We all know the old truism “what gets measured gets done” or “gets fixed.” It is based on this habit that we often begin to measure things when we want to change our behaviors. So it is with waste management and recycling. If we’re going to make sure our agencies are greener after a recyclingRead… Read more »
In Congress the stakeholders’ desire to put just one more ornament on a piece of legislation leads to “Christmas Tree Bills” which often collapse under their own weight. Trying to pack too much into a project (or our lives) can lead to a diffusion of priorities and efforts. Keeping in mind an instructive saying thatRead… Read more »
Professor Pascal Van Hentenryck, Brown University ( USA) will speak on “Last-Mile Disaster Preparedness and Recovery” at NICTA in Canberra, 6 April 2011:Last-Mile Disaster Preparedness and RecoveryProf. Pascal Van Hentenryck (Brown University) NICTA SEMINAR DATE: 2011-04-06 TIME: 12:00:00 – 13:00:00 LOCATION: NICTA – 7 London Circuit CONTACT: Sylvie.Thiebaux@ Original post
As the Waterloo Regional Council (ON) considers long-range transit alternatives, some local advocates have proposed a gondola system. Original post
Australian Flexible Learning Framework (Framework) has announced the results of three E-portfolio Implementation Trials (EIT2010):e-Pathways – Centre for Adult Education (CAE), Victoria: Disengaged and at-risk young people used Mahra e-portfolios for personal and academic goals:Centre for Adult Education’s 2010 E-portfolios Implementation Trial – Final ReportCentre for Adult Education’s 2010 Original post
DesertXpress, the proposed high-speed rail line linking Victorville (CA) with Las Vegas (NV), cleared a key federal hurdle last week and is moving closer to reality. Original post
In his latest Gallery column, Deloitte’s Robert Campbell says that political and policy leadership is needed at all levels of government as mounting debt looms large for not only the federal Treasury, but for state and local budgets as well. “The next several weeks are likely to be instructive concerning our financial future,” Mr. CampbellRead… Read more »
The “Product Stewardship Bill 2011” was introduced to the Australian Senate 23 March 2011. This allows for so called “co-regulatory” approach, where industry bodies run recycling schemes for e-waste (those companies which do not participate may be required to pay a fee). This timely as the switch-over to digital TV is resulting in many oldRead… Read more »
According to media reports, Queensland insurance company Suncorp have adopted a “BYO Device” policy ( Suncorp allows staff to BYO computers, F. Foo, The Australian, March 29, 2011 12:00AM). Staff are now allowed to bring their own computer or smart phone to work to use. The news item says that applications are being virtualised toRead… Read more »
Don’t Miss TECHEXPO’s Hiring Event at GovSec on Wednesday, March 30th! Interview for your new career at the TECHEXPO Hiring Event @ GovSec, the Exclusive Government Security Event. Bring many resumes and meet with hiring managers for hundreds of positions available in technology, cyber security, emergency response, homeland security, intelligence and more! Wednesday, March 30,Read… Read more »