The Amver participating container ship Maersk Missouri rescued an Italian yachtsman 300 miles off the coast of Halifax, Canada on Fathers Day, June 21, 2009. The sailor, Gianfranco Tortolani, was sailing in the Original Single Handed Trans-Atlantic Race from the United Kingdom to Newport, Rhode Island when his sailboat capsized and was demasted. Demasted GianfrancoRead… Read more »
It’s your weekly dose of TSP Talk. Stocks were pummeled yesterday as the Dow shed 200-points and the major indices lost between 3% and 4% on the day. The S&P 500 is now back in the red for 2009 (although the C-fund is still up slightly). Monday’s sell-off gave us some confirmation that our beliefRead… Read more »
Yesterday I took part in the second Public Sphere event run by Australian Senator Kate Lundy. I’ve put together and aggregate of the blog posts I wrote about it here. I promised I would blog about my Public Sphere experience tonight and I’ll do my best. However brain is a tad fried so be gentle.Read… Read more »
Today’s Public Sphere 2 at Parliament House in Canberra has the potential to reset the whole frame for Government 2.0 in Australia. 30-odd inspiring and well-informed speakers with real experience both within and in helping the public sector really showed the potential for a more open and collaborative model for government in this country. ImageRead… Read more »
From the Washington Business Examiner by Donna L. Quesinberry RE: FUTURE Sharing the World Sisterhood III – 2009 Leadership Conference FUTURE (Families United Toward Universal Respect) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) that supports women in developing third world countries and teaches them a strong organizational model based on volunteerism that promotes self-reliance, networking and family unity.Read… Read more »
Ah, yes… the dreaded lull between the end of the NBA playoffs and the beginning of college football?!? What is a sports fan to do? Here’s something to pass the time!! P.S. Lou, there is no “S” in Illinois… it’s silent, dude. And.. then, do the Arlington Rap!! And join the Hokie Guru in hisRead… Read more »
Hi, All, Michael Lee Stallard has contributed interesting content to the blogosphere here – go look! I didn’t know about former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Vern Clark, but am now looking forward to browsing his speeches. Best, Kitty
Image via Wikipedia Happy Fathers Day! Fairly light day, today. In one post, Steve Ressler sends a note from Tokyo: Many random t-shirts say Franklin and Marshall College and Ohio University; that’s random. What, no Ole Miss t-shirts??? Cordially, Caroline @WiiPigSooie Blog WiiPigSooie bashley: If #gov20 intends to empower its public, who precludes the arbitraryRead… Read more »
Happy Father’s Day! Father’s Day is a day to remember, an opportunity to stop and honor our dads; this year, it also marks the beginning of summer – barbecuing on the 4th of July, sunny days at the park, or rainy nights at the pool (not to mention all that humidity and those special uninvitedRead… Read more »
Whilst the US and UK are enjoying their Sunday, here in Australia a group of Government 2.0 pundits, public servants and politicians will be attending our first Government 2.0 Public Sphere Camp in the nation’s capital Canberra in parliament house on Monday 22 June 2009. The event features a range of speakers, including several AustralianRead… Read more »