Government & Politics
What is the Value of International Polls about the US Presidential Candidates?
I saw the results of a recent opinion poll about the US presidential election that amazed me. While many recent polls of US voters reveal a virtual tie in presidential... read more
Final Debate: 2012 Election Mood Meter
Last week, NetBase unveiled the 2012 Election Mood Meter, real-time dials that move every 10 seconds as the sentiment for both President and Vice President candidates changes based on Twitter... read more
Facebook: Where Reasoned Political Thought Goes To Die
1Based on anecdotal evidence I’ve had a hunch about Facebook and political posts, so I decided to put my hunch to the test. As I’ve watched my newsfeed, I’ve noticed... read more
Bridging the Gap Between Government and the Average Joe
The Open Government Initiative set forth by the Obama Administration in 2009 requires Federal agencies to take immediate steps to achieve milestones in transparency, participation, and citizen collaboration. Most Federal,... read more
Government Contracts 2.0 – An IT Approach to Working with the Government
The IT world is accustomed to speed and agility, consistently seeking faster processors and time-saving, cutting-edge technology. It’s no wonder then that some IT businesses balk at the idea of... read more
How We Will Fact Check Presidential Debates in the Future
The technology that complements presidential debates has been changing since the first official one in 1960. The advents of mass media, television and now social media have allowed for greater... read more
Transparency: The Global Concern for Obama and Romney
The era of transparency has led to more hype than results for both of our nation’s presidential candidates. President Barack Obama promised, like his Democratic predecessor, Bill Clinton, to have... read more
The Politics Of Social Networks
Groucho Mark noted, “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, misdiagnosing it, and then applying the wrong remedies.” But if you’re really looking for trouble, try posting something on... read more
RAACI Wants To Improve Transparency In Governance
Corruption is a word that is slowly making India popular for all the wrong reasons. The rate at which new scams emerge and fade out is disturbing these days. End... read more
Tweets from the Nation: How Did the Biden and Ryan Do? [Infographic]
There is a lot of controversy surrounding whether Biden or Ryan won last night’s Vice Presidential debate. While those on the left wing feel Biden stole the show with his... read more
Now Hiring for Leadership of the USA
I read an article last week asking if a business leadership background is essential for performing the job of the President. (If I could remember where, I would give the... read more
Five Reasons That You Vote the Way You Do
The 2012 campaign trail is heating up, and you can practically see the bottle of the candidates soles melting off their feet. The first round of Presidential debates are over,... read more
The Real Debate Winner? Democrats
After the bludgeoning the Romney Campaign has taken over the last month, it’s perfectly understandable that Republicans have been brazenly pounding their collective chests in the aftermath of Mitt Romney’s... read more
Meaning of Freedom at Play in Net Neutrality Debate
1Anyone old enough to remember the pre-internet era can recall just how liberating the advent of online culture was. Instead of waiting in front of a television to see what... read more
6 Tips For Companies Setting Up OSHA Standard Employee Workstations
Employers are encouraged to abide by the standards given by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) when setting up workstations for their employees. OSHA has rules and regs for... read more
