how much his own fate depends upon the fate of...”
– kurt lewin: groups, experiential learning and action research
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“I mean, I guess that’s the idea overall. Remember what you did and what...”
– City Year: Next Steps - GOOD Education - GOOD
Vietnamese Toxic Soup
via vimeo.com
Have you eaten catfish lately? You better take a look at where it’s from and hope it is not from the Mekong River in Vietnam.
This river is the most polluted river in Vietnam. According to this video, in 2009, about 85 million pounds of catfish raised in the Mekong River water ended up at grocery stores and restaurants across the U.S. Only 2% of the catfish were tested by the...
Really cool and advanced wind turbines -...
via youtube.com
One of the things opponents of wind turbines might mention is that they are ugly or the obstruction of their view. These wind turbines are actually aesthetically pleasing. I think there are small versions of them on many front porches with wind chimes. These new wind turbines evidently produce energy, even without it being windy… interesting.
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John Legend gives a shout out to City Year on... →
John Legend performed for City Year on May 18, 2010. The tribute performance by Legend was part of City Year’s In School & On Track National Leadership Summit.
He gave a brilliant performance and he shared some words of appreciation for City Year before he sang. Before and during the show, we were all tweeting and sending updates about how Mr. Legend was about to perform for City Year,...
May 2010
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thoughts on the word "social media"
I agree. The “social media” buzz word will have to change or die out. It’s only a matter of time before every web site on the web has some form of social media. I think the term has served a great purpose but at some point, the term itself limits what it is and what it is capable of.
When I think social media, I think merging human behavior with information and communication...
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John Legend says thank you to City Year
This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video.
via cityyearblog.org
This is probably the closest I’ll ever be to a celebrity/performer again. I’m still super-excited I used my Flip video. I actually did not know much about John Legend before May 18. I was a fan right after this speech, didn’t even need to...
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Top 140 most influential people on Twitter - the...
via informationarchitects.jp
This is so cool. It also made the HuffPost which is where I found it http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/24/most-influential-people-o_n_587452.h…>
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Scene outside hotel at National Leadership Summit...
give a year. change the world.
BlackBerry services provided by T-Mobile USA, City Year’s Official Wireless Communications Partner
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March 2010
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“If you’re not using the internet regularly, you’re not blogging”
– p. 7 in Universal Mccann International Social Media Research Wave 3
Don't tell me not to live, Just sit and putter,... →
January 2010
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How about this for a Follow Friday? 100 Twitter...
100 Twitter Feeds to Help You Change the World
While the stereotype of the hard partying, slacking college student isn’t likely to go away anytime soon, the fact is that many college students want to use their free time and the new skills and information they’re learning to help others change the world for the better. Yet many students are unsure just where to begin getting involved with...
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The Top 100 Management and Leadership Blogs
The Top 100 Management and Leadership Blogs That All Managers Should Bookmark
By HR World Editors on June 10, 2008
Are you looking for inspiration on leadership and management? Lucky for you, the folks who live and breathe leadership and management every day enjoy sharing their thoughts and successes with the masses. Check out these top 100 blogs to help bolster your business acumen.
The Top...
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What is a Blog? A Layered Definition by...
So what is a Blog anyway? I am asked every week via emails, conversation and Instant Messaging chats to define: ‘what is a blog’. If you’re reading this you may well be asking the same question.
There are a number of ways I could answer this question ranging from the broad to the highly technical.
Before I define the ‘what is a blog’ question – here are a few definitions from other much wiser...
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Social Impact Nonprofit Social Media Survey
via slideshare.net
Executive summary on slide 4 has some revealing stats. For me, the fact that 79% of nonprofit executives have not yet determined the true value of social media is really interesting, though not too surprising. 83% of nonprofit execs get that social media makes it easier for its supporters to organize, but they are not sure how and they are not sure why or how to measure it -...
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Dropout Factories: 2000 High Schools Produce More...
via all4ed.org
Amazing. Just 12% of America’s High Schools product more than half of the nation’s dropouts - wow. I’m so proud to a small part of City Year a nonprofit organization that brings together diverse 17 to 24 year olds to help curb this dropout crisis.
I would love to see a map of the “dropout factories” and lay it over data sets in a GIS program,...
December 2009
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(Google) Waving Goodbye to 2009
via youtube.com Posted via web from Michael Messina’s posterous | Comment »
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Social Media and Web 2.0 in Government
What Is Social Media and Web 2.0?
Social Media and Web 2.0 are umbrella terms that define the various activities that integrate technology, social interaction, and content creation. Social media use the “wisdom of crowds” to connect information in a collaborative manner online. Through social media, individuals or collaborations of individuals create web content, organize content,...
Craigslist meets Ebay with RunMyErrand via...
Craigslist meets Ebay with RunMyErrand December 16, 2009 Leave a comment Its Craigslist meets Ebay as we talk with Leah Busque, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RunMyErrand.com, an online community of Errand Senders and Errand Runners joining together to get things done. Podcast: Play in...
111 Million To Donate This Holiday Season
more than 111 million people plan to use the Web to give to nonprofits this holiday season. And, Austin, Texas-based online marketing firm Convio estimates this year more than $4 billion in donations will be made online. More than 63 percent of online consumers said they would donate via the Web during the holiday, compared to 51 percent in 2008 via nptimes.com Posted via web from...
November 2009
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Web of Fate: a social experiment that harnesses...
via weboffate.com Creepy or cool? Posted via web from Michael Messina’s posterous | Comment »
October 2009
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The Future Of Work
via slideshare.net Posted via web from Michael Messina’s posterous | Comment »
Did You Know 4.0
via youtube.com Posted via web from Michael Messina’s posterous | Comment »
What is Cities of Service?
Every day across our country, millions of Americans take time away from their work, their studies, and their families to give back to their communities. Millions more Americans would like to help solve local problems, but they are wondering: How can I get involved? Where can I make a difference? Cities of Service is a bi-partisan coalition of the mayors of large and small cities from across...
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How Important is Volunteerism and Service? To You?...
Remarks by President Obama at 20th anniversary of Points of Light, Texas A&M University, as provided by the White House ….But here’s the thing. George Bush isn’t just a President who promoted the ethic of service long before it was fashionable –- he’s a citizen whose life has embodied that ethic. From his daring service as a Navy pilot during World War...
How Important is Volunteerism and Service? To You?...
Remarks by President Obama at 20th anniversary of Points of Light, Texas A&M University, as provided by the White House ….But here’s the thing. George Bush isn’t just a President who promoted the ethic of service long before it was fashionable –- he’s a citizen whose life has embodied that ethic. From his daring service as a Navy pilot during World War II –-...
September 2009
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Every little thing is going to be alright
via blip.fm Thank you Bob Marley. No matter how bad it gets, if you sing this song, as you probably know… it helps! Cause every little thing is going to be alright… yes, I sing aloud often! Posted via web from Michael Messina’s posterous | Comment »
Chicken Noodle Soup for a Rainy New England Day
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 celery ribs, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 4 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 2 quarts chicken stock, recipe follows 8 ounces dried wide egg noodles 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked...
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Media Distribution: Traditional, Social, and a...
I love this slideshow - what a great visualization of the progression of media distribution, from traditional (1.0) to social (2.0) and a hybrid (1.5).
We’ve all seen them. But I really think this is a nice combination of clarity and creativity. And these images help to tell the story for you.
Kudos to designdamage on flickr.
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Report: 9 Scientifically Proven Ways to Get...
via fastcompany.com
Fascinating. According to this article by Dan Macsai, Hubspot’s viral marketing scientist Dan Zarrella “spent nine months analyzing roughly 5 million tweets and 40 million retweets” to formulate “The Science of Retweeting.”
There is a lot of interesting information that I’ve been curious about in Dan’s analysis. I especially like the...
The Collective Focus Group
via darmano.typepad.com Just trying to archive all these really amazing resources out there. Using social media as a market research tool is something I think all social media geeks are familiar with. It’s that whole “listening” thing that is pretty much the first step of every simple social media strategy. It’s what you do after you listen - that’s the key. ...