As 2009 comes to a close, here are a handful of events and year-end recaps that you shouldn't miss. When it comes to online search, what's hot on the minds of the American people?
Facebook Hosts a Developer Garage in Washington, DC - December 14th
Facebook Developer Garages are just like they sound – a place to explore, get gritty, tinker, experiment, and test out ideas for Facebook Platform. Being in the Garage is all about participating, getting your hands dirty, and exploring fresh ideas and solutions.
Our event will be developer-focused, there will not be a marketing or business track. However, following the Developer Garage we are hoping to have a social event nearby where developers can mingle with DC organizations interested in building on Facebook platform.
Click through to the Facebook event for more information and to RSVP. Space is limited - developers need only apply.
Google looks at search traffic for the year and compiles a list of the most searched for U.S. Senators:
1. Kennedy
2. Nelson
3. Boxer
4. Feinstein
5. Reid
6. Byrd
7. Dodd
8. Schumer
9. Grassley
10. Warner
Google: Zeitgeist 2009 - In The News
It was a big year for policy buffs, starting with the inauguration of a new president, followed quickly by major issues including the economy, health care and environmental concerns. And sometimes, we were glued to stories we couldn't have anticipated. Here are some of the most popular queries—hot off the press. Unless otherwise noted, these queries were most popular in the U.S. in 2009.
The Procastinator's Guide to Year-End Fundraising
Here’s something to check out this coming Thursday afternoon: Network for Good and Care2 will be hosting a free conference call on year-end nonprofit fundraising, with online-donations experts Alia McKee and Mark Rovner of Sea Change Strategies laying out best practices for taking full online advantage of holiday generosity. I’ve worked with Alia and Mark in the past and can vouch for their skillz, and the call will also feature friend-of-e.politics Eric Rardin as moderator. Can’t listen live? They’ll provide an mp3 and text transcript after the fact. What a bargain!
