To the President of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama,
When I saw the photo of you on the telephone on the front page of the USA Today just a few days ago, it struck me that in this day of technology so much more could be accomplished if you and your cabinet members were talking to world leaders (or working to build community with Mr. Plouffe and the members of the O.F.A) on video chat, rather than via phone or email. It is indeed time for a change. And, as you and members of your campaign staff and cabinet are aware, technology and new ways to communicate are changing the landscape of politics. Now you can look directly into the eyes of world leaders and get the full story of what they are saying, beyond the words.
In addition, Mr. President, and maybe more importantly, when you are traveling you will be able to see your kids and your wife, Michelle, from anyplace in the world. Video chat: it's easy to use and the way the world is moving.
All the best to you and your family.
Marty Walker
Chief Marketing Officer, ooVoo
ooVoo is being used by kids in Israel in order to enable them to pass these difficult times in an
easier way. More specifically, three bloggers (one from Tel Aviv and two from Ashkelon) have built a blog named www.joinMyLife.co.il in which kids post
video messages and text about their feelings of what's going on, as well as getting support from kids that are not living
close to the fighting. This blog got many visits and for 24 hours was posted on
the Ynet front page (the #1 web site in Israel). We have donated 100 web
cameras to this organization to help connect even more kids face-to-face to
share their feelings and opinions.
In addition, ooVoo is working on a project with the army which will help wounded soldiers connect with their families over ooVoo when they can’t be together. It makes us feel good that we are doing something positive in this time.
We hope for a peaceful resolution soon and are saddened by the loss of life in Israel and Gaza.
Danny Yelin
GM, Israel