Yearly Archives: 2013

When the World Stopped Listening…

You wouldn’t think that not listening to someone could change the world, but it did. In fact, not paying attention almost destroyed it completely. Yet, in the near future, making personal contact or socializing without sanction would be a capital crime punishable by deletion. Ironically, it would be breaking that law that also saved theRead… Read more »

Creating Change in Government

Originally posted on www.govlife.ca William Eggers recently shared an article on Twitter by Tiffany Dovey Fishman called Creating Change in Government. Change is something we are all very familiar with in government. As someone who’s been around for a while I’ve certainly seen my fair share. Most of it positive, with the odd head shakerRead… Read more »

Twitter for Rookies: Simple Guidance for Getting Started

Summary: Still not certain whether you should take the Twitter plunge? The best way to determine its value is to give it a try. Focusing on using Twitter professionally rather than personally – including staying current with local, national, and global news – this “Twitter for Rookies” post offers simple best practice suggestions for settingRead… Read more »

Interesting elsewhere – 14 November 2013

Things which caught my eye elsewhere on the web Why is the corporate welfare state so flawed – and how could it be made better? – NestaThe aim should not be one-sided welfare, but rather better deals in which both sides win. Groups of firms or sectors should be encouraged to engage with government andRead… Read more »

Shaunak Kashyap: Why I’m Coding for America

I was born in India. The first 18 years of my life were spent there. It is no secret that corruption is rampant in that part of the world. Inefficient processes in government encourage corrupt practices like bribery. Lack of transparency with data lets government officials get away with corruption. On good days, these illsRead… Read more »

CJ Brian: Why I’m Coding for America

Hello, my name is CJ Bryan and I am proud to be a part of this year’s set of Code for America Fellows. I’ve been fascinated with both the computers and governments for a long time. They’re both amazing machines that enable us to do things that we might never have imagined. I’ve always strivedRead… Read more »

Andy Hull: Why I’m Coding for America

Three months after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, I was standing on a street in the Lower 9th Ward. Besides my three colleagues and myself, there was no one around. It was eerily quiet — I distinctly remember the sound of a roof vent creaking in the breeze. Piles of debris, abandoned cars, and empty, floodedRead… Read more »

CFC in the EXPRESS

Today, The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area featured in the special advertising section of the Express. Dive in to read more about the CFCNCA Leadership Training, our Loaned Executives, CFC Launch events and much more through the various inspiring stories, articles and charity ads in the issue. To access this special issueRead… Read more »

Andy Hull: Why I’m Coding for America

Three months after Hurricane Katrina made landfall, I was standing on a street in the Lower 9th Ward. Besides my three colleagues and myself, there was no one around. It was eerily quiet — I distinctly remember the sound of a roof vent creaking in the breeze. Piles of debris, abandoned cars, and empty, floodedRead… Read more »