The Obama Administration is offering new job creation proposals. The success or failure of these initiatives depends on accurate problem definition. One major obstacle is stagnant consumer spending. In a previous post we remarked: Research on private consumption, going back 100 years, more or less emphasizes that individuals balance present and future satisfaction when theyRead… Read more »
September 1 marked the end of Chicago’s controversial seniors-ride-free program, and the transition was a little bumpy. Starting Thursday, most seniors were required to use new reduced-fare permits on the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and Pace Suburban Bus. The Regional Transportation Authority (IL) also mailed more than 80,000 Ciricuit Ride Free cards to low-income seniorsRead… Read more »
Gadi Ben-Yehuda Mobile, Apps, and Embedable Maps Bryan Yurcan reports that financial institutions are turning to social media to communicate with their customers during disasters, while Neal Ungerleider reports that the Navy is turning more and more to Google+ for its communications needs. FEMA, meanwhile, has released an app for use in preparation for andRead… Read more »
Follow-On Contractors Must Hire Eligible Incumbent’s Employees In the latest chapter in the political tug-of-war over hiring displaced workers, the Dept. of Labor has published a final rule requiring follow-on contractors to give the right of first refusal to incumbent contractor’s employees on SCA-covered contracts. After 42, 3-columned pages of discussion and explanation, the LaborRead… Read more »
In response to my article Hiring Managers Are Shopping, I got this great question: “Thanks for this, Josh. I’ve been studying a great deal on the subject lately, and there really seems to be a consensus about the importance of networking. In light of that, my question may be a bit against the grain: doRead… Read more »
At Code for America, we’re encouraged to release work product often – what the techy entrepreneur crowd terms an iterative, lean, agile development process. The net result forces you to embrace mistakes, rather than be in denial about them. In this way, work product is available, even if it is in an imperfect state, toRead… Read more »
Hi there! Join me as I watch this video in my preparation for the PMP certification. Studying for the exam requires a lot of time and hard work. To help me in this endeavor, this video promises a 4-step study approach, and the best way to study the PMBOK Guide: http://bit.ly/pmpstep5. So sit with meRead… Read more »
The other day I noticed this tweet fly by in the twittersphere Was this a complaint? In light of the fact the internet was rife with complaints about changes to the movies in the Blue Ray release of the original trilogy, I suspect so. While I do harbor Lucas a small amount of ill willRead… Read more »
The so-called hacktivist attacks on sites related to Bay Area Rapid Transit (CA) last month are becoming increasingly common forms of social protest, and experts warn that many government agencies do not have the resources to combat such cyberthreats. “Not just government, but many smaller organizations are outmatched when it comes to a determined hacker,”Read… Read more »
Today is my 30th birthday. Since everyone says it’s an important milestone I figured it would be appropriate to sit back and reflect on my career so far. On Appreciation I am grateful for many things at this point in my career but most of all I am grateful for having the opportunity to haveRead… Read more »
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