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A Decade of Thanksgivings

Waxing UnLyrical

In 2003, when we made the big move from California to D.C., And I experienced how great food and trust in a tradition – even if that tradition has morphed over the years – can bring people together… or back together again. Read All About It! Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5 These fine folk did: Jan.

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Government Use of Social Media - "In Addition to," Not "In Lieu of.

Social Media Strategery

community’s zeal for all things social media and online, 1/3 of Americans still don’t have access to broadband Internet , and even among those who do, less than 50% prefer to contact their government via online means, instead preferring the telephone, in-person contact, or writing a letter (!!). .&# community?

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Veterans Day: A Granddaughter Remembers

Waxing UnLyrical

I have adjusted – more or less – to the fact that I will not see my grandfather again, as he passed away in 2003. Until his health started failing (he suffered two heart attacks), he awoke religiously with the sun, had an impeccable work ethic and, above all, put family first. That is why I, today, Return the Favor.

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Using Twitter for a Cause

Koka Sexton

We help people in need share their “epic&# true stories in innovative, creative and profitable ways to help them acquire the financial resources they need to create positive “change&# in their communities. I understand that many people think “We need schools and money for things in America.&#. Use get_bookmarks() instead.

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What's Your Government 2.0 Personality Type?

Social Media Strategery

community, I’ve had the opportunity to meet a ton of different people, all with different motivations, frustrations, and aspirations. You would do well to shift more of your energy away from selling your product and instead focus more on providing value to the community. New York, NY: Free Press; 2003. Personality Type?

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The Public Doesn't Need to Know What Gov 2.0 is, But They Do Need.

Social Media Strategery

community need to do a better job of and it’s not educating the public on what open government is or why they should care. community need to do a better job of and it’s not educating the public on what open government is or why they should care.&# ″ is or not , but there is one thing that we in the Gov 2.0 The Whole. :

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