Maine and Massachusetts are moving forward on broadband. Minnesota’s broadband task for released its first report last week which shows that co-ops are helping the state expand rural broadband. Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI), a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, has selected Lightower to provide a diverse network solution as part of its MassBroadband 123Read… Read more »
As Toronto mayor Rob Ford considers the city’s transit options, the Toronto Star took a look at gondolas as a transit solution. Original post
Hosted by the Brookings Institution Monday, January 09, 2012 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM “Congressional approval ratings stand at an all-time low and grassroots movements such as Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party are mobilizing citizens to engage in the democratic process and push for change. But do America’s young people have the toolsRead… Read more »
“On 1 January, the European Commission provided EU citizens, businesses and NGOs with an extension of the period for commenting on plans for new policies and legislation from eight to 12 weeks, making it easier for them to get involved in EU policy-making.” The Commission also established a new alert system. Read more in thisRead… Read more »
Don’t say you can’t teach an old building new tricks. The 19th Century Treasury Building is now a USGBC-certified LEED Gold building. Read more about it at the Treasury’s blog. Original post
ROEMER SEEKS PUBLIC FUNDS. News here. “The Federal Election Commission has only received one request for primary season matching funds, so far. It is from Buddy Roemer, who is simultaneously seeking the Republican nomination and the Americans Elect nomination.” OBAMA AMENDING. Politico. “It adjusted downward its contribution and cash-on-hand figures by a few thousand dollars,Read… Read more »
Should we trust our intuition? Find out in this guest post by Shim Marom Common wisdom will tell you that Intuition is an internal perception of reality that is not directly associated with any reasoning process. If you are a project manager early in your career you will most likely seek guidance and mentoring fromRead… Read more »
After years of debate, construction has begun on Bay Area Rapid Transit’s Oakland Airport Connector, which will replace the current AirBART bus system. Original post
Back in August the Department of Energy issued a request for information to develop a voluntary National Asset Rating Program for Commercial Buildings (AR Program). The thought was that an AR Program would establish an Asset Rating system for commercial buildings based on a national standard and would evaluate the physical characteristics and as-built energyRead… Read more »
Recently I wrote a post about the seven habits that unsuccessful elected officials have in common. Today I am writing about what makes one an effective elected official. To Be An Effective Elected Official, You Must Focus On Big Ideas! In a previous position as Chief of Staff to the nine member Common Council inRead… Read more »