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Learning from Texas: How Active Efficiency Can Help Improve Grid Reliability and Resilience

The City Fix

Recent events in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. are reminding us that our existing energy system infrastructure and operating structures are increasingly being challenged by severe weather-related events. In Texas, unprecedented freezing temperatures created a “perfect storm” of disruption, including. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Blood Donations, Disasters and Covid-19

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

The blood supply for a community, region or state is critically important. This podcast is an interview with Curt Bailey, President and CEO of BloodWorks Northwest Their territory covers eight million people in the states of Oregon and Washington. Consider this a Blood 101 class on all aspects of blood collection and use. It amazing all the blood products that are collected in just one donation.

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Digital transformation: not as easy as it looks

Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

The digital transformation of government and the public sector isn’t as easy as it looks. You would think that after 20 years or so, mainly on the outside looking in, and occasionally from the inside looking out, and a book or two to boot, I’d have worked that out by now. And of course I have. It’s hard work, grinding through ‘hard boards” with passion and perseverance, to paraphrase Max Weber’s reflections “on politics.”.

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Ep.39 - Improving Farm-to-School Accessibility for K-12 w/ FoodCorps' Jillian Dy

Decisions That Matter

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, hosts Alex Stonehouse and Bernadette Launi sat down with Jillian Dy to discuss her work at FoodCorps as the Director of Supply Chain Engagement. FoodCorps' mission involves bringing together local communities to connect kids to healthy food in school. Throughout this episode Jillian does a great job of covering everything from the high-level policy topics that drive a lot of rules and outcomes, to the on-the-ground supply chain challenges involved in fee

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Shenzhen’s Green Logistic Zones: Fast-Tracking Zero-Emission Freight

The City Fix

Urban freight vehicles constitute less than 10% of vehicles on the road in most cities, but they account for a disproportionate amount of transport-related CO2 emissions and pollutants. According to the Beijing Transport Institute, freight in Beijing accounts for around. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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F5 Zero Trust Panel Discussion

CarahCast

On behalf of F5 and Carahsoft, we would like to welcome you to today's podcast, focused around zero trust, where Scott Rose, computer scientist at NIST and a co-author on NIST's 800-207, Zero Trust Architecture publication; Gerald Caron, Director of Enterprise Network Management for the Department of State; Brandon Iske, Chief Engineer at DISA; and Jason Wilburn, zero trust engineer at F5, will discuss the pros and cons of different zero trust designs, how other federal initiatives tie into zero

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Ep.39 - Improving Farm-to-School Accessibility for K-12 w/ FoodCorps' Jillian Dy

Decisions That Matter

On this episode of Decisions That Matter, hosts Alex Stonehouse and Bernadette Launi sat down with Jillian Dy to discuss her work at FoodCorps as the Director of Supply Chain Engagement. FoodCorps' mission involves bringing together local communities to connect kids to healthy food in school. Throughout this episode Jillian does a great job of covering everything from the high-level policy topics that drive a lot of rules and outcomes, to the on-the-ground supply chain challenges involved in fee

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How Can Public Bike Sharing Thrive in Indian Cities?

The City Fix

Cycling, a sustainable, healthy and low-cost mode of travel, has seen a resurgence in popularity during the pandemic as cars and buses stayed off the roads. During the lockdown in the UK, cycle-to-work schemes saw a 200% rise in bicycle orders from. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Her history is our history

Princeton Public Library

Whether we are moms, daughters or friends; activists, scientists, politicians or librarians, each day that we make the choice to help someone in need, be a caregiver, fight for someone’s rights or work to break yet one more glass ceiling, we are making history.

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Secondary Analyses of Existing Datasets of Tobacco Use and Health (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) - Deadline To Apply 03-08-2023

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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One Year Later: COVID-19 and Parks and Recreation — Episode 086

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

When this episode airs on March 9, 2021, we will be two days away from the one-year anniversary of coronavirus (COVID-19) being declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The past year has been filled with challenges, adaptations, pivots and so much more. We’re battling multiple health crises on top of economic pressures and racial injustices.

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Episode 146: Christmas in March: The High Risk List and President Rank Award!

FedHeads

FedHeads catch up on what’s happening in government management, including what’s on GAO’s biennial high-risk list and efforts to renew the civil service. FedHeads catch up on what’s happening in government management, including what’s on GAO’s biennial high-risk list and efforts to renew the civil service.

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Want to solve the urban housing crisis? Make markets elastic.

The Market Urbanism Report

A metro's home prices are largely contingent on how much housing it builds.

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Advancing Innovation and Impact in Undergraduate STEM Education at Two-year Institutions of Higher Education

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Description NSFâ??s Education and Human Resources Directorate seeks to significantly enhance its support for research, development, implementation, and assessment to improve STEM education at the Nationâ??

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis: A Career in Public Service

Policy Chats

In this episode, Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her accomplished career in public service. About Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis : Eleni Kounalakis is the first woman elected Lt. Governor of California. A native Californian, Kounalakis is California’s Representative for International Affairs and Trade, appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom by executive order.

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Want to solve the urban housing crisis? Make markets elastic.

The Market Urbanism Report

A metro's home prices are largely contingent on how much housing it builds.

Housing 52
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California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis: A Career in Public Service

Policy Chats

In this episode, Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her accomplished career in public service. About Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis : Eleni Kounalakis is the first woman elected Lt. Governor of California. A native Californian, Kounalakis is California’s Representative for International Affairs and Trade, appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom by executive order.