The Office Challenge

I’ve often argued that a little levity in the office goes a long way. It’s why I made a web comic a while back on the Kubler Ross Model of internet blocking, why I sometimes advocate guerilla tactics in the workplace, and why I launched Gov + Memes. you! by dhammza It’s also why I’mRead… Read more »

GovGirl joins e.Republic

I’ve joined e.Republic as its New Media Director! We’re going to expand and continue GovGirl and keep posting videos showing the fun side of government. Keep an eye on http://GovTech.com and http://YouTube.com/GovGirlBlog for more! Original post

Two Fun Big Data Videos Every Techie Should Watch

With this post I would like to introduce two videos I recommend any enterprise technologist watch. Both are from the website at Cloudera.com The first is actually very NON-technical. It is a short, cute (with rainbows and butterflies) cartoon that talks in small words about some key use cases most businesses are experiencing today, andRead… Read more »

An Overview of Apple’s Event Yesterday

The slick new iPod Touch is a needed re-vamp on a (formerly) best selling product…and everyone is raving about the re-designed headphones as well Yesterday, the whole tech world took a little break to listen in on what Apple had to say. Apple released details on three key products, the iPhone 5, the 5th generationRead… Read more »

DHS/HOST Open Source Policy Training Seminar — Sept 24

Government Open Source Software Policy Training Seminar conducted as part of the Homeland Open Security Technology (HOST) program Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 Time: 0800 – 1200 Location: SRI Conference Center 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 2800 (28th floor) Arlington, VA 22209 (Map – http://goo.gl/F9pp7) Purpose: The purpose of the HOST Government Open Source Software PolicyRead… Read more »

Department of Health and Human Services Innovations Team Is Connecting with You!

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Innovation Team is taking new steps to make it easier for people to connect and find information on our innovation activities. As an example, we have used Twitter to promote the first time public voting for selecting input on the HHSinnovates Program. Here are some of theRead… Read more »

Announcing the 15 Nov 2012 FedCyber com Cyber Security Summit

The practitioner-focused FedCyber.com Cyber Security Summit will be held 15 Nov 2012 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC. This event is designed for those who play active roles in defending systems. Our focus is always on finding ways to share lessons, exchange ideas and learn best practices. This year we have built inRead… Read more »

Matthew Fogg a ‘First Responder’ at Ground Zero in New York City on 9/11

Chief Deputy United States Marshal Matthew Fogg was off duty and just 40 blocks north of the North & South Twin Towers of the New York City’s World Trade Center’s when both towers crumble to earth in a catastrophic fire and smoke-filled event. His eyes watered, knowing many American men, women and children were alreadyRead… Read more »