The most recent blog post from the IBM Center’s Dan Chenok looks at three ways his office at OMB was affected by and responded to the events of September 11, 2001. _______ This past week, millions of people here and around the world have remembered the tragedy of 9/11, the bravery shown by so many,Read… Read more »
A few weeks ago, HP attended the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh, PA, organized by the VA and the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). HP was a proud sponsor of the games, and I was able to sit down recently with HP’s Tom Sardelis to talk about his experience at the games. Tom, isRead… Read more »
Earlier today I went to a meeting in my capacity as a school governor and like you do in meetings where you’ve never met people before you often introduce yourself and explain a bit about your background and skills etc. Well I broadly introduce myself as someone who is interested in Social Change but worksRead… Read more »
This post is a repost of Greg Michener’s blog on ObservingBrazil.com. Check out the blog for other insights on Brazil government. Brazil unveiled tentative plans to make good on the Open Government Partnership (OGP), a multi-country, multi-stakeholder international initiative to advance greater transparency, openness, accountability, and participation in government. Brazil and the U.S. are theRead… Read more »
We found the infographic below at One Block Off the Grid, an organization that helps individuals install solar energy systems on their homes by providing group purchasing power, advise on how to choose an installer, and many other useful tips for homeowners interested in solar energy. They also have a blog, which is where weRead… Read more »
It was another wild ride for Wall Street during a holiday shortened week. On Tuesday stocks sold off sharply early, but a nice reversal helped turn a 300-point loss into a 100-point loss by the close. Wednesday saw a huge, nearly 300-point, follow-though rally, but things just went south again on Thursday and Friday. AfterRead… Read more »
While one boy is offered the benefits of a good education and a sheltered home life…he learns little of real life except through others, while his brother learns life the hard way–through experience. Life, choices, opportunity, and success. It all affects our work life to be. The choices we are able to make in termsRead… Read more »
The Neighborhood flea market, held yesterday at St. Paul’s United Methodist church, was a great success. Approximately 45 vendors participated. The community turned out strong to purchase items and socialize. This is what community is about. When people get out and meet each other, when they have reason to be supportive of each other, communityRead… Read more »
After launching GovLoop back in June 2008, I realized one of the best ways to keep people posted on the latest conversations was through a newsletter. So I started sending a weekly every Thursday with a few links to blogs, forums, new groups, etc. As more and more of you started joining and sharing, weRead… Read more »