Pimp My Nonprofit
Here’s my notes from an event called “Pimp My Nonprofit.” It was designed to help a nonprofit better use Web 2.0. Lots of similarities to government: Pimp My Nonprofit: Student Movement for Real Change
You know President Obama’s website captains are doing good when your parents forward you a url.
Have you checked out http://www.recovery.gov/ ? The creme-de-le-creme of geeks who are part of this community have been way ahead of the curve. But when, to borrow a line from a Comcast cable commercial, “The Slowskies” catch up with technology, some who are the persistent kvetches, complainers, correspondents to the Hill, City Hall and WhiteRead… Read more »
Knowledge Management In the Government
If you have not seen (or listened to the accompanying podcast) to the article, An Update on Knowledge Management in the Federal Government you should take an opportunity to do so. Some key findings from their yearly survey of KM in the federal government: A maturing of knowledge management throughout federal agencies is occurring. OnRead… Read more »
Intelligent systems continue to make progress
Long one of my main prognostications has been the concept that intelligent systems will continue to make significant progress in taking over jobs that heretofore humans have performed. The latest indication is this article, Semiconductor Tech Diagnoses Eye Disease Over the Internet. In this article, several key points are made, namely: * Eye problems associatedRead… Read more »
Digital Transition..CBS..I will miss you.
Yesterday many television stations made the switch over to Digital TV, even though the Federal Gov’t extended the deadline. Although I believe we are due for new and improved ways for technologies, especially TV and Radio. I feel bad for those under served areas/communities that still depend on an analog antenna and were not ableRead… Read more »
The Accidental Creativist
NASA scientists surmise that this photo of Martian soil laced with silica could be the remnants of an ancient hot spring. Yes, Virgina, there was a Perrier plant on the red planet. This discovery came about unexpectedly as the result of a mechanical failure. Both Spirit and its twin rover Opportunity completed their original three-monthRead… Read more »
Images of America: Pine City
Has anyone read or glanced at an “Images of America” book featuring any of many places in the U.S.? I’m working on Pine City’s version of the book. I was just wondering what everyone else thought of the series and whether anyone out there had ideas or suggestions for me.
Interview on the Buzz Bin
http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/2009/02/17/marketing-to-the-government-with-jimmy-baker/
Gov Europe::X+%^ Bloggers in Parliament
EU Parliamentary bloggers
Challenges Facing Recovery.gov and the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board
By Dennis D. McDonald The new Administration’s Recovery.gov web site has gone “live.” The President has a brief introductory video, an initial timeline of events is provided, the public is asked for input on the impacts of current economic conditions via “recovery stories,” and an appeal is made for input to the activities of theRead… Read more »