Check out my new article for the Pink Line Project on what’s new at DC Shorts. This is an amazing film festival that I’ve been involved with for several years. 2011 features more films (145 from 23 countries) plus bigger parties and more free sessions on filmmaking. The DC Shorts Film Festival runs from SeptemberRead… Read more »
Day 13 This morning we started out the day with our regular engineering staff meeting. There wasn’t too much unusual to report – everyone just gave an update of their recent work. And some even left the meeting early after giving their report because we are so busy and they needed to get back toRead… Read more »
MMC Public Hearing Set for Wednesday, August 24 at 6:30 PM at Canon McMillan High School; Public Participation Encouraged As the Legislature prepares to return to session next month, there is no shortage of hot-button issues waiting to be dealt with. Controversial proposals to privatize the state liquor stores and implement experimental school vouchers areRead… Read more »
Most exams cover material you’ve studied but sometimes the PMP exam includes questions that were not in the version of the PMBOK guide that you have studied. This can really throw you for a loop but if you’re prepared for it, it won’t be such a shock. The thing to remember is that the PMBOKRead… Read more »
This week, we select finalists for 2012. Over 550 applications came in for just 26 spots in next year’s class. For me, the response is such a mix of excitement, humility, hopefulness, a little bit of daunting and frankly, a sense of missed opportunity for those we can’t take. On one hand, 5% acceptance isRead… Read more »
Fair play to Cornwall Council, who have posted up publicly their social media policy and passport (basically a business case type document and process). You can download them via their social media page. Thanks to Matt Bond, from Cornwall’s Communications and Strategy team for sharing freely. Possibly related posts: No Related Post Original post
Yesterday, Wisconsin residents held the last two of several recall actions against state lawmakers. The historic recall elections come after a divisive fight over collective bargaining rights and the controversial performance of the Republican led state legislature. Wisconsin residents sought to recall several Republican lawmakers in an election held earlier this month and last night’sRead… Read more »
The Obama administration and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled a new form that seeks to standardize the information provided by health insurers about the coverage they offer. The form is the next step in federal administration of the new health care reform law. Insurers would be required to fill out detailedRead… Read more »
When it’s hot and dry, and has been for a while, water concerns often come to the forefront of public discussions. And recently water issues became a big concern for Kemp, Texas residents when dry soil and aging water infrastructure led to 14 major water line breaks. The town ultimately decided to shut off waterRead… Read more »
We’re back with another Twitter Top 10 list! We have seen a lot of great stories lately coming from the waste management and recycling segments of the green world. These innovative and smart solutions are popping up all over the world — from our own backyard to across the globe. We’ve put together a listRead… Read more »