People
New board will advise on improving government operations
President Obama has established an advisory board to help his administration find the best ways to improve government operations.
Ideas
Cold? No, Warm, NOAA Explains
If you thought all that snow and cold in February knocked a gaping hole in the climate change theory, the scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have some data that helps us decipher what went on. It turns out, according to the agency, that February was the sixth warmest ever recorded. It just didn't feel that way to those living in most of the United States, Mexico and Europe. The above <a href=http://www.nnvl.noaa.gov/MediaDetail.php?MediaID=390&MediaTypeID=1>image</a> says it all.
Digital Government
Cell-All smarter phone is DHS' version of the Tricorder
DHS is looking to the telecommunications side of mobile phones to help it develop the "Cell-All" smartphone that features a sensor capable of detecting deadly chemicals.
Digital Government
CDC goes viral through social media
Janice Nall, CDC's director of the Division of eHealth Marketing, offers some advice to agencies looking to engage citizens.
Digital Government
Many agencies earn failing grade for e-recordkeeping
Seventy-nine percent of more than 200 departments, agencies, and sub-agencies that responded to a recent survey from the National Archives and Records Administration were found to have a high or moderate risk of improperly destroying records.
Cybersecurity
HHS publishes online list of patient data breaches
The Health and Human Services Department has started publishing an online list of data thefts and breaches that affect the health data of more than 500 patients.
Digital Government
AHRQ requests research on improving patient health
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality wants proposals for its new research program to identify the best treatments for patients.
Digital Government
Maryland governor earns IT award
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers awards Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley with the association's 2010 National Technology Champion Award.
Digital Government
White House creates advisory board on federal management
Group will offer guidance on government operations, technology.
Digital Government
Revamped Thrift Savings website could be delayed until June
Load tests must be completed and multimedia features will be added as the project evolves, officials say.
Modernization
PUFF, just like that Air Force predicts volcanic cloud path
Within minutes the computer model forecast where plumes of ash were headed, giving commanders valuable information about where to establish temporary operations and route aircraft.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity budget cuts could slow progress, says representative
Fierce Government IT
Ideas
Should All Texts Be Private?
Before you pick up that office-provided cell phone to send out <em>that </em>text, think again. On Monday, the Supreme Court will deal with the question: Is there a reasonable expectation of privacy for text messages transmitted on a police SWAT pager? The court's ruling could just impact feds' right to keep private any messages sent out on phones and pagers supplied by the government.
Digital Government