The number of female farmers is growing. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 1978 women owned 5.2 percent of all farms. By 1997, that number increased to 8.6 percent. Today, about 165,000 farms are run by women, and demographic, social and economic factors indicate that number will keep rising, the USDA says. Some of these farming women are [...]
Web 2.0 technologies and services have spread around the world at an amazing pace and are used by millions of people every day. Many public service organizations are also adopting Web 2.0 applications to improve their ability to collaborate and serve citizens more effectively. Accenture believes that Web 2.0 technologies are finding resonance among governments today because they are, in [...]
Interesting and well-written opinion blog posting. And one that could have easily been written by me as it nicely sums up my thoughts and feelings about the casino. Middleboro was a great community. It was quiet, mellow, not very developed — very much like the Falmouth of my childhood. Our apartment was around the corner from a great ice cream [...]
Bruce D. Gates, who served as second-in-command for several years under former Police Chief Gary J. Russell, knows all too well he’s taking over the department at a tough time. He’s proposed a plan to selectmen to temporary restructure the department, which is down three supervisor positions, a sergeant and two lieutenants. It’s not meant to be permanent, and he [...]
While social networks do pose some threats to the enterprise, IT managers can deal with them as they come. Be logical Remember social networks have value Social networks are promotional tools Blocking only makes it worse Education is important Corporate policies work Block the fringe Be open Be educated Go social. Source: eWEEK, July 17, 2009
The town is losing out on $90,000 during a time of fiscal crisis because 417 households didn’t pay their trash bill in the last year. That works out to about 10 percent of customers, Town Manager Charles J. Cristello told selectmen this week. He blames the poor economy for the nonpayment, and said the figures are based on 11 months [...]
Selectman Rullo presented objectives he prepared in May to the public at the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Monday night. With Selectman Rullo’s background in business, he wants more accountability to the people on a more regular basis. During his campaign, Rullo advocated for transparency in government. His list of ten items for him is a step in that direction. Rullo [...]
Selectmen want the town’s Resort Advisory Committee to recommend how the town should spend the $7 million it will receive annually from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe should the resort casino be built. Selectman Alfred P. Rullo, who was elected in April, raised the issue when he reviewed a list of priority items he felt the board should address. Rullo said [...]
The Simmons New Media Study provides insight into Americans’ use of various new and emerging media alongside traditional media channels. The media measured include mobile phones, social networking, instant messaging, blogging, gaming, social tagging/bookmarking, online video/audio, and dozens of other new and emerging media channels, as well as television, magazines and radio. A sample of the consumer insights available from [...]
To have the dexterity needed to react to crises in a social media context, consider these tips. Plan ahead. Given the speed with which crises spread online, preparation is more critical than ever and plans need to be tested early and often. Consider how your brand/company/client could be impacted in a crisis situation, and from which angles, sites and communities. [...]
