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Dorrine Mendoza // I am a journalist, writer, and occasional graphic designer. Although I love the outdoors I prefer land to water and the harder the climb, the better.
My career in the news industry includes newspapers, television and currently, the web. And it all comes together for people like me, with Social Media.
Perhaps you think it’s a waste of time and effort to submit a question to #askobama that "doesn’t stand a chance" at being read during the live town hall event Wednesday. I'm going to ask you to reconsider for three reasons.
First: consider the reason for joining Twitter. I joined to connect with like-minded individuals who share my passions and interests, and to learn from people smarter than me. Sometimes that means respectfully engaging with people who have opposing views. I've already found and followed several interesting individuals brought to my attention through the #askobama hashtag.
Second: Culling through the stream of #askobama tweets not only gives great insight into what people are talking about on Twitter, but who they're turning to for answers. You might find an entire community of others similarly outraged, curious or concerned, you didn't know about. Are you knowledgeable in the legalization of medical marijuana? There's a chorus of voices asking the President to take action who would probably welcome your input and effort. This might also be an opportunity to find people interested in YOUR area of concern and motivate them into action.
Third: Even unasked questions will likely be included in visualizations being created specifically for the event, to illustrate and identify relevant topics and themes.
Track the conversation in three great ways: Watch the event live at http//askobama.twitter.com, follow live Tweets from @townhall, or search the hashtag #AskObama.
List of curators helping with the July 6 event.
So many excuses, so little time.
For more information about the cards, here is the text from @shmuel510's Flickr page:
John Scalzi put together a bingo card of hackneyed arguments for electronic publishing. I figure it's only right to return the favor...
Two squares are the same on both cards. I thought it was worth stressing that both sides use them.
Lest anybody think I'm descending into satire with the Shakespeare square, it was in the New York Times. I admit that it's otherwise so obviously contrary to fact that I'd feel silly including it at all.
(For those who don't know me, I am a professional copyeditor, and I love my career. Almost all my work comes from traditional publishers. This is why I care about well-meaning but misguided arguments that damage my own industry.)
His Aunt Trudi says it best, when she expresses how much I take for granted, like the simple act of walking.
I wish I had been there for Derek's triumphant walk, to watch the hopeful faces, to hear the other patients cheering. What an inspiration he is.
Sent from my iPhone. Follow me on Twitter @assignmentdesk1
Sent from my iPhone. Follow me on Twitter @assignmentdesk1
This is the best AP photo ever in the history of the wire service. FOR REALZ.
via @krochmal & chrismohney:
I could care less about the Four Loko nonsense but this AP photo is hilarious. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELF, YOU SCURRILOUS BEVERAGE? (via)
