Http://LeonardSipes.Com The death of Steve Jobs brought endless attention to his legacy. Probably few can emulate his impact on our world. But was he a marketing genius? On one hand, he had to be. Look at any Consumer Reports computer review and see the rankings and prices of desktops and laptops. There are PC’s thatRead… Read more »
About one year ago, GovLoop created its first mash-up: a combination of GSA Per Diem Rate data, Yelp user ratings and Eventul content so that we could help official government travelers to learn what locals say are the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife in that city.* CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE PER DIEM CALCULATORRead… Read more »
Here is an expanded version of my post from this morning 10 Ways to Optimize Facebook – Notes from Adam Conner. The presentation slides from Adam’s presentation can be found below. Adam started his presentation by providing an overview of how the world has gone social and traditional borders are no replaced by connections ofRead… Read more »
Accepted papers have been announced for JURIX 2011: The International Conference on Legal Knowledge and Information Systems, to be held 14-16 December 2011, at the University of Vienna Centre for Legal Informatics, in Vienna, Austria. Several papers concern government information systems.
In sports and government, Pivotal Plays come from teamwork, strategy, focus, and a little luck. MorganFranklin invites you to attend a complimentary event where special guests from sports and government share their personal views on the factors that define Pivotal Plays. Register Now The next installment of this illuminating series will be held on Wednesday,Read… Read more »
Right now federal spending is consuming 24 percent of national income. At the same time, the amount of tax revenue the government is receiving is 14 percent of national income. In the event economic growth fails to increase at rates to close this spending-revenue gap, then cutting spending or raising taxes become the policy options.Read… Read more »
No matter where you live or how big your community is, you probably see a few things that could be improved. Maybe you don’t know who to call or email. Perhaps you think someone else will report it (or already has). Those unknowns go away with a simple technology that eliminates anxiety and empowers everydayRead… Read more »
The Washington Post is reporting that Carolyn Lerner, head of the Office of Special Counsel, wants to update the Hatch Act. The Hatch Act is the 72-year-old law that prohibits Federal employees from participating or advocating in most political activities. The Hatch Act prevents any person who receives Federal funds for their employment to runRead… Read more »
Prepare for the worst, but hope for the best. This common adage speaks to how most people would act in a crisis situation. (But, of course, hindsight is always 20/20.) In matters of safety, it can be somewhat difficult to adequately prepare for a realistic situation. But Oklahoma City and its surrounding areas are doingRead… Read more »
Just heard Adam Connor, from the Washington Office of Facebook speak at GovDelivery Social Media Summit – hear are my quick notes with a full blog post coming later. Lots of great presentation and insights from Adam: Speak with an authentic voice Think about delivering your message Be timely and informative Multimedia Comment Policy WordsRead… Read more »