I have never met Geekchick but after reading her comments I found her to be a very interesting person. She is one of those really cool people you can talk to for days about anything and everything. She started one of my favorite groups, Geeks in Government, so what is not to like about thisRead… Read more »
Again, Warning to shy people – Women in bathing suits and reference to TATAS, Hooters, and breast. Breast cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in young American women ages 15-54 October is Breast Cancer awareness month. Working for the Government, most of us have insurance, so we have no excuse to notRead… Read more »
This week I have spoken to two different civilian companies. I may be looking for a new adventure, and working for a civilian contractor may be the change I need for a few years. But, I am so into high tech gadgets; I think I am becoming a Web 2.0 snob. I don’t know whenRead… Read more »
Taylor Swift just showed how a lady reacts to someone acting crazy. This just happened a little while ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_U44uUZ8ZY Kanye Taylor Swift VMA Outburst Source: www.youtube.com Kanye West takes mic from Taylor Swift after she beats front runners Beyonce and Lady Gaga for Best Female Video 2009
I commented on a statement given by Jerry – It is located here https://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/government-needs-to-hire HI Jerry, Great Post. As for the secretary. You could! There are tons of companies right now on the internet, and even personal people, who have your “virtual” 1-800 number forwarded to anyone you want. For instance, my sister, who livesRead… Read more »
An alternative to the normal work week. These are hard numbers to promote a better work / life balance. Back when I was an older teenager, I used to work 4/10s. Same pay, but only work 4 days. I loved it!! UTAH showed it was a huge success. They gained energy savings for the state,Read… Read more »
Chris Parente originally posted this story in the telework group. But, I am one who is pushing for more teleworkers, so I thought I would also post it here. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/02/AR2009090203571.html?wpisrc%3Dnewsletter%26w.j%26sid%http://www.washingthttp://www.washingtonpost.com:80/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/registration/register&sub=AR As I read that story, I kept thinking of this part, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> “The nation’s unsettled economy and high unemployment rate may ease the government’s task,Read… Read more »
The wonders this earth still hold amazes me everyday. I wonder just how many secrets are on this rock which have not been discovered. Australian palaeontologists say they have discovered a new species of dinosaur on a sheep farm in the northern state of Queensland. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8224279.stm
And … then there are lots of wonders “out there” we want to discover. The amount of what we know is just a grain of sand on the beach of what we don’t know. All the knowledge of the earth, the sea, and space will keep humans busy for centuries and centuries. Every question answeredRead… Read more »
My prayers go out to all the firefighters, and to the people who live in that area. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8229329.stm