Archive for September, 2009

Movement Building in a Connected Age – Joe Solomon @engagejoe at the Social Media Club Victoria BC

September 23, 2009
By Mat Wright
Movement Building in a Connected Age – Joe Solomon @engagejoe at the Social Media Club Victoria BC

Joe Solomon's presentation concentrated on major themes: Movement - the idea that one tweet can move an idea into reality. Empowerment - providing the tools, and process, for others to take it further. Conversation - social media is not a one way directive, it is about initiating and allowing the conversation. Online movements need...
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Social Media: Connecting and Catalysing Communities for Social Change

September 17, 2009
By Mat Wright
Social Media: Connecting and Catalysing Communities for Social Change

This should prove to be a very interesting and timely presentation, especially for Victoria BC, and the region. Joe Solomon helped lead 'Social Action' Change the Web Challenge, and is currently with the online social media team at 350.org.
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Gov 2.0 – Opportunities and Dangers of a New Governance Paradigm

September 12, 2009
By Mat Wright
Gov 2.0 – Opportunities and Dangers of a New Governance Paradigm

This is all about conversation - if you have thoughts, ideas and examples of Governance Communication models that have worked, or not, post a comment. Voters, activists, concerned citizens - even media, have as much a duty to participate in the emerging communication, and governance paradigm, as governments (local, regional, provincial and federal) have...
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#yyj twestival – What?

September 11, 2009
By Mat Wright
#yyj twestival – What?

Twestival - The first organized festival of local online, truly connected people. Twestival Victoria Ambrosia Catering and Event Centre Friday, September 11 2009 : 7:00pm - 11:00pm’ish 638 Fisgard Street, Victoria BC Benefitting: Power To Be Adventure Therapy Society What do we need? You!
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Domain Slamming – Watch for Registration Scams

September 6, 2009
By Mat Wright
Domain Slamming – Watch for Registration Scams

This is known as domain slamming - a company will send out letters and emails to the registered owners of domains which appear to be legitimate renewal notices, but are in fact craftily worded advertisements. Domain Registry of Canada is only one company following this practice, but they are the most prolific. This goes...
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Upgrade your WordPress Blog – or suffer

September 5, 2009
By Mat Wright
Upgrade your WordPress Blog – or suffer

The best advice? Upgrade, always upgrade - check your plugins, widgets and theme and ensure all are running the latest versions. When an update is available it will be noted in your Wordpress admin dashboard - don't delay, do it today.
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