Category: Data
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Remarks Before Annoucement of Finalists for Apps for Metro Chicago Community Round
Today I helped announce the finalists for the Apps for Metro Chicago Community Round: http://vimeo.com/30288296
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Launch of Cook County Data Web Site
Today I took part in the launch of the new data Web site for Cook County. Here’s a snip: On Wednesday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, joined by Cook County Board Commissioner John Fritchey and Cook County Chief Information Officer Greg Wass unveiled the County’s new “Open Data” website today. The website is an…
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RADIO: On Outside The Loop Radio Talking About Data.gov, Citypayments, Chicago’s Open Data, and Champions of Change
OTL: Episode #247- Mick Dumke Sues the City, James VanOsdol’s New Book, Developer Dan O’Neil Visits the White House
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“Mashed Media” Documentary
Tonight was the premiere of Brett Schwartz’ documentary Mashed Media, covering the budding journalism scene in Chicago. I talk a bit about the millions of possibilities for narrative within data. Here’s some snips: Bonus: Here’s a pic of Brett’s camera setup in my kitchen:
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PANEL:”Why Open Data?”at Data 2.0
Today I participated in a panel at the Data 2.0 conference in San Francisco titled, “Why Open Data?“. Governments have started opening data for many reasons: it is a politically positive action and it alleviates the responsibility of analyzing and interpreting the data internally. Social Networks open data so they can become more valuable as…
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PRESENTATION: Gov 2.0 Talk at Obtiva
Here’s a tech talk I participated in today at the Obtiva offices. Open Gov. Discussion at Obtiva Geekfest from Obtiva on Vimeo.
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PANEL: “Covering The City”at the Great Cities Institute at UIC
Today I participated in a panel discussion about urban reporting and research. Here’s a flyer for the event:Covering the City Complete audio of the panel here and links to the intro and Q&A.
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INTERVIEW: Gov 2.0 2010
Here’s a short interview I did today re: EveryBlock and government data on the show floor at the O’Reilly booth at Gov 2.0. DXO Interview at Gov 2.0 2010 from Daniel X. O’Neil on Vimeo.
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EveryBlock hyperlocal strategy and government data
I lead the effort to obtain government data at EveryBlock. Here’s msnbc.com President Charlie Tillinghast talking about our local strategy: Tillinghast says that demand can be met by EveryBlock, which is attempting to become a hyperlocal resource by gathering and organizing info from government agencies, and then tasking local users to provide block-by-block news. “We’re…
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Presentation: Freeing the Data at CityCamp
Today I did a presentation with Harper Reed at CityCamp called “Freeing the Data – Practical tips and case studies on freeing civic data and doing stuff with it in Chicago”. Very fun. I also served as a local organizer for the event and secured a welcome letter from Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.