“600 Words by Esther J. Cepeda”
Not on Twitter? Who can blame you, I’m sick and tired of hearing about it too, but, it’s soooo cool.
For instance, I was privileged to be one of a few journalists selected to attend DePaul University’s College of Communications 2016 Olympics Specialized Reporting Institute (which was generously supported by the McCormick Foundation) from Sunday September 13 to Tuesday September 15.
We had full access to elite Olympians, internationally-recognized Olympics experts, and even a voting member of the International Olympic Committee. (Read the column I wrote about it HERE)
If you had been following me on Twitter @ejc600words , you would have seen tidbits – quotes, pictures, and video – from the conference posted in real time. Those of you who keep up with me on www.600words.com could have seen the updates scrolling up the left hand side of the screen, also in real time.
Even if you aren’t on Twitter, you can check out my Twitter stream at http://www.twitter.com/ejc600words and click on anything you like without even having to join.
But if you’re like Mama Cepeda – who will follow me on Twitter when hell freezes over – I understand, so here’s my Twitter stream for you.
Read from the bottom up (or just know that the whole thing is in backwards chronological order) and don’t forget to click on the photos and videos, they’re fun!
Enjoy!
RT @Brooke22, after hearing IOC's Pound talk about voting process last night I'm less confident but it is 100% up in the air2:01 PM Sep 15th from web
If we don't get the Olympics? Lori Healy says:"The answer to that question is that we're focused only on 2016, it is the right place/time."9:44 AM Sep 15th from TwitterBerry
(Picture) http://twitpic.com/htwjf - Lori Healy says public outreach has been top of mind for bid - done over 400 community meeting to s ...9:23 AM Sep 15th from TwitPic
IOC’s Pound says no one's worried about who will be Chicago's mayor in 2016, "[Daley]'s the mayor now, that's really all that matters".7:13 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
IOC's Pound says IOC not paying attention to local opinion polls of community support. "A very minor part of it."7:10 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
"I think pretty important" for pres Obama to go to Copenhagen for deciding bid...if not, not maximizing chances of winning" says IOC Pound7:05 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
IOC's Dick Pound says picking: "not necessarily which city is the BEST, but which has the least risk? You don't want to make a mistake."6:40 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
Richard Pound, voting member of the Int'l Olympic Comm. tonight, Lori Healy tomorrow am, then documentarian Ken Burns after lunch whew!4:25 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
(Video) "Oh my god, it's so big!!" Calatrava attached in Chgo skyline at Arch. Foundation http://twitvid.com/8B00E3:21 PM Sep 14th from API
(Video) At the Planetarium on official 2016 business its gorgeous out here! http://twitvid.com/C69FD2:48 PM Sep 14th from API
(Picture) http://twitpic.com/hr10d - At the Lakefront before meeting with Lori Healy, president of the 2016 bid2:36 PM Sep 14th from TwitPic
The answer to #1 question is "no development east of Lake Shore Drive" because they are protected parklands says a 2016 rep.2:12 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
(Video) Manny Flores talks about pre-bid announcement vibes http://twitvid.com/846251:43 PM Sep 14th from API
2016 will require development contracts to be awarded 30% for minority/disadvantaged and 10% women - higher than City of Chgo requires1:01 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
Redevelopment RFPs have already been written for M. Reese site: 1 for if we get games and 1 for if we don't12:59 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
(Video) Michael Reese hospital - future 2016 site? http://twitvid.com/0BFD712:56 PM Sep 14th from API
One 2016 representative says the Michael Reese facility will very definitely been demolished if Chgo gets the games (as planned)12:54 PM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
(Picture) http://twitpic.com/hqkhl - Touring Washington Park, proposed site of main stadium for 2016 Olympics12:34 PM Sep 14th from TwitPic
(Picture) http://twitpic.com/hqkc7 - At State/51st street people are looking for (Olympics related) investments in places long forgotten.12:33 PM Sep 14th from TwitPic
(Picture) http://twitpic.com/hqk18 - Activists in Washington Park are telling me they WANT the 2016 Olympics in order to improve the blight12:30 PM Sep 14th from TwitPic
Jimmy DeCastro is sitting across the table from me telling me he has the inside scoop - says we're definitely getting the 2016 Olympics8:43 AM Sep 14th from TwitterBerry
Listening to @ckanal talk about the genesis of @breakingtweets here at DePaul University12:54 PM Sep 13th from TwitterBerry
Read the full column I wrote about it here: http://www.600words.com/2009/09/will-he-or-wont-he-obama-the-key-to-chicagos-olympic-dream.html
Esther J. Cepeda writes the "600 Words" & "Pregunta del Dia" columns, and is also the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Her views and reporting do not necessarily reflect those of ISAC. "600 words" is a registered trademark of EeJayCee, Inc., Copyright 2008. May be reprinted with permission, contact eejaycee@600words.com
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