Employers and job seekers are taking note of the increasingly important role social media has in our lives. While job seekers have been using the Internet to look for openings for some time, social media has become a way for employers to recruit talented applicants. The infographic created by Career Enlightenment illustrates how social media has shaped the job searching process.

To learn more about social media and job seeking, click here.

 

Source: Mashable

• Wired Wisconsin: New Report: 4G deployment supports job growth – http://ow.ly/6bSlR #
• State forest information available via new app – http://ow.ly/69tdT #
• 4G a boon to U.S. economy and jobs, study says – http://ow.ly/69t85 #

United and Continental pilots will soon trade in their paper flight manuals for electronic iPad manuals.  The current paper manual weighs in at 38 pounds and contains over 12,000 pages and is required to be on hand before, during, and after a flight. The new iPad manuals will weigh only 1.5 pounds.

United and Continental are following the footsteps of other airlines including Delta and and Alaska Air which have already switched to paperless manuals. The Federal Aviation Administration began clearing the way for iPad earlier this year when they allowed smaller airplanes to use paperless manuals, followed by commercial airlines.

All pilots for the airline are expected to receive their new iPad by that end of the year.

To learn more about the new iPad flight manuals, click here.

• Back to School: 42 Digital Resources for Students & Parents – http://ow.ly/65Ghm #
• New Wired WI Blog Post: YouTube and American politics celebrate 5 years – http://ow.ly/65UvZ #
• The PSC is looking for input for the Northern Wisconsin Broadband Plan – http://ow.ly/65GfN #
• Wisconsin Communications Workers of America representatives: AT&T merger with T-Mobile good for consumers – http://ow.ly/65GcL #

In just five years, YouTube has transformed the way politicians and constituents interact with each other. It has become an outlet for politicians with endless opportunities to message to a wide audiences as well as a way for constituents to stay connected with politicians.

The five year relationship between YouTube and American politics is filled many with highs and lows. From the creation of the White House YouTube channel to the many impersonations of Sarah Palin, we can now watch infinite hours of political clips on YouTube. The White House uploads around 17 videos a week as way a to keep Americans informed while over 92 percent of US House and Senate members have official YouTube channels. There is no doubt that YouTube is playing an increasingly important role in American politics.

To celebrate five years of American politics and YouTube, the video-hosting site created an infographic with memorable YouTube political videos. To read more about the relationship between YouTube and American politics, click here.

 

Source: Mashable

• Check out this story from WQOW on our discussion yesterday in Eau Claire on the future of broadband – http://ow.ly/61ljJ #
• Check out this @MUEducation blog on how technology promotes reading – http://bit.ly/nJxPfO #
• Nation: Broadband is a quality of life issue. #
• One of attendees asks if access to high speed broadband is important factor in where to locate business. Answer: Absolutely! #
• Thad Nation with Wired WI explains that if broadband is important to people they need to pick up the phone and call their elected officials #
• Great turnout this morning at the panel discussion. Lots of good questions and comments. http://t.co/9XLawNf #
• Jim Ward just explained some of his neighbors north of Eau Claire still have dial-up access. Said he's fortunate to have it at his home. #
• State Senator Terry Moulton just explained how crucial expansion of broadband into rural areas is for business development. #
• Jim Ward of Applied Data Consultants is explaining how his company depends on broadband access. Crucial to his business. #
• Our Eau Claire broadband discussion is just getting underway. Great turnout this morning! http://t.co/RlY1byW #
• Do you feel like a bad person? Well, there are 7 apps to help you feel better! http://ow.ly/606UT #
• To our friends in Eau Claire: Join us tomorrow for a future of broadband panel discussion at 8am at CVTC – http://ow.ly/6074G #
• New Wired WI Blog Post: Travel apps help ease headaches for the tech-savvy – http://ow.ly/606Si #
• To our friends in Eau Claire: Join us for a future of broadband panel discussion on Thursday at 8am at CVTC – http://ow.ly/5YMbE #
• Senator Kohl talks about rural broadband last week during Secretary Vilsack's visit – http://ow.ly/5YMvb #
• Do you live in the Eau Claire area? Join us for a future of broadband panel discussion on Thursday at 8am at CVTC – http://ow.ly/5YLZO #

Traveling, whether for business or pleasure,  always contain unexpected travel woes or expenses that can put a real damper on your trip. Luckily, new smartphone apps aim to help travelers save money and account for the unexpected. Here are some of our favorites:

1.       TravelTracker Pro. Meant to be a personal travel assistant, this app streamlines reservations, expenses, awards programs, directions, and even weather.  The $9.99 is a good investment for those looking to avoid travel frustrations and headaches.

Source: Mashable

2.       Currency. For those traveling abroad, a good currency converter is vital. Currency contains over 100 countries’ currencies with the most up to date exchange rates to make sure you’re getting the best rate.

Source: Mashable

3.       Taxi Magic. Can’t hail a cab? No need! Instead, Taxi Magic allows users to request one by simply typing in their location. Not only can one hail a taxi using the app, but users can also track the arrival of the taxi. The app is also good for those who carry little cash as you can charge the fee directly to your card.

Source: Mashable

 

Interested in other travel-savvy apps? Click here.

Check out this video of Senator Kohl discussing rural broadband last week during a visit with US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

• The Surprise Behind the Mobile App Numbers (And What the AT&T-T-Mobile Merger Means to It) – http://ow.ly/5UgQQ #
• Milwaukee Public Library rolls out new laptop program – http://ow.ly/5UgOl #
• Broadband access, quality one key to Northwoods job creation – http://ow.ly/5UgMS #

Milwaukee Public Library users will soon have access to laptop computers thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and a Broadband Technology Opportunities Program grant. Six Milwaukee Public Library locations will be given 40 laptops each while 13 libraries will receive improved broadband services. Library director Paula Kiely described the impact of the additions by stating:

“With these laptops, the number of computers available has more than doubled at each participating library, giving customers greater ability to search for jobs, develop their computer skills, search for information and connect to the vast resources found online.”

With the addition of the laptops, the six libraries have hired a technology specialist to provide training and support to library patrons.

The library locations that will be receiving laptops are:

-Atkinson Library, 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.

-Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave.

-Forest Home Library, 1432 W. Forest Home Ave.

-Martin Luther King Library, 310 W. Locust St.

-Villard Avenue Library, 3310 W. Villard Ave.

-Washington Park Library, 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

To read more about Milwaukee Public Libraries new additions, click here.