Monthly Archives: June 2010

Space: @Astro_Wheels Point of View

I think true character is revealed through a mere 140 characters — humor, anger, heart and soul. As an example of why Twitter matters, I want to introduce you to our new Twitternaut Doug Wheelock, better known as @Astro_Wheels. Continue reading

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Filed under astronaut, Earth, federal government, Gov 2.0, leadership, NASA, social media, space

Gov 2.0 Hero Day

In celebration of Gov 2.0 Hero Day, I want to highlight a few visionary ROCKet stars at NASA: Robbie Schingler, Nick Skytland, Chris Kemp, Mike Massimino, Ron Garan, and Sean Herron. Continue reading

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Hashtag Pics Spark World Cup Obsession

I’m not a soccer fan. I admit it. I had my eye on the World Cup because of where it’s being held: South Africa. But my interest caught fire when I noticed the cute little soccer ball showing up on tweets after the hashtagged #WorldCup. Continue reading

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Filed under Africa, NASA, social media, space

Is Social Responsibility Innate or Nurtured?

What makes some of us comfortable with a cosy routine that never changes? What makes some of us rush out in the world to make change happen? Continue reading

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Filed under Africa, AIDs, Earth, environment, federal government, humanitarian aid, NASA