There are some good tips in this entry. However, instead of being prepared for 3 to 6 months without employment, be prepared for up to 18. But don't do that whole time on savings; have a back up plan (starting a business, consulting, lower paying job, etc). Also, remember that many executives are NOT tapped into online networking. More are on LinkedIn than Facebook, but by no means all, and those that are have probably joined more from peer pressure than recognition of any value. Anecdotally (in other words, in an unscientific survey), most executives seem to see little or no value in online social networks. - rogersdc (Chris)
EDIT Excellent simple summary of Twitter. I can't count the number of times I've been asked what it is and how to use it; this will make it easier to answer that question for the non-tech-savvy. - rogersdc (Chris)
OReilly makes some great points here. Basically, it's time to stop playing armchair quarterback, and get in the game. Instead of watching how grossly those who govern misunderstand technology and how it is used, step up, replace or educate them, and contribute. - rogersdc (Chris)
Very cool visualization of Facebook users' actions. For most people, no real practical value as it is. But, I could see this as a great time waster if it could be limited to individual's networks. - rogersdc (Chris)
Documenting the Obama presidency through social media. Part of the move of Obama from campaigning candidate celebrity to online politician. - rogersdc (Chris)
