links for August 20th

Sent in by Dan Jackson around 08/20/08.

Power to the People - Now that consumers can create content of their own, marketers no longer control the message. If you can't lead the conversation, you'd better learn how to be part of it.
Your Web Site Is Your Oyster: 10 Pearls of Wisdom - The head of Internet marketing company Ten Golden Rules shares the top 10 online trends — and how to make them work for you.
Citizens Guide to the Financial Condition of the United States Government - Americans should only expect the federal government to do
what they are willing to pay for it to do.