California trains introduce WiFi
Starting this week, passengers on California’s Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin, and Pacific Surfliner trains can access the Internet via AmtrakConnect. Original post
International Open Data Hackathon, Dec 3rd. It’s coming together.
So a number of things have started to really come together for this Saturday Dec 3rd. I’ve noticed a number of new cities being tweeted about (hello Kuala Lumpur & Oakland!) and others adding themselves to the wiki. Indeed, we seem to be above 40 cities. It is hard to know how many people willRead… Read more »
Job Posting – Supervisory Human Resources Specialist
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Education. Job Announcement # OIG-HQ-2012-0003. Closes 12/16/11. Address any questions to the contact provided in the announcement – I have no other information. Good luck!
The Pizza is a Vegetable Song
A catchy tune. Congress > Science? Original post
It’s easy (and important!) to look professional
It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here. Now that I’m getting back in the saddle, I’m starting with something simple… When I was at UNC, I remember volunteering as a jury member in a mock trial for the law school. I sat and watched six law students argue a case and I helpedRead… Read more »
Blast from the Past: 2010 GOVgreen Show Floor
Last year, Wise Energy joined us at GOVgreen and we caught up with them to learn more about their solar panels. They’re back this year, so we thought we’d re-introduce them to the GOVgreen crowd! Original post
Why Facebook doesn’t send traffic to your website
Http://LeonardSipes.Com It’s really easy to go to your share button at the end of your website article and place your new creation on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media sites. You even take time to create customized Twitter and Facebook pages. You do all this “but” you get little traffic from these sources toRead… Read more »
Are engaged and loyal audiences realistic goals for social media?
Http://LeonardSipes.Com Well that sounds like a silly question. But it goes to the heart of what social media really is. It’s causing many to drop out of social media efforts. I read articles from the best and brightest in social media and I’m constantly being told that I need a loyal audience of engaged fansRead… Read more »
South Carolina moves on pension reforms for public workers
South Carolina is joining a group of states grappling with how to handle shortfalls in their state retirement systems. The state currently faces a $17 billion gap between investments and long-term pension promises. In addition to the gap, a proposed new rule would require local municipalities to disclose this shortfall on their balance sheets whichRead… Read more »
GovBytes: How Much Energy Are You Wasting?
According to an article in GovTech, researchers at MIT have found a way to utilize thermal imaging in order to quantify how much energy is being wasted in buildings. This data can be used to help show the public ways to save both power and money on their electric bills. “A roadside scan of aRead… Read more »