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Funny stories about Bush tech in White House

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Sanford

Sorry, but after posting my video – friends pointed out lots of articles on how “antiquated” the White House tech was when moving in. Washington Post – Staff Finds White House in the Technological Dark Ages Gawker – Technology’s White … Continue reading →

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On CNNi: How Effectively Will Obama Use Technology?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Sanford

On the 13th of January, I was asked to speak with CNN International about how could the Obama Administration effectively use technology to increase transparency. The video is from CNNi: World News Europe with Becky Anderson. Great quote sent to … Continue reading →

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My favorite parts of Obama’s Inaugural Speech

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Sanford

So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America’s birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the … Continue reading →

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What will four years from now bring?

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Sanford

As I am banging away at another project, I overheard some people saying one of those phrases you always here when people are talking about “new” technologies (at the Social Media Monday Meetup): You know, all of us here are … Continue reading →

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Alternative Realities v2: Obama’s Admin versus Santos

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Sanford

This morning, I woke to a plethora of emails suggesting that I was two Administrations behind – especially after noting that Slate had already drawn some comparisons to the Presidential Election of 2006 and the Obama Election. So, to follow … Continue reading →

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