THE POLITICAL LAW EXPLOSION. Has there been a post-CU political law practice explosion? Left and right it seems the political law landscape is changing. In the last few weeks, we’ve had news that Wiley Rein expanded its practice with the addition of Former FEC Chairman Michael Toner. Last month, McGuireWoods announced its new political group.Read… Read more »
I absolutely love it when people find something that “clicks” for them like project management did with me! I recently received an email with a wonderful story and some questions about getting started in project management. I find that the inspiration I get in replying to people individually results in something I feel lots ofRead… Read more »
Some transit advocates are proposing a new monthly pass for WMATA that would provide unlimited off-peak trips. Original post
I absolutely love it when people find something that “clicks” for them like project management did with me! I recently received an email with a wonderful story and some questions about getting started in project management. I find that the inspiration I get in replying to people individually results in something I feel lots ofRead… Read more »
How many times have you been sitting in some sort of team motivational meeting or workshop and been served up some fitness-related metaphor? “You gotta run that race!” “Get to the top of the mountain!” “Score that touchdown!” or “Ride the wave to success!”Admittedly, sitting at your desk, making calls, sending emails, and attending meetingsRead… Read more »
In the spirit of sharing what I learned at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive (#SXSWi) Festival in Austin I’ve posted my notes from a few of the interesting sessions that I was able to attend. I live posted these over the course of the event to allow folks to share in the learning thatRead… Read more »
BarCamp Canberra 2011 is a free “un-conference” this Saturday at the Australian National University in Canberra. There are 158 people registered, with 41 free tickets remaining.Proposed topics include:Designing for cognitive disabilitiesGraffiti: art or vandalism?Open Public Transit Data in the ACTEnabling Digital Society: The Government’s PartMinecraft – using games as building and creativity Original post
TSA has been under fire since last year’s implementation of invasive security measures, now the debate continues with the use of the ‘Trusted Travelers’ Program. In the Washington Post article by Ashley Halsey III, ‘Panel urges TSA to implement ‘trusted travelers’ program’ The article discusses a report commissioned by the U.S. Travel Association. The reportRead… Read more »
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has finalized a partnership between the University of Massachusetts Human Stem Cell Bank and the United Kingdom Stem Cell bank. The partnership is designed to help both entities share best practices and collaborate on standards for stem cell line characterization, production and distribution throughout the US and UK. The UMass HumanRead… Read more »
How are race relations question was asked back in February. Tomorrow, St Patrick’s day, is a great example that we are living well together. Today is the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil war – tomorrow many people regardless race, creed, color or gender will party as “The Irish” Many will dress up.Read… Read more »