My first impression was right: this is a very difficult class. It’s actually one of the most intellectually challenging classes I’ve taken. (The most difficult was Philosophy 101 with Dr. Janowski; guess which one he is. And yes, that intro class was tougher than any other philosophy major class.) I discovered the beauty and horridnessRead… Read more »
Marco Morales Title: Senior Public Affairs Specialist U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command 1. What was your path to public service/current job? I served in the U.S. Army 20 years from 1973 to 1993 so that makes me a Vietnam-era veteran. Early on in my military career I learned that being in the All-volunteerRead… Read more »
[NOTE: The call for papers submission deadline has been extended to 17 January 2011, according to @JackGConrad.] A call for papers has been issued for ICAIL 2011: The 13th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law, to be held 6-10 June 2011 at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. TheRead… Read more »
As many organizations in business and government try to capture some of the magic created by network communication, they often and understandably formulate strategies beginning with “pilots.” “Pilots” are a paradox. When it comes to creating networks for customers, partners, and employees or citizens, designation of “pilot” status—by definition an experiment—can doom a project toRead… Read more »
NPR is reporting that Rep. Giffords and 6 others have died. Reports indicate a lone gunman, in custody, fired 15-20 shots at a campaign event. Way too early to know what happened, but it is a dark, sad day for us all. UPDATE: Reuters is reporting that Rep. Giffords is still alive and in surgeryRead… Read more »
My survey represents a chance to express your opinion of how social media tools serve our workplace. All participants can enter a drawing for a $100, $50 and multiple $10 Amazon gift cards!! You can provide the foundation for measurement of social networking concepts as they relate to individual perception of performance. But your responseRead… Read more »
Marvi Memon is a Member of Parliament in Pakistan and is a political leader with a fair amount of new media savvy. She wants Pakistan to make use of open government practices, as you can see from her proposal on parliamentary reforms. The key rule changes being proposed include: Making Parliamentary Proceedings available via videoRead… Read more »
New microchips and tablet computers gather government interest at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, Facebook amends its terms of service for state governments, the National Archives makes searching for historical documents even easier, and the Federal Communications Commission issues a call for Open Internet proponents to put their programming skills into action, all in thisRead… Read more »
I am a layman in all things ‘suicide’, ‘suicide prevention’, ‘mental health,’ and variations thereof. Nevertheless, during and since the early ‘Viet Nam’ years my duties in the McClellan AFB IG (Congressionals, USAF Complaints Program, IG employee (privacy confidant), 1st level supv and comparable ‘additional duties, helped me to pick up ideas on how toRead… Read more »
Bonnie Goddard, Recruiting Manager with LGS Innovations, shares tips on common mistakes she sees job seekers make on resumes. Bonnie also offers advice on preparing for a job fair.