Interest grows in unlimited Metro passes
Some transit advocates are proposing a new monthly pass for WMATA that would provide unlimited off-peak trips. Original post
Eureka! I’m a Project Manager!
I absolutely love it when people find something that “clicks” for them like project management did with me! I recently received an email with a wonderful story and some questions about getting started in project management. I find that the inspiration I get in replying to people individually results in something I feel lots ofRead… Read more »
New app tracks buses at North Carolina State
Students at North Carolina State University have a new way to track the location of the campus Wolfline bus with a free app for Android phones. Original post
Learning Commons Technology
The draft presentation “Learning Commons Technology: The dos and donts in developing learning commons” (and slides) are available for comment. This is for the 2nd Annual Learning Commons Development and Design Forum, Brisbane, 30 March 2011, with a preview for BarCamp Canberra 2011, ANU, 19 March 2011.Critical infrastructure requirementsMovable furniture Do they create flexible spaces?AreasRead… Read more »
Washington passes workers comp reforms
Washington has passed a new law which will create a statewide provider network for injured workers that file workers compensation claims. The measure also expands the state’s Centers for Occupational Health Education. The network is expected to save Washington $218 million over the next four years. According to a statement from the Governor, a workersRead… Read more »
Marketing Muscles and Sales Sprints – What Getting Fit Taught Me About Business (Guest: Pam Greene)
How many times have you been sitting in some sort of team motivational meeting or workshop and been served up some fitness-related metaphor? “You gotta run that race!” “Get to the top of the mountain!” “Score that touchdown!” or “Ride the wave to success!”Admittedly, sitting at your desk, making calls, sending emails, and attending meetingsRead… Read more »
Hall on eVoting
Dr. Joseph Lorenzo Hall of the UC Berkeley School of Information and the Princeton Center for Information Technology Policy discusses eVoting technology, with Jerry Brito on this week’s Surprisingly Free podcast. Dr. Hall also has published a new post about eVoting in union elections, at Princeton CITP’s Freedom to Tinker blog.
ICTs and Environmental Sustainability in Australia
Andrew Garton has produced a “Report for 2010 – ICTs and Environmental Sustainability in Australia”. This is one of numerous reports available at the GISWatch.With the Australian government wavering on its response to climate change, a national household energy reduction scheme in tatters, and illegal shipments of electronic waste (e waste) still said to beRead… Read more »
Systematic Approach to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greetings from the Austrlaian National University Planning & Project Support Office where Samuel Fernandes, the Green ICT Project Officer is discussing “Project planning: Using the Six Sigma methodology”. He used the DMAIC Six Sigma methodology for reducing the ANU’s greenhouse gas emissions.Sam is a former student of my Green Information Technology Strategies course. In thatRead… Read more »
Party Report: DCist Exposed Photography Show
Last night was opening night for DCist Exposed, a gallery exhibit of some of the most interesting photos from around the Washington region. Read my FAQ to learn more about this interesting show which, by the way, runs until March 27 at Long View Gallery. After hanging out there for a couple of hours, drinkingRead… Read more »