Get transit schedules on Foursquare
A Foursquare plug-in called 4sqtransit sends users transit schedule information via text message when they check in near a transit stop. Original post
Wave-and-pay is coming
With NFC-based fare payment on the way, Fast Company reviewed the major players in Europe and the U.S. Original post
To Partner or Not To Partner? How choosing the right partners can add value to sales efforts.
This article was originally published on Tri Tuns Blog. OBSERVATION Consulting firms often debate whether to apply their business development effort toward building a partnership vs. seeking direct client opportunities. One key benefit of forming a partnership is the ability to expand sales opportunities while sharing marketing and sales costs. As tempting as it isRead… Read more »
Webinars a-go-go
Two more upcoming webinars from Learning Pool to tell you about – both free of course. Closing the third sector skills gap New for 2011 is My Learning Pool – a suite of over 20 online courses that have been designed for community and voluntary groups, small charities, social enterprises and others in the thirdRead… Read more »
Transportation camp moves west
Following a successful event in New York City, Transportation Camp headed west to San Francisco (CA) last weekend. Original post
Management Professional (PMP)®
Management Professional (PMP)® credential is the most important industry-recognized certification for project managers. Globally recognized and demanded, the PMP® demonstrates that you have the experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects. Get your PMP certificate: One of the more important steps in preparing for the PMP exam is to schedule you examRead… Read more »
High-speed rail plan to connect Chicago to St. Louis moves forward
Illinois will begin construction on a project that will connect Chicago to St. Louis through high-speed rail. The $685 million federally funded project is set to move forward now that the federal government and Union Pacific railroad have finalized the terms of their partnership agreement. The project is expected to create 6,200 direct and indirectRead… Read more »
New Orleans 5 Years after Katrina – Where the “Work” is Happening..
I had the honor of being in New Orleans during the days that led up to the 5th anniversary of one of America’s great man-made disasters. It’s important to know that folks in this great town don’t blame the hurricane that struck with such vengeance, but rather the under-engineered levees that ringed the neighborhoods thatRead… Read more »
Great Looking Web Video from Standard Def Footage
For those of us who are still stuck shooting in SD, here are some quick tips that I learned at a workshop with Richard Harrington of Rhed Pixel and Nicole Haddock of Pictures on the Waves last week. Sequence Settings I had been editing and exporting with my FCP sequences set to NTSC DV. Eww,Read… Read more »
YGL Govies Gettin Dirty for a Good Cause
GETTING DIRTY – MEET THE TEAM Four of Young Government Leaders’ members are planning on getting down and dirty next month to benefit a good cause. Trust us, by down and dirty, we’re talking junk yards, mud, slop, old tires, and raging rivers. Sound disgusting…these YGL members didn’t think so…they thought it sounded like fun!!Read… Read more »