TriMet turns to open source
TriMet is currently working with the open source community to develop OpenTripPlanner, which allows customers to plan multimodal trips. Original post
Pilotless Helicopter Waterbombers for Japanese Reactors
New reports indicate that attempts to drop water on damaged Japanese reactors have been unsuccessful. The USA has a robot helicopter water-bomber which might be safe and effective.In January 2011 U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) is reported to have successfully tested with an unmanned helicopter air-dropping a 4,400lb load. TheRead… Read more »
Political law explosion, constructionism, Sunshine Week, and Alaska robocalls in today’s political law links
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 »
Eureka! I’m a Project Manager!
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 »
Microsoft make an API for the UK Foreign Office, and an app swiftly follows …
I’ve burbled on this point before, but more and more, the point of what the Foreign and Commonwealth Office tries and do in digital (or what we ought to be trying to do) is to concentrate not so much on creating a destination website, but to work on setting up the mechanics to deliver ourRead… Read more »
Digital local resources – and a bit about Your Square Mile
Continuing the posts about local digital communities, here are a couple of links to interesting research and publications on the subject, which I’ve been giving a re-read recently. The Online Neighbourhood Networks Study – from Hugh Flouch and Kevin Harris. Loads of great resources and insight here. Joining the Conversation: an introduction to hyperlocal mediaRead… Read more »
Interest grows in unlimited Metro passes
Some transit advocates are proposing a new monthly pass for WMATA that would provide unlimited off-peak trips. Original post
Eureka! I’m a Project Manager!
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 »
New app tracks buses at North Carolina State
Students at North Carolina State University have a new way to track the location of the campus Wolfline bus with a free app for Android phones. Original post
Learning Commons Technology
The draft presentation “Learning Commons Technology: The dos and donts in developing learning commons” (and slides) are available for comment. This is for the 2nd Annual Learning Commons Development and Design Forum, Brisbane, 30 March 2011, with a preview for BarCamp Canberra 2011, ANU, 19 March 2011.Critical infrastructure requirementsMovable furniture Do they create flexible spaces?AreasRead… Read more »