What do Chuck Norris, cowbell and T-Pain have to do with good government?
After watching the video, you’ll probably still be wondering. Either way, good for a laugh at myself on this fine Friday. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code
Yearly Archives: 2011
G-Cloud Open Data Platform
We’re working with Microsoft to define the next generation technology platforms that will enable Open Government. Here is the introductory overview: GCloud Open Data Platform (4-page PDF), of the first main installment of this program, the G-Cloud Open Data Platform. Original post
An Itch or A Need: What Makes Me Open Your App?
I’ve been downloading and trying out a bunch of new apps lately. In most cases I realize as soon as I try them that I probably wont ever bother opening them again. That’s not anything against the service per se, it’s just that there’s that big hump you have to get over to use anRead… Read more »
Friday Fab Five: Glass Jaws, Smack-Talk, and Philosophical Musings
Why not take a quick break from the Madness? It’s the… Friday Fab Five! That special time when we feature five memorable moments from the previous week that were especially awesome. The Most Commented Blog of the Week goes to On public comment and public officials — PJ Crowley, Stanley McChrystal and glass jaws byRead… Read more »
Government Crisis Management
It’s not about putting a “spin” on the story; it’s about reporting the truth – first. Crisis management in a government, city, or organization requires a team of tactful professionals and a crisis management plan in place prior to an incident occurring. In no way should the tactics include putting a “spin” on the story,Read… Read more »
The Courage to Trust
Courage: the ability to do something that frightens one. Trust: firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, and strength of someone or something. One need only turn on the news for a few moments to be overwhelmed with the human drama playing out in the world right now. Revolutionary movements attempting to topple dictatorships, naturalRead… Read more »
Top Govies Get Into Sunshine Week
It’s Sunshine Week and that means it’s time to celebrate open data and government. There have been big strides this year and several people have written several awesome things that are too many to list this week. BUT I really wanted to share the Sunshine Week post by Aneesh Chopra and Chris Vein. Also atRead… Read more »
Blunders Happen
Like anything, we often have the best intentions in our creative initiatives and miss the mark. Hence, the fail fast concept. Sometimes we get so excited to unveil a new idea or experiment, we have laser focus and don’t see the big picture. I’ve noticed a few of these blunders and faux pas lately, andRead… Read more »
How a Great Web Design Can Make People Love Your City
The basis for a majority of city websites is to disburse information to citizens in a timely matter. Though information distribution is the foundation behind implementing a city website, the design can in some cases, have as much impact as the information itself. In Robert Brunner’s book Do You Matter? How Great Design Will MakeRead… Read more »
Messages in a bottle?
How many of our messages are sent out in a bottle? We write our message stick it in a container and throw it out onto the sea of the internet. At some point the bottle knocks up against some foriegn shore, gets picked up and someone reads the message. What happens if it landed onRead… Read more »