ElectWomen Magazine Highlights the Hottest 2009 Races for Women
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PART 1 – W3C eGov Note: Improving Access to Government through Better Use of the Web
Cross-posted from my design blog. Today the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) eGovernment Interest Group published a Note which is the culmination of their first year of analysis on the history, current state, and hopeful future of eGovernment. Entitled Improving Access to Government through Better Use of the Web, the document serves as a greatRead… Read more »
Of DUIs and EHRs
I read that a Minnesota Court ordered the release of a DUI breathalyzer source code. The legal theory being that the accused has the right to examine the evidence against them. The company making the machine is apparently balking at the request. How far can you go by claiming something is protected as a tradeRead… Read more »
How to talk to managers about social media
UPDATE on May 18: I’ll be delivering the presentation mentioned below in a free webinar on June 17, 3:00-4:30 EDT. Register now. I’m constantly asked “how did you convince your management to let you do this stuff?” That’s when I get a little sheepish, because my management has been pushing me for at least twoRead… Read more »
2009 Goverment Printing Report – A Closer Look at Costs, Habits, Policies, and Opportunities for Savings
The federal government has the opportunity to realize significant cost savings. Lexmark’s “2009 Government Printing Report – A Closer Look at Costs, Habits, Policies, and Opportunities for Savings,” study reveals the federal government spends nearly $1.3 billion each year on employee printing. Of those costs, the federal government spends approximately $440.4 million on superfluous printingRead… Read more »
Using Social Media in a Public Emergency
Good article on the use of social media in a public emergency: http://www.brianmcdaniel.org/2009/04/16/using-social-media-in-a-public-health-emergency/
Peace and long life
We went to see the new Star Trek movie this past Friday. We loved it. My husband and I have been trekkies since we watched the original series in the 60’s. (My but we are getting up there in age.) Our kids have been interested in the Star Trek movies as they came out. OurRead… Read more »
Federal Eye: Obama Wants Healthier Federal Employees
You know the saying that if you want to get ahead in your job it’s wise to dress like the boss? Federal employees may also want to start exercising like him. As President Obama continues his health care reform efforts today, he’s asked aides to identify the best private-sector employee wellness and prevention practices andRead… Read more »
Federal Eye: Vitter Lifts Objections to FEMA Nominee
Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) has lifted his hold on the nomination of Craig Fugate to serve as the next FEMA director, ending a holdup criticized by the White House, Senate Democrats and some of Vitter’s Republican colleagues as an unnecessary delay fueled by campaign politics. Vitter held up a full Senate vote on Fugate amidRead… Read more »
Observations from a Survey of Seasoned Political Appointees
The outgoing Senate-confirmed appointees of President George W. Bush shared their insights in a survey conducted by the National Academy of Public Administration and the Partnership for Public Service during September 2008. In general, this was a seasoned group with a significant amount of federal experience prior to taking their positions, and many of themRead… Read more »