It’s almost impossible to be around technology people for very long before one of them uses the words “Mashup,” “SOA” or “Cloud Computing.” When this happens to me, I usually smile and spend at least some of the time wondering why the audio portion of my brain disconnected again. Maybe it’s distracted by my visualRead… Read more »
The song, that tells it all!
You can read my blog post that has all the information, but this shows you how a simple idea, and the RT power of Twitter is helping raise money for school children through the DonorsChoose program. Full story: http://bit.ly/EgokB Note: This post is of my own personal opinion and is not endorsed or supported byRead… Read more »
The agenda has changed way more times than 10; but I’ve only numbered significant changes. Attached for your viewing pleasure is the updated agenda/schedule for the IT Summit week. calendar draft 10.pdf
Below is a blog I posted internally on our Oakland County web site. I wanted to share it with you to see if people outside Michigan have some thouights for us. Here you go! Are there tough times in Michigan? Are people wondering if they have a future and what that future will hold? IRead… Read more »
Earlier I read an interesting article on state government in Utah, and what the results are for them going to a 4-day workweek – $4.1 million in savings for the year!!!! Interesting! If you’re interested in reading the article, I’ve included the link! Does anyone know – What ever happenened to the USPS? Aren’t theyRead… Read more »
A great post from my boss, Jessy Tolkan, executive director of the Energy Action Coalition. This commentary originally appeared on The Huffington Post Green. Almost a year into President Obama’s administration, the young people who turned out and voted for him in record numbers, hopeful that he’ll deliver bold action on climate at home andRead… Read more »
I’m live-blogging and tweeting an intensive all-day Twitter event in Washington, DC, today. Room is full of influential, high-impact learners and doers from federal agencies, media outlets, and corporations. State Dept. got a huge shout-out from Craig Newmark. Podcast coming later. Two of the most succinct pieces of advice about being online were shared thisRead… Read more »
The GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS and the increasing use SOCIAL MEDIA have created a powerful duo in changing how we reach and communicate with each other and our unique “customers.” It is helping us discover the common ground upon which we walk across the world when it comes to pioneering new possibilities in government leadership andRead… Read more »
In late 2007, the TSP announced that they would be implementing restrictions to the number of interfund transfers you can make in your Thrift Savings Plan account. We went from unlimited transfers, to two per month. I feel very strongly that one more transfer per month might actually work. Two is not always enough. RightRead… Read more »