Monthly Archives: April 2011

Sixteen Schools to Compete in EcoCar2

Sixteen teams from twelve states and Canada have been invited to participate in the Department of Energy’s second EcoCar competition. This EcoCar challenge will last three years and will challenge students to modify a Chevy Malibu to reduce its environmental impact without sacrificing “safety, performance and consumer acceptability.” General Motors and the DOE have partneredRead… Read more »

Recruitment 411: To Telework or Not to Telework

The other day some co-workers and I were discussing how many members of our staff telework – or as the IRS calls it, “flexiplace.” While teleworking certainly has its benefits, it can also have drawbacks, including fewer opportunities for networking. It didn’t surprise me that nearly every member of our staff works some variation ofRead… Read more »

BRAC and the Mark Center

So, I’m following the quickly moving story of the Mark Center and a potential Fairfax County lawsuit for several reasons – the Mark Center is one exit away from my house, I used to live in Cystal City, I tend to follow all things BRAC for my job…and I love fairies. I suppose the countyRead… Read more »

BlogWorld – New York

BlogWorld & New Media Expo is right around the corner, May 24-26, taking place at the Javits Center in New York City. This is the world’s largest blogging and social media conference, and it’s known worldwide for presenting internet luminaries and entrepreneurs, the most popular and knowledgeable bloggers, podcasters and social media marketing thought leaders.Read… Read more »

Got Influence? Nonprofit news, a guilty plea, Vermont solicitations, and more political law links for today

ROGERS’ NONPROFITS IN THE NEWS. Politico reports. “Rep. Hal Rogers (R-Ky.), the new chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, has funneled more than $236 million in federal funds since 2000 to a web of nonprofit groups he created back home in the Bluegrass State, according to a new report by an ethics watchdog group.” GUILTYRead… Read more »