Archive for August, 2008

The Building Industry Meets Web 2.0 at Be2Camp

The Building Industry Meets Web 2.0 at Be2Camp

[caption id="attachment_178" align="aligncenter" width="260" caption=""][/caption] How can the building industry use Web 2.0 tools to enhance delivery of services and better integrate new concepts like sustainability? These are some of the questions and issues that will be discussed at the upcoming

08.31.2008 | Energy, Government in the Metaverse, Public Works, Public Works in Second Life, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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Why Do Social Networks Hate My Avatar?

Why Do Social Networks Hate My Avatar?

Ok, I am really starting to get a complex about my avatar. For the second time this year, I have tried to join a social/business network and been told by the administrator that they don't let people stay in their network unless a "real" photo is used in the profile. In other words, "No Avatars Allow

08.29.2008 | CAD, Government in the Metaverse | admin

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Web 2.0 and Public Works Presentation

Today, I am giving a presentation at the 2008 APWA Congress; my topic - virtual public works. My portion of the presentation will focus on the use of Web 2.0 tools in the public works and government sectors. Representatives from TEEX and World2Worlds are also participating. You can check out my pres

08.20.2008 | Government in the Metaverse, Public Works, Public Works in Second Life, Public Works in the Metaverse | admin

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First Day of APWA

First Day of APWA

[caption id="attachment_139" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo of the dancers in the APWA New Orleans parade"][/caption] Yesterday my husband and I attended the opening day of the 2008 annual APWA Congress, held this year in New Orleans. APWA always schedules outstanding speakers for

08.18.2008 | Public Works | admin

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