Social Pinpoint

MAY 9, 2018

Traditional public participation has been around for as long as anyone can remember. Organizations spend considerable time and money on consultation methods to ensure they meet regulatory standards and they are starting to realize the real benefits of community engagement are far greater than only complying with regulations. This leads to the question of how.

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Media Policy Center

MAY 7, 2018

Do No Harm Documentary selected for the Reel Recovery Film Festival 2018. Just Announced! Do No Harm Documentary selected for the REEL Recovery Film Festival lineup next October in Los Angeles. Watch here for screening info and special guests. Facing Addiction with NCADD , FED Up Rally CCAPP Faces & Voices of Recovery Media Policy Center.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MAY 27, 2018

May is Older Americans Month and park and recreation agencies play a crucial role in serving older adult populations. According to NRPA’s 2018 Agency Performance Review, 41 percent of park and recreation agencies have one or more senior centers and 79 percent offer programs specifically designed for older adults. NRPA supports this work through our Healthy Aging in Parks initiative — part of which includes a grant program for evidence-based arthritis intervention programs which are funded with

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FedHeads

MAY 21, 2018

This week of FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk to Justin Marsico and Renata Maziarz from the Treasury Department's Bureau of the Fiscal Service about the relaunch of USASpending.gov with additional capability called Data Lab. [link] [link]. About FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better.

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ParkTalk podcast

MAY 18, 2018

Organic gardener Kelly Foster explains what organic gardening is, how it helps nurture healthy soil, and how you can take a step toward more of an organic approach to your home garden. Organic gardener Kelly Foster explains what organic gardening is, how it helps nurture healthy soil, and how you can take a step toward more of an organic approach to your home garden.

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FedHeads

MAY 14, 2018

This week of FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk about the strategic planning cycle and the release of the Government Accountability Office's Strategic Plan. Stephen Sanford of GAO and Stacy Tselekis, principal at Grant Thornton Public Sector join the #FedHeads to discuss the new GAO report. GAO's Strategic Plan: [link]. About FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better.

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FedHeads

MAY 7, 2018

This week of FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk about some of the most arcane and wonky topics in all of government - all of which happen to be released in the same week. It's Christmas in May for government wonks. Tune in to hear about the GAO's overlap and duplication report, the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE)Congressional testimony on the major management challenges impacting government, and OMB's Strategic Review Memo.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

MAY 7, 2018

Last Monday evening, a group of Boy Scouts were on the trail behind NRPA's headquarters when they came upon a baby Barred Owl who had appeared to have fallen from its nest more than 40-feet up in the trees. They contacted Ted Mattingly, NRPA’s resident hero and Director of Facilities and Administrative Services, who realized that the baby owl’s chances of surviving on its own after falling from the nest were slim.

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ParkTalk podcast

MAY 1, 2018

Entomologist Brittany Buckles explains how and why to protect both honey bees and native bees. Brittany has served as a beekeeper for honey bee hives and continues to study native bees in their natural habitats. Entomologist Brittany Buckles explains how and why to protect both honey bees and native bees. Brittany has served as a beekeeper for honey bee hives and continues to study native bees in their natural habitats.

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