Yearly Archives: 2009

TechPresident write-up on GovLoop

I just posted a feature on Steve Ressler and GovLoop here: http://www.techpresident.com/blog/entry/33549/govloop_a_social_network_for_public_servants It starts: Are you a local elected official looking for advice from your peers on how to make better use of web technologies to relate to your constituents? Or perhaps you’re a government IT specialist looking for support in your battles with footdraggingRead… Read more »

Lessons From My Childhood – S.P.U.D.

By almost any measure, I had a very typical ’70s childhood. We lived in a young subdivision, explored everything, got in big trouble, suffered injuries, had divorced parents and viewed the world with an overarching sense of wonder and opportunity. We were a very creative group of kids, and since our parents weren’t wealthy weRead… Read more »

As Goes January…

Unlike in December, the market could not overcome the poor jobs report on Friday as stocks dropped sharply, closing at their lowest levels of the day. Not a good start to January. As the old adage says; As goes January, so goes the year. Some take it a step further and say; As goes theRead… Read more »

GovLoop Member of the Week – Tom Melancon, Technical Writer, Department of Labor

I’m delighted to have been able to interview my fellow Seattleite, Tom Melancon, “Civil Savant”– Technical Writer, Department of Labor. My sincere thanks to Tom for taking the time to give this interview! What is your role with the Department of Labor? My position is called Technical Writer, in the Department of Labor, Employment StandardsRead… Read more »