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Big Think Books, Part Two: Cities and Destiny
Bill Barnes
Aerotropolis spins out the
consequences of that prophecy. Urban areas will re-orient—and new cities
are even now being built—around airports because air travel is the
latest…
Good to Know…Week of June 20, 2011
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Social Networking Sites and Our Lives
Close to half of all adults now use social networking sites (SNS)—
double the number of users in 2008—and…
Florida ASPA Conference Focuses on Improving Government Accountability
Tampa, FL—The 2011 Florida
ASPA Conference was held in Tampa at the University of South Florida on
May 13th, 2011. The conference was hosted by the University of…
Big Think Books See Big Roles for Cities in Big Global Changes, Part 1
Bill Barnes
“There is no Frigate like a Book to take us Lands away.”–Emily Dickinson
A flotilla of Big Think Books (BTBs) about cities has heaved into…
Good to Know…Week of June 13, 2011
EDUCATION
Colleges Now Offering Education in Disaster
Carlene Pinto watched from her middle-school classroom in Brooklyn as
the plane pierced the second tower; then she trudged…
Central Illinois ASPA Chapter Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
Springfield, IL–On Monday, May 2, 2011 the Central Illinois Chapter of ASPA (CIASPA)
celebrated Public Service Recognition Week and the reinvigoration of
their chapter with a…
Take the Next Step
Erik Bergrud
Although it is oh-so tempting, I will not offer you a refrain of
President Kennedy’s famous “ask not what your country can do for you”
quote…
Good to Know…Week of June 6, 2011
TELEWORK
DC Ranks in Top 10 Cities that Support Formal Telework Policies
The nation’s capital ranks seventh when it comes to adopting formal
telework policies, according…
Thad Allen Joins ASPA Leadership Team
ASPA is pleased to announce that Thad W. Allen, Admiral, U.S. Coast
Guard (retired), has agreed to serve as ASPA’s 2011-2012 Executive
Advisor. Allen will serve as a visible symbol…
Alternative Roles For Professional Public Managers, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two part series. You will find a link to Part 1 in the Related Articles box at the end of this article.
Good to Know…Week of May 30, 2011
FIRST RESPONDERS
Joplin Radio Stations Become Lifeline for Tornado-Stricken Residents
The staffs of six radio stations, based in a one-story building in
Joplin, are providing nonstop…