July, 2019

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Guest Host Carlos Otal Joins FedHeads LIVE from the Big Easy!

FedHeads

The FedHeads have hit the road again - this time to the Association of Government Accountants annual conference in New Orleans, LA. And that's not all - guest host - and honorary FedHead - Carlos Otal joins the pod to cover for Robert Shea, who is on assignment. The FedHeads have hit the road again - this time to the Association of Government Accountants annual conference in New Orleans, LA.

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The library book drop: always here for you

Princeton Public Library

In urban planning the various objects and equipment installed on streets and sidewalks are collectively called “street furniture.” These objects include things like mailboxes, benches, traffic lights, bus stops, and street signs. This public library and most others long ago added some useful furniture to the mix: book drops.

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Financial Experts Share Their Best Practices for Staying on Mission as a Top-Rated Park District

ParkTalk podcast

Finance professionals Sue Stanish, Tom Sawyer and Eric Anderson shed light on financial strategies that help maintain the Naperville Park District’s Aaa bond rating and readiness to meet future challenges. Finance professionals Sue Stanish, Tom Sawyer and Eric Anderson shed light on financial strategies that help maintain the Naperville Park District’s Aaa bond rating and readiness to meet future challenges.

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Disaster Risk Reduction is not a Paradigm

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

In 1973, when I was a young undergraduate, I was taught the rudiments of the philosophy, theory and methodology of science. In the library of the London School of Economics there was an entire shelf that contained 29 well-thumbed copies of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (Kuhn 1970). This was standard reading on many courses in the social sciences.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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Why Foreign Housing Investment Is Good For Cities

The Market Urbanism Report

Foreign investment should be viewed as another form of housing demand in cities - and not a bad one.

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Season 2 Episode 16 - Mitch Zeller, Director of Center for Tobacco Products, FDA

GovCast

As director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, Mitch Zeller has an important public health mission to reduce disease from tobacco use. With a background in law as an attorney, Zeller discusses the importance policy and technology play in the center's mission.

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Community partner spotlight: Professional Services Group

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many of the municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town.

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S11 Episode 01: Coaching Kids Sports

ParkTalk podcast

Volunteer coach Bryan Duncan gives tips for youth sports coaches and explains why he has loved coaching multiple teams over the past 10+years. Episode webpage: [link] Volunteer coach Bryan Duncan gives tips for youth sports coaches and explains why he has loved coaching multiple teams over the past 10+years.

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What’s Your Funniest Moment on the Job? — Episode 044

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

It’s no secret that working in parks and recreation comes with its share of unpredictable, funny moments. You must really be ready for anything — and many times these moments provide those deeply-satisfying laughs you can feel throughout your entire body (whether it’s instantly or one of those “this will be funny when we look back on it” moments). We’ve been asking you to share your funniest moments while on the job with us on our Instagram page , and the responses we’ve received are hilarious (

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Why Foreign Housing Investment Is Good For Cities

The Market Urbanism Report

Foreign investment should be viewed as another form of housing demand in cities - and not a bad one.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Season 2 Episode 15 - Matt Montano, Centers of Excellence Director, GSA

GovCast

A leader from GSA's newest initiative with its Centers of Excellence toward collaborative IT modernization talks the importance of partnerships and agile methodologies to solve some of government's toughest technological challenges.

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Episode 67: How Veteran Affairs is Modernizing IT

FedHeads

On episode 67, the FedHeads welcome Dominic Cussatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary/Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dominic shares how he is helping the VA modernize their IT through 5 key strategic priorities. On episode 67, the FedHeads welcome Dominic Cussatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary/Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) at U.S.

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PPL’s Scientist in Residence: Robert Vanderbei

Princeton Public Library

As part of our summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories,” Robert Vanderbei is the library’s Scientist in Residence. Professionally, Vanderbei is a professor in the Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering at Princeton University. He previously worked at Bell Labs.

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S10 Episode 04: Why Players Love Pickleball - A Social Sport

ParkTalk podcast

Local pickleball player and organizer Jim Wehrli explains the social benefits of the game and how beginners can get involved. Episode webpage: [link] Local pickleball player and organizer Jim Wehrli explains the social benefits of the game and how beginners can get involved.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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Game On for Park and Recreation Month with SaulPaul — Episode 043

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Happy Park and Recreation Month ! Throughout July, we celebrate all of the great things that are happening in local parks and recreation centers nationwide. This year’s theme for Park and Recreation Month is Game On, and we’re excited to have some fun all month long! On today's episode we’re joined by SaulPaul, a musician with a message. SaulPaul was a keynote speaker at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis, and he’s back to help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month this year.

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Examining The Fiscal Solvency Of U.S. Cities

The Market Urbanism Report

U.S. cities are generally solvent - or not - for very specific reasons.

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Season 2 Episode 14 - Jamie Holcombe, CIO, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

GovCast

As new CIO of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and veteran private sector technologist, Jamie Holcombe discusses the agency's efforts with data management and technology modernization within the nation's intellectual property community.

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Episode 66: New Ideas in Procurement

FedHeads

On episode 66, the FedHeads welcome Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Celero Strategies, to discuss alternative methods of procurement, including the use of "Other Transaction Authority". On episode 66, the FedHeads welcome Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Celero Strategies, to discuss alternative methods of procurement, including the use of "Other Transaction Authority".

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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Disasters: Knowledge and Information in the New Age of Anomie

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

Bertrand Russell once observed, "Most people would die sooner than think--in fact they do so." Perhaps this goes some way to explaining the common failure of risk estimation and the tendency willingly to take unnecessary risks. However, an understanding of risk requires, not only an ability to think things through, but also enough information with which to make informed decisions.

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Season 2 Episode 13 - Kelly O'Connor, Product Manager, Digital Service at Veterans Affairs

GovCast

Kelly O'Connor was motivated to join public service to serve veterans. She explains the importance of user-centered design in product management and what it means for Veterans Affairs' overall modernization efforts.

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Season 2 Episode 12 - Michael Akinyele, Acting Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director, VA Innovation Center

GovCast

Michael Akinyele leads the Department of Veterans Affairs' newly formed VA Innovation Center. Part of his focus at the center is implementing care and payment innovation as dictated by Section 152 of the MISSION Act. Akinyele discusses his journey to the VA and where he sees the department's efforts toward IT modernization and the future of delivering care to veterans.

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Episode 65: NIST and Privacy with Adam Sedgewick

FedHeads

On episode 65, the FedHeads welcome Adam Sedgewick, Senior Advisory of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to discuss how to manage and measure the authorized use of cyber security and privacy. On episode 65, the FedHeads welcome Adam Sedgewick, Senior Advisory of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to discuss how to manage and measure the authorized use of cyber security and privacy.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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Episode 63: What's happening today in DC

FedHeads

On episode 64, the FedHeads, Robert Shea & Francis Rose discuss current events happening in Congress today and what to expect in the near future. On episode 64, the FedHeads, Robert Shea & Francis Rose discuss current events happening in Congress today and what to expect in the near future.

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Examining The Fiscal Solvency Of U.S. Cities

The Market Urbanism Report

U.S. cities are generally solvent - or not - for very specific reasons.

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Independence Day Pop-Up Episode

FedHeads

The FedHeads wishing you happy Independence day! The FedHeads wishing you happy Independence day!

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