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How Data.gov connects the dots of the federal data reference model
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Mullen on Social Network, Flash Drives
Adm. Mike Mullen told me that the Defense Department is in the process of modifying its bans on the use of social networks and flash drives during a brief conversation at a Government Executive Leadership Breakfast at the National Press Club on Wednesday. But he did not give me a timeline in when this would happen.
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The Future of Collaboration
NetworkWorld <a href="http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/110209-collaboration-tools.html?page=1">tackles an interesting question</a> on whether the younger generation's tendencies to use technology to collaborate will actually increase the amount of collaboration in the workplace. The writers contend that tools such as text messaging, instant messaging and Twitter facilitate collaboration, but only low level forms of it, especially given that the younger generation often prefers such methods over face-to-face communication.
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Craigslist founder to work with VA
Craigslist founder will help judge ideas on how to improve the way disability claims are processed for veterans.
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Beat the Commute
Telework Exchange and HP are inviting Washington-area commuters to beat the heck out of their commutes on Nov. 10.
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America seeks science collaboration with Muslim communities
Three scientists will work to expand collaboration in science and technologies between the United States and Muslim communities.
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International cooperation to shape common policies for cybersecurity and data protection
The United States and the European Union pledge to extend their cooperation on security and human rights issues, including cybersecurity, fighting cyber crime, and data protection. The next step is negotiating a binding agreement.
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Windows 7 patch fixes Vista upgrade stopper
Microsoft issued a "Fix it"-style patch for a Windows 7 upgrade problem for Vista users that results in a system hang.
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Open government conference sponsor takes flak over its software
Transparency advocates say Adobe's popular document imaging software doesn't allow for manipulation or mashup of data, but company officials call it a 'false choice.'
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