Election is the mother of invention: Pollstr and the Election Mashup
Here are two clever new uses of Google Maps: Pollstr uses polling data and the 2004 election results to project seat-by-seat outcomes in the Canadian federal election. The site then creates a map of Canada, showing the results with the icons for the victorious party...Case study: how blogging turned Sarmite Bulte’s ties to giant media into an election issue
Via Mark on Media, Rob Hyndman gives you the rundown on the Sam Bulte affair – from Michael Geist’s initial post, through coverage in the mainstream media and interest from other campaigns, to Joey deVilla’s relentless multimedia campaign – and makes a...Watch the results with the digerati
Darren Barefoot is gathering the clans for drinks on election night, Jan. 23: Last week, I suggested that we have a little get-together to watch the election. After careful consideration, we’re going to meet at the Library Square Public House. Here are the details:...Windows Media Player for the Mac bows out, unmourned
Regular readers will remember that I got all misty-eyed over the official demise of Internet Explorer for the Mac. It was like the end of Old Yeller: sure it was rabid and crazy and dangerous, but we’d had some good times. Not so for the death of Windows Media...Icon tell who you’re voting for
This is cute: the NDP is giving you an alternative to the lawn sign. Web badges themselves aren’t especially new, but it’s always good to have an easy way for your supporters to show their partisan affiliation online. The really nifty little thing –...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
