Here are some posts from other places that I write, including opensource.com, Raleigh’s Creative District, and CityCamp Raleigh.
See what else I’ve been saying around the web over the last few weeks. Continue reading
Here are some posts from other places that I write, including opensource.com, Raleigh’s Creative District, and CityCamp Raleigh.
See what else I’ve been saying around the web over the last few weeks. Continue reading
We had our work cut-out for us last weekend. The project list looked something like this: weed the garden, mow the lawn, weed eat, edge, trim the pond liner, add protective netting to the pond, re-pot elephant ears, plant new tomato plants, mulch the front gardens, accessorize the upper deck, and plant our new Knock Out® Rose garden.
We decided to document the creation of our new garden with a few photos before, during, and after. We hope you enjoy.
At last night’s TriDUG meeting, we had two stellar presentations and a preview to a new logo and identity for TriDUG (Triangle Drupal User Group).
Matt Kennedy from Four Clouds gave a great introduction Drupal Views. Andrea Ross from UNC, FPG Child Development Inst. wowed us with an introduction to Drupal Theming. Continue reading
How do you get techies, govies, and citizens to identify, collaborate, and start creating solutions for your local government? Host a CityCamp.
It’s easier than you think. The first CityCamp Raleigh started as a conversation about citizen engagement, but we realized that we could do more than just talk about it. A dozen people came together over 12 weeks to make CityCamp Raleigh a reality. Over 225 people attended three days of collaboration, sharing, and encouraging openness–focusing on improving access to data and solutions for local government.
Three themes emerged over the weekend, all twists on open government: Continue reading
I love spending the Fourth of July on the Outer Banks. Yesterday, we were on the beach all day in Nags Head. The kids played, I caught a few waves on the surfboard, and we had a great day at the beach.
At 9:15pm, we watched the fireworks in Nags Head. The fireworks were shot off from Nags Head fishing pier. I love how the length of the pier was used to create a unique show. Enjoy the video of the finale: Continue reading