So, I have really been into this whole twitter thing lately. I was turned off by the whole hype surrounding SXSW 07 last year. They went as far as setting up screens all around the conference- streaming conference goers “tweets”.

All these web communication and social networking tools can make a mind dizzy with all the options and hype surrounding them, but when the rubber meets the road, they really can offer value to an individual, community, organizations, etc.

Recent Highlights:

• I was able to make a few new relative contacts using twitter (cschultz of voodoo ventures, allen, aka bigeasy)- tapping into a whole new network of new orleanians.
• A few weeks ago, I made a suggestion through facebook regarding a financial management software I use- Mint.com- and today, facebook notified me that Mint had responded to my feedback!
• Shared an insightful presentation (The Art of Self Branding) through Slideshare.net regarding branding.
• Broadcast my Blockbuster rental history via rss, via Facebook
• Check out an interview opensermo did on me re: my un-educated opinion on the state of universal healthcare: