Party-goers, a favor to ask

Yes, this is indeed the hottest party in town! Okay, I don’t out enough, but I learn a ton from the great people on this and other communities I belong to. Here is my request….. I will be launching phase 2 of my social senate experiment and am looking for your input on names forRead… Read more »

Federal Eye: Eye Opener: Gay groups mobilize for ‘don’t ask’ repeal

Happy Thursday! Gay rights groups on Wednesday plan to launch a nationwide campaign to repeal the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy following President Obama’s call for a repeal during Wednesday’s State of the Union address. “This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay AmericansRead… Read more »

iPad & Gov 2.0

Picking up on Apple’s iPad video and Steve Job’s comments about holding the internet in the palm of your hand, what should Gov 2.0 applications – how we access government data and the Gov 2.0 ‘world’ look like? I openly admit my bias – have been around Macs since the year dot. But surely theRead… Read more »

OpenNASA/OpenGov – #4 in Gov 2.0 LA

We’re in the # 4 spot! Thanks for your support!! Want to be able to easily add gadgets and apps to your own Agency’s OpenGov Dashboard? Want to see a .gov “Facebook for Government”? Favorite OpenNASA/OpenGov at Gov 2.0 LA. Deadline Jan 30, midnight EST: http://gov20la.org/shape-camp-agenda/most-voted.html Apps for Air, Apps for Space, Apps for Life,Read… Read more »

Apple iPad In My Eye?

My wife just asked if I was going to get one of those tablet things that Apple came out with today. She said so in that “you know if you say yes, you’ll never hear the end of it—and if you say no, I’ll simply spare your life” sort of voice. My answer though wasRead… Read more »

Diversity and Disability: Expanding Your Pool of Talent

Originally posted to Unleash the Monster by guest blogger, Sheila Newman, President, New Editions Consulting, Inc. For many agencies, people with disabilities are an overlooked, underutilized pool of talent. Often supervisors think people with disabilities can’t do the job, can’t get to the job, won’t fit in with the team, or will cost more toRead… Read more »

Revised Draft Available: Proposed State Statute on Authentication and Preservation of State Electronic Legal Materials

A revised discussion draft of The Authentication and Preservation of State Electronic Legal Materials Act, has been posted at the documents Website of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) Drafting Committee on Authentication and Preservation of State Electronic Legal Materials. The committee’s chair is Michele L. Timmons, the Revisor of StatutesRead… Read more »

How-To: Manage Your Email Efficiently and Effectively!

This is one of the most daunting tasks a lot of business owners’ face on a daily basis. Here are some quick ways to manage your emails. 1. If you are inundated with emails from various online groups, adjust the settings so that you can receive one daily or weekly email. 2. Create individual foldersRead… Read more »

Federal Eye: Critics pan release of government information

Transparency advocates and good government groups rendered a mixed verdict this week on the Obama administration’s recent release of hundreds of sets of government data, arguing that many federal agencies chose to release obscure or outdated facts and figures at the expense of long-standing requests for more relevant, sensitive information. As part of the administration’sRead… Read more »