The Musings of Scott

To say that the past few weeks have been hectic for me would be an understatement. Much like the fabled Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, I have recently found my life flipped: turned upside down. However, like that very same prince I have managed to stay upbeat and energetic during this time of lost stability and uncertainly, optimistic that the changes ahead of me will be for the better.

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It was a busy week for hacking news

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Highlighted Marketing Tech News

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The title says it all so let’s skip the introductory paragraph that you were going to pass over anyways for the 5 reasons I think Google+ is a game changer in the social realm:
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Many guffaws are being had at Anthony Weiner’s expense, not so much for being yet another politician with his pants down, but for getting caught by a rogue tweet. It seems Mr. Weiner’s Klout score has been steadily rising since admitting to his sexy social networking ways this week, and the drama has been further unfolding as the press rabidly devour every new detail. Let’s see how well Rep Weiner’s Klout score reflects his sudden boost in influence:

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Here is a list of the best of my professional content from 6/10-6/11:

http://www.outsellinc.com/blogs/outsell/2011/02/18/outsell-talks-on-the-apple-subscription-strategy/

http://gilbane.com/blog/2010/10/video_larry_hawes_previews_the_colleagues_and_collaboration_track.html

http://gilbane.com/blog/2010/10/website_governance_in_the_enterprise-_a_chat_with_ian_truscott.html

http://gilbane.com/blog/2010/09/revenge_of_the_ecm_nerds.html

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Tool
Dictionary.com:
–noun
1. an implement, especially one held in hand, such as a hammer,saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.
2. any instrument of manual operation.

UrbanDictionary:
7. a fake person. someone does things to impress people

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This is a response piece to Why I Will Never, Ever Hire A “Social Media Expert” by Peter Shankman. There’s no actual need to read this fluffy link bait (it’s getting shared to death), as you just got the gist of it.
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By some miraculous feat I managed to have not have caught this video during the past 5 years. Being a geek, gamer, and internet addict I have 0 excuses for missing this. Needless to say, I only recently stumbled upon this but it made a lasting impression on me:

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We recognize that a multi-billion dollar corporation decided to support the Tibetan people’s struggle and help The Tibet Fund raise urgently needed funds. The Superbowl broadcast drew unprecedented attention to the issue of Tibet at a critical time in the history of the cause. Tibetans have spent 50 years in exile from their homeland. While they have succeeded in establishing a democratic system of government and creating a settlement system to care for the refugees, continuing poverty is taking its toll on the communities in India and Nepal.

-The Tibet Fund
Who is now not getting thousands of people ushered to their site thanks to the “offended”
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Below is a recording of a long (1:45hr) but great debate, one should definitely take the time to watch the first 2/3rds, as there are tons of great intellectuals on this panel with unique insights (you can easily skip the questions from the audience).

Here is a credentials cheat sheet I compiled:

Daniel Ellsberg, Former State and Defense Dept. Official prosecuted for releasing the Pentagon Papers

Clay Shirky, Independent Internet Professional; Adjunct Professor, Interactive Telecommunications Program, New York University

Neville Roy Singham, Founder and Chairman, ThoughtWorks

Peter Thiel, President, Clarium Capital; Managing Partner, Founder’s Fund

Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Law and Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University; Co-founder, Berkman Center for Internet & Society

Moderator: Paul Jay, CEO and Senior Editor, The Real News Network

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Watch WikiLeaks: Why It Matters. Why It Doesn’t? hosted by the Churchill Club

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