My presentation on “Learning Commons Technology” went well at the 2nd Annual Learning Commons Development and Design Forum, here in Brisbane. It happened that many of the examples of good design I used were detailed in other presentations by library staff and is some cases by the architects of those buildings.Dr. Ken Fisher Associate Professor,Read… Read more »
I like regulations.gov. I think it’s a great, easy to navigate website. It serves it’s purpose well: it lets citizens comment on proposed changes to federal regulations. That being said, it leaves a lot to be desired for a mobile site. I get the desktop view on my smartphone. Considering how much the mobile webRead… Read more »
To quote a “Frostyism” (Frosty Westering, Hall of Fame head football coach, PLU, 1972-2003) from my time playing and coaching at Pacific Lutheran University: “Today’s headlines are tomorrow’s floors of bathrooms.” So as the papers and news broadcasts move away from the disaster and recovery efforts in Japan following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami,Read… Read more »
Well here is a sticky situation… We are replacing some of the out of service life laptops with iPads and at a third of the cost for new laptops. I love saving money and bonus, much better equipment. iPads are the IT dream portable; they never break, backup in a snap, and if it isRead… Read more »
Today I saw an RFP on GSA eBuy for a single Apple MacBook Pro. I wonder how much the RFP, bid evaluation, and award will cost for this commodity item. How many vendors will respond? Does USDA not have a more efficient way to purchase this hardware? Here are the details: RFQ ID: RFQ555223 ReferenceRead… Read more »
The Washington Attorney General’s Office is suing an online seller of stethoscopes for sales practices that caused consumers substantial heartache. Original post
[Also posted here] [Update 1: There were 850 finalists this year. Last year there were 869.] [Update 2: The list is now posted at http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/current-finalists.aspx, so if you haven’t gotten your email yet, go check the list out.] The finalists for the 2011 Presidential Management Fellows program have begun to receive their notifications. At present,Read… Read more »
Yea there is an app for that. This one just helps people find the information they want. We can find a resteraunt in our area but not the federal government. One more piece of federal work is easier to find. Recovery.gov can show where the money is – being spent or not spent in yourRead… Read more »
Dr. Michael Watkins is a leading expert on accelerating transitions. He is the co-author of The First 90 Days in Government, which has become a classic resource for public-sector leaders taking new roles. Watkins is also the chairman of Genesis Advisers, an executive on-boarding and leadership strategy consultancy, and has previously taught at Harvard University.Read… Read more »
Goal: Find a way to quit fighting with a roommate or loved one over whose turn it is to pay which bill and stop late fees from piling up. How to Get It Together in 5 easy steps: 1. Once paid, save all bills in the same place for 3 months. 2. Go through theRead… Read more »