Data.gov
JUNE 20, 2013
As you know, last month Data.gov launched its new open-source Data.gov 2.0 catalog (catalog.data.gov). Based on CKAN, a data management platform used by many open-data catalogs around the world, Data.gov’s new catalog has received nothing but kudos from users. For … Continued. The post Tour Data.gov 2.0 appeared first on Data.gov.
Public Policy Blog
JUNE 16, 2013
Sheryl Sandberg recently wrote a book called “Lean In” based on her TEDTalk in 2011 where she pondered why there are so few women at the top. Initially scanning through the pages, I became confused, apparently like so many other women readers before me , I wanted to know why “Lean In” was less story about her compelling leadership and more like a Gender Studies 101 class in a liberal arts college.
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Emergency Management Degree Guide
JUNE 5, 2013
Just about every part of the world can be susceptible to a tornado. It is obvious that a tornado cannot be stopped by humans, so the possibility of something terrible happening really does exist. The good news is that in most areas, you can be very well-prepared for a tornado, and the chance of something devastating happening will decrease drastically.
Data.gov
JUNE 30, 2013
Technology evolves rapidly, and it can be challenging for policy and its implementation to evolve at the same pace. Last week, President Obama launched the Administration’s new Open Data Policy and Executive Orderaimed at ensuring that data released by the government will be … Continued. The post Introducing Project Open Data appeared first on Data.gov.
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Data.gov
JUNE 18, 2013
The Energy Information Administration collects statistics on energy generation, distribution and consumption in the United States. Their new APIs provide developers easy access to EIA’s extensive data on electricity, petroleum, natural gas, and more. The post APIs from the Energy Information Administration appeared first on Data.gov.
Public Policy Blog
JUNE 16, 2013
In many instances, individuals in leadership positions derive power from their access to information that is not widely available to the rest of the organization they lead. Historically, economists and behaviorists have observed that this practice can enhance productivity and efficiency: “[…] by preventing full revelation of the state, the followers are induced to work harder-at least in some states-than they would were the leader’s action to reveal the state fully.
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Public Policy Blog
JUNE 16, 2013
Ask just about anyone to name a few people they consider leaders and most likely you net an elected government official on that list. Mayors, council members, state representatives, national representatives should aim to focus on precisely what they were elected to do – set policy agendas and initiate a vision for the community in which they serve. Professional government employees are vital partners for these officials and do [or should do] the day-to-day operations of the government, procure p
Public Policy Blog
JUNE 16, 2013
Approximately one year ago, on June 13, 2012, Representative Lisa Brown (D-Bloomfield) uttered the word that runs ice through the veins and casts fear into the hearts of male elected officials: Vagina. This word, so offensive that Representative Mike Callton (R-Nashville) would not address the word itself when interviewed “I don’t even want to say it in front of women.
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