Stethoscope seller’s sales practices make consumers’ blood boil
The Washington Attorney General’s Office is suing an online seller of stethoscopes for sales practices that caused consumers substantial heartache. Original post
2011 PMF Finalists Update
[Also posted here] [Update 1: There were 850 finalists this year. Last year there were 869.] [Update 2: The list is now posted at http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/current-finalists.aspx, so if you haven’t gotten your email yet, go check the list out.] The finalists for the 2011 Presidential Management Fellows program have begun to receive their notifications. At present,Read… Read more »
Recovery.gov iPhone/iPad app for is now available for download – From FCW
Yea there is an app for that. This one just helps people find the information they want. We can find a resteraunt in our area but not the federal government. One more piece of federal work is easier to find. Recovery.gov can show where the money is – being spent or not spent in yourRead… Read more »
The Federal Coach: Moving Up the Federal Ranks: Talking with Michael Watkins
Dr. Michael Watkins is a leading expert on accelerating transitions. He is the co-author of The First 90 Days in Government, which has become a classic resource for public-sector leaders taking new roles. Watkins is also the chairman of Genesis Advisers, an executive on-boarding and leadership strategy consultancy, and has previously taught at Harvard University.Read… Read more »
How To Share Expenses and Stay Friends
Goal: Find a way to quit fighting with a roommate or loved one over whose turn it is to pay which bill and stop late fees from piling up. How to Get It Together in 5 easy steps: 1. Once paid, save all bills in the same place for 3 months. 2. Go through theRead… Read more »
Code for America, federal government release federal IT dashboard for public use
Code for America, in collaboration with OpenPlans and the Federal Government have made the Federal IT Dashboard available for any government entity to use and customize through the organization’s Civic Commons project. The Federal IT Dashboard was launched in 2009 as a means of increasing Federal transparency, and allows users to track $80 billion ofRead… Read more »
Code for America, federal government release federal IT dashboard for public use
Code for America, in collaboration with OpenPlans and the Federal Government have made the Federal IT Dashboard available for any government entity to use and customize through the organization’s Civic Commons project. The Federal IT Dashboard was launched in 2009 as a means of increasing Federal transparency, and allows users to track $80 billion ofRead… Read more »
DHS sets privacy policies for selected social media tools
More than discussion sensative material, embarrasing an agency or starting a movement – do not be “Big Brother” This includes personal identifiable information. How identifiable? Zip codes, phone numbers – along with normal informaion. Oddly Facebook and Twitter where not covered. Whole article at http://fcw.com/articles/2011/03/24/dhs-sets-privacy-policies-for-social-media-tools.aspx?s=gov2_310311&admgarea=TC_GOV20
Hold the Date: National Press Club Event for Government Librarians Hosted by LexisNexis
Mark your calendar for a special breakfast event at the National Press Club especially for government librarians hosted by LexisNexis. PROGRAM: e-Initiatives and e-Efforts: Expanding Our Horizons DATE: Thursday, April 28, 2011 TIME: 8:00 ¬ 11:00 a.m. We have an exciting panel of speakers lined up for this event including: James King, Information Architect atRead… Read more »
My Google Adwords weekly update
Something new from my friends at Google. A weekly update. Well I won’t be draining my bank account at this rate to pay for my Adwords. Permalink | Leave a comment » Original post