The City Fix
OCTOBER 26, 2021
The transport sector is the third largest source of GHG emissions in China, following the power and industry sectors. Heavy-duty truck transportation accounts for 41% of the country’s freight demand (in tonne-kilometers) and 84% and 40% of motor vehicles’ NOx. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The Lowe Down
OCTOBER 26, 2021
. Article by Kara Hagler. The “ Great Gatsby Curve” , coined by former chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, Alan Krueger, shows that countries with higher income inequality also typically have lower intergenerational income mobility. In this article, I study mobility at the very top of the wealth distribution in the US using the Forbes 400. The Forbes 400 is a detailed list of the wealthiest Americans and their approximated net worth.
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Princeton Public Library
OCTOBER 27, 2021
Some call us wizards or the keepers of knowledge. Superheroes, geniuses, guides and human search engines – we’ve heard it all. I recently earned my master’s degree and, when it came in the mail, it read “Master of Information.” This got me thinking, what makes us, librarians, the masters of information? Yes, the years of […].
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
OCTOBER 26, 2021
This Disaster Zone podcast is an interview with Brian Hastings, Director, Alabama Emergency Management Agency As such he is a member of the Governor’s Cabinet and the senior official responsible for all phases of emergency management. In the podcast we learn about the hazards that Alabama faces, e.g. more tornadoes than any other state, the composition of his agency and the jurisdictional make-up of the state.
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Meeting of the Minds
OCTOBER 26, 2021
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The Market Urbanism Report
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Singapore's housing market is a mix of market-based and centrally-planned norms - but reflects the same problems as the U.S.
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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Today, I’m excited to once again be sharing a replay of one of the Coffee Talks I hosted during the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference back in September. As you may know, last week NRPA released a new resource – the Equity Language Guide. We know that words matter and that language has the power to uplift as well as marginalize – but sometimes finding the “right” words to use can be difficult.
FedHeads
OCTOBER 25, 2021
In a world. imaging what a movie trailer for the President's Management Agenda would look like. Francis is available for the voice over. In a world. imaging what a movie trailer for the President's Management Agenda would look like. Francis is available for the voice over.
The Market Urbanism Report
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Singapore's housing market is a mix of market-based and centrally-planned norms - but reflects the same problems as the U.S.
CarahCast
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Ransomware cyberattacks vaulted into public awareness with a vengeance when an East Coast gasoline pipeline shut down for days, causing a shortage and long lines at the gas pump when drivers panicked. But hospitals, schools and local governments have been dealing with ransomware threats for some time. Ransomware cyberattacks vaulted into public awareness with a vengeance when an East Coast gasoline pipeline shut down for days, causing a shortage and long lines at the gas pump when drivers panick
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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.
The CIO Council
OCTOBER 24, 2021
The Nation’s response to the pandemic has highlighted that our society not only uses technology but is also profoundly reliant on technology in our daily lives. We can go to work, school, shop, work out, and watch newly released movies all from the comfort of our home. We have come to embrace that convenience of access, and the wealth of information technology brings to our fingertips.
First State Insights
OCTOBER 26, 2021
Betsey Suchanic, Senior Program Manager with the Urban Libraries Council, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about local libraries' critical community economic development roles. Topics covered include the essential local government services provided by libraries during the pandemic and the need to reinvest in public libraries as we move forward in recovery.
Public Sector Future
OCTOBER 28, 2021
In this episode we speak with Dr. Vik Pant, the Chief Scientist and Chief Scientific Advisor for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Dr. Pant shares his priorities in his role and learnings from NRCan’s digital accelerator as they work to implement new technologies. Discover how new artificial intelligence capabilities are being used to promote sustainability, from improved flood mapping and wildfire response to mining risk mitigation.
CarahCast
OCTOBER 28, 2021
In the end, any IT system is only as secure as its various components. Federal, state, and local agencies have learned that the hard way, as software platform and application providers have been hacked as a way to get into government systems. The Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity issued by the White House in May dedicates Section 4 to the topic of enhancing the security of the software supply chain.
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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.
CarahCast
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Blockchain is most commonly considered the foundation for cryptocurrency – the usual form of payment by ransomware demands – because it is a method of recording information that makes it difficult to impossible to change, hack, or cheat records of transactions. It’s a form of “distributed ledger” that records every transaction to every participant’s copy of that ledger.
CarahCast
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Of all the security threats that face IT, phishing stands out because it is not an attack on the technology – it is “social engineering,” getting incautious users to click seemingly innocuous links or visit seemingly harmless websites and allowing hackers to steal user names, passwords, financial data, or other information they can use. Today, phishing is usually a “gateway crime” – hackers often use it as a way to get the credentials to gain entry into the broader IT system and launch other att
Public Sector Future
OCTOBER 28, 2021
In this episode we speak with Dr. Vik Pant, the Chief Scientist and Chief Scientific Advisor for Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). Dr. Pant shares his priorities in his role and learnings from NRCan’s digital accelerator as they work to implement new technologies. Discover how new artificial intelligence capabilities are being used to promote sustainability, from improved flood mapping and wildfire response to mining risk mitigation.
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