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A Call for a Federal Office to Guide Online Privacy
(The New York Times)
A Commerce Department task force called for the creation of a “Privacy Bill of Rights” for online consumers.

5 Ways Cities Are Using Social Media to Reverse Economic Downturn (Mashable)
Local economic development agencies have turned to social media tools and tactics to enhance their efforts nationally and locally.

Will the Economy Kill ‘Free’ on the Internet? (Wired)
Chris Snyder explores the idea that the economic downturn will cause people to participate less, and severely limit the work done by websites that rely on crowdsourcing.

Google Analytics Builds Out Its Free Offerings (Click Z)
Google continues to develop its Analytics by introducing seven new features in the coming weeks.

If You Want to Join the Conversation You Better Start Listening (Word of Mouth Marketing)
The World of Mouth Marketing Association offers a brief reminder that interaction with consumers requires a bit more than just being on social marketing sites; you have to be involved.