Note: The following piece from the Pentagon’s news service is being provided as a service to our readers, most of whom track this type of information very closely. Lynn: Cyber Strategy’s Thrust is Defensive By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 14, 2011 – In March, a cyber attack on a defense company’sRead… Read more »
Celebrating American Citizenship A couple of weeks ago, we celebrated American Independence Day with all of the usual festivities. We commemorated our nation’s birthday by attending a parade, watching the night sky light up with fireworks in downtown Houston or enjoying a three-day weekend with family and friends. Moments like these remind us just howRead… Read more »
On Tuesday, the White House held a Q & A about Improving Federal Websites. BUT, there are takeaways and ideas that local governments and state agencies can gain from this discussion (see below the video). According to the White House Blog: “For the first time, the federal government has published the list of all .govRead… Read more »
I’ve been looking for a way to measure everything a client puts online (web, social, voice, video), and having a really tough time trying to piece it all together. I came across this webinar – looks interesting. I thought I’d post it in case anyone is struggling with the same thing. Secrets to Success: BestRead… Read more »
I just received an e-mail from the Vice President’s Office today announcing the 2011 SAVE Awards. Like in previous years, the winner will get a chance to meet the President. Submit your money-saving ideas today at http://saveaward2011.ideascale.com. You’ll have to register to submit your ideas.
In honor of the ESRI USers’ Conference underway in San Diego… Analyzing street intersections to recommend the best place for businesses to locate. This was the first opportunity my agency had to leverage GIS. We could tell a business where the T1 lines were, match that with available office space and highway access and developRead… Read more »
What happens when a city needs to close a major stretch of highway? The answer, it seems, is to flood surface streets; particularly when there is a lack of public transportation options for them to use. Original post
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SUPER PACS AND CANDIDATE/OFFICEHOLDER SOLICITATIONS. The Times opines. REP. ISSA SEEKS RECORDS. Politico. “The California Republican sent a letter Wednesday to DNC Executive Director Patrick Gaspard demanding all DNC records, including invitation lists and RSVPs, relating to a policy discussion President Barack Obama held with business leaders in the White House’s Blue Room on MarchRead… Read more »
Deltek Director of State and Local Information Services Tim Brett reports. Over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, I drove back home to Sweet Home Chicago with my family. As we were driving on the Chicago Skyway, we passed the “Welcome to Chicago” signage, and it was an odd feeling seeing Rahm Emanuel’s name onRead… Read more »
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