Corning Gorilla Glass 2 Put To The Test Corning demonstrated its latest Gorilla Glass 2 at CES, showing that it can withstand the same battering as the original, despite being 20% slimmer. See our smashing video. By Fritz Nelson InformationWeekJanuary 10, 2012 03:02 PM Some 600 smartphone and other mobile device manufacturers use Corning’s durableRead… Read more »
At 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2003, a Cuban gunboat quietly docked at the Hyatt Marina in Key West, Florida.It had entered U.S. waters, the harbor and the marina next to the U.S. Coast Guard station undetected by the Coast Guard or the U.S. Navy… From the first of three excerpts from “Collaborate or Perish!”,Read… Read more »
The new year is bringing new hope of a pay increase for federal workers, whose wages have been frozen since 2010. As the administration prepares its 2013 budget proposal, rumor has it a modest increase in pay for civilian federal employees will make its way into the proposal. Ed O’Keefe of the Washington Post hasRead… Read more »
You would have to be “Rip Van Winkle” to not realize that the Federal Budget deficit is at the top of the list of issues facing our nation. Certainly, we see and hear about it on almost a daily basis in the media. However, we are also seeing the effect in our work places. AgenciesRead… Read more »
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission is testing a carpool program that targets commuters working at military installations along the I-95/395 corridor. Original post
The Maryland Transit Administration has begun managing the Rate Your Ride program, which allows transit riders to give instant feedback on their trip. Original post
Infrastructure NSW, overseeing plans to redevelop Darling Harbour Convention Centre, has signaled an interest in proposals without the Sydney Monorail. Original post
Thanks to author, Bruce Rosenstein, for this thoughtful and practical guest post on how to start your year off right by simply making a list. Read on… As we begin 2012, many of us will be looking for new ways to organize and improve our life. One reason that taking advantage of a new beginningRead… Read more »
DC/SLA has some great programming in place in January. Here’s a quick rundown… DC/SLA Members in Transition Description: First 2012 meeting of the DC/SLA Members in Transition group for members who are in a job or career transition and would like some additional support. The group meets on a regular basis to network, exchange jobRead… Read more »
DC Area Librarians: LLSCC’s Federal Law Librarians SIS is having a brown bag lunch program: LexisNexis Update with Marie Kaddell. Here’s the notice with all the information: Program Description: Marie Kaddell will provide an update on LexisNexis, including a look at the new LexisNexis Advance and LexisNexis ebooks. Bring your lunch and learn about newRead… Read more »