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Where 2.0 2011 call for proposals is open

A look at the topics, sessions and workshops planned for the next Where 2.0 conference.

Google and other companies are jockeying for position in the location space, which makes the next Where 2.0 particularly intriguing. Here's a look at the planned topics, sessions and workshops -- and a reminder to get your proposals in before the Oct. 25 deadline. Read more.

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Gov 2.0 goes local

How local governments are using technology to deliver smarter government.

By Alex Howard
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The quiet evolution in the use of technology by local governments is one of the great under-covered stories of Gov 2.0. Here's a look at the platforms, standards and connections local elected officials and public servants are using to empower citizens. Read more.

How to initiate a phone call from your mobile website

What's new in O'Reilly Answers: Initiate calls from mobile sites, get started with Flex 4, Kindle shortcuts, and much more.

Remember: most mobile devices are also phones! So, why not create link-to-call actions? If you're creating a business guide, or even for your own unique phonebook, most people will prefer to call a person instead of filling in a form on the device. This O'Reilly Answers post shows how link-to-call actions work on a few different devices. Read more.

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How augmented reality apps can catch on

For mobile AR to gain mass appeal, it needs a platform or an engine.

By Mac Slocum
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A recent interview with Lynne d Johnson at Web 2.0 Expo NY got me thinking about how augmented reality apps can gain widespread adoption with companies and consumers. Here's two ideas. Read more.

Why blogging still matters

Anil Dash on the enduring power of blogs.

By Mac Slocum
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During an interview at Web 2.0 Expo NY, Anil Dash's response to an offhand question hit at the heart of blogging's continued importance. Read more.

PayPal X Innovate 2010

Join Tim O'Reilly at the PayPal X Innovate 2010 developer conference, and stop by our booth and meet O'Reilly editors. The PayPal X Innovate 2010 conference invites developers to explore new ways to integrate payments into web pages, applications, and products using PayPal's open, global payments platform and APIs. Get the chance to code live with other developers and PayPal engineers; attend hands-on technical sessions; and network with 2000+ of your peers.