Never too early to get started. Luke was our mascot. And he was awesome. Here are some cursory photos from the awesome event this morning… Favorite
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Tis the Season to Spread Government Cheer!
Local government is having a yuletide time spreading holiday joy.
5 Takeaways on the Internet of Things and Government
The Internet of Things — you may have heard about it — maybe — but what is it really… and what does it mean for government? GovLoop and ConnellyWorks sponsored the first forum focused on the Internet of Things and government… and I was thrilled to moderate the panels. Today, most people think of theRead… Read more »
Case Study: Awesome Gov’t Facebook Page: Birdie NYC
Think Smokey the Bear 2.0. Here’s an example of a government Facebook page that works really well. World: Meet Birdie NYC on Facebook. The goal of Birdie is help meet the goal of GreeNYC: decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 30% over the next 30 years. This is the initiative of Mayor Bloomberg’s Sustainability Director, DavidRead… Read more »
GovLoop Bowl Mania Pool – Win Starbucks and GovLoop Gear
So if you are like me last Saturday you flipped on the TV and was taken back by the fact that there was no college football on the tube. Well OK that’s a lie there was the Army vs. Navy game (shout out to all our servicemen and women) but still the day didn’t feelRead… Read more »
Sweet GovTweets 06.14.09
Hello! Today’s tweet summary is very light. The hot topic seemed to be Crisis Camp, and @dlblack did a great job updating us. My favorite post was by @JackHolt “If you (fed agency) aren’t managing your social media and identity, someone else will.” And, if your agency is not, shoot me a note if youRead… Read more »
GovLoop’s Battle of Colleges Charity Contest
College was a great time. Books, beer, and brains. I went to college in Ohio and fall really represents college to me. Leaves falling, football playing, and basketball about to start. And GovLoop’s “Bureaucrat on Sports” providing witty banter on the latest in college sports. At GovLoop, I’ve noticed a number of university groups haveRead… Read more »
GovLoop’s Bureaucrat on Sports – AP Top 25 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision – Selected Week 6 Picks
Calgon, take me away?!?! Fefe Dobson is one of the Hokie Guru’s favorites!! Let’s get right to our sports coverage here on GovLoop because the Hokie Guru is addicted to that rush. By the way, Billy Sheehan is, hands down, the best bass player on the face of the earth. What an early week ofRead… Read more »
GovLoop’s Bureaucrat on Sports
Welcome to the Hokie Guru’s inaugural post on GovLoop. The Hokie Guru commonly refers to himself in the third person, similar to Jimmy from Seinfeld. However, please do not refer to yourself in the third person when you are writing in the federal government. Remember; use “plain language.” GovLoop has endorsed the Hokie Guru asRead… Read more »
The Easiest Way to Encourage and Support Others: Use Your Words
The easiest way to positively impact your colleagues is to tell them what you value and appreciate about them. Here are a few simple tips for doing so.