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Yearly Archives: 2011
Daily Dose: GAO Says the Cloud Computing Contract Needs to Change
The General Services Administration (GSA) thought the battle between Microsoft and Google for the cloud computing contract was solved last Monday favoring Microsoft. However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) brought several issues to light that may prove that the battle will continue. The contract could have several positive outcomes, if executed correctly. It would allowRead… Read more »
Getting the digital debate going on #Londoncyber
Statistically, there’s (almost) certainly a correlation between chandeliers and successful diplomacy. I might not be able to prove it, but over the years, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has conducted its high-level business in high-ceilinged rooms, chandeliers all a-glitter above the men in suits. So the upcoming London Conference on Cyberspace is a very differentRead… Read more »
375 Miles On 1 Gallon of Fuel
NASA and Google joined forces to sponsor the Green Flight Challenge, which sought to increase the fuel efficiency of aircraft. Entries had to meet safety and noise requirements, energy efficiency standards, and demonstrate “reasonable speed and range.” The winning entry, from Team Pipistrel, was an all-electric aircraft that flew 375 miles on 1 gallon ofRead… Read more »
Your Fear of Social Media—I Don’t Know the Technology
Http://LeonardSipes.Com Second in a series on the fear some people in government, associations and nonprofits express when whey contemplate social media. You’re not a technocrat. Neither am I. Welcome to the club. Quite frankly, none of us are. We may be experts as to everything we do in our professional lives but now we areRead… Read more »
Tuesday’s political law links
LOCKING DOWN DOMAINS. The Post. ”A Washington Post analysis of federal campaign spending reports shows that President Obama and Romney spent thousands of dollars this summer at GoDaddy.com.” ON THE BUS. The Post. ”Obama ditched Air Force One after landing in Asheville and climbed aboard a specially equipped black bus to wind his way 106Read… Read more »
Recruitment 411: An Employee’s Story – Why I Chose the IRS
Today’s guest blogger is Scott, who’s sharing his personal journey to become a govie, and why the IRS is his employer of choice. My name is Scott, I am a tax professional and I also have a disability. As a tax professional in private practice, I was working countless hours at the office, especially duringRead… Read more »
Real-time info is available for every London bus stop
Transport for London (UK) announced that real-time information is now available for every bus stop in the city. Passengers can access arrival information online, on a smart phone, via text message, and on countdown signs at the stop. “This technological step forward will revolutionize the way people use London’s buses and will banish the needRead… Read more »
OneBusAway extended for another year
OneBusAway, the popular Seattle-area bus tracker, will live to see another day thanks to an agreement between the University of Washington and several Puget Sound transit providers. Sound Transit, King County Metro Transit, Pierce Transit and the university will contribute up to $150,000 to further develop and maintain the application for 13 months. The futureRead… Read more »
Don’t be Like Cleveland – How to Succeed Even When Your Star Leaves
Don’t be like Cleveland…prepare for when your star leaves We all know the story – local high school star LeBron James joins the hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, becomes a star, leads his team to the playoffs for five straight seasons and then “takes his talents to South Beach.” Without their superstar, the Cavs finish the nextRead… Read more »