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Use the link as it opens up a browser window . Embedding the map is not working well . Interactive Map of Hurricane Irene Path and other resources   <p><p>;</p></p>  This is a Google.org project and brings in resources from weather, relief agencies, power companies to give you a good view. I chose a random address in Gaithersburg

This September, Glendale Arizona is the venue for the New media Optimization Summit where attendees will gain critical, new Internet marketing and communication skills through comprehensive workshops covering all aspects of online marketing, public relations, and internal and external corporate communications Shashi Bellamkonda our editor is also presenting at this conference Shashi's session: Date: Sept.13th Title:  Listen To Your Customers (If You Want Them to Listen to You!) Venue: Renaissance Glendale Resort & Spa 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. Glendale, Arizona 85305 United States (623) 937-3700 Schedule: Monday, September 12, 2011 8:00 AM - Tuesday, September 13, 2011 6:00 PM Social media optimization, is a process or methodology for bringing forth publicity via social media, web sites, and online communities. New Media Optimization Summits event is all about how to put the social media to work in a business, it's a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, ...

More details  http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/ Update: Advice from Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Marcia McNutt in the Washington Post : “When something like this happen, everyone has to remember, more than half of the states in the U.S. are considered earthquake country. When something like this happens, remember what to do in the case of a seismic event. Duck, get under something sturdy like a desk or a doorway, get away from falling glass. Make sure that you are not in the way of falling objects like pictures, bookshelves, books, anything that’s not firmly connected the wall.” Read the whole article in the Washington Post Advice from  FEMA: What to Do After an Earthquake http://t.co/Lb8nVXE #earthquake From Montgomery County: Do not call 911 for information about the earthquake, only to report an emergency. If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak: Leave the area immediately and go to a location where you no longer smell gas, an...

Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com are today  announced the Small Business Influencer 2011 Champions and Honorees. As per the organizers the criteria for judging included the following: "... a person, company or other organization that has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the North American small business market. Impact may mean (i) providing products widely used by significant numbers of small businesses, or (ii) influencing significant numbers of small businesses by being a thought leader, or (iii) providing information or services of note to significant numbers of small businesses."  GOOD NEWS :  I am very honored to be in the list of  THE 100 SMALL BUSINESS INFLUENCER 2011 CHAMPIONS and want to thank the community ,  Small Business Trends  ,   Smallbiztechnology.com  , all the judges and  Network Solutions    for the support. For the complete list go to the announcement page at SmallBiztrends....

Event : #mocial chat at 2:00pm EST on 8.25 with Matthew Shadbolt of @Corcoran_Group by @bdionline #bdi1 Where : Virtual online from your computer. Go to http://tweetchat.com/room/mocial or follow the hashtag #mocial on Twitter The tweetchat will focus on mobile social in the real estate industry featuring the guest speaker Matthew Shadbolt , Director of Interactive Product and Marketing for The Corcoran Group. He is the man responsible for the the interactive output and advertising for The Corcoran Group , Manhattan's largest real estate brokerage. Check out the Tech Savvy Agent article including an in-depth video interview with Matthew about The Corcoran Group's Brand, Mobile and Social strategy. You can follow the conversation by searching the hashtag #mocial in Twitter’s search box and you can join the discussion by making any tweet that includes the term #mocial.

Twenty years ago I was living in the USSR and was on a trip back home to India when my friend Deviah M A showed me a "teletype" with the breaking news of a coup in Moscow. By the time I landed back in Moscow a new beginning was taking place. I lived in the same place vut became a resident of the Republic of Russia. This was indeed a new beginning. Many of us expats stuck together and new media began to open up. I watched CNN all day on my days off as it was the only English language TV station. I was on Radio Maximum - Moscow in the Morning - Chef's Corner with +Cami McCormick (Now a heroic reporter with CBS Radio) Another Moscow buddy  + Dan Roam  became a award winning author. +Karen Johnson profiled me in the Moscow Magazine  http://b.shashi.co/qaOWYP It was not all rosy- Crime increased (my house was burgled and +Joanne levine covered it for Moscow News ) food became expensive, the rouble got devalued. I learnt lessons in economy that no university could have t...

Today about 1800 motorcycles passed by the road I usually take to get back home. I heard about the 9/11 Tribute Motorcycle Ride first when all the local radio and newspapers were warning folks of the traffic delays. The organization behind the rally is  at  www.americas911ride.org/   and is doing a tremendous job paying tribute to the brave men and women who lost their lives on 9/11. I was happy to ride alongside them for a short while and watch the numerous folks who lined roads and bridge son the road to cheer them. The route was brilliantly organized and I wish these heroes good luck as they continue their journey from the DC Area to New York. Some of the pictures from the parade route I was part of :

Social matchbox startup launch 2011, a grand event held by Washington area Startup Founders, Investors, and Community Leaders that provides a launch platform for new web and software product companies to gain exposure to early adopters, major media, bloggers, investors, and to compete for a chance to win the Community Choice and Founders’ Choice Awards from their peers. The event will include ten startups launching new web and software products on the East Coast. To reserve your seat visit the Social Matchbox registration page Event location US Navy Memorial Heritage Center 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington ,DC 20004 Schedule September 15th from 6-10pm

Hurry! as I am writing this post there are only 16 seats left for this Free class So you want a mobile app? There's a class for that  Learn the basics of mobile application development strategy, cost, and how an app can help your business   When :  Fri, Aug 26th, 2011  6:30pm - 8:00pm Where: Connect 113 113 S. Columbus St., Suite 100 Alexandria, VA Register at Skillshare.com (community marketplace for offline classes.) Thanks for the tip Kristian Bouw

We would like to tell you about a great conference next month in Cleveland , OH on Content Marketing put on by Joe Pulizzi of Junta42. Shashi is planning on attending and other thought leaders like Anita Campbell and Jim Kukral . Lot of great speakers like David Meerman Scott , Kevin Smith and Sally Hogshead are leading the conference. Detailed info available at Content Marketing. Content plays a key role in all of your web marketing, that is how u communicate online. At content marketing world you will learn how to transform your marketing department into a storytelling factory, engaging your prospects and customers in all the right channels with the right messages– including social, mobile, email, online and even print and in-person strategies. Conference Location. Renaissance Cleveland Downtown, 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113. Schedule: Tue, September 6 To Thu September 8th Register at ContentMarketingWorld.com

Here is a event tip for New York. If you have been a fan of #140conf and are following  #140OnBoard from Jeff Pulver . Jeff writes :  While we were planning on having a trip to Philly tomorrow from NYC, the plans have changed and instead we are doing an evening event in NYC where our guests will see "the lights of New York City while enjoying #140ConfTails." :) If you are available to join tomorrow evening, the costs is $0 (free) but you need to RSVP as soon as you can over at:  http://140DrinksOnaBus. eventbrite.com Joining us will be our friends from #TechDrinkUp. Tickets available for the first 60 people who sign up NOW

Nice to see that Windows is having a roadshow for students at Tysons Corner and a 10% discount ( Not sure if that's good) but a place to check out the new stuff that Microsoft has. August 12th to 16th 1961 Chain Bridge Rd Tysons Corner, VA 22102