Monthly Archives: March 2012

Call for Abstracts: 6th Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media

When: August 7 – 9, 2012 | Where: Atlanta, Georgia CDC | National Public Health Information Coalition | SAMHSA Abstract Deadline: March 27th This year I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to again join the planning committee for one of the top events around health communications and marketing (the other being the recently launched DHCX). AfterRead… Read more »

Next on the Horizon for FedGov – Mobile Device Expansion

“People desire to use their consumer devices to access their corporate networks,” Troy Lange, NSA’s mobility mission manager, said in an interview. “This is about bringing efficiencies and capabilities that people are used to in their everyday lives and extending that to our national security mission. “So what now? The next crucial step for FederalRead… Read more »

Microsoft Office 365 vs. Google Apps for Business Cloud Showdown – Part 3: TeamSite vs. Google Sites

One of the more potent applications in both Office 365 and Google Apps is their intranet application. Microsoft’s offers TeamSite ─ hosted SharePoint; and Google’s, typical of their imaginative naming conventions ─ “Sites”. These apps differ fundamentally from standard web development environments in two ways. 1) In addition to text and graphics, SharePoint and SitesRead… Read more »

One of the Hottest Recruiting Networking and Education Events is Almost Sold Out!

A few years ago a colleague I had met through social media asked me to be part of an initial group of recruiters who were putting on an event here in DC. The event was to be geared for recruiters by recruiters talking about the challenges here in the Washington DC area. Many of usRead… Read more »

March 22 PACE Webinar, featuring Matt Leighninger: ‘Planning for Stronger Local Democracy’

From PACE: “Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/680772210 Please join us on Thursday, March 22nd, for a webinar with Matt Leighninger featuring his newly released guide, “Planning for Stronger Local Democracy’. We have learned a great deal about the strengths-and limitations-of public engagement as it is practiced today. These engagement initiativesRead… Read more »

The Parks and Rec Effect

I’m quoted in this AOL Government article on citizen participation. The story makes the point that you can have a much bigger impact in your community than at the federal level. I’ve seen that in DC (the city, not the metaphor), where local issues are frequently debated to death. For example, the ten-year long struggleRead… Read more »

Maryland picks CSC for health care upgrade

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) has been selected by the state of Maryland to replace the state’s Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The company will also serve as a fiscal agent for selected Department of Health and Mental Hygiene programs. The five year contract is valued at $297 million. Under the terms of the agreement, CSCRead… Read more »

Special Spring Session with Sandra Janoff & Marvin Weisbord ‘What Would You Do If…?’ A Master Class

Take advantage of your NCDD discount! Dues-paying NCDD members are eligible for a 20% discount off registration for both the ‘What Would You Do If…?’ Master Class sessions (April 2-3, 2012 and June 11 -12, 2012). The regular registration rate for the training is $695 — or only $556 with NCDD discount! The classes takeRead… Read more »

Shifting federal mobility, ACT-IAC gets a new look and smartphone security, what you need to know!

Shifting federal mobility, ACT-IAC gets a new look and smartphone security, what you need to know! by GovLoop Insights Happy Monday — I hope you had a good weekend.And I’ve had a bunch of people ask me about the new iPad. I don’t have it… YET. Yes, it was supposed to be delivered Friday, but…Read… Read more »