The federal government, in looking to achieve fiscal efficiencies, has placed significant limitations on the abilities of government agencies to participate in or hold conferences. Read the New York Times and Washington Post articles from 2012 about this activity, and the original Executive Order. Just this week, there was an interview on Federal News RadioRead… Read more »
The Australian Government Style Manual: For Authors, Editors and Printers, 6th Edition image via Wiley Press When I joined the Australian Public Service in 2006, one of the first manuals I was made aware of was the Style Manual: For Authors, Editors and Printers. The Style Manual was the bible for communications professionals and seniorRead… Read more »
This morning, the Fellows discussed how applications we develop this year could be sustained after our fellowship period is over, as well as the challenges we might face in opening data sources from our partner cities and municipalities. Since our time as fellows is a short 11 months, we must be cognizant of how ourRead… Read more »
The House of Representatives passed a bill on January 23rd enabling the federal government to keep borrowing money until May 18th. Senate leaders as well as the White House indicated they would pass the measure. This bill includes a provision withholding pay for Congressional members unless a budget is passed by April 15th. The billRead… Read more »
Funny thing about sharks. They don’t really go after minnows; they are too small. But they will go after each other once blood is drawn. That usually involves a bite on the back by one shark, and others wanting keep their place join in the frenzy until only a few edible fragments sink to theRead… Read more »
Since Graph Search was announced by Facebook, bloggers and digital nerds have been singing its praises and aggressively speculating on what other search engines/sites this new tool will take down (Google watch out! Yelp you’re going down! FourSquare don’t even think about it!). Through the buzz, I have remained cautious, and then I came acrossRead… Read more »
Digital Shorts Return to Saturday Night Live With “YOLO” ELGL News and Notes Join ELGL: Students (free), individuals ($20), and organizations ($250) Newest Members: Franziska Edwards, City of Beaverton, Project Specialist Fern Elledge, Portland State University, MPA Student Upcoming Forums: February 6: ELGL forum with Mark Zusman, Willamette Week Editor The High Five 5 WaysRead… Read more »
Lewis Shepherd (Reston, VA) — I like writing about cool applications of technology that are so pregnant with the promise of the future, that they have to be seen to be believed, and here’s another one that’s almost ready for prime time. The Washington Post today launched an exciting new technology prototype invoking powerful newRead… Read more »
Microsoft Corp. (Washington, DC) — INTERPOL Washington — the American branch of the International Criminal Police Commission — supports almost 18,000 U.S. law enforcement agencies and 189 member countries seeking assistance in investigations of fugitives, financial fraud, drug violations, terrorism and violent crimes. A new solution built on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Customer Relationship Management)Read… Read more »
“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal,” but what happens thereafter is subject to circumstance. When it comes to the concept of the “One Percent,” which emerged in the collective consciousness out of the Occupy Movement, perhaps for the words “all men” and “equal” are nuanced terms. In theRead… Read more »