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Happy 2nd Birthday Digital Tonto!
It was two years ago this week that I launched Digital Tonto on a whim. I’ve been amazed and gratified by the support you have given me.
Aug 8, 2011 at 14:17 | Greg Satell
How social network analysis solves real world problems
I’m LinkedIn. I’ve got friends on Facebook. I tweet. Yo, I got stooopid Klout! Look at me! I’m connected!
Aug 3, 2011 at 15:32 | Greg Satell
The case against radical change
The barbarians are at the gate! We are on an burning platform in the ocean! This is no time for incrementalism, we need radical change!
Aug 1, 2011 at 10:54 | Greg Satell
London 2012... and legendary Ukrainian athletes
It’s always humbling to meet elite athletes.
Jul 28, 2011 at 18:47 | Leigh Turner
Good ideas and great ideas
The world is full of ideas, but very few good ones. As an old saying goes, “ideas are like assholes, everybody’s got one and they’re usually full of shit.” They are, however, important.
Jul 27, 2011 at 17:31 | Greg Satell
Political face-off outside Tymoshenko’s courtroom
Since Yulia Tymoshenko’s criminal trial began in June, supporters of the former prime minister, who is in court on multiple abuse of power charges, have been flooding the street outside of her court room.
Jul 25, 2011 at 13:58 | Alissa Ambrose
Novice teacher training
From July 4 through July 8, I had the privilege to work with 25 bright, talented young Ukrainian teachers.
Jul 25, 2011 at 13:46 | U.S. Embassy Kyiv
The value paradox
When I was a kid, my parents chided me for not knowing the value of a dollar. To them, that was a sign that I was spoiled and unable to understand or accept responsibility. This, they told me, was very, very bad.
Jul 25, 2011 at 12:32 | Greg Satell
Peace Corps Country Director meets with former President Kravchuk
On July 13, I had the honor to meet with President Leonid Kravchuk, the first President of Ukraine who, in 1992, signed the initial agreement with President George H. W. Bush inviting Peace Corps to Ukraine.
Jul 21, 2011 at 18:19 | U.S. Embassy Kyiv
British Embassy Kyiv: if walls could talk
One of the striking things about Kyiv is the mixture of architectural styles across the city.
Jul 21, 2011 at 18:10 | Leigh Turner