IN-KIND VINO VERITAS. Roll Call reports. “Since 2001, donors attending [Mike Thompson’s] parties and other contributors have given the California Democrat more than 800 gifts of wine worth about $340,000, according to a CQ MoneyLine study of campaign finance reports.” EARMARK REQUESTS. Mike Thompson is also noted in this story about earmark requests. LAWSUIT OVERRead… Read more »
In an earlier post: Computers in Libraries 2011, I gave you some information on the 2011 Computers in Libraries (CIL) coming up next week in Washington, D.C. As a reminder, the conference dates are March 21 – 23, 2011. The theme for 2011 is: Strategic Focus & Value for Library Communities. CIL is a favoriteRead… Read more »
New reports indicate that attempts to drop water on damaged Japanese reactors have been unsuccessful. The USA has a robot helicopter water-bomber which might be safe and effective.In January 2011 U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) is reported to have successfully tested with an unmanned helicopter air-dropping a 4,400lb load. TheRead… Read more »
I absolutely love it when people find something that “clicks” for them like project management did with me! I recently received an email with a wonderful story and some questions about getting started in project management. I find that the inspiration I get in replying to people individually results in something I feel lots ofRead… Read more »
I absolutely love it when people find something that “clicks” for them like project management did with me! I recently received an email with a wonderful story and some questions about getting started in project management. I find that the inspiration I get in replying to people individually results in something I feel lots ofRead… Read more »
The draft presentation “Learning Commons Technology: The dos and donts in developing learning commons” (and slides) are available for comment. This is for the 2nd Annual Learning Commons Development and Design Forum, Brisbane, 30 March 2011, with a preview for BarCamp Canberra 2011, ANU, 19 March 2011.Critical infrastructure requirementsMovable furniture Do they create flexible spaces?AreasRead… Read more »
Last night was opening night for DCist Exposed, a gallery exhibit of some of the most interesting photos from around the Washington region. Read my FAQ to learn more about this interesting show which, by the way, runs until March 27 at Long View Gallery. After hanging out there for a couple of hours, drinkingRead… Read more »
In the spirit of sharing what I learned at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive (#SXSWi) Festival in Austin I’ve posted my notes from a few of the interesting sessions that I was able to attend. I live posted these over the course of the event to allow folks to share in the learning thatRead… Read more »
I wish someone had told me this when I first started my career in the Federal government. Political Savvy Means When You Are Just Starting Out For those who are starting their career it is important for you to understand the importance of developing political savvy skills. It is important not to have a politicalRead… Read more »
ClearedJobs.Net HR Strategist Patra Frame talks about the importance of networking, how to build your network and the challenges facing those transitioning from the military to the civilian world.