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Posted by Stephanie Carroll

From a TED special on wiring the Web for global good for confronting poverty, security and more, and a presentation on Google’s commitment to free speech to PBS also looking at free speech online, a digital media conference revealing current and future trends, and the evolving responsibilities of video games, a new show is launched every week day on WebVisions: a TAG TV compilation of tech news and information clips from various popular Internet video sites.  Watch a show a day to expand your tech IQ! 

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Monday: Wiring a Web for Global Good
At TEDglobal, UK PM Gordon Brown proposes using today’s unique interconnectedness to develop a global ethic and work together to confront poverty, security, climate change and the economy challenges.  17 minutes

Tuesday: Google’s Commitment to Free Speech
Google was presented with the 2009 First Amendment Leadership Award, and this video highlighted how Google’s products enable people to exercise the right to freedom of expression, even where governments routinely suppress free speech.  3 minutes

Wednesday: PBS Media Shift Looks at Free Speech Online
An expert panel discusses how news spreads online, the “Twitter revolution” in Iran, the way China uses psychology in controlling speech online, and the question of whether there are dangers of too much free speech.  28 minutes

Thursday: Digital Media Conference Reveals Current and Future Trends
attendees of the Digital Media Conference held in Virginia. Key leaders in the world of new media spoke at the conference in panels on digital media trends, social media and more.  29 minutes

Friday: The Evolving Medium and Responsibilities of Video Games
Increasingly, the evolving medium of video games is being recognized as educational tools and as deliverers of social or political messages.  Case in point, a five year old grapples with the responsibility of long-term debt in the Nintendo game Animal Crossing.  5 minutes

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Other TAG TV Features: Weekly Tech Talk on TAG Radio
TAG President Tino Mantella interviews Atlantas top executives, with a new show launching every Tuesday afternoon. Click to listen to Tinos latest interview!

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Posted by Ariel Killen

http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-c-2009-07-24-178587.114126-sub_GNFCC_mixing_gadgets_and_indoor_karting.html
by Bob Pepaliswrite

ROSWELL - Gadgets galore will be on display at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce’s (GNFCC) annual Gadget Showcase coming to Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Roswell July 30.

The chamber combines its monthly Business After Hours with the gadgetfest, giving technology innovators, manufacturers and distributors the chance to exhibit their products in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Potential customers, technophiles, business owners, “geeks” and investors will find electronic devices such as SIP-enabled phones like the Gizmo, PDAs, laptops and other mobile computing devices. Many of the exhibitors will have business-oriented products and technology on display.

“Gwinnett and we are working together with TAG [Technology Association of Georgia] on trying to provide another opportunity for our tech companies in the north metro area,” said Tedra Cheatham, GNFCC vice president.

TAG North Metro meets at Pampas Steakhouse on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek. Cheatham said 125 people attended the first meeting in June. The second meeting was held July 16, with the third meeting scheduled Aug. 20. There Pete Sinisgalli, president and CEO of Manhattan Associates, will speak.

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Posted by Ariel Killen

http://www.sbirga.com/2009/07/sbir-hits-the-radio-waves.html

Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) President, Tino Mantella, interviewed Connie Ruffner this week for his show “Tech Talk With Tino” on TAG Radio.  Connie discussed SBIR and what it means for Georgia’s technology community.

Topics included:

What is SBIR and who qualifies?

Trends in Georgia for SBIR funding

SBIR Reauthorization

Changes in the economy and how that’s affected SBIR

SBIR and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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Posted by Josh Lewis

From a debate-provoking discussion by the man who helped usher in the environmental movement but has been rethinking his positions on nuclear power, geo-engineering and more, and the “real” impact of Google’s Chrome OS for Netbooks to a PBS look at going lunar on less, how a green business became a marketing dream come true and what might be Microsoft’s secret weapon in an attempt to destroy Nintendo’s Wii, a new show is launched every week day on WebVisions: a TAG TV compilation of tech news and information clips from various popular Internet video sites.  Watch a show a day to expand your tech IQ!

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Monday: Four Environmental Heresies to Consider
The man who helped usher in the environmental movement has been rethinking his positions on cities, nuclear power, genetic modification and geo-engineering which is sure to provoke debate. 17 minutes

Tuesday: The True Impact of Google’s Chrome OS for Netbooks
Information Weeks Alex Wolfe and Fritz Nelson discuss the true impact of Google’s announced browser-based Chrome OS that will run on Netbooks plus insights to the Google/Microsoft war.  7 minutes

Wednesday: NOVAscienceNOW on PBS Explores Going Lunar on Less
See how a mission to search for water on the moon is exploring a big question on a small budget. Are there lessons to learn for business?  3 minutes

Thursday: Green Business, A Marketing Dream Come True
Steve Pinetti of Kimpton Hotels explains how the company’s internal environmental policies led to unintentional benefits, including saving money and attracting customers. “It is a marketing dream come true. 4 minutes

Friday: Microsoft’s Attempt to Destroy Nintendo’s Wii
Take a look at a motion capture sensor camera high tech laser device for the Xbox 360, that can detect 3D-movement and transfer all of the body’s moves right into a 3D-Environment.  9 minutes
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Other TAG TV Features: Weekly Tech Talk on TAG Radio
TAG President Tino Mantella interviews Atlantas top executives, with a new show launching every Tuesday afternoon. Click to listen to Tinos latest interview!

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Posted by Ariel Killen

http://www.pr.com/press-release/166336
PR.com

The challenging economy makes it critical for small businesses to entertain new and pioneering ways to position themselves by bringing forward “Top of the Shelf” solutions. When budgets and manpower are squeezed, the key is to look in unconventional places to find others with common interests. Partnering can be the answer and can leverage your strengths and enhance your ability to reach your market with new dialogue. That can translate into new business opportunities for all.

The TAG Consulting Society and sponsor Telx are delighted to bring you an innovative panel discussion, “How to Maximize your Partnering Opportunities in a Down Economy”, on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 from 7:30am-9:00am at the Centergy Building in downtown Atlanta. The program promises to unlock secrets that can help you maximize your partnering opportunities. When you partner with others who have similar desires, you can empower the magic of innovation. It also opens the door of opportunity to meet several very promising emerging growth companies that may add value to your portfolio of offerings.

Please plan to attend this informative discussion with several industry leaders that use partnering each and every day for the benefit of many. Panelists include: Sig Mosley - President of Imlay Investments, Mark Latham - COO of TechBridges, John Hurlbut - Executive Director of TAG Education Collaborative (TEC), and Charles Ross - General Manager of the Advanced Technology Development Center and Director of Entrepreneurial Services for Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute. The session moderator will be Chris Reinking - Founding Partner of Jabian Consulting Be prepared to open new avenues of business and opportunity for yourself, your partnerships and your clients.

The Technology Association of Georgia is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving. TAG also brings the technology community together through events, initiative programs and networking opportunities. The organization is a who’s who of tech leaders and pioneers with a membership over 2500 strong including executives of FORTUNE 500 companies, investors, service providers, government and civic leaders, and entrepreneurs. For more details on the event and location, please visit http://www.tagonline.org and click on Events.

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Posted by Josh Lewis

From CNET’s look at last week’s tech news and how to use YouTube and Twitter for brand promotion to a panel discussion about America’s cyber security challenge, The New York Times review of Microsoft’s new Bing search engine and a TGIF look at hot summer fishing tech gear, a new show is launched every week day on WebVisions: a TAG TV compilation of tech news and information clips from various popular Internet video sites.  Watch a show a day to expand your tech IQ!

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Monday: CNET Reviews Last Week’s Tech News
China puts its porn filtering on hold, an update on universal phone chargers, the King of Pop clogs the tubes, and iPhones are burning hot. Literally.  Plus more 6 minutes

Tuesday: Using YouTube and Twitter for Brand Promotion
Business Week Senior Correspondent David Kiley explains the effective use of new media to advertise a company or product, citing Ford’s innovative use of YouTube and Twitter as a good example of online brand promotion.  5 minutes

Wednesday: America’s Cyber Security Challenge for Weapons of Mass Disruption
An expert panel, including executives from Oracle and McAfee, discuss what needs to happen to protect America’s digital infrastructure, the backbone that underpins our economy, military and government from weapons of mass disruption.  90 minutes

Thursday: The New York Times Reviews Microsoft’s Bing
David Pogue, tech correspondent for The New York Times, reviews Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing.  What’s the verdict?  Surprise?  3 minutes

Friday: Hot Summer Gear, Fishing Tech
TGIF: Before heading out to the river, check out some of the waterproof gadgets and the world’s lightest fishing pole.  4 minutes

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Other TAG TV Features: Weekly Tech Talk on TAG Radio
TAG President Tino Mantella interviews Atlantas top executives, with a new show launching every Tuesday afternoon. Click to listen to Tinos latest interview!

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Posted by Tino

Skillproof produces a report, each month, providing TAG stakeholders information in respect to the technology job market, after several months of decline I am happy to see that last month produced a slight uptick.  The author suggests that there is a “bottoming out”.  Signs are pointing that way, although I recently read a story, out of Forbes, that suggests that the other shoe might drop next year.  It hasn’t happened often, as the normal trend is growth, after a downturn, but this recession feels different.  Still seems like much instability to me, so we need to keep our guard up.
Check out the Skillproof report http://www.tagonline.org/it-job-trends.php. 

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Posted by Josh Lewis

From CNET’s look at green tech and the “Developing a National Cyber Security Strategy” meeting hosted by Google D.C. to the Discovery Channel Space Disco poll about whether NASA should return to the moon, CBS anchor Bob Schieffer discussing technology’s impact on the news, and how the iPhone 3GS picks up the pace with the latest features, a new show is launched every week day on WebVisions: a TAG TV compilation of tech news and information clips from various popular Internet video sites.  Watch a show a day to expand your tech IQ!

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Monday: CNET Looks at Green Tech
On The Green Show last week, CNET checks out clean exhaust on the Mercedes BluTec engine, a green approach to wireless Internet, and some helpful greening tips from CNET’s expert, Martin LaMonica.  4 minutes

Tuesday: Google D.C. Hosts “Developing a National Cyber Security Strategy” Meeting
As part of the Google D.C. Talks series, and in partnership with the Center for a New American Security, Google’s Washington office hosted a discussion entitled, “Developing a National Cyber Security Strategy” with top government officials.  86 minutes

Wednesday: Discovery Channel Poll: Should NASA Return to the Moon?  Vote!
Space Disco needs you as the country celebrates the 1969 landing! To vote whether you think NASA should return to the moon, visit: http://bit.ly/35fWS—results will be published on Monday July 6th 2009.  3 minutes

Thursday: CBS Anchor Bob Schieffer Discusses Technology and the News
During C-SPAN’s Washington Journal, Bob Schieffer of CBS News talked about the future of broadcast news and journalism, as well as the changes occurring now.  3 minutes

Friday: iPhone 3GS Picks Up the Pace with New Features
The iPhone 3GS features a 3.0 megapixel camera, voice activated commands, a built-in compass and enhanced speed but, at sky-high upgrade fees.  3 minutes

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Other TAG TV Features: Weekly Tech Talk on TAG Radio
TAG President Tino Mantella interviews Atlantas top executives, with a new show launching every Tuesday afternoon. Click to listen to Tinos latest interview!

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Posted by Kaylyn

The following is an excerpt of a press release issued by the Department of Labor.

Secretary of Labor, Hilda L. Solis, announced five grant competitions, totaling $500 million, to fund projects that prepare workers for green jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.
“Emerging green jobs are creating opportunities for workers to enter careers that offer good wages and pathways to long term job growth and prosperity,” said Secretary Solis. “Workers receiving training through projects funded by these competitions will be at the forefront as our nation transforms the way we generate electricity, manufacture products and do business across a wide range of industries.”
Four of the competitions announced are designed to serve workers in need of training through various national, state and community outlets. The fifth competition will fund state workforce agencies that will collect, analyze and disseminate labor market information and develop exchange infrastructure to direct individuals to careers in green industries. Detailed information about these solicitations can be found on http://www.grants.gov.

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