This is not a complicated post. Just a simple idea: Can we create Open311 API add-on for Ushahidi? So what do I mean by that, and why should we care? Many readers will be familiar with Ushahidi, non-profit that develops open source mapping software that enables users to collect and visualize data in interactive maps.Read… Read more »
Yesterday, I commented on Dannielle Blumenthal’s “5 Reasons Why Facebook will beat Google+ Easily” In essence: I disagree. Here are Dannielle’s reasons: Brand: She says “Facebook is about staying connected with friends. Google is about making the world’s data searchable.” But to me, and most people with GMail, Picasa, Blogger, and Reader accounts, (to sayRead… Read more »
Just a quick note here to say that I’m working from SF this week, synching up with the faberNovel team here. I’ll be working today and tomorrow at their pariSoma work space at 169 11th st (which I just noticed gets glowing reviews on Google). If anyone reading this is in the area and wantsRead… Read more »
I read two strong books last week, and when someone remarked on the quality of my recommendations, I thought I remembered they were found on a blog post. Sure enough, they were the first two picks on Seth Godin’s Summer Reading List. Steven Pressfield’s The Profession is a near future social fantasy, much like Makers.Read… Read more »
GEICO is a proud partner of GovLoop. ————————————— The GEICO blogosphere has expanded! GEICO’s love and respect for military personnel runs deep. Launched on the Fourth of July, GEICO has created a brand new blog, HomeFront by GEICO. HomeFront creates a channel for members of the military and their families to share stories, pictures, videos,Read… Read more »
It has been a while since my last blog. A combination of heavy travel and recovering from surgery on a torn Achilles tendon has caused me to re-adjust my schedule. It’s good to be back. In this week’s entry we will discuss developing the change management (CM) communications plan. As discussed in previous blogs, communicationRead… Read more »
I wrote a short article for the Pink Line Project (a local arts blog) on survival tips for the Capital Fringe Festival. In short: dress comfortably, bring water, expect nudity. Original post
According to a review recently put out by the the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) was faced with a riddle. In recent years, violent crime and assaults on officers have been declining, training has been adapted to focus more on deescalating conflicts and avoiding physical confrontations, the department procured andRead… Read more »
Yesterday, Steve Ressler and Andrew Krzmarzick invited me and fellow GovLooper Joshua Joseph in the GL HQ on 15th. We ate baguette, drank coffee, and talked about why people (like you!) should spend your time and energy here. It was a good conversation that ended up focusing on these questions: How is GovLoop different thanRead… Read more »
Cincinnati (OH) officials are considering a battery-powered system for the city’s planned streetcar line. A wireless system would be cheaper to build and operate than a conventional streetcar system, and eliminating overhead wires has significant aesthetic advantages. But the battery-powered vehicles need a charge every five miles and they face a challenge on hills. “IRead… Read more »