New York bus terminal to get digital facelift
NYC’s Port Authority Bus Terminal is getting a facelift, thanks to a high-tech wraparound billboard of woven stainless steel mesh embedded with LED lights. Original post
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New councillor? Get the training you need online
With the elections of May 5 2011 now complete Member Development Officers need to look at the most efficient and cost effective way to train these newly elected councillors. Modern Councillor is the online learning and support destination for councillors, people considering standing for election, or indeed anyone with a passion for local democracy providedRead… Read more »
Workblogging
Euan Semple wrote a short post the other day that really caught my eye. Here it is in full (hopefully he doesn’t mind!): A business where everyone blogs. Everyone thinks about what they are doing and writes about what they are doing. From the top to the bottom, the edges to the middle. Everyone awakeRead… Read more »
Tips for data breach victims
If you shop, play video games or blog, your information may have been compromised as part of a recent pile-up of data breaches. We tell you what to do to minimize the chance that thieves make off with your money or destroy your credit. Original post
A Few Social Media Stats About EPA’s Efforts
Today, the following request came from a colleague at another federal agency via the Web Content Managers Forum, the gov’t-only group of 2500+ folks: I need ammunition/stats from other federal agencies regarding the value of social media, specifically in terms of an agency’s obligation to be transparent and to reach and serve ppl where theyRead… Read more »
Daily Dose: How YouTube Can Save Your Job Reputation
In an effort to regain the public’s trust and fix their reputation, the National Air Traffic Controller’s Association (NATCA-the nation’s largest union for air traffic controllers) is turning to social media for help. Via a brand new video posted on YouTube earlier today, a group of experienced air traffic controllers from around the country explainRead… Read more »
A Video About DIYcity for FutureEverything
Is it me, or does it suddenly seem like everyone is so busy that they hardly have time to return each others’ email, let alone get together for coffee to discuss how to take over the world? (Or save the world, or disrupt the world, or just have coffee). That’s definitely been me and theRead… Read more »
FICM Lightning Rounds – May 12 @ 2pm EST
Don’t Miss the next FICM Meeting, Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2:00pm EDT The call will be held via GoToWebinar. Sign up to attend today at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/687909195 The FICM Webinar supports discussion and information dissemination throughout the Federal Intranet Content Managers (FICM) group. Official information about the FICM group can be found at: http://www.usa.gov/webcontent/community/groups/intranet.shtml. ThisRead… Read more »
Accessibility Forum 2.0 blog posts from Spring 2011
Here are some recent posts on Accessibility Forum 2.0 blog from this Spring. You are welcome to check them out and leave comments with questions or feedback. NPR interview about Section 508 – Terry Weaver’s NPR interview about Technology and Accessibility Accessibility of documents on websites – discusses Section 508 provisions that apply to documentsRead… Read more »
The New Wave of Eligibility Systems
INPUT Analyst Kate Tussey reports on eligibility systems. In case you missed the boat, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes several key technology pieces that states must implement by 2014. One with noticeable emphasis is designing streamlined, consumer-friendly eligibility and enrollment systems for health insurance exchanges, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). ToRead… Read more »