Tag Archives: community

Get Involved in a Brigade Action Team

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Shibby

A first version of priorities and a draft rally cry are some of the key items that Code for America Brigades should be excited about as we start 2017. But what’s really exciting for me are the opportunities for making … Continue reading →

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Next Door poll

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Shibby

I recently sent an email to the Lineberry Alliance list asking if folks would be interested in trying Next Door as a pilot to improve our community communications and as a way to get to know our neighbors better. This … Continue reading →

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Book introduction: The foundation for an open source city

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Shibby

As a preview to the book I’m working on, currently in editing, I wanted to share the introduction to my book and get some feedback from some of my potential readers. Please let me know what you think. Good, bad, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Drupal and open source evangelist, Jeffrey A. “Jam” McGuire

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Shibby

I remember first meeting Jeffrey A. “Jam” McGuire in person at DrupalCon Denver. We talked about communities, music, and shared ways to show why open source is a better way. Even before meeting him, I could tell from my first interaction … Continue reading →

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Writing a book about Raleigh being an open source city

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Shibby

It’s about time to come out of hibernation mode and come out swinging for 2013. I’ve been quiet the last two weeks. Red Hat had their annual holiday shut down from December 24 to January 1 and I decided to … Continue reading →

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City Council Has Perfect Attendance at CityCamp Raleigh

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Shibby

Originally posted on opensource.com and licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA. What started with a unanimous vote to adopt an open source resolution eventually became a long-term commitment to the open source way. How many of you have had an elected … Continue reading →

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Ten Teams Compete for CityCamp Raleigh $5000 Prize

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Shibby

The unconference at CityCamp Raleigh on June 2 was amazing. The ideas. The passion. The people. For those of you unfamiliar with the unconference format, we gathered at 9:00 am  on Saturday. The coffee was a little late, so we … Continue reading →

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CityCamp Raleigh Agenda for Friday, June 1

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Shibby

Here is the agenda for CityCamp Raleigh, Friday, June 1 from 12pm – 5:30pm at Vintage 21′s West Campus at 117 S West St (map). Walk-up registrations are welcome. Registration is free, seating is limited. Be sure to vote on … Continue reading →

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A Preview of the CityCamp Raleigh Agenda

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Shibby

Here’s a peak at the agenda for Friday, June 1. Lunch will be provided from 12-1pm. There will also be a chance to network during this time. You should register so we know you’re coming. On Saturday, June 2, we … Continue reading →

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Represent Wake County on transit, not yourself

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Shibby

Just sent this note to all the Wake County Commissioners. Transparency +1 You can email them too: joe.bryan@wakegov.com, paul.coble@wakegov.com, bward@wakegov.com, james.west@wakegov.com, phil.matthews@wakegov.com, Tony.Gurley@wakegov.com, ervin.portman@wakegov.com Subject: Represent Wake County on transit, not yourself

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