Federal agencies have once again mobilized following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning. “We are closely monitoring the situation, including the potential for a tsunami,” White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Chile, and we stand ready to help inRead… Read more »
While many Internet companies are still trying to figure out how to make money with Web 2.0, where it’s really taking off is the enterprise. Often referred to as Enterprise 2.0, this is the sweet spot for businesses – using social technology to empower your existing employees. Social applications let employees connect across organizations, andRead… Read more »
Postmaster General John E. Potter defends the U.S. Postal Service against some of its biggest misconceptions in Sunday’s Washington Post, just days before the nation’s mail service is expected to outline significant changes in its business plan. “Tough technology and market conditions are creating new challenges for our business,” Potter writes for Sunday’s Post OutlookRead… Read more »
Neither Mashable nor pleaserobme.com are fresh on the scene with the common sense notion that criminals are just now getting active in social networking. Criminals have been using social networking sites as a form of communication in their criminal enterprises as well as a place to cultivate job leads (crime leads for those who didRead… Read more »
Congratulations to all the people inside and outside of DoD and government service who brought us to this point. Following is the news release from the DoD’s press room and a link to the full memo. DOD Releases Policy for Responsible and Effective Use of Internet-Based Capabilities Today the Department of Defense released a policyRead… Read more »
“It is not the critic who counts, not the person who points out how the strong one stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the one in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly…who knows the great enthusiasms,Read… Read more »
An anti-hunger nonprofit based in the District, Queen Anne’s County in Maryland and a Virginia dredging company are among 389 recipients of federal stimulus dollars that have failed to report on the whereabouts of more than $55 million in economic stimulus funding, federal watchdogs said Thursday. The total amounts to less than 2 percent ofRead… Read more »
Happy Friday! Some Chinese food lovers in the Pacific Northwest enjoying a fortune cookie may soon get a fortune message that says, “You are an incredibly smart, beautiful person who will enjoy great success,” on one side and “Put down your chopsticks and get involved in Census 2010” on the other. The U.S. Census BureauRead… Read more »
Total pledges were up more than 5 percent in 2009, exceeding 2008 contributions by $3.3 million. Federal employees also exceeded the 2009 campaign goal of $64 million by $2 million. The Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to all the generous Federal employees who madeRead… Read more »
From my very first presentation about being a government web manager – way back in the mid-90s – I’ve said this: “if you listen to your audience, they will tell you what to put on your website.” Listening to your audience is absolutely the cornerstone of great customer service. But it doesn’t stop there. YouRead… Read more »