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How and why to rate apps in Windows 8
I'm willing to bet that the average user doesn't think much about rating an app. I know that I...
Date: 06/30/2014
Some GREAT social networking apps for Windows 8
I'm seeing some fantastic momentum in the Windows 8 Marketplace - with some very compelling...
Date: 06/28/2014
Some cool Education Windows 8 Apps for Kids... and How to Rate Apps in Windows 8
From the looks at the lines at BestBuy and the Microsoft Store... and the sold-out status of just...
Date: 12/22/2013
Hour of Code - Why Computer Science Education Matters
This week we celebrate Computer Science Education Week, and many people will also be participating...
Date: 12/09/2013
My time in the High School Computer Science
I had the opportunity to support one of the local Loudoun County High Schools this year by...
Date: 07/24/2013
With Gov 2.0 at a crossroads, context, incentive, and value is King
(cross posted from my FutureFed article) Back in April it was announced that the FY2011 budget...
Date: 05/25/2011
The eagle has landed: I have cut and paste!
Just got the latest Windows Phone 7 update for my HTC HD7 – the one we’ve all been waiting for:...
Date: 04/07/2011
Some info on that first Windows Phone 7 Update…
Finally got my first Windows Phone 7 update – everything went smoothly. Only a few things that...
Date: 04/02/2011
A few thoughts on making open government data more valuable…
I recently shot a video that captured some of my thoughts on the state of “open...
Date: 03/18/2011
Windows Phone Federal Apps Content–Registration now open!
You may have already seen the pre-announcement, but the Federal WP7 apps registration site is now...
Date: 10/19/2010
I need an app for that….
If you happen to read my bio, you’ll see that I’m a Public Sector guy… I’m...
Date: 10/12/2010
Gov 2.0 = Open Source? Not really, IMO...
Been a while since I've been able to post... thanks to a glut of internal planning and meetings......
Date: 09/02/2010
Government Data and the "Mom Test" - GCN article featuring yours truly
I spoke on a panel at the Open Government Innovations Conference last week - great event with some...
Date: 05/10/2010
Windows Phone 7 in 7 - the tip of the iceberg...
Looking for a great resource to get the basics on Windows Phone 7?...
Date: 05/06/2010
Open Government: Publishing Data isn't enough
I had the chance to interact with Teresa Carlson, VP of Microsoft Federal Sales, on the FutureFed...
Date: 05/04/2010
Cops in the Cloud…
My team just published this outstanding case study for the Vernon Hills Police Department’s new...
Date: 04/30/2010
Students see the forest through the tweets - the US Imagine Cup Finals
I’ve openly lamented about the challenges that the U.S. faces with the decline in technical student...
Date: 04/27/2010
US Imagine Cup: People's Choice - voting ends April 24 at midnight PST. Vote for your favorite Student application now!
For those who haven't heard of Imagine Cup - it's a Worldwide software development competition for...
Date: 04/24/2010
Apps for Yoots
Disclaimer/egg-deflector: I absolutely appreciate the concept of running contests to foster better...
Date: 03/23/2010
The hazards of presenting to a networked audience
I’m noticing this more and more lately. Not sure how I really feel about it :) -Dan
Date: 03/18/2010
Ooooh-Pen Data!
And when we say Yeeow! Ayipioeeay! We're only sayin' You're doin' fine, Open Data! Open Data O.K....
Date: 03/16/2010
Write an Azure app to win a NetBook!
Well... at least be entered into a contest to win one of three Dell Minis. I really like it when I...
Date: 03/15/2010
Slides from my FedScoop presentation last week
I've been a little remiss in making my slides available from last Tuesday's Fedscoop "Roadmap to the...
Date: 03/13/2010
Making OpenGov useful… and wicked cool
I’ve been railing on the concept that the focus on Open Government needs to shift to effective use...
Date: 03/05/2010
Open311 with .NET and Visual Studio
Many of you (well, some of you) may have listened in to the call (or read about) regarding San...
Date: 03/04/2010
Thinking about the Cloud and Government? Don't miss Fedscoop's "Roadmap to the Clouds" - March 9, in D.C. - and I can get you in for free
On March 9th, Fedscoop is holding a TREMENDOUS event: "Roadmap to the Clouds" Location: Ronald...
Date: 03/03/2010
End of first month for Azure billing – are you watching your accounts?
Today marks the last day of the first month of billing for Azure… and, hopefully, everyone has been...
Date: 02/27/2010
Microsoft’s REAL choice for Governments…
I'm fresh from the US Public Sector CIO Summit - it was an amazing week and I had some truly...
Date: 02/27/2010
Open Gov… Dallas and Bing – done.
Well, that was easy. So easy that I spent the rest of the evening playing around with the UI of my...
Date: 02/11/2010
Vote for the BEST Windows Azure Application for State & Local Gov Partners
Let your voice be heard and spread the word! The submissions are in and public voting is now...
Date: 02/11/2010
Open Government Data and .NET
As mentioned in my previous post, I wanted to test the waters by writing a small app that allowed...
Date: 02/11/2010
How to quickly complete the requirements of the Open Government Directive...
Date: 02/08/2010
Azure Solution Developers: Win $10K - but you need to act FAST!
We're coming to the end of our State & Local Government Azure solution contest - with prized of...
Date: 02/02/2010
Azure Management API... Essential Certificate "How-To"
Got into playing with the management API over the weekend, and got wrapped around the axle when it...
Date: 02/02/2010
Windows Azure billing starts TODAY - here's some guidance
Windows Azure billing formally starts today, which means that all US CTP accounts become read-only,...
Date: 02/01/2010
Try Windows Azure for free!
Well... it's not really news, these offers have been around since PDC... what's new is that we...
Date: 01/27/2010
CrisisCamp DC: Efforts for Haiti Relief
I had my first crisiscamp "experience" last Saturday at the NPR headquarters in DC - and wanted to...
Date: 01/25/2010
US Public Sector Developer Web Site - Launched!
I'm extremely pleased to announce the launch of the US Public Sector Government Developer website!...
Date: 01/20/2010
Podcast Interview: Kids, Social Computing, and Education
I just completed an interview with Ross Kasun, Asst. Superintendent of Summit Schools (and...
Date: 04/13/2008
S+S is an elephant
How's that for a provocative subject line? Actually... it's not. But, sometimes something that...
Date: 04/02/2008
Microsoft Health & Life Sciences Developer and Solution Conference - something for everyone
April 22-24, Atlantic City, NJ (Sheraton Atlantic City) Register today at: https://www.hlsdevcon.com...
Date: 03/26/2008
HLS DevCon... what will the Surface solution demo be?
There are a lot of fantastic uses for Microsoft Surface in the Healthcare industry... some more...
Date: 03/19/2008
Web 2.0 in the Enterprise
Had some requests for my PPT on Web 2.0 in the Enterprise (in this case, specifically the HLS...
Date: 11/13/2007