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What’s New on TAG TV August 17 – 21, 2009?

Monday, August 17, 2009

From using bio-mimicry for innovation and myths about blogging to getting to know the first Chief Technology Officer of the U.S., the future of communication and a C-SPAN interview with the Wall Street Journal personal tech columnist, 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: Using Bio-mimicry for Innovation
The technologies applied to some new products mimic nature to make things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Look at innovative products with spectacular results 20 minutes

Tuesday: Myths about Blogging
Scott Rosenberg, Salon co-founder and author of Say Everything, gives his list of the top 10 myths about blogging. 6 minutes

Wednesday: Aneesh Chopra, the First CTO of the United States Speaks
Aneesh Chopra, the nation’s first Chief Technology Officer speaks to the mandate of promoting technological innovation to meet urgent priorities - from creating jobs and to keeping our nation secure. 75 minutes

Thursday: The Future of Communication
Mike Wesch, a 2009 National Geographic Emerging Explorer, talks about the future of communication, the Web and education, and describes the inspiration behind his wildly popular video Web 2.0 The Machine is Us/ing Us. 17 minutes

Friday: C-SPAN Interviews the WSJ Personal Tech Columnist
Journalist Walt Mossberg discusses his Personal Technology column for The Wall Street Journal and the good, bad and the ugly. 58 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!