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Tweeting to Save the Day

January 7, 2011

I follow the mayor’s Twitter account and was casually paying attention to the way that he was responding to tweets in the aftermath of the blizzard. I absolutely admire his commitment to the city and the people of Newark. I like his hands-on approach and his dedication. However, I also noticed how demanding people can seem in their tweets.

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Why I Hate the BPGlobalPR Twitter Account

June 4, 2010

I wonder if there’s a difference between being an informed citizen and being dragged down by information. Recent reactions to the Gulf oil spill disaster have made me wonder how we can best use our creative energies to contribute to a seemingly hopeless effort without perpetuating despair.

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Preparing Students for Information Overload

May 10, 2010

I know lots of people who waste hours and hours sitting in front of screens with glazed eyes and numb spirits. I also know a lot of people who abuse television, a medium that has been around for decades. But where would Obama be without television? How would he communicate his messages to citizens of this country?

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Trust Citizenship, Not Censorship

April 5, 2010

In July 2009, AT&T issued a statement denying censorship of 4Chan. By blocking access to the site, the company was trying to protect its own services. Regardless of whether the block was an issue of censorship or defense, the story made Internet users think about how Internet access can be restricted.

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