Like many of my friends, family and co-workers I needed to have a Google Wave account. It was not a rational argument. This was a desire built on jealousy and temper tantrums. I felt like Ralphie in ”A Christmas Story.” I just needed the Red Ryder – carbine action – 200 shot – model air rifle. So it’s Christmas morning and I get my Google Wave account but I almost shoot my eye out. Why? Because I don’t know how to use it.

I can certainly stand to learn a few things from the folks at Whirled Interactive. These guys used Google Wave to produce a video to report the year in news and Social Media. The Wave video runs through the worst and best of 2009; from the inauguration of President Obama to the Swine Flu to the death of Senator Edward Kennedy. It’s a great video and an even better demonstration of what can be done with Google Wave. So sit back and enjoy.

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