Tim Chambers on HuffPo: Think Different.
DSG principal, new media guru & Dewey Digital co-founder Tim Chambers has a guest blog post on Huffington Post about the potential of innovation, citing Apple's resurgence after the dot-com bust.
On Dave Bing
TIME has an insightful piece on Dave Bing, "the NBA legend, steel magnate and mayor of Detroit," who it predicts will win re-election handily.
Blog On Sisters Hits the Web!
Blog On Sisters, a social networking community aimed at empowering women (men too!) by providing a forum to discuss anything from faith, family, work and relationships, has just hit the web! It has four main features including:
U.S. Wallets May Be Opening, but Only a Crack
Consumers are spending again, according to a new report from WPP's The Store. But they're buying less. "Wallets are open, but only a crack," said David Roth, CEO The Store-WPP Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. "Consumers are purchasing primarily to fill basic needs. They're tentative about the state of the economy and are ready to snap their wallets shut at the least provocation from negative economic news or a tone-deaf sales pitch."
Scott Simon of NPR hits 1 million Twitter Followers
The news this week from Scott Simon of National Public Radio says he became the first public broadcasting personality to reach 1 million followers on Twitter. Good news for Simon and NPR. That puts the "Weekend Edition" host just outside of the top 100 in tweetsville and got us to thinking about Twitter's top news personality (public or otherwise).
Talking education at La Plaza
"As we mark the passing of United States Senator Ted Kennedy and celebrate his unwavering commitment to civil rights and public education, California has an opportunity to show the nation that we share his vision that children from all walks of life must have access to a quality education."
A Shot Heard Around the World
Encouraging news this morning that a just single shot of the swine flu vaccine may do the trick (instead of the previously recommended two). You can still count on hearing reports on vigilant hand washing and covering your cough with your forearm, but encouraging news nonetheless!
