NICTD installs ticket vending machines to save costs
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will replace ticket agents with vending machines at the Gary and Hammond stations to save costs. Original post
Miscellaneous
Problems plague Philadelphia rail car plant
Hyundai-Rotem’s Philadelphia factory, which is building rail cars for SEPTA, has been plagued by design flaws, inadequate equipment, and labor problems. Original post
State cites Muni safety violations
SFMTA (CA) is under state investigation for a series of safety violations, including track defects and problems with the automatic train control system. Original post
What you need to know about Unemployment (if you need it)
So… I’m hoping that none of you need to visit me at the office anytime soon – because that is not awesome. However, it’s better to face the beast prepared – so here’s what Federal Employees may want to know about filing for unemployment. BIG DISCLAIMER: Unemployment is a state program and it varies whereRead… Read more »
Spring into shredding season
Spring is the season for cleaning and shredding. Check out one of these free events in Spokane, Renton, Federal Way and Bellingham. Original post
Soldier impersonators target women online
Internet scammers are pretending to be soldiers to seduce women. Original post
Grandparent scammers using Caller ID spoofing
Grandparent scammers have added a new layer to their stack of lies: Caller ID spoofing. Original post
Getting Our Swagger Back: What a 110-Year-Old Man Can Teach Us About the Deficit Panic
Authored by Jeff White [This article was originally published on GovWin] I think I’ve been looking at this all wrong. A 110-year-old man taught me that this weekend. I’ve been harping on big numbers a lot lately. In this space, you’ve seen me rant about hundred-billion-dollar budget cuts, trillion-dollar deficits,and uncountable numbers of contractors. It’sRead… Read more »
Whats your plan if the Federal Government Shuts Down??
What are you planning to do before, during and after a shutdown? Its not like “Friday afternoon & we return monday”. The shutdown could go on for weeks. Does your bank account have automatic withdrawls? This is more of an issue than back in ’95 What notes do you need to remember and come backRead… Read more »
PMF 2011 In-Person Assessment: Debrief
[Also posted here] The final make-up assessments were (presumably) completed on Friday, February 25, 2011. This is a new thread where you can discuss your experience with the in person assessment this year. What did you think? How do you think you did? How do you think your fellow semifinalists did? What percentage of no-showsRead… Read more »