High-Tech Addresses

First up, the YouTube channel. The Obama administration Friday to broadcast the weekly presidential addresses to YouTube -- the first time such addresses have been delivered in a video format. (President Bush put audio of his speeches on the , but video was never included.) The Webcasts will begin this weekend with the Saturday Democratic address and will continue once Obama takes over the presidency. The videos will also be posted on Obama's transition Web site, . Question-and-answer sessions and interviews are expected to eventually be offered as well.

The Presidential Tech Test

Now, onto those tests: obtained a copy of a seven-page, Obama's office is sending to all prospective members of the administration. Those seeking cabinet positions and "other high-ranking posts" are all included. There's plenty of traditional background information requested in the form, but what makes it particularly unique are the Internet-focused items. Some examples:

"Writings: Please list and, if readily available, provide a copy of each book, article, column or publication (including but not limited to any posts or comments on blogs or other websites) you have authorized, individually or with others. Please list all aliases or 'handles' you have used to communicate on the Internet."