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Research Millennials: The Challenger Generation (04/13/2011) – Results from the latest global study conducted by Euro RSCG Worldwide finds Millennials, those between 18 and 29, are all about community, collaboration, and interconnectedness. They believe social media is the “new power of youth” and will play a big role in changing the world for the better.Read… Read more »

Peering down the Corridor: The New Social Network’s Features and Their Uses

Previously, I’ve written about State’s new social media portal, Corridor, and some of the ways its administrators can measure its success. Today, I want to explore the features of the site, some potential features IRM’s eDiplomacy office may want to add in the future, and how each of those features can be used by StateRead… Read more »

Volunteers needed to test gov website May 18 – no experience needed! At all!

GSA’s First Friday’s Usability Testing program is looking for 3 participants to help us test a government website on May 18 for one hour in the morning at our DC office. Help us improve user experience for the American public! Please email [email protected] for more information or to volunteer. Thanks so much 🙂 Sincerely, Jon

How not to woo Liberals

There is no doubt that many Liberals are engaged in some (much needed) deep introspection. But on the issue of a merger with the NDP Douglas Bell’s piece in the Globe may have been one of the worst thing proponents (on either the NDP or Liberal side) could have asked for. Bell’s piece, which linksRead… Read more »

Good morning, here are my political law links for today

NEWT NEWS. New developments here. “[Rick] Tyler wouldn’t say much, but Gingrich is scheduled to speak to Georgia Republicans at their state meeting on Friday, May 13. ‘By the time Newt speaks to the Georgia convention, he’ll be a candidate,’ Tyler said.” DANIELS MULLS. The Times. “He exhibits many qualities of a candidate: deep experienceRead… Read more »

Vendors gearing up for 10th Annual National Child Welfare IT Managers’ Meeting

INPUT Analyst Amanda White blogs about the upcoming 10th Annual National Child Welfare IT Managers’ Meeting. Registration is open for the 10th Annual National Child Welfare IT Managers’ Meeting, an event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children’s Bureau. The event will take placeRead… Read more »