New Acquisition Workforce Report Shows Number of Contracting Professionals Increased

New Acquisition Workforce Report Shows Number of Contracting Professionals Increased (June 4, 2007): “According to a new report, the government continues to increase the total number of contracting professionals in the acqusitions workforce.” Federal Acquisitions Institute: Demographic reports on the Federal acquisition workforce showing trends in educational levels, turnover and hiring – 2006 Annual Report …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents

LexisNexis Releases Survey on Information Professionals Use of Web 2.0 and KM

Press release: “LexisNexis, a leading provider of information and services solutions, today announced the results of a nationwide survey to provide insights into how Information Professionals (IPs) are adding value to their organizations through technology and knowledge management…The survey revealed an interesting breakdown and frequency of information sources accessed…nearly four in ten access Weblogs at …

Subjects: Blogs, Knowledge Management, Legal Research, Wiki

FDA Finalizes Guidances for Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccines

Press release, May 31, 2007: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued final recommendations to increase the supply of safe and effective influenza vaccines for both seasonal and pandemic use. FDA’s goal with the guidances is to outline the regulatory pathways for the rapid development and approval of these products.” Guidance for Industry, …

Subjects: Government Documents

Google Reader Launches Offline Access

Google Reader Blog: “…you can [now] use Google Reader offline…To do this, we’ve used the newly released Google Gears, a browser plugin that enables offline web applications. Once you’ve installed Google Gears, you can download your latest 2,000 items so they’re available even when you don’t have an internet connection. To get started, simply click …

Subjects: RSS

Hurricane Season Starts, Preparation Key

“The United States is facing an above-normal 2007 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 17 named storms predicted between June 1 and November 30. Emphasizing that everyone—individuals, families, and agencies—needs to prepare, Secretary Michael Chertoff explained, “It’s kind of a civic responsibility for everybody who’s in the zone of danger to take the steps necessary …

Subjects: Government Documents

Depleted Uranium and Health Pocket Guide For Clinicians

“The Environmental Agents Service (EAS) administers health care programs related to environmental issues, including Operations Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF), Gulf War, Agent Orange, depleted uranium, ionizing radiation, and Project 112 (Including Project SHAD). EAS also oversees the War-Related Illness And Injury Study Centers (WRIISCs). Organizationally, EAS falls under the the Occupational and Environmental Health Strategic …

Subjects: E-Government, Government Documents