Philadelphia is one of the leading cities in the country as far as making government more open, transparent and collaborative with citizens. Some of the great things being done in Philadelphia are: – The Mayor has issued an Open Data Executive Order. – Created an Open Data Guidebook for city departments. – Created an OpenRead… Read more »
A Highlight from the upcoming NAGC Communications School. The growing number and type of social media give us as communicators an amazing opportunity engage more people directly with government. Whether you are an experienced social media user or are just beginning to take advantage of this technology resource, Leonard Sipes, senior public affairs specialist andRead… Read more »
By Ryan Kamauff If you’re interested in checking out some T-Mobile LTE, just follow this easy tutorial The Nexus 4 shipped with an oddity – a 4G LTE modem that wasn’t quite turned on. Many people have done this in the past, but I wanted to give a quick and dirty rundown of how IRead… Read more »
The wait is over, here is the fourth installment of the Monthly Development with Pat Mobley. Oregon’s Brewing Bounty March 27, 2013 It’s March madness and I hope you all participated in the ELGL bracket challenge. My bracket has 12 teams heading for the Sweet 16. For my first installment this year, I have chosenRead… Read more »
So you are wondering who else is going to be in this Resume Book that I keep hearing about. Well to answer your question we are listing the organization and function for each of the resumes that have been submitted. And to answer your other question, you do not have to be job searching toRead… Read more »
By Bob Gourley The Government Big Data Forum has been gathering every year for three years now to discuss how to leverage Big Data for government mission impact. We dive deep into lessons learned, share issues/challenges, receive demos from hot technology firms and network with fellow practitioners in a day-long forum. This year we areRead… Read more »
By Ryan Kamauff Smartwatches are nothing new. The true nerds remember the calculator watches of the 80s and 90s, and their place in nerd culture. As we have miniaturized computing, we are moving more and more computing to our bodies (smartphones, Google Glass, and yes, smartwatches). As an avid user of the Motorola MOTOACTV, I’veRead… Read more »
The web communication landscape has evolved dramatically. As a result of the social media avalanche, your target audience’s behavior and expectations have changed. Take, for example, the Georgia Department of Corrections website. A wonderful tool called the Wayback Machine, allows us to see what the organization’s website looked like at the turn of the milleniumRead… Read more »
Barbara Simon City of Hillsboro, Public Affairs Manager Contact: [email protected] What one or two factors helped you know it was time to retire? Did you time your retirement date so you can become a Hillsboro Hops fanatic during the inaugural season? I am part of the proverbial baby boomer generation and my age was aRead… Read more »
Landslide on Washington island affects 34 homes The High Five What Should Become of the Aging Astrodome? Officials are grappling with this choice: spend tens of millions to demolish the stadium, or hundreds of millions to save it. Consultant: Expect many applicants for Lebanon manager – “People also mentioned that they want someone who hasRead… Read more »