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Clay Shirky: Impact of Social Media on Politics (Video)

In a recent TED Talk, Clay Shirky suggests that the social web's impact on how information travels among groups, individuals and media formats has -- among other things -- fundamentally changed the way politics works. Shirky points out that the genie is out of the bottle, especially for those restrictive or even repressive regimes around the world. Or in providing oversight and accountability for any political process.

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Did YouTube and NetFlix Kill TV?

Did YouTube and NetFlix kill TV? Henry Blodget thinks they've helped. In today's Silicon Alley Insider, he suggests that not only is the TV industry in real trouble, it's seriously in denial about its' perilous position.

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Three Things Susan Boyle Taught Me about Monetizing Popular Content

It is the dream for most of us in the social media world -- creating something which takes the web by storm -- generating millions of eyeballs, crossing over into the mainstream media. Fame and fortune are there for the taking or so the story goes.

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Google Apps and Virgin America Team Up for Cloud-Computing Scavenger Hunt

On June 14th, you can compete in an online scavenger hunt which boasts some pretty cool prizes -- among them, 1 terabyte of Google storage, an HP netbook or fly free on Virgin America for a year with complimentary wifi-- for the top point getters.

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