The Library of Congress has made available the LC Name Authority File as Linked Data. The data are available in several formats, including RDF/XML, N-Triples, and JSON. Of particular interest to the legal informatics community is the fact that the Linked Data version of the LC Name Authority File includes records for names of veryRead… Read more »
Earlier this year, GovLoop and Young Government Leaders (YGL) launched the “Rock Your Resume” Project. It started out as a group on GovLoop back in January, which has quickly grown to over 550 members. What started out as peer reviews has evolved to leverage the experience of two top-notch expert reviewers – Camille Roberts &Read… Read more »
…here It’s going to be that kind of week. I’m on a working vacation… Goals for my blog this week. If I’m lucky, one on the UK’s open data consultation, one on the taco’s from tacofino, and one on Oyster Burgers. cause they rock. Email & Share: Original post
With the title of this article, there should be no surprise that I have been reading a book or two that echo the words of Charles Darwin. I have, but not a scholarly book. Still a significant book when we consider the topic of man and survival. Yes, I have been reading Tarzan of theRead… Read more »
Illinois passed two new laws designed to further wind energy in the state. The new laws will create a council to study offshore wind energy projects in Lake Michigan and allow for more wind energy projects throughout Illinois. The bills are part of a broader state initiative to support renewable energy statewide. One bill willRead… Read more »
Applicant tracking software is the perfect example of extremes. Many of us know (from experience) that you either love your ATS or you hate it and want to get rid of it now. But we’re just trapped, we use what our executives gave us, or we inherited something from the HR manager that is nowRead… Read more »
Interview with Retired Vice Admiral Dennis V. McGinn, President, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) To listen to the podcast, visit: http://www.ceileadership.org In Episode 22 of the Green Government Podcast we with Retired VIce Admiral Dennis V. McGin,, the president of ACORE, about renewable energy, renewable energy in the military, and how the U.S. governmentRead… Read more »
This article was originally published on opensource.com. It’s HOT in Haiti, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, and other nations around the world. Why? Because Kate Chapman, the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), and many volunteers are improving local economies and creating an open map of the world. At SouthEast LinuxFest, held earlier this year, I learned about HumanitarianRead… Read more »
I am reading a new book called Projectegrity by Rick Valerga and it’s turning out to be a very good read. Rick has a lot of very wise things to say about the right way to lead projects, with some awesome examples to illustrate the concepts. For example, I love his use of Chesley “Sully”Read… Read more »
Many of us have great work ethics and like to deliver quality work. But, what do you do when you work under someone that does not provide the support you need to get your job done. You are working very hard to meet deadlines, but your manager does not respond to your questions or doesRead… Read more »