Federal nerd stars on 24?
Works for me, see article in NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/arts/television/16twen.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=jack%20bauer&st=cse (This is one reason I like CSI.)
Miscellaneous
HHS Webcast on Mental health – catching up with citizens
Here are some excerpts to see what people, citizens, have been writing about the government. This Wednesday Feb 18th the US Department of Health and Human services is having its 10th pandemic webcast. Ok, I know people are more likely to get hit with a snow storm, tornado, hurricane, earth quake or power outage beforeRead… Read more »
The quest for citizenship in America
From Bunker Hill to Basra: Quest For Black Citizenship In The Americas Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m honored beyond words that you have invited me here today to help commemorate Black History Month. I’m also honored that a kid from a small farm in East Texas has been given the opportunity to doRead… Read more »
Economic Times Tough…Learn Something New
It is disheartening to hear every day the job losses. I know it can often be hard to wrap your mind around “what do I do now?” When you look it from the stand point of “What Can I Do Now?” I have heard the expression, “when a door closes, a window opens”. So takeRead… Read more »
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Top 10 Reasons You Should Want to be Secretary of the Department of Commerce
In light of recent developments some suggestions on finding the elusive DOC Secretary. Top 10 Reasons You Should Want to be Secretary of the Department of Commerce 10. Yanno that phone number that you call to get the time…yep you’re in charge of it. 9. You get to be in charge of the National InstituteRead… Read more »
BECOME A POLICE OFFICER
Hi Everyone, If you are thinking about becoming a police officer to help protect America & the West Point Military Academy motto “Duty, Honor, Country” has great meaning for you, as it does for me, then you may want to think about my modified version, “Duty, Honor, Community”. Also check out DiscoverPolicing.org A Nationwide OnlineRead… Read more »
EPA’s Approach to Social Media and Accessibility
A few weeks ago, there was a vibrant discussion on the Gov’t Web Mgrs Forum (open only to gov’t employees) about how to both ensure accessibility and use social media sites like YouTube. There are as many interpretations of what’s required and what’s best practice as there are people discussing these issues. So I tookRead… Read more »
Lessons from GCPedia: As tweeted at the Social Media for Government Conference in Ottawa today
This is an easy blog entry. I’ve just scanned through the Twitter stream emerging from a conference session, removing duplication, so that we sitting at our desks can reap the highlights of what was said. Let me know what you think of the concept and the format. In this session, Jeff Braybrook and Thom KearneyRead… Read more »
How to Ride The Federal Hiring Wave
Originally posted at thegovgurus.com: There is one – and only one – nationwide employer that will continue to annually fill hundreds of thousands of high-paying, secure, dynamic jobs no matter how bad the economy may get. Who is this employer? The federal government, which will annually hire more than 200,000 new employees throughout the U.S.Read… Read more »