Federal Computer Week: “Although Google+ has attracted more than 10 million users since its recent debut, many people in government are wondering what it is and how it ought to be used. Thanks to the Navy, now there is an overview of the new site. The Navy recently published a 13-page online guide titled Whats the deal with Google+? on the SlideShare website, providing a basic introduction to the new social networking site and how it could be used by individuals. The Navys presentation had been viewed by 606 people as of Aug. 16.”
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Daily Archives: August 17, 2011
GPO and Archives Launch API for Federal Register
News release: “The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) and the National Archives Office of the Federal Register (OFR) have taken another step in making Government information open and transparent for the American public. The agencies have introduced an Application Programming Interface (API) for Federal Register.gov, enabling information technology developers to create new applications for regulatory… Continue Reading
New Searchable Version of U.S. Code Website Launched by House in Beta
“The United States Code is a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States. It is prepared by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the United States House of Representatives.” [Richard McKinney] See also Advanced Options and Search Tips Continue Reading
Findings from 2011 Council of Grad Schools Admissions Survey
“Since 2004, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) has conducted a multi-year empirical examination of international graduate application, admission, and enrollment trends. This analysis responds to member institutions concerns about continuing changes in the enrollment of students from abroad seeking masters and doctoral degrees from U.S. colleges and universities. International students currently comprise about 15.5%… Continue Reading
comScore: Amazon Sites Visited by 1 in 5 Global Internet Users in June
News release: “comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, today released a report on selected global retail and auction sites based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. The study found that of the destinations analyzed, Amazon Sites reached the largest global audience with more than 282 million visitors in June, or… Continue Reading
Nearly 80% of Public Transit Systems Forced to Implement Fare Increases or Service Cuts
News release: “Public transit systems are faced with implementing new service cuts and fare increases on top of cuts and increases enacted during the past budget cycle, according to a new study released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Nearly eighty percent of public transit systems have already implemented fare increases or service cuts… Continue Reading
Women See Value and Benefits of College; Men Lag on Both Fronts, Survey Finds
Women See Value and Benefits of College; Men Lag on Both Fronts, Survey Finds, By Wendy Wang, and Kim Parker, August 17, 2011 “At a time when women surpass men by record numbers in college enrollment and completion, they also have a more positive view than men about the value higher education provides, according to… Continue Reading
Instructions and Guidance for Completing the E-Gov Web Inventory
Follow up to posting, .gov Reform Effort: Improving Federal Websites, see NextGov: “Government officials charged with rationalizing their agencies’ Web presence should consider potential cost savings from cutting or consolidating seldom visited websites and aim for a sleeker online footprint that better serves the public, according to guidance released Tuesday. Federal agencies have historically set… Continue Reading
World Bank: A New Instrument To Advance Development Effectivenss: Program-For-Results Financing
A New Instrument To Advance Development Effectivenss: Program-For-Results Financing, July 18, 2011 “World Bank Management is proposing a new lending instrumentProgram-for- Resultsto respond to rapidly changing development needs and urgent demand from borrowing countries. Under Program-for-Results, Bank support will help member countries improve the design and implementation of their own development programs in infrastructure, education,… Continue Reading
NOAA's National Weather Service taking action to build a 'Weather-ready' nation
News release: “NOAA is launching a comprehensive initiative to build a Weather-ready nation to make America safer by saving more lives and protecting livelihoods as communities across the country become increasingly vulnerable to severe weather events, such as tornado outbreaks, intense heat waves, flooding, active hurricane seasons, and solar storms that threaten electrical and communication… Continue Reading
President Obama Announces Major Initiative to Spur Biofuels Industry and Enhance America's Energy Security
News release: “President Obama announced that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy and Navy will invest up to $510 million during the next three years in partnership with the private sector to produce advanced drop-in aviation and marine biofuels to power military and commercial transportation. The initiative responds to a directive from President Obama issued… Continue Reading
VA Issues Guidance on use of Web-based collaboration technologies
“The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) endorses the secure use of Web-based collaboration and social media tools to enhance communication, stakeholder outreach collaboration, and information exchange; streamline processes; and foster productivity improvements. Use of these tools supports VA and VAs goal of achieving an interoperable, net-centric environment by improving employee effectiveness through seamless access to… Continue Reading
