By stacey
So here’s the question: does social media influence political policy? Over the last few years, the rise of social media as a medium in which to interact with people locally and around the world has created a dramatically different landscape for those hoping to be elected as well as for those in power. Social media exemplified by Twitter, Facebook, and a whole host of blogs, has produced an entire generation of people that can not only get their viewpoints out to the public vis a vie the internet, but also be contacted by politicians in a new way.
For instance, let’s say that you’re sitting at your computer when you hear a knock at your door. You get up, open the door and see a politician running in a local election. Now let’s say you’re sitting at your computer and you see that the same politician is following your twitter account, or has added you as a friend on Facebook; or maybe they made a comment on your blog. To which are you more receptive? Read more »
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Canadian Politics,
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Liberal Party,
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Regina Municipal Election 2009,
Regina Politics,
Regina Streets,
Saskatchewan Party,
Saskatchewan Politics,
Social Media,
Social Media and Politics,
Twitter
By stacey
Don’t you just love when cool stuff is happening all around you? Take the Frozen Show… like most of the interesting occurrences, a friend (in this case my roommate) told me that they saw the coolest thing, a TV show on the internet that’s all about Canadian innovation in technology, and it’s produced in Saskatoon! Now, my roomie’s a total tech-head, lol… and I’m but a minor enthusiast. But I checked it out and really enjoyed it!
Moreover, the Frozen Show is very important in the broader sense to Saskatchewan. As the article in this month’s issue aptly points out, Saskatchewan is traditionally thought of as a resource economy. That, “conventional wisdom suggests that our province lives or dies by agriculture, mining, and the petroleum industry. However, this… ignores a very strong (and rapidly growing) technology sector”. (RSM, June 2009) Read more »
By stacey
I just really couldn’t be more excited about this cool new gadget… and its groundbreaking technology was developed right here in Regina, SK. I just love when great innovation happens in my own backyard (so to speak)! Even better is that it seems the Smartswipe was made for me! It’s a totally secure credit card reader for those who want to shop online. I don’t shop online regularly, for the most part because I don’t want all my money and information stolen!! I realize that it’s unlikely and that it’s safe to shop online… or is it?? Read more »