You may (or may not) be aware that Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. But, did you know that it has been around since 1970? Here’s a little more history on it: The premise: All people have the right to a healthy, sustainable environment The mission: Broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide The pursuit:Read… Read more »
In arguably the most unusual example of kissing up to the big boss, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is highlighting his agency’s connections to Bo the Dog, the new First Pup. The dog is “truly a cute and energetic addition to the thriving Obama household,” LaHood writes in his “Fast Lane” blog. “Turns out that youngRead… Read more »
Check out the Gov 2.0 Bootcamp for the SE region at: http://gov2bootcamp.infointl.com/blog/?page_id=2 There are many sessions you don’t want to miss. One of them is Alex Koudry’s Gov’t Policy brief with the latest on Federal Web 2.0 policy.
Republished from eGovAU. Are many heads better than one (or a few)? In the past the answer was often no, because the mechanisms used to collect, collate, rate and assess the suggestions and recommendations of hundred, thousands or millions of people were cumbersome and time-consuming. In fact whilst our society was originally built on theRead… Read more »
Are there any examples of Web 2.0 or Social Networking requirements documents? Inquiring minds want to know. What is a Web 2.0 Requirement? Let me preface this with, I do support and use Web 2.0 solutions. Yes, They built it (GovLoop, Facebook) and I came. So with this stated, there have been post and clearRead… Read more »
If you are trying to implement twitter in your business or government social networking efforts, these apps and tools may “expand your horizons” for better use. First twenty for review: 1. TwitterAnalyzer: lets you see different statistic charts about you and your Twitter friends’ behavior at the site. http://www.twitteranalyzer.com/ 2. MicroPlaza: filters your Twitter timelineRead… Read more »
Don’t miss your chance to attend this intensive half-day seminar! Explore the challenges of Information Assurance in an interactive forum. Attendees will: Engage with peers and expert faculty on the military’s Information Assurance strategies and its role in cyber warfare Discover emerging technologies impacting Information Assurance requirements Discuss current threats and trends in Cyber Security,Read… Read more »
Apologies for errors in advance: @krazykriz: By the way, “Virtual Alabama” is an incredible use of Google Earth, if you haven’t seen it (http://twurl.nl/7qdohq) #govloop #gov20 @NASA NASA.gov is a @TheWebbyAwards nominee for best in Government. Vote once, RT more http://pv.webbyawards.com #GovLoop @noeldickover: Lots of good articles on #gov20 #opengov RT @amandare Reading great GSARead… Read more »
Apologies for errors in advance @adrielhampton: Check out @govdigest, a new project by Steve Ressler (@govloop): http://govdigest.com #gov20 #opengov @jefferyrlsmith: Check out the revamped #CivSource Online, it’ll focus on #govIT, social media #gov20 and state/local landscape http://twurl.nl/6kgg4c @mweditor: City officials in Bellevue, Nebraska use social networking sites, Twitter to stay connected http://ow.ly/2JxO #localgov #gov20 @govwiki:Read… Read more »
This is my rough draft in my work with the W3C E-Gov Interest Group. I wanted to get comments from those working on social media in government as we work to finalize our recommendations. Please keep in mind this is for an international standard, so I have no assumed that 508 compliance is required butRead… Read more »