New FDA tobacco regulations take effect on June 22, 2010. CDC Web article provides helpful overview of new FDA tobacco regulations and the potential public health impact, particularly for youth. It also provides insight on prohibition of “light,” “low,” and “mild” labels on cigarettes and contains helpful links to resources—such as FDA guidance documents—with detailedRead… Read more »
“Each day it’s becoming more evident that BP’s oil spill… is not only an environmental and economic disaster, but a human health crisis as well,” said Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.). If the Federal Government wasn’t prepared for the oil spill, there’s no excuse for not preparing for the inevitable public health care issues that willRead… Read more »
For those eager to get over the heady excitement of the post on What Is Public Diplomacy, here’s part two: What Next For Public Diplomacy For those catching up, from 7-9 June 2010, Wilton Park hosted a conference for government practitioners, academics and other experts from around the world to discuss public diplomacy policy andRead… Read more »
[Note this is cross blogged from cpsrenewal.ca; the original and its over 25 comments can be found here.] Last week I happened upon a blog post from Geordie Adams via a tweet from Tim O’Reilly. In it Geordie explains what he thinks is the major issue facing social media enthusiasts in the public sector: “CulturalRead… Read more »
This post originally appeared on my external blog, “Social Media Strategery.” Thanks to Katie Mercado, I had the opportunity to give a presentation on time management and social media at today’s 33rd Annual PRSA Maryland Chesapeake Conference. I was actually a little surprised when Katie approached as I feel like there’s so much more thatRead… Read more »
On the 10th June I went with two of my colleagues to a meeting of the Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations (SCVO). They are an umbrella organisation that tries to make their contributors work more coherently. In a manner of speaking the SCVO is the ‘Improvement Service’ of the voluntary sector so hearing presentations fromRead… Read more »
Slides and some video are available for presentations given at e-Government Konferenz 2010, held 16-17 June 2010 in Villach, Austria.
Great article by Stephen Collins – Government 2.0…it can be a reality Really highlights the need for change to come from each and every public servant and that to take the lead as a sector that everyone needs to exercise leadership. Not wait for it, not be bound up by red tape and push backRead… Read more »
This week’s Tuesdays with Moore will skip the video format and go straight back to the old-fashioned written word. Let me know which you prefer as I am open to either one. One of the most impressive aspects of the Gov2.0 effort are the passionate people who are always open to share their stories, bothRead… Read more »
From 7-9 June 2010, Wilton Park hosted a conference for government practitioners, academics and other experts from around the world to discuss public diplomacy policy and practice. The conference was opened by Jeremy Browne MP, UK Minister of State for Public Diplomacy, and Judith McHale, US Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.Read… Read more »