Learning as I go...

Today I created my first "widget," which is linked to my Twitter account. It should show up in the left-hand column -- do you see it? I also set up a twittermail account. Now any time I post something on Twitter, it should show up on my "widget." I envision using this for work, adding a widget to our website and blog, which can be valuable for breaking news. Using twittermail, I can post "tweets" from my Blackberry, which should be really valuable when I'm not in the office or at a computer with internet access.

Of course, I've got to get a LOT faster than I was today. I can't spend all day doing this if there's an emergency!

I'm modeling this after the Los Angeles Fire Department, which does an awesome job of using technology. I'm still figuring out how facebook fits into all of this, but the blog and twitter are no-brainers!

Enjoy the snow!
T.