Airport body scanners: Real antiterrorism device or security theater?
The Electronic Privacy Information Center and a coalition of groups that include the American Civil Liberties Union are petitioning (.pdf) the Homeland Security Administration to suspend full body scans at airports. The petition goes into a number of points–the fact that the images can be stored, the fact that the images could be associated withRead… Read more »
Changing to Participatory engagement
I find this topic very interesting. I am thinking many of the Pew Internet study findings would mirror the Canadian experience. Would love to see a similar study on Canadian web users. https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/pew-internet-government
Syndicating Poly-centric Model of development to increase employ of Localized skills to National Scaling
Talk on Polycentric model for development – a case for Syndication. Scalability should not be enemy of sustainability. Such a model is not legitimate.
SSA BACKLOG, FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICE CONTRACTOR SECURITY CONCERNS TO BE ADDRESSED ON AFGE RADIO SHOW
Lead Contamination at EPA Headquarters also to be Discussed on “Inside Government” WASHINGTON—Service delivery issues and the significant claims backlog at the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ (AFGE) “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, May 7 at 10 a.m. ETRead… Read more »
CHINA HOSTS A PARTY
The World Expo 2010 in Shanghai expects to draw 70 million visitors between May 1 and Oct. 31. This World’s Fair showcases the exhibits of 189 nations costing China an estimated at $58 billion, surpassing the $42 billion spent on the Beijing Olympics. Shanghai invested heavily in infrastructure and security preparing for this event. (USAToday.com,Read… Read more »
CONTINENTAL AND UNITED MERGE TO MAKE WORLD’S LARGEST AIRLINE
Two U.S. legacy carriers plan to merge forming the world’s largest airline. United will buy Continental through an all stock deal and combine the Continental logo and colors with the United name. It will begin servicing about 144 million passengers through coordinated international route networks. The new carrier will emerge with much needed cash reservesRead… Read more »
Women in Business National Conference and Business Fair
JOIN OMEGA AND MANY MAJOR CORPORATIONSFor the WBENC, Women in Business National Conference and Business Fair, taking place June 22-24 in Baltimore. Register now! Take advantage of this great opportunity to introduce your business to a host of major companies looking to partner with women-owned enterprises. Register Now
What’s your recommendation? Gov 2.0 Examples/Child Welfare; Enviro. Health, Other
Any and all welcome. Please let me know your nominations: where is government really exploring the use of gov 2.0 tools around child welfare and safety; environmental health; and the like. Domestic or international. Who is the star? Where can we see the best examples? Thanks much. – Zach
A Necessary Contradiction: Merit-Based Systems and Diversity
Merit-based systems have dominated the federal, state and local human resources landscape for decades with the purpose of creating a process of employee advancement and job-seeker selection that is based on individual skills and abilities. The current issue of PA Times includes a press release related to a report (.pdf) published in December of 2009Read… Read more »