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Netiquette: Miss Manners for the Web
4 Netiquette: Miss Manners for the Web Welcome to the world of the new influencers. The reason the social web is sometimes called the “wild west” is that we’re still working out the kinks of how best to communicate with one another online. The rules of conduct may not be set in stone, but the social web isn’t a total free-for-all either. You should be aware of some key, often mystifying, communi- cations protocols before striking up conversations with the locals. This chapter provides some lessons Friends with Benefits (C) 2009 by Darren Barefoot and Julie Szabo on how to communicate with new influencers—bloggers, YouTube stars, Facebook friend magnets, and Digg superstars. Think of this chapter as finishing school for Internet communication. If you understand the social innuendo, you’ve got a much better chance of breaking into the inner circle and getting mentioned or reviewed by powerful online influencers who can send thousands of visitors—and potential buyers—your way. We will run through a variety of communications techniques here, but if you take one lesson from this chapter, take this: Listen first. Thankfully, nearly all new influencer communications occur in the Internet’s public forum, so you can adopt an anthropological approach. By emulating the influencers’ behavior and learning their dialect, you can be confident when you approach them. As Jane Goodall discovered, the best way to learn about a species is to live among them. So you’re going to start being active online right now. Have your computer in front of you while you read this chapter, because we’re going to put you to work. -
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Case 4:16-cv-00469-K Document 175 Filed 02/01/17 Page 1 of 10 PageID 5923 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS FORT WORTH DIVISION EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION, § § Plaintiff, § v. § No. 4:16-CV-469-K § ERIC TRADD SCHNEIDERMAN, § Attorney General of New York, in his § official capacity, and MAURA TRACY § HEALEY, Attorney General of § Massachusetts, in her official capacity, § § Defendants. § APPENDIX IN SUPPORT OF EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION’S BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THIS COURT’S PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE DEFENDANTS Exhibit Description Page(s) N/A Declaration of Justin Anderson (Feb. 1, 2017) v – ix A Transcript of the AGs United for Clean Power App. 1 –App. 21 Press Conference, held on March 29, 2016, which was prepared by counsel based on a video recording of the event. The video recording is available at http://www.ag.ny.gov/press- release/ag-schneiderman-former-vice-president- al-gore-and-coalition-attorneys-general-across B E-mail from Wendy Morgan, Chief of Public App. 22 – App. 32 Protection, Office of the Vermont Attorney General to Michael Meade, Director, Intergovernmental Affairs Bureau, Office of the New York Attorney General (Mar. 18, 2016, 6:06 PM) C Union of Concerned Scientists, Peter Frumhoff, App. 33 – App. 37 http://www.ucsusa.org/about/staff/staff/peter- frumhoff.html#.WI-OaVMrLcs (last visited Jan. 20, 2017, 2:05 PM) Case 4:16-cv-00469-K Document 175 Filed 02/01/17 Page 2 of 10 PageID 5924 Exhibit Description Page(s) D Union of Concerned Scientists, Smoke, Mirrors & App. -
December 19, 2017 Records, FOIA, and Privacy Branch Office of Environmental Information Environmental Protection Agency 1200
December 19, 2017 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Records, FOIA, and Privacy Branch Office of Environmental Information Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (2822T) Washington, DC 20460 [email protected] Re: Freedom of Information Act Request Dear Freedom of Information Officer: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, and the implementing regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 40 C.F.R. Part 2, American Oversight makes the following request for records. On December 15, Mother Jones and the New York Times reported that EPA signed a $120,000 no-bid contract with Definers Public Affairs to provide media services.1 Definers was founded by Joe Pounder and Matt Rhoades, two longtime Republican political operatives. Mr. Pounder and Mr. Rhoades previously founded America Rising, a Republican political opposition research firm. The Times also reported that since President Trump took office, at least 40 FOIA requests have been submitted to the EPA by Allan Blutstein, a vice president for both Definers and America Rising. Many of those requests sought records about EPA employees who had been critical of the Trump administration. Earlier today, it was reported that EPA had decided to cancel the contract with Definers Public Affairs.2 However, many questions remain about the initial decision to award a no-bid contract to 1 See Rebecca Leber et al., The EPA Hired a Major Republican Opposition Research Firm to Track Press Activity, MOTHER JONES (Dec. 15, 2017, 6:00 AM), http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2017/12/the-epa-hired-a-major-republican-opposition- research-firm-to-track-press-activity/; Eric Lipton & Lisa Friedman, E.P.A. -
September 19-22, 2012 | Washington D.C. National Black Justice Coalition and U.S
National Black Justice Coalition OUT on the Hill Black LGBT Leadership Summit September 19-22, 2012 | Washington D.C. National Black Justice Coalition and U.S. Small Business Administration Launch LGBT Economic Empowerment Tour ‘Many Faces, One Dream’ to Travel to Thirteen Cities to Promote Entrepreneurship Rich with ideas and talent, LGBT men and women are creating and leading their own companies. It’s time to expand the conversation from economic security to economic empowerment. It’s time for us to own our power. For more information email [email protected] Own Your Power! Dear Friends and Colleagues: As the Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), the nation’s leading civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, it is my privilege to welcome you to the 3rd annual OUT on the Hill Black LGBT Leadership Summit! Since 2003, NBJC has provided leadership at the intersection of African American civil rights groups and LGBT organizations, advocating for the unique challenges and needs of the Black LGBT community that are often relegated to the sidelines. Progress on LGBT social and political issues grows as LGBT people feel empowered to be open about their full identity and stake a claim in their future. NBJC strives to build an informed and strategic constituency equipped with the necessary tools to own their power. Each year, NBJC convenes a cadre of LGBT activists, elected officials, faith leaders and youth at OUT on the Hill to engage and educate Congressional leaders, the Obama Administration and federal agencies on public policy concerns of Black LGBT people and our families. -
December 19, 2017 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY Honorable Arthur A. Elkins Jr. Inspector General EPA Office of Inspector General 1
December 19, 2017 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY Honorable Arthur A. Elkins Jr. Inspector General EPA Office of Inspector General 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW (2410T) Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Suggestions for Audits and Evaluations Dear Mr. Elkins, The mission of EPA’s Office of the Inspector General is to “prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse through independent oversight of the programs and operations of the Environmental Protection Agency.”1 We respectfully request that the Office of the Inspector General immediately open an investigation into EPA’s decision to award a $120,000 no-bid contract to Definers Public Affairs Corporation for “news analysis and brief service focusing on EPA work and other topics of interest to EPA,” as well as EPA’s interactions with key Definers affiliates and staff members.2 Although EPA reportedly intends to terminate its contract with Definers3 in light of widespread concern,4 a full investigation is essential to determine whether EPA’s multi- faceted interactions with Definers and its affiliates has led to improper uses of agency resources. In particular, EPA’s no-bid $120,000 contract award to Definers Public Affairs Corporation raises serious questions of potential “waste, fraud, and abuse”: the organization’s partisan character and on-going promotion of Administrator Pruitt suggest that inappropriate 1 EPA Office of Inspector General, About EPA’s Office of Inspector General, https://www.epa.gov/office- inspector-general/about-epas-office-inspector-general#who_what_why. 2 https://www.usaspending.gov/Transparency/Pages/AwardSummary.aspx?AwardID=59978626. 3 See, e.g., https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/12/19/epa-to-end- controversial-contract-with-conservative-media-monitoring-firm/?utm_term=.6e3f99ccd0da; https://twitter.com/PounderFile/status/943172637202755584. -
BOARD LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Friday, March 9, 2018 12:30 P.M
BOARD LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Friday, March 9, 2018 12:30 p.m. EBRPD – Administrative Headquarters 2950 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, California 94605 The following agenda items are listed for Committee consideration. In accordance with the Board Operating Guidelines, no official action of the Board will be taken at this meeting; rather, the Committee’s purpose shall be to review the listed items and to consider developing recommendations to the Board of Directors. A copy of the background materials concerning these agenda items, including any material that may have been submitted less than 72 hours before the meeting, is available for inspection on the District’s website (www. ebparks.org), the Headquarters reception desk, and at the meeting. Public Comment on Agenda Items If you wish to testify on an item on the agenda, please complete a speaker’s form and submit it to the recording secretary. Your name will be called when the item is announced for discussion. Accommodations and Access District facilities and meetings comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If special accommodations are needed for you to participate, please contact the Clerk of the Board at 510-544-2020 as soon as possible, but preferably at least three working days prior to the meeting. AGENDA TIME ITEM STATUS STAFF 12:30 I. STATE LEGISLATION / OTHER MATTERS A. NEW LEGISLATION R Doyle/Pfuehler 1. AB 1945 – Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (Garcia D-Coachella) 2. AB 2053 – Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force (Quirk D-Hayward) 3. AB 2061 – Clean Energy Trucks (Frazier D- Discovery Bay) 4. AB 2137 – Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District General Manager Powers (Mayes R-Yucca Valley) 5. -
FARA June 30, 2013
U.S. Department of Justice . Washington, D.C. 20530 Report of the Attorney General to the Congress of the United States on the Administration of the . Foreign Agents Registration Act . of 1938, as amended, for the six months ending June 30, 2013 Report of the Attorney General to the Congress of the United States on the Administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, for the six months ending June 30, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................... 1-1 AFGHANISTAN......................................................1 ALBANIA..........................................................2 ALGERIA..........................................................3 ANGOLA...........................................................4 ANTIGUA & BARBUDA................................................6 ARUBA............................................................7 AUSTRALIA........................................................8 AUSTRIA..........................................................10 AZERBAIJAN.......................................................11 BAHAMAS..........................................................13 BAHRAIN..........................................................14 BANGLADESH.......................................................15 BARBADOS.........................................................16 BELGIUM..........................................................18 BERMUDA..........................................................19 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA...............................................21 -
FOIA Requests Received in June, 2017
All Requests Received June 1, 2017 ‐ June 30, 2017 Tracking Number Requester Name Organization Received Date Status Description We request the following information for work performed by Wastren under contract number EPS71508 (Madison County Mines). 1. Square Footage excavated for each property for the entire contract. 2. The depth of material excavated from each property for the entire contract. Typically this information is available in a spread sheet format. If a spreadsheet is available that includes the requested information, that will suffice for this request. If a spreadsheet is not available, any documents such as emails, billings, reports, maps or logs that discuss or describe square footage of areas excavated and depth of excavation is requested. The information we're looking for covers a two year span (2015 & 2016). However, the contract ended in 2017, so it's possible that the final report EPA‐R7‐2017‐009015 Russ Gulledge 06/30/2017 08:06:55 PM Assignment Determination or final spreadsheet may be dated in 2017. Dear Freedom of Information Officer: Pursuant to the federal Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552, I hereby request access to the following: All calendars and schedules of the EPA administrator Scott Pruitt from February 17, 2017 to the date that this request is processed. My request includes but is not limited to meeting agenda sheets, day calendars, travel itineraries, appointments, and Outlook calendars. This request encompasses both digital and physical records. Please search for responsive records regardless of format, medium, or physical characteristics. If you regard any of these documents as exempt from the FOIA’s disclosure requirements, I request that you nonetheless exercise your discretion to disclose them. -
Political Communication
Political Communication KEY SKILLS SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS Writing & Editing Communications Specialist Program Coordinator Research Copy Writer Public Affairs Specialist Public Speaking Development Officer Public Information Specialist Social Perceptiveness Public Relations Specialist Social Media Specialist Leadership Editor Technical Writer Social Media Fundraiser Advertising Campaign Assistant Influence & Negotiation Lobbyist Writer/Author Problem Solving Marketing Specialist Columnist Good Judgement Media Relations Specialist Political Aide Political Knowledge & Savvy Business Acumen WORK SETTINGS Drive & Ambition Professional Presentation Business Media Law Knowledge of the “Players” Public Relations Nonprofit Higher Education Advertising Government Politics/Lobbying ONLINE RESOURCES SAMPLE EMPLOYERS Atlantic Media JOB SEARCH Publicaffairsjobs.blogspot.com Radio One DC Ad Council Opajobs.com Clear Channel Ogilvy Public Relations Journalismjobs.com CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX Simon & Schuster Communicationsjobs.net CNN, CSPAN Sage Communications Internships.com DNC, RNC Golin Time Warner APCO Worldwide Gannett Burness Communications STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Sirius XM Radio Huffington Post The GW Hatchet FCC Ketchum College Democrats Beekeeper Group Porter Novelli College Republicans Washington Post Anne Lewis Strategies College Libertarians Tigercomm NPR, PBS GW Class Council The New York Times Slate GW Women in Business GWTV, WRGW Program Board PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES TEDxFoggy Bottom American Communication Association Public Relations -
Purveying Fake News
1 GOVERNANCE IN AN EMERGING NEW WORLD Convened by George P. Shultz with James Cunningham, David Fedor, and James Timbie Table of Contents FALL SERIES, ISSUE 318 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................5 What Is to Be Done? Safeguarding Democratic Governance in the Age of Network Platforms Niall Ferguson ................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Protecting Democracy in an Era of Cyber Information War Joseph S. Nye ..............................................................................................................................................................................................37 Observations from the Roundtable ................................................................................................................................. 47 GOVERNANCE IN AN EMERGING NEW WORLD The Information Challenge to Democracy A Letter from the Conveners Sharp changes are afoot throughout the globe. Demographics are shifting, technology is advancing at unprecedented rates, and these changes are being felt everywhere. How should we develop strategies to deal with this emerging new world? We can begin by understanding it. First, there is the changing composition of the world population, which will have a profound impact on societies. Developed -
EPA June All Pending Report 20170705
All Pending Report Tracking Number Requester Name Organization Received Date Description Available SEMS‐ARCHIVE records/reports for the property located at 338 North Canal Street, South San Francisco, CA EPA‐R9‐2017‐009006 Brian Kim Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. 06/30/2017 07:06:00 PM 94080, reportedly operated by DECCA XAGON with EPA ID‐CAD980390272 and SITE ID‐901729 This firm is performing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the property located at the following addresses: 1432, 1436, 1520, 1540, and 1560 East 6th Street, Corona, California 1451 and 1575 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, California We are requesting any information from your departments pertaining to contaminated ground water or soil records. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this request. We thank you for your attention to this EPA‐R9‐2017‐008963 Laura Botzong EFI Global, Inc. 06/30/2017 01:06:00 PM matter. Hello, I would like to order a copy of a Superfund document for Beckman Porterville Superfund site (EPA Registry ID 110042043598) with the Docid = 88074084 which I saw listed on this webpage https://yosemite.epa.gov/r9/sfund/r9sfdocw.nsf/f8728d1c79f1b30f882574260072d053/c285337130bc1e7f882573ec00675 160!OpenDocument Docid = 88074084; Date ‐ 9/21/1993; Author ‐ Jeff Zelikson/EPA Region 9; Title ‐ Superfund preliminary closeout rpt, long term RA (final RA construction completion, final OU completion). Please do not hesitate to contact me if EPA‐R9‐2017‐008961 Barbara A. Murphy Hargis + Associates, Inc. 06/30/2017 -
Compared to Any Other Dossier, Lobbying Against the European Data
Image By: Kenna Bonner http://www.lifethroughpictures.com/ Creative Comons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 ompared to any other dossier, lobbying against the European data protection reform has taken unprecedented Cproportions. Shortly after the publication of the Commission proposal, Vice-President Reding told the UK newspaper The Daily Telegraph that the proposed privacy rules were subject to the most aggressive lobbying she has ever witnessed. Since the beginning of the legislative process in the EU Parliament in early 2013, lobbying efforts have only intensified. Pressure by the US government In December 2011, only days before the publication by of the proposal by the EU Commission, the United States Department of Commerce (DoC) launched a significant lobbying campaign. The campaign included high-level phone calls from senior figures in the US DoC to top level staff in the European Commission covering topics such as US business, multilateral and bilateral treaty organizations, traveller information, national security, law enforcement, trade and innovation. Partly as a result, this campaign lead to a watering down of the first draft by Commissioner Reding's staff. Between then and now, months of aggressive lobbying - especially by the US Chamber of Commerce - ensued, have recently culminated with threats of the Regulation (in its current form) sparking a "trade war". In January 2013, the US produced yet another lobbying paper to influence the European Union's decision making on European citizens' fundamental right to privacy and data protection. Data Protection \ Lobbying Industry lobbying & astroturfing resistance against the reform Many of the largest companies are undertaking a lot of lobbying in their own name and via trade associations, which is what one would expect.